The leaders of France and Germany will lead a diplomatic charge Wednesday to reinvigorate UN climate talks clouded by Washington’s rejection of a planet rescue plan backed by the rest of the world. Despite announcing it will withdraw from the…
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Largest diamond ever auctioned sold for record $34 mn in Geneva
The largest diamond ever offered at auction went under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday evening for nearly $34 million, a world record for a gem of its kind, the Christie’s auction house said. The 163.41-carat flawless D colour diamond, suspended…
Tk 989.73 cr rural infrastructure project being implemented
Implementation works of a big project are progressing fast aiming at enhancing the accessibility of the rural people to the markets and economic opportunities in the region with ultimate goal of uplifting their living and livelihood condition. The project being…
High blood pressure is redefined as 130, not 140
High blood pressure was redefined Monday by the American Heart Association, which said the disease should be treated sooner, when it reaches 130/80 mm Hg, not the previous limit of 140/90. Doctors now recognize that complications “can occur at those…
Global 2% rise in CO2 ‘giant leap backwards for humankind’
The carbon dioxide emissions that drive global warming, flat since 2014, are set to rise two percent this year, dashing hopes they had peaked, scientists reported at UN climate talks Monday. “This is very disappointing,” said Corinne Le Quere, director…
BSCIC now under e-filing system
A three-day course for implementing the electronic-filing (e-filing) system at Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) started today for making its administration and the Computer Lab faster. BSCIC chairman Mustak Hasan Mohammad Iftekhar inaugurated the course as the chief…
Hollywood takes break from scandal to honor Amy Adams
Scandal-hit Hollywood left its woes behind Friday to honor Amy Adams for a glittering career that has seen her go from waitress to five-time Oscar nominee. The 43-year-old — famous for the diversity of her film roles — told AFP…
7th Dhaka Lit Fest begins Nov 16
The 7th Dhaka Literary Festival (DLF) will begin on the premises of Bangla Academy here on November 16. The Cultural Affairs Ministry, Bangla Academy and Jatrik Production Limited (JPL) are jointly organizing the three-day literary event that will continue till…
Art project transforms historic Indian fishing dock
Indian fishermen unload their morning catch as sari-clad women carrying buckets on their heads walk past street art that has transformed one of Mumbai’s oldest fishing docks into an exhibition space. Thirty artists from around the world have given the…
Rohit Shetty and Karan Johar are all set to work together
Golmaal Again director Rohit Shetty and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil filmmaker Karan Johar are coming together not for a film but will be judges of an upcoming reality show tentatively called Ticket to Bollywood on Star Plus. After the success…
Fresh survey to trace diabetes patients next year
Bangladesh Diabetes Association (BDA) will conduct a fresh survey to find out the actual number of diabetes patients in the country. “We have a plan to conduct a pilot survey to get the actual figure of diabetes patients and depict…
Pound down in Asia as May’s future uncertain, equities struggle
The pound sank against its major peers on Monday as British Prime Minister Theresa May’s future looks increasingly uncertain, while Asian equities traders moved cautiously after a recent rally to multi-year highs. Markets have surged in recent weeks—with Wall Street…
Parents angry as Delhi schools reopen despite smog
Angry parents accused Delhi authorities on Monday of “playing with children’s health” as schools reopened despite a fresh surge in pollution to emergency levels. Doctors declared a public health emergency last week when choking smog descended on the capital and…
Fuel removal device installed at meltdown-hit Fukushima reactor
Workers at Japan’s crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant have installed a device to remove nuclear fuel from a meltdown-hit reactor nearly seven years after the crisis was sparked by a tsunami, a spokesman said Monday. The plant’s operator, Tokyo…
RUET launches computer networking course
The Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) has launched an advance level training course on computer networking in order to make its teachers, officers and employees skilled on the modern communication technology. RUET Vice chancellor Prof Rafiqul Alam Beg…
