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…
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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…
Farmers expecting bumper Aman rice production in Rangpur region
Harvest of Transplanted Aman (T-Aman) rice continues in full swing predicting bumper output in Rangpur region this season. “The farmers have already harvested Aman rice on 1.58-lakh hectares of land around 27 percent of total cultivated land area of 5.93-lakh…
BB creates $240m fund for SME sector dev
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has created a US$240 million refinancing fund for providing loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at low interest. “Asian Development Bank (ADB) will contribute $200 million, while the government will provide the rest $40 million to…
Interactive map shows air quality in real time across Europe
An interactive map that makes it possible to check air quality in real time across Europe, where air pollution has been linked to hundreds of thousands of premature deaths every year, went live on Thursday. Dubbed the “European Air Quality…
Subaru recalls 400,000 cars in Japan
Subaru recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles from its domestic market on Thursday due to an inspection scandal — the latest to hit the beleaguered Japanese car industry. The recall concerns nine models, including a sports car that Subaru manufactures for Toyota,…
Taylor Swift sells 1m albums in four days
After just four days, Taylor Swift has sold more albums in the US than any other artist this year. The star’s sixth album, Reputation, has sold 1.04 million copies in the US since Friday, says Billboard magazine. That puts her…
Children fall prey to malaria outbreak
Bangladesh was once considered as one of the malaria endemic countries in South Asia as the disease was like the outbreak of small pox. Village after village became people-less as small pox was broken out in an epidemic form at…
French rocker Johnny Hallyday hospitalized
Veteran French rocker Johnny Hallyday, who has been battling lung cancer for several months, has been hospitalised with breathing problems, his entourage confirmed Friday. Celebrity magazine Voici had reported that France’s answer to Elvis Presley checked into a private hospital…
Dhaka Lit Fest to widen horizon of Bangla literature
The spontaneous and vibrant gathering at Dhaka Lit Fest (DLF) has created a new horizon for Bangla literature on the world stage as many local and international writers, poets and researchers appreciated the richness and elegance of Bangla literature. With…
Global stocks retreat as oil prices slide
Global stock markets dropped on Wednesday as sliding oil prices and US tax doubts prompted investors to lower their risk exposure, traders said. Equity markets in Frankfurt, London and Paris all fell. Wall Street also retreated, with the broad-based S&P…
Chinese climate envoy stresses south-south cooperation at COP23
China’s special representative on climate change affairs Xie Zhenhua stressed south-south climate cooperation, and expressed hopes that the ongoing United Nations (UN) climate talks here would generate substantial results addressing issues that concern developing countries and an unequivocal arrangement for…
Da Vinci painting sells for $450mn in NY: Christie’s
A 500-year-old work of art depicting Jesus Christ, believed to be the work of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, sold in New York on Wednesday for $450.3 million setting a new art auction record, Christie’s said. “Salvator Mundi,” which the…
Subaru recalls 400,000 cars in Japan
Subaru recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles from its domestic market on Thursday due to an inspection scandal—the latest to hit the beleaguered Japanese car industry. The recall concerns nine models, including a sports car that Subaru manufactures for Toyota, but vehicles…
Aar Paar actor Shyama dies at 82
Veteran Bollywood actor Shyama, who has acted in films such as Aar Paar and Barsaat Ki Raat, died on Tuesday morning. She was 82. The funeral will take place at Mumbai’s Marine Lines this afternoon. Considered one of the most…
Classical Music Fest starting on Dec 26
Culture Desk Bengal Classical Music Festival 2017 will happen finally. After much anticipation the sixth edition of the annual festival has been confirmed to start on December 26 at Abahani Math, Shat Masjid Road in Dhanmandi in the capital. Nearly…
Juhi celebrates her 50th birthday
Juhi Chawla turned a year older on Tuesday. Age is just a number, so she does not like to reveal how young she is. A greater part of the day was devoted to spring cleaning. Whatever was not needed was…
Katrina Kaif opens up on catfights in Bollywood
She has been a part of some of Bollywood’s biggest hits like “Namastey London”, “Dhoom 3” and “Ek Tha Tiger”, but her last few films, including “Baar Baar Dekho” and “Jagga Jasoos”, didn’t get an impressive response at the box…
Ananta becomes a father again
Bangladeshi celebrity couple Ananta Jalil and Afiea Nusrat Barsha become parents for the second time after the birth of their second son, Abrar Ibne Jalil. Both Jalil and Barsha on Monday morning posted photos of their newly-born child and…