Tiny olive riddle turtles have hatched in India’s financial capital Mumbai for the first time in two decades after a major cleanup of a beach, officials said Friday. Dozens of the threatened species cracked out of their egg shells and…
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Asian markets plunge with Wall Street as Trump sparks trade war fears
Asian markets plunged Friday following a sell-off in New York as Donald Trump sparked fresh trade war fears by imposing huge tariffs on Chinese imports and Beijing unveiled countermeasures against US goods. The president announced levies on up to $60…
Sanjay Dutt sends notice to ‘biographer’
Actor Sanjay Dutt has slammed author Yasser Usman and publishers Juggernaut for an unofficial biography on him, saying the book is based on “tabloids and gossip magazines” and hurts his family. The actor, whose life story is already being adapted…
Sabina Yasmeen, Bobita in concert for children
Culture Desk Celebrated vocalist Sabina Yasmeen and actress Bobita will perform in a concert today primarily to draw attention to the rights of children.
Jaya appearing in Kantho
Entertainment Desk Renowned actor Jaya Ahsan is all set to play in a new film titled “kantho”. The movie has already started rolling on the floor. Tollywood’s first film on laryngectomy, the film stars Shiboprosad Mukherjee in the lead, along…
Netherlands contributes $800,000 for rice fortification
The Netherland government has contributed $800,000 to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for scaling up an initiative on rice fortification in Bangladesh. Fortification is a complex process of increasing the content of essential vitamins and minerals in staple…
World’s carbon emissions on the rise again: IEA
Harmful carbon emissions from energy rose in 2017 for the first time in three years, the International Energy Agency said Thursday, proof that the world’s efforts to fight climate change are falling short. Strong economic growth pushed global energy demand…
Australian media firms fail in Rebel Wilson bid
Six Australian media companies seeking to join the battle against a record Aus$4.5 million (US$3.5 million) defamation payout to Hollywood star Rebel Wilson had their case knocked back Thursday. The “Pitch Perfect” star was awarded the damages against magazine publisher…
Diti remembered on second death anniversary
Culture Desk Bangladesh Chalachitra Shilpi Samiti had organised a milad mahfil and commemoration ceremony at BFDC’s Shilpi Samiti study room in her honour Two years ago on the afternoon of March 20, 2016 veteran actor Parveen Sultana Diti died after…
Shakib, Misha back with new film ‘Captain Khan’
Culture Desk Dhallywood superstars Shakib Khan and Misha Shawdagar Shahid Hasan has finally declared that they will be working together after more than a year in the upcoming film “Captain Khan.” Speculations were made that they might not work together…
Asian markets rally as oil surge boosts energy firms
Asian markets rallied on Wednesday, with energy firms boosted by a rush into oil after data indicated a jump in US demand and OPEC provided an optimistic outlook for supplies.
App developer says he is scapegoat in Facebook data row
The academic behind the app which harvested data from 50 million Facebook users said Wednesday he was being used as a scapegoat in the row over online privacy.
Rumana renders Khan Ataur’s songs
Cultural Correspondent Rumana Islam, daughter of renowned artiste and music composer Khan Ataur Rahman, recently rendered songs written and composed by her late father at a solo musical soiree which was held at Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum…
Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor to be honoured in New York
Indian cinema icons Shashi Kapoor and Sridevi will be remembered at the New York Indian Film Festival. The event will be held from May 7-12.
Irrfan Khan remains steadfast in faith even as he undergoes treatment
After posting about his rare disease and his promise to return with his stories soon, Irrfan Khan shared some inspiring words on his Instagram account. The philosophical post of the Piku actor hinted at his faith in the Almighty while…
Sea level fears as more of giant Antarctic glacier floating than thought
More of a giant France-sized glacier in Antarctica is floating on the ocean than previously thought, scientists said Tuesday, raising fears it could melt faster as the climate warms and have a dramatic impact on rising sea-levels. The Totten Glacier…
Pound surges as post-Brexit transition deal sealed
The pound rose Monday after Britain and the EU reached a landmark deal on a two-year transition after Brexit that will buy businesses and citizens time to adjust to life after the divorce. World stock markets jittered, meanwhile, in a…
Alta Banu selected for Toronto film fest
Entertainment Desk Arun Chowdhury’s yet-to-be-released film, Alta Banu, has been selected for the competition section of International Film Festival of South Asia to be held in Canada’s Toronto from 10 to 21 May.
Sikandar Abu Zafar’s 99th birth anniversary
Noted poet, journalist and editor Sikandar Abu Zafar was born on March 19 at Tentulia, under Satkhira district in 1919. He was the editor of the monthly literary magazine Samakal. March 19 marked the 99th birth anniversary of Sikandar Abu…
Freedom Fighter Filmmakers to be honoured on Mar 26
Culture Desk Film Directors’ Association has decided to felicitate filmmakers who once fought for the liberation of the country. Almost twenty Freedom Fighter-Filmmakers will be honoured on the upcoming Independence Day at 12pm at FDC. General Secretary of the association…
Four foods you can take to power your day
Whether you’re plugging away on a demanding work project or aiming for a personal best in your next marathon, eating better can support your efforts. Although no single food can make you smarter or faster, there are many that not…
World needs ‘greener’ water policies as demand rises: UN
Governments should focus on “greener” policies to improve the supply and quality of water as climate change and a growing global population threaten the water security of billions, the United Nations said on Monday.
Safe poultry feed a must to protect public health
Speakers at a participatory discussion called for producing safe poultry feed to get good quality of its meat for keeping public health free from various diseases.
Missing giant yellow duck found in Australia
A giant yellow inflatable duck named Daphne that made a break from its moorings in Australia has been located after a week on the lam, its swimming club owners said Monday.
Shahabuddin Ahmed’s solo exhibit opens today at BSA
Entertainment Desk A solo exhibition by internationally-acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Shahabuddin Ahmed, titled “Peace”, opens today at Gallery No. 2 of National Art Gallery, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). BSA and Ganges Art Gallery, Kolkata (India) in association with the Bangladesh Ministry…
Matir Projar Deshe set to be released Mar 23
Entertainment Desk After roaming several international film festivals, the film ‘Matir Projar Deshe’ (Kingdom of Clay Subjects) directed by Imtiaz Ahmed Bijon, is finally going to hit country cinemas on March 23.Popular actors Jayanta Chattopadhyay, Rokeya Prachi, Mahmudur Aninda and…
Biodiversity crisis summit kicks off in Colombia
A comprehensive, global appraisal of mass species extinction—and what can be done to reverse it—kicked off in Colombia’s second-largest city Saturday, with more than 750 experts in attendance. President Juan Manuel Santos opened the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and…
Cuba opens 1st wholesale food market for private sector
The Cuban government opened on Saturday in Havana, its first wholesale food-market for the private sector as part of the process to update the country’s economic model. This market center to operate under the name of “Mercabal” will for the…
Students to hold computer-tab, not books, in future: Mustafa Jabbar
Minister for Telecommunications and Information Technology Mustafa Jabbar on Saturday said that students would hold computer and tab instead of books and bags in future. “Students will use computers and tabs instead of books, note books, pens and school bags…
Oindrila sings for her father Bulbul Ahmed
Cultural Correspondent Oindrila Ahmed, daughter of veteran actor Bulbul Ahmed is continuing with her vow to produce creative arts dedicated to her late father. In her latest bid in the streak she has produced a song titled “Uttarshuri”. The song…