Entertainment Desk Popular folk singer Momtaz has voiced for the song “Doyel Pakhi Konna Re” in the film “Debi”. The song, written by Rakib Hasan Rahul and composed by Pritom Hasan, was released on YouTube on Saturday.
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‘Wind of Change’ receives Mother Teresa Award
Entertainment Desk Kaushik Hossain Taposh and Farzana Munny have received the prestigious Mother Teresa International Award 2018, on behalf of TM Production for the, “Wind of Change-Music for Peace,” project.
Following Nazrul’s ideal to establish secular society stressed
Literary and cultural personalities at a special function have stressed on following the ideal of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam to establish a secular society based on universal humanism, justice and equity.
Hasan Imam, Ferdousi Mazumder to honour Altaf Mahmud Award
Culture Desk This year’s Altaf Mahmud Award will go to Syed Hasan Imam and Ferdousi Mazumder. The award giving ceremony will be held at 6pm on August 30 marking the death anniversary of Altaf Mahmud.
T-Aman transplantation nearing completion in Rangpur
Transplantation of Transplanted Aman (T- Aman) rice seedling is nearing completion despite inadequate rainfalls almost everywhere in Rangpur region this season.
Anushka on how she prepped up for Sui Dhaaga
Anushka Sharma will soon be seen playing an embroiderer called Mamta, in YRF’s Sui Dhaaga- Made in India.
With new album, Elza Soares celebrates status
Time seems to run at a different pace for Elza Soares. The Brazilian samba legend is 81 but on the eve of a Rio de Janeiro concert for her recent album “Deus e Mulher” (“God is a woman”), you wouldn’t…
DR Congo rolls out prototype Ebola drugs as death toll rises to 67
An outbreak of Ebola in eastern DR Congo has killed 67 people this month, authorities said Saturday, as they roll out a battery of new drugs to tackle the virus amid concerns it has spread to a rebel-encircled area.
Rain brings relief to drought-stricken Australia farmers
Widespread rain fell across drought- affected parts of eastern Australia over the weekend, bringing relief to farmers struggling to cope with the driest conditions in more than half a century.
Barind farmers happy with high Aush paddy yield
Farmers are happy with satisfactory yield of newly harvested BRRIDhan-48 in the region, including its vast Barind tract, in the current season.
Trailer of Zero to be out on Shah ’s birthday
Zero is a much awaited film for many reasons. Firstly, for the very first time, we will see Shah Rukh Khan in a dwarf avatar.
Kajol’s Helicopter Eela’s release date changed
Entertainment Desk Kajol’s much awaited family drama Helicopter Eela is now postponed to 12th October. The film was earlier scheduled to release on September 7.
‘Aankhen’ sequel confirmed, Amitabh Bachchan to return
Aankhen 2′ will go into production later this year and is scheduled to be released on January 2020. A sequel to Vipul Shah’s 2002 heist thriller “Aankhen” is officially in the works, with Amitabh Bachchan in the lead.
French tomato grower takes on Monsanto over weedkiller
Weaving through the aisles of his greenhouse in northern France, Jean-Claude Terlet, a retired farmer who grows tomatoes for local markets, seems to be brimming with energy.
41 dead, over 36,000 infected by dengue in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Epidemiology Unit on Friday said 41 people had died and over 36,000 patients infected by dengue across Sri Lanka till August this year.
Huge rush at recreational spots in Rangpur division
The recreational, entertainment and tourist spots in this division have been witnessing a huge rush of visitors since Wednesday to enjoy the blissful occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha festivity.
Tapan Chowdhury’s new song with Sharalipi
Cultural Correspondent Noted singer Tapan Chowdhury has released a new song for Eid. This marks his return streak after thirteen years of interval in music production.
Veteran actor Abdus Sattar is no more
Culture Desk Veteran actor Abdus Sattar is no more. The actor who is popularly known for his role in the film “Saat Bhai Champa” passed away at 2 am before the morning of August 19. He has for long been…
Cow bought for Eid slaughter kills man with horns in Dhaka
A man has died after a cow to be slaughtered in the Eid-ul-Azha hit him with the horns at Postogola in Dhaka.
Two killed in road accident in Gopalganj
Gopalganj Correspondent The bank official’s wife was injured in the accident that took place at Gopinathpur, Uttapara neighbourhood on Dhaka-Khulna Highway at around 6:00 am on Tuesday, said Inspector Hazrat Ali of Gopinathpur Police Outpost.
Woman and girl hacked to death inside Bogura home
Bagura Correspondent Police have recovered the bodies of two people, a woman and her 7-year-old daughter, from a home in Bogura’s Borgola Tinpatti area on Tuesday morning.
Documentary ‘Rajadhiraj Razzak’ to hit theatres
Entertainment Desk A 90-minute-long documentary feature length documentary based on the life of legendary Bangladeshi film actor Abdur Razzak, commonly referred to as Nayak Raj Razzak, will get its theatrical premiere on Star Cineplex in Dhaka today, marking the hero’s…
Priyanka Chopra,Nick Jonas confirm their engagement
Indian actor Priyanka Chopra and American musician and actor Nick Jonas have gotten engaged a few months after confirming their relationship. The couple, both wearing traditional Indian attire, were engaged at a private ceremony in Mumbai on Saturday.
Hairdresser, manicurist remember down-to-earth Aretha
For years, Jacqueline Robinson was a hairdresser to Aretha Franklin, invited to lavish Christmas parties, whisked off to meet Oprah Winfrey or joining the likes of Stevie Wonder at dinner. The hair stylist, who trained in Europe and runs an…
First satellite to measure global winds set for launch
A satellite designed to measure Earth’s global wind patterns is set to be hoisted into orbit Tuesday from the Arianespace launch site in French Guiana.
Health experts for awareness to check dengue during Eid vacation
Health experts today urged the people, especially those leaving the city to celebrate the Eid-ul-Azha elsewhere, to keep clean their houses and destroy all potential stagnant water sources to prevent outbreak of dengue disease.
Salman Shah festival on Nagorik TV this Eid
Entertainment Desk Nagorik TV is all set to host a Salman Shah film festival this Eid-ul-Adha with eight of the iconic hero’s films. Starting from Eid day, the films will be aired continuously for next eight days.
Yami Gautam to create an eco-friendly fashion
Yami Gautam, who will be next seen in ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’, along with Shraddha Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor has found a new love interest. We have often seen the actress in her most stylish avatar at every public appearance.
Sonali Bendre’s son posts an emotional message
Family and close friends of Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre have come out as the biggest support in her journey of fighting cancer. The actress who has been diagnosed with high-grade cancer is undergoing her treatment in New York.
122 sea turtles found dead on Mexico beach
Mexican authorities said Friday they found 122 sea turtles dead on a beach in the southern state of Chiapas, mostly from an endangered species.