A training workshop on Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) operation and maintenance was held on Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus here today.
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Book Fair draws crowd in Khulna
The Book Fair opened yesterday in the city has been drawing huge number of people in all walks of life.
Sound of Music’ star Menzies-Urich dead: industry
Heather Menzies-Urich, a star of “The Sound of Music,” which continues to win hearts worldwide after more than half a century, died at age 68, an industry source said Monday. “We… mourn the passing of Heather Menzies-Urich,” the Rodgers and…
Bengali actor Partha Mukhopadhyay passes away
Entertainment Desk Famed Bengali film actor Partha Mukhopadhyay died at a private hospital here on Monday, family sources said. He was 70. Mukhopadhyay was ailing for some time.
Barakat, Jamaluddin elected President, GS of BEA
Dr Abul Barakat of Dhaka University and Dr. Jamaluddin Ahmed FCA, member of the board of directors of Bangladesh Bank, have been elected president and general secretary respectively of Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) for the 2018-2019 term.
China builds first national lab for monitoring atmospheric environment
China started building its first national engineering laboratory for atmospheric environmental monitoring on Sunday in Hefei, capital of east China’s Anhui Province.
Japan-funded audio-visual facilities handed over to National Zoo
The Japanese government today handed over audio-visual equipments worth about US$60,291 to Bangladesh National Zoo under the scheme of grant assistance for cultural grassroots projects.
Ranveer Singh’s next with Maneesh Sharma
With 2018 packed with films for industry’s brightest star Ranveer Singh, it clearly looks like he’s not far away from taking home another lot of best actor trophies along with him. Other than making hearts aflutter with his sheer presence…
‘Roktokorobi’ becomes first Bangla film on Oscar long list
Entertainment Desk “Roktokorobi,” directed by Amitava Bhattacharya, has become the first Bangla film to place on the longlist for the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars.
Priyanka says she is optimistic about Padmavati’s release
Priyanka says she is optimistic about Padmavati’s releasePriyanka Chopra who is known to conquer the world with her talent and skill landed in Mumbai a few days back. The diva has put all her time to use after coming back…
Indonesia’s Bali volcano spews thick smoke, ashes
Indonesia’s Bali volcano of Mount Agung spewed thick smoke and ashes billowing 2.5 kilometer into the air on Sunday morning, following similar event that occurred on Saturday at almost the same time.
4G to spur growth of ICT, e-commerce
Leading IT operators and IT businessmen have expressed their firm opinion that Bangladesh would see an expeditious growth with the introduction of the 4G telecommunication service in the fields of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and e-commerce.
World’s largest amphibious aircraft takes off in China
China’s home-grown AG600, the world’s largest amphibious aircraft in production, took to the skies on Sunday for its maiden flight.
Nepal’s last known dancing bears rescued
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.
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…