You don’t have to be diagnosed as obese to be at risk of dying from illnesses related to excess weight, a global study suggests.Of the 4 million deaths attributed to being overweight in 2015, nearly 40% were not considered clinically…
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S. Korean director urges new rules over Netflix movies at theatres
A top South Korean director called on Wednesday for new rules on screening Netflix films in cinemas as local chains boycott his blockbuster over the US streaming giant’s online policy. The movie “Okja”, directed by Bong Joon-Ho, sparked controversy at…
Video game play as spectator sport center-stage at E3
Long fiercely guarded video game industry terrain, the Electronic Entertainment Expo kicked off Tuesday with YouTube, Twitch and Facebook turning gamers into online stars. A hot trend of video game play streamed as spectator sport and “YouTubers” becoming famous for…
Emon, Popy come together for small screen now
Culture Desk National Film Award winning actress Popy, who is always very choosy about working on both small and big screens, usually works for the small screen on the occasion of two Eids only. To keep the trend alive, she…
Abhishek talks about film with wife Aishwarya
The Bollywood grapevine is abuzz that real life husband and wife Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are coming together for a film. But Abhishek says they are still in talks and that he would rather have the producer make…
HC questions Maharashtra govt over Sanjay Dutt’s early release
Entertainment Desk Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is apparently controversy’s favourite child. If online buzz is to believed, the early release of the 57-year-old star from the prison, in 1993 serial blasts case, is now being questioned once again. The Bombay…
Anti-diabetes drug also ‘lessens kidney, heart disease’ risk
An anti-diabetic drug that lowers blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetes sufferers also significantly cuts the risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease, according to a study published Monday. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, came…
DU VC for protecting environment from pollution
Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique today urged the world leaders to come forward with helping hands and work together to protect the environment from pollution. “We must protect our environment for existence of human beings”, he…
BTRC stops operation of Dhaka Fiber Net
Nationwide internet service provider (ISP) Dhaka Fiber Net Limited (DFNL) has been directed to stop operation for sharing bandwidth with unauthorized ISP and not maintaining IP log. Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has issued the directive recently upon the data…
Tropical peat forests risk turning from carbon “drains” to emitters
Peat bogs in tropical forests, long key outlets for greenhouse gases, could dry up due to farming and global warming, further accelerating climate change and putting more pressure on wetlands, a study out Monday found. The vast swamplands, located largely…
10 organising hacks for every working woman
Whether it’s your personal closet, kitchen countertop or your office cubicle that needs a good decluttering, these organising hacks will make your life a lot more easier. An old CD rack/holder can serve as a letter slash note organiser on…
Doob goes to Shanghai International Film Festival
Culture Desk Weeks back, Doob: No Bed of Roses was selected for another elite film festival, the Moscow International Film Festival. Mostafa Sarwar Farooki’s latest film Doob: No Bed of Roses has been selected for the main competition section of…
Kareena will now only do one film in year
Entertainemnt Desk Kareena Kapoor Khan is making her Bollywood comeback post her pregnancy with Veere Di Wedding and we can barely contain our excitement for the same. Bebo, who is now also busy with her personal life looking after baby…
Ranbir Kapoor claims
Imtiaz Ali has announced his next film Jab Harry Met Sejal starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma and is set to release a week earlier on August 4 thereby averting a clash with Akshay Kumar’s Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.…
Prof Sanjida Khatun appointed as ‘Ahmed Sharif Chair’ Professor at DU
Former Professor of Dhaka University (DU) Bangla Department Dr Sanjida Khatun has been appointed as ‘Ahmed Sharif Chair’ Professor at the same department. She was appointed as the first professor for the newly launched chair at DU Bangla Department and…
Passenger liner to sail from south China to Nha Trang in Vietnam
Southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region will open a luxury cruise line between Fangchenggang Port to Da Nang and Nha Trang in Vietnam. The passenger liner will start service on Aug. 29 and is expected to extend to Cambodia, Thailand,…
Expo focusing South Asia kicks off in Kunming
The annual flagship event for the South and Southeast Asian nations to promote regional trade and investment kicked off in Kunming today. The 2017 South and Southeast Asia Commodity Expo and Investment Fair (SSACEIF) will be held from June 12…
Good initiatives make Rajshahi air cleaner
Planned afforestation and promotion of eco-friendly practices have helped significantly reduce air pollution in Rajshahi city. Rajshahi city dwellers are now getting cleaner air than they used to get few years back, city authorities claimed. Quoting data recorded in ‘Round…
Chirkutt’s latest album Udhao
Entertainment Desk The name of the new album of Chirkutt’s latest album is Udhao. The reason behind the name is as told by the lead men of the album are like that : Our forests are disappearing, hampering the lives…
Thugs of Hindostan shooting begins
Katrina Kaif plays a significant role in an upcoming movie Thugs of Hindostan starring Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The film’s shooting has already started in Malta but Katrina who is reportedly busy currently with Tiger Zinda…
US backs UN call to save oceans but no action on climate
The United States on Friday joined all 192 other UN member-states in releasing a “Call to Action” to save the oceans but disassociated itself from joint efforts to combat climate change. The declaration capped the UN’s first-ever ocean conference, which…
Air India making profits in NE; plans Guwahati-Bangkok flight
Air India’s operations in north- east are profitable with a market share of 17 per cent and it is now looking to expand presence in the region, including a direct Guwahati-Bangkok flight, a top official said on Friday. “Some of…
China factory gate inflation slows to 5.5% in May
For goods at the factory gate in China missed expectations in May, the government said Friday, in a possible sign of weakening demand for the world’s second-largest economy. The producer price index (PPI) rose 5.5 percent year-on-year, according to the…
Popularize science-technology sector: Ashraf
Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam said here today that the government took various steps to develop and popularise science and technology sector in order to promote research activities. The minister also stressed the need for carrying pout more research…
Under Construction released in France
Entertainment Desk Director Rubaiyat Hossain’s acclaimed film Under Construction has been released in the movie theatres of eight major cities of France including Paris, Belfort, Clairmont and others on Wednesday. The film, starring Shahana Goswami, Rahul Bose, Sohel Mondol, Mita…
Himesh and wife Komal are officially divorced
Himesh Reshammiya, the voice behind popular tracks like Aashiq Banaya Aapne and Tera Suroor, is officially divorced from his wife of 22 years, Komal, now. Himesh and Komal filed for a divorce in December last year. A family court in…
Shraddha begins training for Saina Nehwal biopic
Actress Shraddha Kapoor has begun her badminton training to play champion Saina Nehwal in an upcoming biopic. A sports lover, Shraddha has played football, basketball, handball and badminton in her school days.But to get the nuances of the real life…
An egg a day may spurt growth in kids, finds study
Eating an egg a day can significantly increase growth and reduce stunting by 47% in young children, finds a study. “Eggs can be affordable and easily accessible. They are a good source of nutrients for growth and development in young…
Top S. Korean cinema chain threatens Netflix film boycott
A top South Korean cinema chain said Thursday it would not screen a Netflix-backed blockbuster if the US streaming giant insists on releasing the film online simultaneously. The movie, “Okja,” directed by South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho, sparked controversy at…
Microsoft push for global NGO to expose hackers
As cyberattacks sow ever greater chaos worldwide, IT titan Microsoft and independent experts are pushing for a new global NGO tasked with the tricky job of unmasking the hackers behind them. Dubbed the “Global Cyber Attribution Consortium”, according to a…