More than two thousand volunteers hit the beach on an outlying island of Hong Kong for a mass rubbish clean up Sunday as environment campaigners warned plastic is killing sea turtles and other wildlife.
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Research during Ebola vaccine trial: It’s complicated
During an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus like the one underway in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), research necessarily takes a back seat to proven containment strategies, including isolation of infected people, identification and testing of their…
Tips for adequate nutrition for Ramzan
James Heagney Observing a 16-hour fast can at first invoke many difficulties in balancing your daily nutrition and hydration. However, it can be used to your advantage from a body compositional perspective, depending on the food choices you make.
Iran sanctions shadow falls on smaller German banks
Germany’s biggest lenders have shied away from business with Iran after past penalties for breaching US sanctions, but smaller banks have leapt on opportunities afforded by the nuclear deal rejected by Donald Trump. There are just months to go until…
Hera Pheri 3 to go on floors this December
Priyadarshan had directed the iconic comedy movie Hera Pheri, while Neeraj Vora directed the second part of the film. Neeraj was all set to direct the third part of the franchise as well and had even finalized the script but…
Chirkutt to render title song of Beauty Circus
Entertainment Desk Popular fusion band Chirkutt will render title song of upcoming government granted film Beauty Circus. Director Mahmud Didar, who is going to make his directorial debut with this film, confirmed the news. The film that depicts struggles of…
Less snow leaves weasels exposed to predators: scientists
Fluffy white weasels that once frolicked in snowy fields unnoticed now have a target on their back thanks to global warming, scientists said Thursday. It’s a question is “camouflage mismatch”.
Oil drops as Saudis signal likely supply boost
Global oil prices fell Friday after top producer Saudi Arabia signaled a likely boost in supply as soon as the third quarter, and world stock markets were mixed over the sudden US move to cancel the summit with North Korea.
Sushant Singh Rajput is moving out of Mumbai
With hectic shoots and endless number of commitments, an actor’s life can never be at rest. Actors rarely get enough time to chill and the little that they do is spent in the hustle bustle of Mumbai where most celebrities…
Apu Biswas making comeback
Entertainment Desk The actress, who kept herself away from the silver screen for family reasons, will be seen in Debashish Biswas’s upcoming directorial venture Shashurbari Zindabad-2. The film’s shooting will begin this week, informed Apu.
Abhishek shuts down trolls who target him, his family
In the age of social media, no one has been spared from the horror of trolling. From clothes to behaviour in public, trolls are hawk-eyes who never miss a thing on social media.
EU’s new data protection rules come into effect
The European Union’s new data protection laws came into effect on Friday, with Brussels saying the changes will protect consumers from being like “people naked in an aquarium” The EU’s so-called General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been blamed for…
France vows to tackle noxious seaweed ‘disaster’ in Caribbean
The French government is preparing a plan to deal with a new invasion of stinky seaweed that is covering the beaches of some its islands in the Caribbean, causing health problems for residents and threatening key fishing and tourism industries.…
Purnima in, Badhan out
Entertainment Desk Even before the release of ‘Poramon 2’, director Raihan Rafi announced his next film. The production company is none other than Jaaz Multimedia and the movie will star the same duo that was featured in ‘Poramon 2’, Siam-Puja…
Asian stocks hit as Trump drops Kim summit but losses tempered
Asian markets mostly fell on Friday as Donald Trump shocked the world by pulling out of next month’s historic summit with Kim Jong Un, though analysts said the losses were tempered by hopes the talks can be rekindled.
Khaacha screened at 8th SAARC Film Festival
Entertainment Desk The 8th edition of SAARC Film Festival began in Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka, on Tuesday, reports UNB.Organized by the SAARC Cultural Centre, the six-day long festival will continue till May 27.
Fiji commits to Low Emission Development Strategy
Fiji is committed on Wednesday to leading the world by example through the development of an ambitious Low Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS).
Asian investors shift cautiously, autos hit by US tariff threat
Asian markets were mixed Thursday with traders concerned about the China-US trade deal and Donald Trump’s summit with Kim Jong Un, while automakers were hit by news Washington was considering huge tariffs on vehicle imports.
Jahid, Chanchal, Tisha in their first appearance target Eid, FIFA
Entertainment Desk Drama makers Palash Mahbub and Abu Hayat Mahmud have taken up a daunting task for the coming Eid. The task is none other than yet another highly promising mashup of singularly dominant actors. This time, Jahid Hasan, Chanchal…
ABC accused of exploitation over Michael Jackson show
Michael Jackson’s estate has slammed an upcoming television special about the late King of Pop, describing it Wednesday as a “crass and unauthorized” effort to exploit the singer’s name. US broadcast network ABC says “The Last Days of Michael Jackson”…
Altabanu coming on TV in Eid
Culture Desk Altabanu will be released on TV in the coming Eid. Channel i will screen the film on the third day of Eid-ul-Fitr at 10.15am. The film was released in cinema halls in the country on April 20. The…
Health benefits of cinnamon
Cinnamon is a delicious spice and you probably know it has some great benefits for your health. But did you know that the benefits of cinnamon go much beyond health and fitness? You can also use it in your beauty…
Hundreds of criminal tracking devices fail during Aust’n telco blackouts
Australia’s leading telecommunications provider was at fault for blackouts across South Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland this week that left up to 900 criminals untraceable. South Australia Correctional Services lost connectivity with devices worn by 750 individuals for almost two…
Shaon sings in Nachiketa’s composition
Entertainment Desk Audience-admired actress and singer Meher Afroz Shaon has lent her vocal to a song tuned by Indian Bengali singer-songwriter and composer Nachiketa Chakraborty. The lyric of the song titled ‘Ilshe Guri’ is written by Zulfiqer Russell and the…
Making waves: Aussie surf film ‘Breath’ and ‘toxic femininity’
“Point Break” has its surfers robbing banks when they aren’t on the water, while in “Blue Crush” they clean hotel rooms. In “Breath,” they swim in the choppier waters of erotic asphyxiation. The movie adapts Australian novelist Tim Winton’s iconic…
Bappa and Tania to tie the knot
Culture Desk Popular singer and music director Bappa Majumder is all set to tie the knot with actor and presenter Tania Hossain. Finally, Tania revealed that they got engaged on May 16 with the consent of two families.
FBCCI for proper banking support to investors
Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) today said banking sector should be further modernized as it can provide proper financial supports to the investors for accelerating industrialization.
Arctic coastal powers back ‘peaceful’ dialogue over disputes
The five nations bordering the Arctic Ocean on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment made in Greenland a decade ago to “peacefully” settle their differences over the resource-rich region threatened by climate change.
Mahbubul A Khalid’s song on World Cup Football released
Culture Desk A Bengali song on 2018 FIFA World Cup that contains the message of amity among people around the globe has been released on online. Written and composed by Mahbubul A Khalid, popular young singers Close-up 1 fame Pulak…
David Hockney painting’s $28.5m sale smashes his auction record
A David Hockney painting has sold for $28.5m (£21.1m) – more than double the previous auction record for the artist. Pacific Coast Highway and Santa Monica, a large-scale oil painting dating from 1990, was sold to a private Asian collector…