Marathon talks aimed at charting mankind’s path away from climate catastrophe entered overtime Saturday as nations picked over a plan presented by host Poland that exposed several sources of disagreement.
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Beauty queen from slum is crowned Miss Venezuela
The title of Miss Venezuela went Thursday to a woman from the country’s largest slum after a ceremony that traded glitz for frugality reflecting an acute economic free fall.
Japanese animation classic hits Chinese screens 30 years late
The Japanese animation classic “My Neighbor Totoro”, which has enchanted generations of children, finally hit Chinese cinemas Friday — 30 years after its original release. The Studio Ghibli film has never been screened in China despite its global popularity. The…
Gosling goes behind the camera for DRCongo book
Actor Ryan Gosling is best known for films as diverse as “La La Land” and “First Man” but he recently moved behind the lens for a passion project — taking photos in the crisis-hit Democratic Republic of Congo.
Unabated climate change to cause more conflict,hunger
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned of increased conflict and hunger if climate change is left unabated.
Model, actress Airin Sultana to debut in web series ‘Partner’
Entertainment Desk Ramp model and actress Airin Sultana is all set to appear in ‘Partner’, a new web series directed by Anonno Mamun.
Victory festival begins today
Entertainment Desk The victory festival will begin on Central Shaheed Minar premises amid much enthusiasm and fanfare today.
Free entry for kids to zoo on Dec 16
Children will be able to get free entry to zoo across the country run under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock on the Victory Day on December 16.
Janhvi Kapoor to get Norwegian honor
Actress Janhvi Kapoor will be awarded ‘Arets Stjerneskudd’ rising talent of the year by the Norwegian Consulate General here.
Kedarnath has good weekend at box-office
Entertainment Desk Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s daughter Sara Ali Khan has stepped into the world of glitz and glamour with Kedarnath.
Huawei executive gets bail in case rattling China ties
A Canadian court granted bail on Tuesday to a top Chinese telecom company executive wanted in the United States in a case .
17th Dhaka Int’l Film Fest to begin January 10
Culture Desk The 17th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF)-2019 will begin on January 10 with the theme ‘Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society’.
10,395 tonnes pulse production target for Rangpur region
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has fixed a target of producing 10,395 tonnes of pulses on 8,540 hectares of land in all five districts of Rangpur agriculture region during the current Rabi season.
Ranveer, Deepika dance all night in Udaipur
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer danced all night in sangeet of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal in Udaipurlast night.
Pori Moni becomes Fair & Lovely brand ambassador
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood star Pori Moni signed a contract with popular skin product brand ‘Fair &Lovely’ as their brand ambassador on Sunday .
Tele Samad hospitalised
Entertainment Desk Renowned comedian and Versatile film actor Tele Samad is undergoing treatment at the High Dependency Unit (HDU) of Square Hospital in Dhaka.
German farmers sue government over missed climate targets
Dismayed by the German government’s failure to meet climate protection targets, dairy farmer Heiner Luetke Schwienhorst has filed a lawsuit against Berlin to force it into action.
Baby photography exhibition at Drik Gallery
Culture Desk Newborn Photography is a widely popular service in the world. In Bangladesh, newborn photography is still an out of focus area.
Varun becomes the highest paid Gen-X actor now
Call him industry’s brightest hope or the current shinig star, Varun Dhawan has always had cent per cent record at the box-office with three hits.
Artist Monirul Islam gets Bangla Academy Honouary Fellowship
Culture Desk Preeminent Bangladeshi painter Monirul Islam has got Bangla Academy Honouary Fellowship 2018 in Fine Arts.
China launches rover for first far side of the moon landing
China launched a rover early Saturday destined to land on the far side of the moon, a global first that would boost
Taimur to celebrate second birthday in South Africa
A source close to the family informed that baby Taimur will be ringing in his birthday in South Africa with parents Saif and Kareena.
Drinking orange juice reduces dementia risk
Drinking a glass of orange juice daily could significantly reduce one’s risk of getting dementia, a new study suggested.
Sanjay , Aayush Sharma to star together
Sanjay , Aayush Sharma to star together.Produced by Prerna Arora and Ahmed Khan, the film is set to go on floors by May 2019.
Farmers to produce 86,000 tonnes mustard in Rangpur division
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) has fixed a target for farmers to produce 86,079 tonnes of mustard from66,728 hectares of land in all eight districts of two agriculture regions under Rangpur division this season. The DAE officials said farmers…
Egypt’s fertile Nile Delta threatened by climate change
Lush green fields blanket northern Egypt’s Nile Delta, but the country’s agricultural heartland and its vital freshwater resources are under threat from a warming climate.
Deepika gives clear no for Draupadi’s role
After her internet breaking wedding, superstar Deepika Padukone is back at work and is being approached by top movie makers to star in their films.
Short film fest begins today
Entertainment Desk The eight-day “Bangladesh Short and Documentary Film Festival 2018” begins today at 64 districts simultaneously across the country.
Fahmida composes song for Samina
Entertainment Desk Renowned singer Fahmida Nabi has composed a patriotic song for her younger sister Samina Chowdhury.
Japan to ban government use of Huawei, ZTE products
Japan is to ban government use of telecoms products made by Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE on concerns about cybersecurity, reports said today.