The first high-speed railway in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region started test runs on Sunday to prepare for the beginning of regular use by the end of July. The high-speed train ran at a speed of 250 to 275…
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Asia markets rally on US jobs data, euro dips after Macron rally
Asian markets mostly rose Monday following a Wall Street rally as dealers cheered a strong US jobs report but the euro failed to hold on to early gains after Emmanuel Macron beat far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in France’s presidential…
50 injured in Habiganj clash
At least 50 people were injured in a clash between two rival groups at Mirzapur-Nasratpur village in Sadar upazila here this morning. The clash ensued between the groups of villagers over harvesting paddy of a field. Of the injured, 10…
Litchi starts appearing in markets
With seven more days are left of the Bangla month of Joistha, commonly known as ‘Modhumash’, the juicy fruit litchi has started appearing in the local markets of the region. Due to its less quantity, current price of litchi is…
Baahubali 2, first Indian movie to collect Rs.1000cr
The Conclusion is creating history in India and abroad. The film, which released worldwide on April 28, has become the first Indian movie ever to collect Rs. 1000 crore, reports trade analyst Ramesh Bala. Baahubali: The Conclusion released in five…
Arnob returns with Ondho Sohor
Entertainment Desk Versatile musician Shayan Chowdhury Arnob is all set to make his comeback with a brand new album. Titled Ondho Sohor, the album will be the eighth solo venture for the Vishwa Bharati alumni, who has been among the…
Zeenat Aman nominates Priyanka
Priyanka Chopra reprised Zeenat Aman’s role in the Don remake and looks like Zeenat agreed with director Farhan Akhtar’s choice. Asked by the press at the premiere of her debut web series Love Life and Screw Ups about which actresses…
China’s WeChat blocked in Russia
Chinese internet giant Tencent said Saturday its messaging app WeChat had been blocked in Russia, adding it was in touch with authorities to resolve the issue. WeChat, known as Weixin in China, is the world’s most popular messaging service, with…
DU to celebrate Rabindranath’s birth anniversary tomorrow
Dhaka University (DU) authorities have taken various programmes to celebrate the 156th birth anniversary of Biswakabi Rabindranath Tagore tomorrow on the campus in a befitting manner. Marking the day, a key note presentation programme on Rabindranath Tagore and a cultural…
France bans captive breeding of dolphins, killer whales
France on Saturday banned the breeding in captivity of dolphins and killer whales under tighter rules that campaigners hope will eventually herald the end of shows involving the animals. Environment Minister Segolene Royal had on Wednesday signed a version of…
Summer beauty tips: Ways to prevent sunburn
The best way to prevent sunburn is covering yourself with appropriate clothing Asian Age Online Spending time outdoors in the sun can be fun, but getting a sunburn definitely isn’t. It doesn’t just mean temporary pain either—a burn puts you…
Bollywood film on Gulshan attack
Entertainment Desk The Dhaka terror attack is still fresh on our minds. And now, director Agnidev Chatterjee is basing his next on the psychological aftermath of the terror strike. The Hindi film, titled Jihad, will star Rohit Roy, Rituparna Sengupta,…
Brad Pitt opens up about Angelina split
Eight months have passed since Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, and the actor is coming to terms with the end of his relationship. “I can’t remember a day since I got out of college when I wasn’t…
Facebook profit jumps as user base nears 2 billion
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…
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…