– Japanese researchers have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including cancer, in a bid to dramatically reduce the cost of treatment, a report said Monday. If the scientists are able to safely produce…
Pumpkin cultivation has changed the socio-economic conditions of many farmers of the district in the recent years. A large number of farmers have engaged themselves in the cultivation of high yield variety (HYV) of pumpkin considering its economic prospect. People…
An epic 3,000-kilometre (1,860-mile) solar car race across the desert heart of Australia designed to showcase new technology that could one day help develop commercial vehicles got underway Sunday. The World Solar Challenge, first run in 1987 and last held…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was supposed to start shooting for Fanney Khan for a two day schedule from the 6th of October, after which she would head to celebrate father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan’s 75th birthday in Maldives. The evening before the shoot,…
Earlier this week Katrina Kaif shared a candid picture of her in a gorgeous gown and we were all wondering where the actress is enjoying herself. She is currently in the US savouring the autumn weather with friends and family.…
Entertainment Desk Tuhin’s egress from the band, however, prompted a huge outcry in social media platforms immediately Shironamhin front man Tanzir Tuhin stepped away from his troupe. The musician, singer-songwriter, actor and architect made an announcement in this regard on…
Big-name investors including Expedia and Alibaba are pumping billions of dollars into Indonesian tech start-ups in a bid to capitalise on the country’s burgeoning digital economy and potential as Southeast Asia’s largest online market. Indonesia has seen a surge of…
Classes will resume at Dhaka University (DU) tomorrow after an 11-day vacation on the occasion of the holy Durga Puja, Ashura, Laxmi Puja and Autumn holidays, said a DU press release here today. The classes remained close from September 27…
There are a lot of Hollywood films being remade in Bollywood these days. Some of them hit the blocks while others die a silent death. The latest remake that has caught our attention is of the romantic drama film, The…
Entertainment Desk Country’s known pop singer Mila’s husband has been arrested over the charges of domestic violence. Mila’s husband who is pilot of a private airline company has been arrested on last thursday over the complaint filed against him by…
Entertainment Desk Model and actress Monalisa invited as international judge in Mrs India Worldwide. Though the famed TV actress received the invitation letter to be a judge of honour on August 22, she chose her birthday to disclose the news…
Swiss researchers have revealed that nearly 75 percent of honey produced all over the world has been contaminated by pesticides, which, if consumed daily, may pose a long-term problem for human health, local media Swissinfo reported on Friday. The study,…
When skill shortage is seen a major constraint to steady growth of the country’s apparel industry, in-house training for skill development of garment employees and workers has become a panacea bringing in huge benefit to this sector. The International Labour…
From the American mink to the lionfish and the Argentine ant.They may not be household names but, according to experts, they’re top priority for attention over their potential risks to the environment. Already found in parts of Europe, they can…
Kirsten Stewart is being eyed for the “Charlie’s Angels” reboot, according to sources close to the project. The “Twilight” star would play one of the members of the female private detective agency. Stewart’s is not the only name being considered.…
Telecommunications infrastructure services provider edotco Group was given “Asia Pacific Telecoms Tower Company of the Year 2017” award by Frost and Sullivan. In the first time a company has been recognised in this category on the Asia Pacific, said a…
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu, MP, today said that television was a great medium to acculturate children on Thursday . The minister was speaking as the chief guest at a program marking the launching of Duranta TV – a specialized…
Britain’s Prince Charles said that plastic is now “on the menu” in the fish we eat and called for decisive action as he opened a conference Thursday on protecting the world’s oceans. The heir to the British throne, a long-time…
The number of new cars sold in Britain has fallen drastically due to uncertainty over Brexit and fears in the car finance market that easy credit might be fueling a credit bubble. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)…
Losing weight is a strenuous process. The best way to do so is to switch to a healthy and strict diet plan along with a regular exercise regime but this may not be as easy as it seems. Many health…
Actor Hrithik Roshan on Thursday broke his silence on the dragging row with actress Kangana Ranaut, saying he has never met her privately and asked how two “high-profile celebrities” could have had a seven-year passionate affair without any evidence. Hrithik,…
Bangladesh Film festival 2017, a 16-day film festival, will begin across the country on Friday. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is organizing the festival for the second time in collaboration with Zila Shilpakala Academies with the theme ‘film for all, art…
Culture Desk The first ever child and family based TV channel Duronto TV is going to unveil their logo today. The launching programme will be held at 3pm at the Balcony of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel. Information Minister Hasanul Haque…
With a view to making fuel supply activities more transparent and modernized Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) will start using Portable Digital Ultrasonic Flow Meter for its vessels across the country. The decision came out at a meeting held…
The month-long fair titled ‘Life Style Fair Fest” began in Bashundhara city shopping complex. Dr Shakti Ranjan Paul, chairman of Life & Health Ltd, inaugurated the exhibition yesterday afternoon. The Life & Health Ltd is organising the event. Organisers said…
The online admission process for first year honors courses under 2017-18 academic sessions at Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia will begin on October 15 and continue till November 20. IU acting registrar SM Abdul Latif said the admission tests of…
Narail Correspondent Farmers are expecting bumper T-Aman paddy yield in the current session as a total of 30,895 hectares of land have been brought under this paddy cultivation in three upazilas of the district. Department of District Agriculture Extension (DAE)…
Actress Orchita Sporshia and director Rafsan Ahsan had a married life together for just two years. Sources state that they applied for divorce this Sunday. This was confirmed by Rafsan himself. He told the press that he officially applied for…
Thousands of festival-goers packed a historic neighbourhood of Hong Kong to watch a “fire dragon” lit with incense sticks dance through the streets in a century-old ritual. The 67-metre (220-foot) long dragon snakes around the network of narrow paths in…
Tom Petty has died after suffering cardiac arrest, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Petty’s manager says he suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu in the early hours in the morning and passed at 8:40 p.m after being taken…