Emphasis should be given on promoting more silk export from the region for making its economy vibrant coupled with elevating its socio-economic condition through earning more foreign currencies, said speakers at a participatory discussion here on Tuesday. They mentioned that…
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Climate change poses threat to urban livelihood
Climate change is becoming a threat to the urban environment and development and livelihood as well the uncertainty that arises due to climate change needs to be considered in the overall urban risk management framework. All the vulnerability issues need…
“World class” medical research facility opens in Australia
A “world class” healthcare and medical research facility officially opened here on Tuesday at Sydney’s Randwick Hospitals Campus in Australia. The 10-storey Bright Building will bring together Prince of Wales Hospital’s Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre, the University of New South…
Orbital to launch cargo to space station today
A rocket packed with food and supplies for the astronauts living at the International Space Station is scheduled to blast off Tuesday from a NASA launch pad. The unmanned Cygnus cargo ship, nestled atop an Atlas V rocket, is poised…
Hollywood honors actor and veteran activist Gary Sinise
Oscar-nominated actor and longtime armed forces champion Gary Sinise was honored on Monday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a markedly military ceremony. The 62-year-old, who has advocated for service personnel and veterans for almost 40…
Raveena supports Jaya Bachchan on Rajya Sabha row
Entertainment Desk Raveena Tandon has supported Jaya Bachchan’s statement and stance in the Rajya Sabha. Not long ago, Jaya Bachchan had lambasted Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha member Yogesh Varshney in the Rajya Sabha when the latter had declared an Rs…
Warfaze to release new song
Entertainment Desk After five years, the country’s leading rock band, Warfaze is all set to release a new song this April. The band’s front man and drummer, Sheikh Monirul Alam Tipu revealed that a new single titled “Aparoop Bismay,” composed…
Sidharth ,Jacqueline’ Reload trailer to release in June
The trailer of Sidharth Malhotra’s and Jacqueline Fernandez’s Reload will release sometime in June. In an interview with a leading daily, Sidharth revealed that as per the release plans of the film the first trailer would be released sometime in…
Dairy-free diets warning over risk to bone health
Diets which cut out dairy food could be a “ticking time bomb” for young people’s bone health, a charity is warning. A National Osteoporosis Society survey found a fifth of under-25s are cutting out or reducing dairy in their diet.…
IT training creates successful entrepreneurs
Many unemployed youths have transformed themselves into successful entrepreneurs through doing a six-month residence course on web and graphic designs. Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS), a non-government organization, in cooperation with Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) is providing the residence course…
Berlin startup offers year with no money worries
Miko from Berlin may only be five, but he already has 1,000 euros ($1,063) per month to live on—not from hard graft,but as part of an experiment into universal basic income. He is one of 85 people, including around 10…
Japan volcanic island may hold key to coral survival
The key to the survival of the world’s threatened coral reefs may lie in the waters surrounding a small volcanic island off the coast of Japan, scientists say. The seabed of Shikine island is a “living laboratory” for researchers aboard…
More land under jute cultivation in Manikganj
The cultivation of jute is going to be ended soon with bringing more area of land under the cultivation in the district during the current season. Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) office sources said a total of 5,724 hectares of…
Environmental groups warn of ‘race to the bottom’
The letter says that more than half of UK wildlife is in decline Environmental groups have urged the prime minister to avoid watering down legislation on climate change and wildlife protection after Brexit. The letter, signed by WWF, Greenpeace and…
DU Islamic History and Culture Dept holds freshers reception
DU Correspondent Islamic History and Culture Department of Dhaka University (DU) today organized a reception to welcome its first year honors students and bid farewell to Masters final year students on the campus. Held at Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium of…
Two killed in Natore road accident
Two People were killed as a truck collided head-on with an ambulance in Kadamchilan area under Lalpur upazila of the district this noon. The victims are ambulance driver Farid Hossain, 50, and its helper Sujon Sheikh, 32, residents of Muladuli…
Alia defeats Kangana to be best actress
Entertainment Desk In the Best Actor poll, it was Hrithik Roshan who won the same for his performance in Raees beating Shah Rukh Khan in Raees. As the first quarter of 2017 ended, we ran a series of polls about…
Things people actually do for a good night’s rest
When the whole world is peacefully dozing off, do you find yourself wide awake, struggling to fall asleep? Tossing and turning on your bed, just randomly checking the fridge for late night munchies and scrolling through your social media must…
Film Putul Kotha premiered
Entertainment Desk The premiere screening of the film Putul Kotha, alternatively called Dream Weavers, took place at the Krishibid Institute Bangladesh (KIB) on April 9 Sunday in the capital. The University of Manitoba of Canada produced the film while Emdad…
Ranveer, Alia, Diana could feature in a film together?
Following their fabulous show and chemistry in a popular TVC, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Diana Penty could be seen in a film together. Ranveer and Alia are already slated to feature together in Zoya Akhtar’s film Gully Boy. But…
Qualcomm fires back at Apple with counter suit
Qualcomm has moved on the offensive in its legal battle with Apple with a countersuit claiming the iPhone maker breached agreements and encouraged regulatory attacks worldwide on the US computer chipmaker. In a legal filing late Monday, Qualcomm denied the…
Fleetwood Mac members announce new album
Members of blues-rock powerhouse Fleetwood Mac on Tuesday announced a new album that will bring together all of the band’s classic lineup—except Stevie Nicks. Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham said the album would be the first by a duo of him and…
Ancient guano shows Antarctic penguins’ volcanic past
Analysis of ancient penguin guano has revealed that volcanic eruptions, not climate change, almost wiped out an Antarctic sea bird colony three times, researchers have found. There has long been speculation linking fluctuations in penguin populations over recent decades to…
China producer prices jump 7.6% in March: govt
Prices for goods at the factory gate in China jumped in March, the government said Wednesday, in a positive sign of strengthening demand for the world’s second-largest economy. The producer price index (PPI) rose 7.6 percent year-on-year in March, according…
Is Zac Efron coming to India?
Entertainment Desk After vouching for co-star Zac Efron’s ‘real abs’ in ‘Baywatch’, Priyanka Chopra was all smiles when we asked her if she will be getting the heartthrob to India soon to promote their film. She revealed, “I wish I…
Shakib Khan to hold press conference Tuesday
Earlier, on Monday he has said he will only take responsibility of their son, Abraham Khan Joy, but will not recognize actress Apu Biswas. Alleging that Apu Biswas is trying to destroy his career, popular Bangla film actor Shakib said…
Toshiba faces earnings deadline as delisting looms
Toshiba faced a looming deadline Tuesday to publish a long-overdue earnings report with the loss-hit industrial giant’s shares at risk of being yanked from the Tokyo stock exchange. One of Japan’s best-known firms, Toshiba may release unaudited nine-month results later…
Whale cams reveal secret Antarctic feeding habits
Whale cams have revealed the secret feeding habits of the giant mammals in frozen Antarctica, details on their social lives, and even how they must blow hard to clear sea ice to breathe. Scientists attached tiny cameras and electronic tags…
Janet Jackson, husband split months after baby
Pop superstar Janet Jackson has split from her husband, the Qatari tycoon Wissam Al Mana, just months after they had a baby, reports said Monday. Several celebrity news sites, quoting unnamed sources, said that the 50-year-old younger sister of late…
Uber’s pilot proposal officially approved in Vietnam
The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport has given the ride hailing app company Uber a nod to implement its pilot service in the country, Uber Vietnam said on Tuesday. Earlier, Uber’s proposal to conduct a pilot program in Vietnam was rejected…