Outspoken Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence has spoken out about a photo hack which saw nude pictures of her leaked to the world and called it “unbelievably violating”. The Hunger Games star had intimate photos of her posted online after her…
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PSC exams being held peacefully in Gaibandha
Primary Education Completion known as PSC (Primary School Certificate) Exams-2017 are being held in all the seven upazilas of the district peacefully. Assistant district primary education officer M. Asaduzzaman Chowdhury said a total of 49,859 candidates are appearing in the…
As Black Friday nears, US stores get creative to battle e-commerce
The photo op with Santa Claus has long been a holiday mainstay for American children. But this year, shopping malls in several states are scheduling glamour shots for man’s best friend. As the Christmas shopping season kicks into high gear…
Two Bangladeshi companies get $1 million UN grant
Two Bangladeshi companies received $1 million grant from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) in recognition of a project to spur solar entrepreneurship. The two companies, Grameen Shakti and ME SOLshare, received the grant for…
Birth in health facilities increases by 24 pc: BMMS
A recent health survey revealed that 47 per cent child birth in the country is now taking place in different health facilities, a big jump of 24 per cent compared to 2010 when only 23 per cent childbirth used to…
Apu Biswas to quit acting!
Entertainment Desk Amid the confusion between how Dhallywood actress Apu Biswas left her son locked up in a flat, her sickness and divorce rumors, Apu Biswas has given a hint that she might quit acting. Recently this actress had an…
Aishwarya loses her cool after media misbehaves
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan along with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan and mother Vrinda Rai visited a hospital recently. The actress honoured her father Krishnaraj Rai’s love for children on his birth anniversary by sponsoring surgeries for 100 children born…
Thousands flee over Bali volcano eruption fears
Thousands living in the shadow of a rumbling volcano on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali fled Wednesday as fears grow that it could erupt for the first time in more than 50 years. Mount Agung belched smoke as high as…
Stocks see up on large-cap vibe
Stocks saw upward trend on Wednesday as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found finishing upward trend with higher transactions of some large-cap securities. The rising major sectors were travel and leisure, ceramic, engineering and jute.…
Seminar on research methodology held at BRUR
A seminar on ‘Research Methodology’ was held at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) here today. Dr Wazed Research and Training Institute (DWRTI) of the university organised the seminar at its virtual class room of academic building no-2 in the campus,…
Padmavati may not release this year
The release date of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmavati starring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh may be pushed to next year. The controversy-stricken film, which hasn’t yet got a clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification,…
‘Advanced’ cyber attack targets Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities said Monday they had detected an “advanced” cyber attack targeting the kingdom, in a fresh attempt by hackers to disrupt government computers. The government’s National Cyber Security Centre said the attack involved the use of “Powershell” malware, but…
Air quality again deteriorates in Indian capital city
Air quality in Indian capital city of Delhi has once again deteriorated and slipped from poor to very poor category, state-run broadcaster – All India Radio (AIR) said Tuesday. The broadcaster quoting Central Pollution Control Board saying the Air Quality…
BASIC Bank plans to cut NPL by 30pc in 3 years
BASIC Bank Limited is planning to cut its Non-Performing Loan (NPL) by 30 percent in the next three years as the rate of NPL is now 50 percent of the bank’s total outstanding loans. “We are working to set a…
Promising poets felicitated by Kobiter Khoje
Culture Desk Ra’dia Inc. and Kotha Kobita Abritti jointly organised a unique poetry competition programme titled “Kobitar Khojey”. Promising poets receited their self-composed poems. This initiative is designed to make youths of the country vibrant, literate and creative. In this…
Jahid Hasan to debut in Indian films
Culture Desk Jahid Hasan has been roped in for acting in an Indian film project. The story is based on a novel by Abul Bashar, popular writer of West Bengal, India. The film has been titled “Sitar” and the novel…
Runa Khan to debut in big screen
Culture Desk Runa Khan is an established actress of TV dramas. It is said that no director wants to find a replacement for her once they have crafted a character she can play. Now the actress is set to leave…
Standing beside children during disasters underscored
Speakers at a workshop here on Sunday underscored the need for standing beside the children with positive attitude during the period of disasters like flood, cold wave and earth quake to protect them from the catastrophe. As the children are…
Zaria gets her motivation from Aamir Khan
A student of Heritage School Jammu, the youngster juggles her career and her studies like an all-rounder The lead of “Secret Superstar,” Zaira Wasim, recently celebrated her 17th birthday, which was hosted by the film’s director, Advait Chandan. During a…
Anil, Madhuri may romance in Total Dhamaal
After the news of Sanjay Dutt being replaced by Ajay Devgn broke out a few months back, Indra Kumar’s Total Dhamaal has garnered attention yet again. It has been rumoured that Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit Nene have been cast…
Asian markets kick week off with losses as euro sinks
Asian markets turned lower on Monday as the correction that has hit global equities moved into another week, while the euro faced fresh pressure after German Chancellor Angela Merkel failed to form a government at the weekend. Traders tracked a…
India’s int’l film event to begin in Goa
India’s largest film event International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will begin Monday in western state of Goa, officials said. During the nine-day event, around 200 films from over 80 countries will be screened. “The 48th IFFI will open with…
What Are Trans Fats, Anyway?
We’ve all heard the term “trans fat,” but what does it really mean? Chances are, if you’ve ever eaten a packaged food, you’ve consumed trans fat. That’s because trans fats are an inexpensive and easy way for manufacturers to make…
Early winter vegetables start appearing in Rajshahi markets
Like previous years, varieties of early winter vegetables have started appearing in both retail and wholesale markets here making both the sellers and buyers happy for the last couple of days. Farmers in the region including the vast Barind tract…
Delhi half marathon goes ahead despite smog, health warnings
Tens of thousands of runners braved smoggy conditions for the Delhi half marathon on Sunday despite dire health warnings from doctors who wanted the race postponed in the heavily-polluted capital. Around 35,000 people registered for the race in the Indian…
UK to have driverless cars by 2021: govt
British finance minister Philip Hammond is to announce o75 million ($99 million, 84 million euros) funding for Artificial Intelligence and plans to put driverless cars on UK roads by 2021, in his budget speech on Wednesday. Hammond will announce regulation…
DSEX reaches new high
The major price index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) reached a new high on Sunday on higher transactions. DSEX finished the day with 24.86 points up at 6,306.95 which were the highest after introducing the DSEX on January 27, 2013.…
Bubly , Shakib Khan pair once again
Entertainment Desk Shakib Khan is bringing a new film under his own banner SK films. Titled Priotoma and directed by Himel Ashraf, popular Dhallywood actress Bubly will be seen against King Khan in this film, informed the actor. “Himel Ashraf…
Apu Biswas to return with three new films
Entertainment Desk One of the lead ladies of Dhallywood film star Apu Biswas is set to return to the silver screen with three new upcoming films. Her husband, Shakib Khan, another famous film star, will not be starring opposite her…
Daddy Abhishek has the sweetest birthday wish for Aaradhya
Aaradhya Bachchan has turned six today and it was obvious that mommy and daddy Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will make it a special one for their darling daughter. While granddad Amitabh Bachchan reminded us of how grown up…