Bollywood’s made quite a mark on the International box office with Dangal earning a whooping Rs. 1200 crores in China. Not lagging far behind, Baahubali 2 became the first Indian film to cross Rs. 1500 crores and it is yet…
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69th anniversary of DU Alumni Association celebrated
The 69th founding anniversary of Dhaka University Alumni Association (DUAA) was observed yesterday on the campus with much festivity and enthusiasm. On the occasion, six emeritus Professors of the University and DUAA founding president were conferred DUAA Gold Medal-2017 at…
India’s Reliance Communications quits deal with Aircel
Indian billionaire Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications has called off a merger deal with smaller rival Aircel over “legal and regulatory uncertainties”, throwing its debt repayment plans into doubt. The cash-strapped telecom firm, better known as RCom, had announced last September…
Japan business confidence hits decade high
Confidence among Japan’s biggest manufacturers has jumped to its highest level in a decade, a key central survey showed Monday, as the world’s number three economy picks up pace. The report comes after a batch of broadly positive economic data…
Govt constructing Shilpakala Academy building at 488 upazilas
The government has been constructing Shilpakala Academy building at 488 upazilas to spread the cultural activities in the country. “The cultural ministry undertaken a project styled ‘Establishment of Shilpakala Academy in division and district level’ to construct Shilpakala Academy at…
Necessary safety, security measures ensured at RNPP: Experts
Nuclear experts today discussed about the safety and security of the nuclear power plants and assured that Russia had taken all necessary safety and security measures for the under construction Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) in Pabna. They talked about…
Brazil scraps bid to mine Amazon natural reserve
The Brazilian government backed off a controversial proposal to authorize private companies to mine a sprawling Amazon reserve Monday after blistering domestic and international criticism. President Michel Temer’s office will issue a new decree Tuesday that “restores the conditions of…
Shakib, Mim to groove to an item song together
Entertainment Desk Popular silver screen actors Shakib Khan and Bidya Sinha Saha Mim are all set to groove to an item song together. Their pair in film Amar Pran er Priya was a favorite among fans and was declared a…
Muhith for friendly relations between tax collectors, taxpayers
Finance Minister AMA Muhith today called for strengthening further the friendly relations between tax collectors and taxpayers to expedite the collection process for fulfilling the revenue target of fiscal 2016-17. “We collect tax for providing services. In this way, we…
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar’s birth anniversary today
Culture Desk Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (1820-1891), a scholar, writer, educationist, humanist pundit, social reformer and philanthropist, was born on September 26 in 1820 in a poor brahman family in a village in Medinipur. His father Thakur Das Bandhyay was a…
Soul singer Charles Bradley dies
Charles Bradley, a soul singer who found fame in his later years, has died from cancer aged 68. The former James Brown impersonator, nicknamed “the screaming eagle of soul” released his first album No Time For Dreaming in 2011, aged…
Kingsman 2” headed for $40M debut
Spy comedy “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is heading for a solid $40 million opening weekend at 4,003 North American sites, early estimates showed. The third weekend of horror blockbuster “It” continues to scare up impressive business with a projected $30…
S Asian Music Festival ends on a high note
The South Asian Music Festival concluded yesterday at MasterCard Theatres, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The four-day festival featured an array of timeless classical melodies by eminent and emerging vocal and instrumental maestros. Four eminent Bangladeshi exponents — Rezwana Chowdhury…
Export-import to remain suspended at HLP for 7 days
The import and export activities will remain suspended for seven days from tomorrow (Tuesday) through Hili Land Port (HLP) under Hakimpur upazila in Dinajpur on occasions of the Durga Puja festivity and holy Ashura. President of the Customs, Clearing and…
Science festival in city from tomorrow
ROSATOM is going to host a four-day science festival titled “InFact” from tomorrow here with a view to raising awareness on nuclear. The festival will kick off at 10:30 am through a ceremony at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novotheatre in…