Mahi to pair up with Symon in new film
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood actress Mahiya Mahi will pair up with Symon Sadik for a new film, ‘Amar Ma, Amar Behesta’ directed by Badiul Alam Khokon. The film will hopefully be shot from 11 to 30 November at the Bangladesh Film…
Chaity makes a film comeback
Entertainment Desk Former Lux Channel i superstar Chaity has been absent from the big screen for a while now, but the popular actress is making a comeback in a big screen venture released under the Impress Telefilms banner. After four…
Delhi smog shortening lives, say doctors as hospitals fill up
In the emergency ward of a Delhi hospital, men and women gasp for breath as they wait to be treated for symptoms triggered by the choking blanket of smog that descended on the Indian capital this week. Doctors at the…
Stocks open week upward trend on higher transactions
Stocks opened the week upward trends on Sunday as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges rose up on higher transactions. The day’s trade value at DSE increased to Taka 983.49 crore from Thursday’s Taka 870.54 crore and…
70th birthday of Humayun Ahmed tomorrow
Entertainment Desk The 70th birthday of Humayun Ahmed, a great Bangladeshi writer, dramatist, screenwriter and filmmaker will be observed tomorrow in a befitting manner. Marking his birthday, Channel-i is organizing a fair ‘Humayun Mela’ on the television channel premises which…
Colossal SoftBank fund could shake up tech world
Japan-based SoftBank is sending tremors through the tech world with a massive new venture capital fund for investing in startups that’s expected to dominate the industry so thoroughly it’s playfully referred to as a “gorilla.” The Vision Fund’s $100 billion…
DU vice-chancellor for clean campus
Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Akhtaruzzaman today called upon all to keep the university campus clean to make it a model institution in terms of cleanliness, greenery and beauty. Professor Akhtaruzzaman made the call while inaugurating a two-month long cleaning…
Volkswagen announces $650 million investment in Argentina plant
German automaker Volkswagen on Friday announced a plan to invest $650 million in an Argentina plant where it will manufacture a new sport-utility vehicle, according to a statement released by the government. Business-friendly President Mauricio Macri, who ushered Argentina out…
Dipjol to return home after 51 days
Showtime Desk Actor and producer Monowar Hossain Dipjol has returned to Bangladesh from Singapore following his treatment after 51 days on November 9. According to his daughter, Oliza Monowar, his health has improved and is slowly getting back to his…
Shakib’s next ‘Mask’
Entertainment Desk Sources confirm that the title ‘Mask’ was selected after ruling out ‘Secret Mission’ and ‘Bidrohi’ Shakib Khan has been equally dominant in both home and joint productions lately. From his first joint production “Shikari” to the latest “Nabab”,…
Salman , Aishwarya will clash at the box office
Salman Khan made excitement hit the sky when he shared a picture of the full cast of Race 3. He is already shooting for the film and has started with an action packed chase sequence. On the other hand, Aishwarya…
Developing world says rich nations shirking on climate
The failure of wealthy nations to deliver on short-term climate commitments could hinder the rollout of a landmark treaty, a bloc of 134 developing countries, including India and China, warned Thursday at UN negotiations in Bonn. The diplomatic spat has…
Hong Kong stocks track Wall St down at open
Shares eased in the first few minutes of Hong Kong trade Friday, in line with a broad Asian sell-off following losses on Wall Street. The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.17 percent, or 49.53 points, at 29,087.04. The benchmark Shanghai Composite…
Sonam Kapoor would have ‘loved’ to be part of ‘Mr. India’
National award winning actor Sonam Kapoor said she would have loved to be a part of dad Anil Kapoor’s blockbuster film ‘Mr. India.’ The ‘Neerja’ star recently revealed her wish while interacting with fans in a special Q&A session after…
Shahid Kapoor regrets not ‘finding time’ for those who matter
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is currently busy promoting his upcoming movie ‘Padmavati’, admitted that he regrets not finding time to spend with his loved ones. While giving an interview to a leading magazine, the 36-year-old actor shared that if…