Stocks finished the session of the week today in green as major indices of both the Dhaka and Chittagong Stock exchanges were found upward trend with higher transaction of some large-cap securities. Among rising major sectors were banks and financial…
Engagement of rural women entrepreneurs in the growing handloom and cottage industry has been enhancing rural economy by cutting poverty through increasing production of quality products. The opinion came at the inaugural ceremony of a three-day ‘Textile and Cottage Industries…
U.S. researchers said Monday they have successfully developed a blood test that can rapidly diagnose and quantitate the severity of active Tuberculosis (TB) cases, an important advance in the fight against the major global health threat. “In the current frontlines…
Culture Desk A three-day Swadhinata Utsab organised by Sammilita Sangskritik Jote was held simultaneously at Central Shaheed Minar and Rabindra Sarobar in the capital. Sammilita Sangskritik Jote president Golam Kuddus inaugurated the festival on March 24 at Central Shaheed Minar…
Scientists have located an impact crater linked to powerful tsunamis that swept across part of ancient Mars. The team believe an asteroid triggered 150m-high waves when it plunged into an ocean thought to have existed on northern Mars three billion…
Sanjay Dutt, who is currently shooting for Bhoomi in Agra, was spotted by locals at Salim Chisti’s dargah. The actor was clad in casuals as he seeked blessings and offered a chadar at the dargah. Sanjay spent a good amount…
Harvest of wheat, one of the high value crops, has been progressing fast in all the seven upazilas of the district during the current season. Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) office sources said a total of 3,621 hectares of land…
An “unprecedented” 21 different types of dinosaur tracks have been found on a stretch of Australia’s remote coastline, scientists said Monday, dubbing it the nation’s Jurassic Park. Palaeontologists from the University of Queensland and James Cook University said it was…
Taking fish oil while pregnant does not improve the brain development of babies, new research has found. Fish oil has been marketed to women as a prenatal supplement. But a 10-year study of more than 2,500 pregnant women found it…
Salman Khan is known for his immense love for painting. And there only a select few like sister Arpita Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and some more Khan family members, who can boast of owning a Salman masterpiece. Well, now’s your…
Entertainment Desk The two special episodes of reality show Khudee Gaanraj were wrapped up. Legendary singer Runa Laila took part in the episodes. The entire time of recording the show, the star singer was seen spending time with the little…
Two of South’s most anticipated releases currently are Baahubali 2 and 2.0. But instead of forging any rivalry of sorts, the stars behind the two films are supporting each other. In fact, Rajinikanth is likely to attend Baahubali 2’s audio…
British scientists have made a world-first breakthrough in the diagnosis of tuberculosis. Researchers in Oxford and Birmingham say they can isolate different strains of the disease using a process called genome sequencing. It means patients who may have waited months…
Entertainment Desk Famous actress, model and dancer, Aupee Karim is all set to host a show again after a long time. Titled Surjodoyer Gaan, the program she will be hosting will feature five special songs, paying tribute to the martyrs…
Entertainment Desk Power Rangers, a new big screen adaptation about the popular group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, has landed on Blockbuster Cinemas at Jamuna Future Park in the capital. The hit American TV series of…
Karisma Kapoor and her alleged relationship with Sandeep Toshniwal has been going from strength to strength. The latest we hear is that the couple has finalised the purchase of a plush apartment in Juhu. Karisma and Sandeep will reportedly move…
The CPI(M) on Saturday attacked the NDA government for not making public the data on the amount of junked currency deposited in banks post note ban. Taking to Twitter, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury asked whether the Modi government is…
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has spoken to a Hong Kong audience by hologram, showcasing the growing reach of a technology which is making inroads into politics, entertainment and business. The British scientist appeared Friday before an audience of hundreds who…
From Sydney to New York,cities and monuments will dim their lights on Saturday in a show of solidarity against the threats being faced by the planet from humankind. This year marks the tenth anniversary of Earth Hour, an annual bid…
Sotheby’s is displaying the startling “pink star” diamond in London before it’s being auctioned in Hong Kong next month. The company says the gem should fetch more than $60 million when put on the block on April 4, which would…
Nearly 3.62 lakh people are infected with tuberculosis and more than 73,000 die every year in the country, said health experts at a press conference here yesterday. They viewed Bangladesh has attained a significance success in TB prevention programme during…
Entertainment Desk The LRB front man and musician revealed details of the show in a press conference was held at the Channel-i studio, on Wednesday. Ayub Bachchu, who is set to entice audiences with his debut instrumental show today( March…
We hear that Kunal Kapoor has given his nod to play a pivotal role in the sports biopic. The actor will play a hockey player alongside Akshay Kumar’s character Balbir Singh. A source from the production team informs, “The actor…
Sooraj Pancholi’s legal woes may take another hit soon. According to a news agency, the special CBI Court is likely to frame charges against actor Sooraj Pancholi in the Jiah Khan suicide case. The actor was accused of abetting the…
Manufacturing of quality products maintaining international standard is crucial to flourish local industries for enhancing business and increasing exports to face the challenges of globalisation. Noted industrialists and business community leaders expressed the view at launching of the month-long ‘Rangpur…
Entertainment Desk A year may have almost passed since Cannes 2016, but the awards for Palme d’Or winner I, Daniel Blake keep rolling in. Ken Loach’s drama about the U.K.’s failing benefits system added to its growing tally of honors…
Sanjay Dutt, who is at present shooting for his comeback film Bhoomi, is making sure that his film does not suffer any delays because of him, and that is why, despite being injured, the actor continued to shoot for the…
Tourists fled their hotels in panic on Bali Wednesday after the popular Indonesian holiday island was rattled by an early morning earthquake. The 5.5-magnitude quake struck inland about 10 kilometres (six miles) northeast of the Balinese capital, Denpasar, and not…
The United States and Britain have banned laptops and tablet computers from passenger cabins on certain airlines’ flights from some airports in Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa, citing terror threats. Why this measure now? Normally, decisions taken by…
Wyclef Jean, the Grammy winning ex-member of the Fugees, said he was “appalled” after being handcuffed and questioned by police in Los Angeles. Haitian-born Jean, 47, came to the United States as a child with his family and grew up…