A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed among three institutes to form an institutional platform and collaborate research initiative of clinical science across various health disciplines, including non communicable diseases (NCD). Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), the British Medical…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in a report launched today, has proposed the creation of national green financing vehicles to catalyze environmentally and financially sustainable infrastructure investments in Asia and the Pacific. The report, titled Catalyzing Green Finance: A Concept…
Asian traders returned to buying Wednesday, reversing the previous day’s losses as Donald Trump’s measured response to North Korea’s missile launch and upbeat US data restored a semblance of calm to markets. The rush to the sidelines that followed Pyongyang’s…
Entertainment Desk National Film Award winning actress Popy was seen in several tele-dramas and telefilms during Eid-ul-Fitr. However, she did not act in any tele-dramas or telefilms this Eid. But that does not mean that she won’t appear this Eid.…
Entertainment Desk Rafiath Rashid Mithila, popular small screen star, is all set to feature in drama Divorce. Directed by Shihab Shaheen, the drama revolves around the story of tension of conjugal relationship. Actor Afran Nisho has been cast opposite protagonist…
Tokyo stocks fell in early Tuesday trading after North Korea launched a missile over Japan that the country’s prime minister described as an “unprecedented, serious and grave threat”. Nuclear-armed North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean…
Sea Quest Hero is more than just the usual computer game in which players find their way through mazes, shoot and chase creatures—it also doubles as scientists’ latest tool for studying Alzheimer’s disease. The game—downloadable from Tuesday in its virtual…
The health condition of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra singer Abdur Jabbar, who has been undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) for kidney and heart ailments, was stated to be unchanged today. “The health condition of the singer…
Two decades on from the death of princess Diana, her sons Princes William and Harry are working to keep her legacy alive with unusually emotional tributes after years of silence. In the build-up to the 20th anniversary of her death…
A massive tree plantation can help reduce carbon emission to a substantial level and that is very important to face the adverse impact of climate change in the vast Barind tract. There is no alternative to create more forest area…
On screen, he has portrayed difficult roles ranging from a blind man to a quadriplegic and a mentally disabled character, and actor Hrithik Roshan said he doesn’t rule out going behind the camera as he loves challenges. Asked if he…
The MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday gave its top prize to rapper Kendrick Lamar in a televised party that drew some of the music world’s top names. With political tensions high in the United States and mega-storm Harvey bearing…
Commercial cultivation of Rambutan, a fruit variety which looks like a big size lichi, has started in Shibpur upazila of the district due to its economic prospect. Deputy Director from Department of Agriculture Extension Latafat Hossain said today Rambutan cultivation…
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu today said that Bengali films provided inspiration to the Bengali nationalist movement in the late ‘60s. The minister was speaking as the chief discussant at a memorial meeting on legendary film star Abdur Razzak fondly…
A case was filed against actor Rishi Kapoor on Saturday for posting pornographic material on his Twitter account. Afroz Malik, President of ‘Jai Ho Foundation’ NGO said: “We would request you to immediately register an FIR against actor Rishi Kapoor…
Passengers’ baggage is collected by robots, they relax in a luxurious waiting area complete with an indoor garden before getting a face scan and swiftly passing through security and immigration—this could be the airport of the future. It’s a vision…
The conviction and jailing of South Korea’s top business tycoon heralds a drive to reform the country’s giant conglomerates and loosen their grip on the economy, analysts said. When Lee Jae-Yong, de facto head of the world’s biggest smartphone maker…
Culture Desk Renowned singer Sabina Yasmin will perform at a solo musical show on Bangladesh Television in upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The programme titled ‘Chirokaler Sabina’, which features 10 songs by the singer, will be aired on BTV on the second day…
Eleven government primary schools were devoured by the river erosion in three districts under Rajshahi division during the current year’s flood. Of the total devoured schools, eight in Sirajgonj, two in Bogra and one in Naogaon, divisional office of Department…
Talented actress Taapsee Pannu has been honoured with the Most Powerful Woman of the Year award after depicting women power through her strong roles in films like Naam Shabana and Pink. The 30-year-old actress, who is gearing up for Judwaa…
Uber said Saturday it expects to resume operations in the Philippines “soon” after regulators agreed to lift a ban slapped against the American ride-sharing giant in exchange for a fine. The government meted Uber a one-month suspension on August 14…
Culture Desk A memorial programme plus film screenings have been arranged today to pay tribute to the recently deceased veteran actor Abdur Razzak. The discussion session of the programme will start at 5pm at the Seminar Room of National Theatre…
Showtime Desk She was last seen at Desh TV on August 15 in Roktomakha Buke Swadesher Chobi, a program surrounding the life and works Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Famous TV actor, dancer and model, Syeda Tuhin Ara Karim, who is…
The heir to the Samsung empire was convicted of bribery and other offences Friday and jailed for five years in connection with the scandal that brought down South Korean president Park Geun-Hye. Lee Jae-Yong’s penalty could leave the vast conglomerate,…
Levels of arsenic in the groundwater of eastern Pakistan are “alarmingly high” and pose a significant health hazard to tens of millions of people who drink the water, researchers said Wednesday. The study in the journal Science Advances is the…
Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez’s kiss—trimmed or otherwise—in A Gentleman made all the news recently. But before the two Sidharths (he plays a double role in the film) met Jacqueline in A Gentleman, the two had acted in Brothers where…
Entertainment Desk Popular actress Moushumi has recently expressed her grief over the demise of iconic artist Abdur Razzak. Terming his death as ‘an irreplaceable loss of our industry’, Moushumi delivered a heart-rending statement. “I can’t stress on his importance in…
Jahangirnagar University (JU) is going to a 12-day vacation from August 27 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. All class and examinations will remain closed till September 7 while administrative activities will remain closed from August 29 to September 7,JU Registrar…
Scientists on Wednesday unveiled an extinct species of toothless, whiskered and objectively cute mini-dolphin that plied Earth’s oceans some 30 million years ago. With only a fossilised cranium—found in a river near Charleston, South Carolina—to work with, the researchers were…
Acclaimed Russian theatre and film director Kirill Serebrennikov was due to appear before a judge Wednesday after being charged with fraud in a case that has sent shockwaves through the arts community. The director denounced the charges against him as…