Facebook on Wednesday reported that its quarterly profit surged as its ranks of monthly users closed in on two billion, but warned of rising expenses and slowing revenue growth. The leading social network said it made a profit of $3.06…
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Morocco fights to save its iconic monkey
“If nothing is done, this species will disappear within 10 years,” warns a poster on Ahmed Harrad’s ageing 4×4 showing Morocco’s famed Barbary macaque monkey. Harrad spends his time crisscrossing northern Morocco to try to convince locals to protect the…
2-Day Asian Theatre Summit begins in city Friday
A two-day ‘Asian Theatre Summit-2017’ will begin at National Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the city on Friday. Asian Regional Center (ARC) of International Theatre Association (ITA), Shilpakala Academy and People’s Theatre Association (PTA) are jointly organizing…
Apple starting US tech manufacturing fund with $1 bn
Apple chief Tim Cook on Wednesday announced Apple is creating a fund to get more people in the US to do “advanced manufacturing,” kicking it off with a billion dollars. Apple investing in high-tech manufacturing in the United States would…
Last phase online application for NU 1st year admission to begin May 4
The second and last phase of online application through release slip for first year admission under 2016-2017 academic session of the National University (NU) will begin on May 4 (Thursday). The online filing of application will start at 4pm on…
Three films hit cinemas
Cultural Desk Mishti Jannat acted in the lead roles alongside with Saimon Sadik in Tui Amar film that released yesterday. Sajal Ahmed’s romantic comedy Tui Amar and two Hollywood films, including Lion and Incarnate hit cinemas yesterday. Starring Saimon Sadik…
Priyanka Chopra wows at Met Gala
Entertainment Desk It seems Priyanka Chopra is doing everything right as she embarks on her big Hollywood debut this month. The Quantico star descended on the Met Gala 2017 in a cutting-edge Ralph Lauren trench-coat gown that’s ticking the avant…
Stocks see upward trend on higher transactions
Stocks saw upward trends on Tuesday as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges rose with higher transactions of some large-cap securities. Among the rising major sectors were financial institutions and pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Insurance and food and…
Furious 8’ revs ahead to outpace three new releases
“The Fate of the Furious” continued to dominate the North American box office over the weekend, fending off newcomers at home while passing the $1 billion mark worldwide, data showed Monday. The eighth installment in Universal’s high-octane series starring Vin…
Twitter, Bloomberg team up for streaming news channel
Twitter is launching a 24-hour streaming news channel in partnership with the Bloomberg Media, in a major expansion of the social media firm’s video operations, the two firms announced Monday. The new streaming channel “will combine the vast global editorial…
Farmers eye bumper litchi output in Rangpur division
The farmers are expecting bumper production of litchi following excellent growth of the tender fruit amid favorable climatic condition this season in Rangpur division, official sources said. The farmers have put maximum efforts now on nursing litchi trees in their…
Journalist Omar Farruque passes away
News Desk Omar Farruque, special correspondent of online news portal Bangla Tribune, passed away at Square Hospital in Dhaka early Sunday. The 52-year-old journalist was admitted to the hospital on Saturday noon as he felt chest pain at office, said…
15 women return home after serving in Indian jail
15 Bangladeshi women returned home from India through Benapole borderon Saturday afternoon after serving three years in an Indian prison. Petrapole Immigration police handed them over to Benapole Port police following the issuance of a special travel permit by the…
How to skip a Windows 10 upgrade
Enterprises that try to slow down Microsoft’s upgrade train by skipping one of the twice-yearly Windows 10 refreshes will have to hustle to stay in support, according to the company’s latest scheduling disclosures. Corporate users of Windows 10 may have…
Benefits of garlic
Health Desk Garlic is an effective antimicrobial and expectorant and this makes it a valuable home remedy to fight cough. The University of Maryland Medical Center cites one study that suggested that garlic might help prevent colds and lessen their…
Walk to keep your brain active, healthy in old age
In addition to benefitting your heart and muscles, a regular walk also contributes to keeping your brain healthy, new research suggests. The foot’s impact during walking sends pressure waves through the arteries that significantly modify and can increase the supply…
“I’m Sanjay Sir’s favourite: Priyanka
Priyanka Chopra got a royal welcome after her return to India. According to Mumbai Mirror, she talked at length to the press about her future plans. Speaking about the proposed Sahir Ludhianvi biopic, produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, she had…
Sanjay met Vinod Khanna just before the latter’s demise
Sanjay Dutt reportedly met Vinod Khanna a few days before the veteran’s death it seems. According to a report in a leading daily, Dutt went to meet Khanna last week. Normally outsiders aren’t allowed to meet the patients but when…
Bappa with Sona Mohapatra
Entertainment Desk Bappa Mazumder from Bangladesh and the enigmatic new female voice of India, Sona Mohapatra under supervision of Sony DADC will work together. Sona Mohapatra, the talented singer-musician quickly rose to fame through various musical ventures including a generous…
Cities brace for climate challenges
Faced with exploding populations and steadily rising temperatures worldwide, cities must make haste in reinforcing defences against climate change-induced flooding and heat waves, experts warned this week. City temperatures are forecast to shoot up in the coming years, exposing inhabitants…
Brexit offers hope for Irish oyster farmers
For many on the oyster-rich shores of the River Foyle estuary on the northern tip of Ireland, Britain’s departure from the European Union cannot come soon enough. The hope is that Brexit will solve a decades-old sovereignty dispute over the…
Palak asks young generation to build “Digital Bangladesh”
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Junaid Ahmed Palak on Saturday asked the young generation to acquire technological knowledge to help build ‘Digital Bangladesh’. “ICT division has taken different steps to impart technological education to the young generation.…
DU VC for giving moral education in classrooms
Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr AAMS Arefin Siddique today urged the teachers to instill moral values in the students in classrooms to prevent them from joining militancy. “The main purpose of education is to develop human values among the…
1,000 domestic animals vaccinated in Rajshahi char-village
More than 1,000 domestic animals including cattle, buffalo, goat and sheep were vaccinated free of cost for preventing various diseases in the district. Bangladesh Livestock Society (BLS) organised the daylong vaccination camp at Char Nabinagar Government Primary School premises in…
Top five ways to prepare for retirement
Getting ready to retire soon? Well, even if you’re not it’s never too early to start planning for it. In fact, there are many things to consider for retirement and failing to plan accordingly can make your golden year feel…
Asia markets retreat after strong week, eye on US data
Asian investors on Friday wound down after a strong week, with profit-taking weighing on most markets and attention turning to the release of US growth data later in the day. Regional equities have seen a boon this week after France’s…
Vinegar offers hope in Barrier Reef starfish battle
Coral-munching crown-of-thorns starfish can be safely killed by common household vinegar, scientists revealed Thursday in a discovery that offers hope for Australia’s struggling Great Barrier Reef. The predatory starfish is naturally-occurring but has proliferated due to pollution and run-off at…
Soul-searching scientists struggle to get message across
“We mortals do not understand you.” That’s the heartfelt cry from former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, pleading with scientists to use everyday language to help counter growing public mistrust. Figueres was giving one explanation of why scientists are struggling…
John Abraham’s next won’t be
John Abraham has been quietly working on his next, which is produced by his own JA Entertainment and will be based on events revolving around the 1998 Pokhran nuclear test. He has luckily booked for the December 8 slot this…
Hrithik ,Madhuri and Sonakshi’s South African tour postponed
The Night With Stars Reloaded tour to Durban, South Africa, which would have Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit and Sonakshi Sinha performing together has been postponed to May 12 now. According to reports in a leading daily, around thirty crew members…