Culture Desk Srijit Mukherji, the famed Indian filmmaker is set to come before Dhaka audience with two of his films. The two films are ‘Ek Je Chhilo Raja’ and ‘Uma.’
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An evening of poetry on the longest night of the year
Entertainment Desk On a chilly evening of the longest night of the year, 14th-century Persian poet Hafez Shirazi, was remembered through poetry recently in Dhaka.
Naseeruddin Shah says the death not important of police officer
Actor Naseeruddin Shah said that the death of a cow is being given more importance than that of a police officer in present day India.
Mehazabien will be awarded soon
Entertainment Desk The small-screen popular model-actress in the country, Mehazabien Chowdhury will be awarded soon with a Silver Play Button by YouTube.
Shah Rukh reveals a few details on Mahabharat
During a recent interview with a news agency, Shah Rukh was asked about Aamir’s mega project Mahabharat.
“I’m so glad I’m working with Deepika”:Vikrant
Deepika Padukone has finally signed her next project after Padmaavat and that has made her fans ecstatic for sure.
China to encourage childbirth in 2019
The China Family Planning Association will continue providing guidance on reproductive health and childbirth, helping raise public willingness to have children, and resolving childcare difficulties.
2018 hottest year for a century in France
2018 was the hottest year in France since modern records began in 1900, the French meteorological service said Friday.
Zero has a superb first day at the box-office
Zero is one of the biggest films to have been made in 2018 and it is rather obvious that the buzz around it is due to its star cast.
Veteran comedian Tele Samad taken to ICU
Entertainment Desk The renowned comedian Tele Samad has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) hospital in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Karisma gets emotional as she remembers Sridevi
Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif starrer Zero has finally hit the screens and as per the latest numbers, the film has already got the third highest screen count this year.
Siam gets married to girlfriend
Entertainment Desk The much-talked-about hero of the recent times Siam Ahmed, got married to his long-term girlfriend Shamma Rushafy Abantee.
Japan to resume commercial whaling activity
Japan is considering pulling out of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), officials told AFP on Thursday as Tokyo reportedly gears up to resume commercial whaling activity next year.
First film on Rohingyas releases
Culture Desk Jonmo Vumi, the first full-length feature film on Rohingya people taking shelter in Bangladesh have been released.
Hero or Zero? Bollywood’s Khan eyes hit as dwarf
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s latest film releases this week with the acclaimed actor, who plays a dwarf, seeking a hit after an underwhelming run at the box office.
Global diets lacking vitamins, minerals
Diets all over the world are lacking vitamins and minerals essential for healthy growth, Australia’s peak scientific body found.
‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dead
Penny Marshall, the star of ABC’s “Laverne and Shirley” who became one of the most successful female directors in history at the helm of “Big,” “A League of Their Own” and a string of other hit movies, has died.
Aamir denied permission by Chinese University to promote new film
The venue of a fan meet of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan was shifted to a hotel after a Chinese university denied permission to use its campus to promote his latest movie Thugs of Hindostan .
Asif release new song for Ayub Bachchu
Culture Desk Asif Akbar has released a song for Ayub Bachchu. The song was released yesterday from Dhruba Music Station.
CBS ex-CEO won’t get severance
Les Moonves, the onetime head of CBS, was fired for cause and will not receive a severance package in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, the television network announced Monday.
Auctioneer behind ‘Salvator Mundi’ sale leaves Christie’s
Loic Gouzer, who led the record-breaking 2017 sale of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi,” will step down as co-chairman of Americas postwar.
Aussie astrologers discover big bang relic
Aussie astrologers have discovered an ancient relic of the Big Bang, giving them a glimpse 13.7 billion years into the past, research revealed on Tuesday.
Jamil Hossain to moderate concert
Cultural Correspondent Comedian Jamil Hossain is set to appear in his first overseas concert.
Nations agree milestone rulebook for Paris climate treaty
Nations on Sunday struck a deal to breathe life into the landmark 2015 Paris climate treaty after marathon UN talks that failed to match the ambition the world’s most vulnerable countries need to avert dangerous global warming.
War film ‘Postmaster 71’
Entertainment Desk The ‘Hotath Brishti’ actor is closely related with the film as his production house, Nuzhat Films, made the film.
Philippines contestant Catriona Gray named Miss Universe
The Philippines’ Catriona Gray was named Miss Universe 2018 in a competition concluding Monday in Bangkok.
Riteish reworks six scenes for ‘Mauli’
Entertainment Desk Riteish Deshmukh’s home production ‘Mauli’ hasn’t had a smooth journey from the Censor Board office to the big screen.
Academy considers “No 2019 Oscars Host”
The Academy was startled by Hart’s departure announced Thursday night, according to two insiders, reports Variety. ‘The Board of Governors will convene on Tuesday night for a previously-scheduled meeting where the matter will inevitably be discussed.’
5G: A revolution not without risks
The recent diplomatic dust-up over Chinese telecoms company Huawei, one of the leaders in developing equipment for fifth-generation mobile networks, has demonstrated that this technology . Which promises to enable an internet of things and self-driving vehicles also poses risks.
Shooting, Victory Day celebrations stalled in honour of Amjad Hossain
Culture Desk Shooting of films have been stalled till December 17 at FDC to pay respect to the recently demised filmmaker Amjad Hossain. Shooting of two films were going on when the news of Amjad Hossain’s death first broke out.