Make-up and music: displaced Syrians plan Raqa return
Nariman Abdullah has plans for her return to her Syrian home town Raqa: she’s going to walk through the streets in full make-up, something the Islamic State group strictly forbade. The jihadists who ravaged Raqa are on the verge of…
Kabori returns to the silver screen
Entertainment Desk The popular actor of the 70s will return to the screen with Mon Debo Mon Nebo, a film directed by Robin Khan. Veteran film actor Kabori Sarwar, who has been absent from the silver screen for almost five…
Judwaa’s original star Salman surprises Judwaa 2′ Varun
Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu starrer Judwaa 2 is gearing up towards its release slated on September 29. Helmed by David Dhawan, the film is a remake of Salman Khan starrer Judwaa (1997) which too was made by…
Colourful festival on World Tourism Day
A daylong colourful festival and musical show will be held at Rabindra Sarabor, one of the capital’s popular cultural hubs, on September 27th to celebrate the World Tourism Day with the theme of “Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development”.…
Carmakers face billions in European CO2 fines from 2021
Big-name carmakers including Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler face fines running into the billions for failure to meet tough new European carbon dioxide emissions limits slated for 2021, a study has found. “Only four out of 11 carmakers are forecast to…
Third round of NAFTA talk kicks off in Ottawa
The third round of North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations started here on Saturday with attendance of chief negotiators from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Canada’s chief negotiator Steve Verhuel said he didn’t expect this round to see any…
I am not Varun Dhawan that I can dance with Ileana D’Cruz” – Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt is all set to make his comeback on the silver screen with Bhoomi that hits the theatre tomorrow. The film revolves around a father who is seeking revenge from the molesters of his daughter’s dignity. With Aditi Rao…
Film ‘Khacha’ releases across the country
Entertainment Desk The film Khacha was completed during October 2016 and received its censor certificate on August 2017. It is directed by Akram Khan, the film Khacha hit Star Cineplex and six other theatres throughout the country, on Friday. It…
Rajkummar Rao’s Newton is India’s first official entry for Oscars 2018
National Award winning actor Rajkumar Rao’s acclaimed political satire Newton has been confirmed as India’s first official entry for the Oscars 2018. Helmed by Amit Masurkar, Newton which released today is already said to be one of the best films…
Google looking to help news outlets win subscribers
Google is seeking ways to help publishers win paying subscribers for news stories, a person close to the matter told AFP. To this end, the US internet giant is collaborating with NewsCorp, the Financial Times, and the New York Times,…
Water-filter maker Brita encapsulates German trade surplus controversy
Known the world over for its water-filtering jugs, the small German family-run firm Brita typifies the “Mittelstand”, small and medium-sized businesses that form the backbone of Germany’s economy and have turned it into an export powerhouse both envied and resented…
Salman Khan performs in UK after 12 years
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan broke a 12-year hiatus with live performances in the UK this weekend alongside an array of Indian actors. ‘Da-Bangg: The Tour’, which has been on a worldwide journey across Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand, opened…
Suniel Shetty’s ‘Bhai’ sequel in the pipeline
Entertainment Desk Director Deepak Shivdasani said he has started working on the second installment of the 1997 Suniel Shetty starrer “Bhai”. Directed by Deepak, the action film featured Shetty, Pooja Batra, Sonali Bendre and Ashish Vidyarthi in lead roles. The…
Can’t believe i met Priyanka Chopra”, tweets Malala
Nobel Peace Laureate Malala Yousafzai only joined Twitter two months ago and uses the microblogging site to share exciting life updates, like getting into Oxford. On Wednesday, the 20-year-old tweeted a sweet “fan girl” moment with actor and UNICEF Goodwill…
6 Things not to do when you have a cold
Common colds are common, as if the name itself didn’t make it clear enough. Colds are easy to catch, but they are downright frustrating and sickening. Symptoms may include sneezing, mild fever, dry throat, cough, sore throat, hoarse voice etc.…