A weeklong book fair started on Sunday on the ground floor of Supreme Court Bar Building with 42 stalls displaying and selling books of different types.
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Cold spell about to hit agriculture sector hard
The ongoing cold spell has not only hit the people hard, especially the inhabitants of the northern districts, but now it is threatening to damage the crops of the country also. During all past winter seasons the severe cold weather…
Jassie Gill collaborates with Badshah
Punjab’s hot sensation, Jassie Gil has collaborated with renowned rapper Badshah for his latest single Dill Ton Blacck to be released by music label T-Series. The single sees the Guitar sikhda fame singer join hands with rapper Badshah for a…
Death toll from California mudslides rises to 19
Authorities in southern California raised the death toll from mudslides that battered the region to 19 on Saturday as rescue workers continued the search for victims.
Sonam reacts on her wedding rumours
Rumours of Sonam Kapoor tying the knot with her alleged boyfriend Anand Ahuja have been doing rounds on the internet for a few days now. Speculations were rife Sonam and Anand will be having a royal Rajasthan wedding and will…
Jessia Islam steps into acting
Entertainment Desk After being debated for her teeth and slamming the trollers by getting into the top 40 in Miss World 2017, Jessia Islam is all set to start her acting career. With a TV serial titled ‘Bachelor Dot Com’,…
US inflation modest in 2017, despite rising retail sales
Healthy retail sales in 2017 are another sign of the growing strength of the US economy, but inflation was slower than expected, according to the latest government data released Friday.
Death toll from California mudslides now 18: official
Authorities in southern California said Friday they had discovered the body of an elderly man killed by mudslides that battered the region earlier this week, lifting the overall death toll to 18.
Facebook move will play out in long-term: analysts
Facebook’s move to highlight posts from friends and family over those from brands and publications follows months of turmoil for the social network and will result in lower advertising revenue—at least in the short-term, analysts said.
Kajol shoots for Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero
Every time Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol have shared screen space it has been nothing short of magic. From redefining friendship in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to personifying relentless love in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the duo has given the…
Shooting of liberation war film ‘Namhin Gotrohin’ begins
Entertainment Desk Bangladeshi young filmmaker Razib Ahsan’s debut feature film based on the 1971 liberation war, “Namhin Gotrohin,” started its production phase on January 6 in Old Dhaka. The film is based on a short story of the same title…
Mim in item song Lal Lipstick
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood heartthrob Bidya Sinha Mim astounded audiences with her dance performance in item song Lal Lipstick for upcoming film Ami Neta Hobo, directed by Uttam Akash.
Australia swelters through one of hottest years on record
Australia sweltered through its third-hottest year on record in 2017 despite the lack of a warming El Nino weather phenomenon, official figures showed Wednesday.
AFTA has worked for US oil industry: executive
The US oil industry has benefitted from the free trade pact with Canada and Mexico, and an industry representative on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to keep the deal intact.
Aishwarya to play a surrogate mother
Aishwarya Rai is on a roll. Soon after she made headlines for apparently signing on the remake of Raat Aur Din at a whopping Rs.10 crore, she is on her way to inking another project. The film, titled Jasmine, is…
Apu Biswas all set for comeback
Entertainment Desk Apu Biswas is all set for a comeback. After a long break from films, she is now working on losing weight she had gained during pregnancy before going back in front of the camera.
‘Roseanne’ returning to TV as Trump supporter
Hollywood is hardly a big fan of Donald Trump, but on the upcoming reboot of “Roseanne,” the title character will be a supporter of the Republican president.The award-winning ABC sitcom is returning for a 10th season in March, after a…
Apple urged to study iPhone addiction in children
Two large shareholders urged Apple to study whether iPhones are proving addictive for children and that intensive use of the smartphones may be bad for their mental health.
Eurozone unemployment falls to 9-year low as recovery strengthens
Europe’s economic recovery is deepening, data showed on Tuesday, with eurozone unemployment falling to its lowest level since January 2009.
Rare giant lily pads draw impressive crowds to Paraguay lagoon
An off-the-beaten-path corner of Paraguay has become a tourist attraction this month as visitors flock to see a rare delight floating on a hidden lagoon: giant round water lilies spanning over 1.5 meters (five feet).
‘Jumanji’ bounds out of jungle to top N. American box office
Sony’s family-oriented movie “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” roared into first place this weekend in North American theaters as horror film “Insidious” edged into second past a slipping “Star Wars” installment, final data show.
Sumon and Paromita to act in Dahokal
Entertainment Desk ABM Suman, of Dhaka Attack fame, and Roja Paromita Dey are set to act in a film titled Dahokal produced by Dhrubo Hasan. The movie draws inspiration from the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh. The first stage of…
Pounopunik invited to ‘MIFF 2018’
Entertainment Desk Khandaker Sumon’s short film Pounopunik (The Hamster Wheel Rebellion) has been invited to take part in the ‘Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2018’. Pounopunik will be screened under the SAARC Special Package during the 15th edition of the…
Residents forced to flee as volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea
A remote island off the northern coast of Papua New Guinea is continuing to spew volcanic ash on Monday, causing several hundred residents to flee their homes.
SpaceX launches secretive Zuma mission
SpaceX on Sunday blasted off a secretive US government payload known as Zuma, a mission whose nature—and the agency behind it—remains a mystery.
Franco wins best comedy actor Globe
James Franco on Sunday won the Golden Globe for best actor in a musical or comedy film for “The Disaster Artist,” his portrayal of the director of one of the most panned movies in history.
Asian markets mostly up at start of week but Hong Kong struggles
Most Asian markets rose on Monday following yet more records on Wall Street but Hong Kong turned lower after nine days of gains.
Maleficent 2’ expected to start filming this April
Angelina Jolie’s 2018 is about to get a whole lot busier if recent reports are to be believed, as the actress will be filming ‘Maleficent 2’ and reprising her role in London in the coming months, in the follow-up to…
Bangladesh Day in Jodhpur festival today
Culture Desk The Jodhpur Park Festival that started in Kolkata, India on January 5, will celebrate the “Bangladesh Day” today. Today a number of Bangladeshi performers will showcase their potentials in the festival. On the opening day Rezwana Choudhury Bannya…
Entrepreneurship promotion needed for economic uplift
Business leaders at a discussion here mentioned more thrust is needed for promotion of entrepreneurship particularly women through small and medium enterprises (SME) financing to accelerate the economy in the region. Narrating the enormous significance of more development of entrepreneurship…