A total of 42.7 per cent people in the country are being affected by passive smoking in their workplaces, according to a Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2017.
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Poet Shamsur Rahman’s 12th death anniversary observed
Entertainment Desk The 12th death anniversary of Shamsur Rahman, one of the major poets in modern Bengali literature, was observed today in a befitting manner. Marking the anniversary, different socio-cultural organisations placed wreaths at the grave of the poet at…
Bangladeshi docu-film in two int’l festivals
Entertainment Desk ‘Gotipot’ (Moving Canvas), a Bangladeshi documentary film featuring the lost tradition and culture of Bangladesh is being featured in two international film festivals. Jointly produced by Stanford University and Drisshokar Films, the film is written, scripted and directed…
Tributes pour in for ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin
Tributes have poured in for the beloved and iconic singer Aretha Franklin from friends, musicians, politicians and fans after the legendary “Queen of Soul” died aged 76.
Cabbage, broccoli, kale can stop cancers
Scientists say they have discovered why some vegetables – including cabbage, broccoli and kale – can reduce the risk of bowel cancers. That cruciferous veg is good for the gut has never been in doubt but a detailed explanation has…
SpaceX vows manned flight to space station is on track
Tech magnate Elon Musk’s SpaceX vowed Monday to send its first astronauts into orbit on schedule next year — part of a drive to restore America’s dominance of the space race.
Crazy Rich Asians’ touted as Hollywood watershed
Rich, dashing man sweeps sweet young girl off her feet. It’s the fantasy to launch a thousand love stories, but Hollywood’s latest rom-com oozes more than sentimental escapism.
‘Poramon-2’ set to release in 14 countries
Entertainment Desk ‘Poramon 2’, now running at nine cinema halls across the country following its release during Eid-ul-Fitr, will soon hit theatres in 14 countries targeting Bangladeshi expatriates living there.
Channel i to air six films on Eid-ul-Adha
Entertainment Desk Channel i will air six Impress Telefilm productions this Eid-ul-Adha. The films will air from Eid day till the sixth day of the holiday, at 10:15pm every night.
Brace for extra-warm weather through 2022
Manmade global warming and a natural surge in Earth’s surface temperature will join forces to make the next five years exceptionally hot, according to a study published Tuesday.
Researchers find new security flaw in Intel chips
Researchers have discovered a new security flaw that could let hackers pry information from supposedly secure virtual vaults in Intel chips, the company warned on Tuesday.
Pill points to better hypertension treatment
A new medical pill has significantly helped more patients hit blood pressure targets than conventional medication, pointing to better treatment of hypertension worldwide, according to latest Australian-led trials.
Mark Wahlberg is on board with the Oscars’ popular film category
Mark Wahlberg, who has starred in a lot of would be “popular film” hopefuls, defended what a lot of film critics are calling “a second-class category,” “nonsense consolation prize,” and “a head-slapper on all counts.”
Workshop on films of Tareque, Catherine concludes
Culture Desk A three-day workshop on films of Tareque Masud and Catherine Masud concluded on August 13 at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the city. The workshop titled ‘Adam Surat Theke Runway’ was jointly organised by Moviyana Film Society and Bangladesh…
‘Amar Ganer Prante’ in memory of father
Entertainment Desk Bengal Foundation has released an audio album titled ‘Amar Ganer Prante’ featuring some selected songs from Mahmudun Nabi’s numerous songs. Mahmudun Nabi’s two daughters, celebrated sibling singers Fahmida Nabi and Samina Chowdhury, have lent their vocals to the…
Bloomberg targets Big Tobacco’s ‘underhanded tactics’
Billionaire former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg on Tuesday gave a trio of anti-tobacco crusaders $20 million to up their game against an industry aggressively marketing its deadly wares worldwide, especially in developing countries.
‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin gravely ill, ‘in hospice care’
Music legend Aretha Franklin is gravely ill and reportedly receiving hospice care, friends of the singer said Monday, as prayers and well wishes poured in for the Grammy-winning “Queen of Soul.”
Farmers happy with better jute price in Rajshahi
As jute harvesting progressing fast in this region, including the vast Barind tract, amid a good yield, the growers are happy with better prices of their produce this year.
Senior Trump officials survey California fire devastation
Senior members of President Donald Trump’s administration visited California Monday as blazes that have killed at least eight people continued to cut a catastrophic swathe through the country’s most populous state.
The hunt is on for all girl band members
Entertainment Desk Sunsilk rolls out ‘Sunsilk Divas’, the first ever music talent hunt, to form the first all-girl band of Bangladesh. This musical reality show has already been started registration. The organizers revealed the information in a press conference and…
Sequel to Mental Family coming in Eid
Cultural Correspondent Comedy drama Mental Family was aired in the very recent Eid-ul-Fitr. Now another Eid is knocking on the door. This time almost the same cast and crew members would bring a similar comedy drama under the title “Daager…
Digital literacy vital to combat cybercrime and propaganda
Experts and development activists here underscored the need for enhancing digital literacy and strong monitoring of ocial media mechanism to combat cybercrime and propaganda everywhere in the society.
Manisha Koirala pens her first book
Manisha Koirala has just penned her first book titled “The Book of Untold Stories”. On Wednesday, Manisha took to her Instagram account and shared the first look of her labour of love.
Massive tree plantation to bring ecological balance stressed
Educationists and environmental activists at a function have stressed massive tree plantation to create an eco-friendly green nature for bringing ecological equilibrium.
Some ‘innocent’ problems in infancy
Mothers of toddlers tend to get anxious and panic, when they find their children in problems. Interestingly many of these problems are benign and innocent.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali to launch Suhana Khan in Bollywood?
Suhana Khan has always aspired to be an actor like father Shah Rukh Khan. SRK, an extremely doting and supportive father, is keen that Suhana complete her education before she faces the camera. And now, it seems the time has…
British author VS Naipaul dies
British author VS Naipaul, who won the Nobel Prize in literature, has died at his home in London at the age of 85.
Actress Margot Kidder commits suicide?
The death of Margot Kidder, the actress who soared to fame in the ’70s playing Lois Lane in the “Superman” movies, has been ruled a suicide, a Montana coroner’s office said.
California blazes threaten populated areas
Authorities battling massive wildfires in large swathes of California issued mandatory evacuation orders and health warnings Friday over the worsening air quality as the flames grew ever closer to populated areas.
Indian woman to give birth with mother’s transplanted uterus
An Indian woman will soon become the first in Asia to give birth to a baby after undergoing a successful uterus transplant recently, said doctors with a private hospital in Pune, a city in southwestern state of Maharashtra.