Nepali authorities have rescued the country’s last known “dancing bears”, officials said Sunday, ending the medieval tradition of abuse of the beasts for entertainment.
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Tiger Zinda Hai sets the box-office on fire
As expected, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Tiger Zinda Hai has taken a humongous opening. Whoever said Salman mania has faded after the rejection of Tubelight, it’s time take back the words. Tiger Zinda Hai is roaring loud on…
Gohin Baluchor to be released on December 29
Entertainment Desk Director Badrul Anam Saud’s debut feature film “Gohin Baluchor” is set to premiere on December 29. The production team has confirmed the matter on Saturday through the film’s official Facebook page.
Salman, Shilpa face legal trouble for using Bhangi
Salman Khan who is currently enjoying the positive feedback that has been coming in for Tiger Zinda Hai seems to have been dragged into another legal battle.
National Dance Drama Festival starts in city
Culture Desk The third edition of National Dance Drama Festival began on December 19 at National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The five-day festival has been jointly organised by Bangladesh Dance Artistes Association and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The festival…
China jails VPN owner for over five years
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) seller in southern China has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison, official media reported Wednesday, one of the most severe sentences yet for helping users evade the country’s “Great Firewall”.
Poush Mela begins at Bangla Academy
A three-day 19th Poush Mela, a festival of welcoming winter, began on the Bangla Academy premises in the capital today.
Returning winds churn up heightened alert in fire-hit California
After a couple of days of respite heavy winds are expected to return Wednesday to the California area plagued by a massive fire, potentially hindering the efforts of firefighters battling in an already dry climate.
Insurance sector moving forward along with economy: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith today said the insurance sector is moving forward across the country due to the development of economic activities over the years. “Insurance is a step against risk. We can get a scenario of the country’s economic…
Elocutionist Dahlia Ahmed to perform at National Museum
Culture Desk Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre is going to organise an evening of ‘Poetry Recitation by Dahlia Ahmed’ at Kabi Sufia Kamal Auditorium, Bangladesh National Museum, Shahbagh in the city. The poetry recitation will be held on December 23 at…
Thomas fire mostly contained in charred California
Firefighters in California on Wednesday said the massive Thomas wildfire—about the size of sprawling Los Angeles—was about 60 percent contained but they warned strong winds were still forecast.
North Korea’s ‘Ever Victorious’ firms face China axe
From restaurants with singing waitresses, to secluded traders in back alleys, North Korean businesses in Beijing face a precarious start to the New Year with a looming, sanctions-linked January deadline to shut up shop. Accounting for 90 percent of North…
NASA picks finalists to explore comet, Saturn’s moon
NASA on Wednesday announced two finalists for billion-dollar robotic missions—one to explore a comet and another Saturn’s moon Titan—with a launch by the winner planned in the 2020s.
Cultural function on Baul Shah Abdul Karim held in Gaibandha
A cultural evening in the memory of Baul Samrat Shah Abdul Karim entitled ‘Age Ki Sundar Din Kataitam’ was held at Dr. Shakhwat Hossain Mukta Manch of Gaibandha Nattya and Cultural Sangstha (GNCS) here on Wednesday. Baul Shah Abdul Karim…
Zee Cine Best Actress award goes to Joya Ahsan
Entertainment Desk Joya Ahsan has gained the top honor of an Indian award ceremony. She was judged Best Actress at the Zee Cine Awards on Tuesday for her work in the Indian-Bangla film, ‘Bishorjan’. Indian filmmaker Ashwini Iyer Tiwari gave…
Taimur gets a forest as first birthday present
While most parents are busy pampering their children with toys and gadgets on their birthday, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan have set new parenting goals for everyone out there.
Taskeen Rahman: From villain to hero
Entertainment Desk Do you remember the blue-eyed actor from Dhaka Attack film? Who snatched the spotlight from hero Arefin Shuvo being a villain? Yes, he is none other than Taskeen Rahman who impressed audiences with his ‘bad-boy’ charm and of…
I will be veiled throughout the whole film: Mahi
Entertainment Desk Popular Dhallywood actress Mahiya Mahi is currently flying through the roof. After a tremendous success of her film ‘Dhaka Attack’, this lustrous actress is spending a busy time with couple of projects. Many of the projects are set…
115 new species discovered in Greater Mekong: WWF
A crocodile lizard that has been turned into a cartoon character, a horseshoe bat that would not look out of place in a Star Wars movie and a snail-eating turtle are just three of the 115 new species discovered in…
Tokyo stocks open higher after global rallies
Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday following global rallies the previous day, as Wall Street notched fresh records with US tax cuts in sight.
BHP to exit global coal body over climate change policy
The world’s biggest miner BHP said Tuesday it would leave the World Coal Association and review its membership of the US Chamber of Commerce membership to show support for action on climate change.
Downsizing’ star Hong Chau shines in huge role as tiny exile
Film academic Rajendra Roy recently introduced the star of “Downsizing” with the claim: “This is the last day in your life when you’ll ask the question, ‘Who is Hong Chau?’” The endorsement ahead of a recent Los Angeles screening proved…
US military imagines war without GPS
With GPS-guided bombs, armed drones beaming footage via satellite and spy cameras scooping up intel from the heavens, America’s military machine is growing ever more reliant on space-based technology.
Japan trade surplus drops sharply on higher oil imports
Japan’s trade surplus fell sharply in November, the government said Monday, as the rising cost of oil and smartphone imports outweighed strong exports of cars and steel.
Shahriar for boosting science-minded youths
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam, MP, said substantial and sustainable boosting the number of science-minded students and youths can be the vital means of taking the nation forward. He said the young generation should be enriched with science…
Chastain on the rise and fall of Hollywood’s ‘poker princess’
Jessica Chastain struggled initially to relate to Molly Bloom, the former ski champion turned “poker princess” hostess to the rich and famous at Hollywood’s most exclusive high stakes card tables. It wasn’t until Chastain met Tinseltown’s goddess of gambling as…
Nahid seeks support of ACC to combat corruption in education sector
Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid yesterday sought cooperation of Anti-corruption commission (ACC) to eradicate corruption and all sorts of irregularities from the education sector.
Sanjay Dutt begins ‘Torbaaz’ shoot in Kyrgyzstan
Actor Sanjay Dutt on Sunday began the shoot of his new film ‘Torbaaz’ in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Varun, Alia deny signing any Karan Johar’s “Shiddat”
Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt say that they have “no idea” about Karan Johar’s upcoming project “Shiddat”. Post “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, Karan has been trying to make another magnum opus titled “Shiddat” and according to reports, he…
Victory Day celebrations at Channel i
Culture Desk Channel i is all set to usher in the 46th Victory Day of Bangladesh today with elaborate programmes at its premises, titled “Deshbondhu Group-Channel i Bijoy Mela ’17”. The programmes, beginning at 10:30am, will feature inspirational patriotic songs,…