Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) service operator Ollo plans to invest over US$ 20 million for 4G LTE (long term evaluation) network expansion in Bangladesh. “We would make immediate investment of US$ 5 million for LTE network expansion in Dhaka and…
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Bob Dylan finally agrees to accept Nobel Prize
Bob Dylan will finally accept his Nobel Prize for Literature in Stockholm this weekend, the academy has announced. The American singer was awarded the prize in October but failed to travel to pick up the award, or deliver the lecture…
I’m looking at Ittefaq as new film: Sonakshi
Sonakshi Sinha, who has been roped in for a remake of the 1969 suspense thriller Ittefaq, says she is looking at it as a fresh film. “I have not seen the old Ittefaq. So for me, I am doing a…
High-fibre diet may check onset of diabetes
A diet rich in high-fibre foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains, encourages the production of short-chain fatty acids that are beneficial for the immune system and may help protect against the onset of Type 1 diabetes, a…
300 clients received banking services in open place
More than 300 clients in general received banking services like opening accounts and loan payment and receiving in open place here Wednesday. Greater Road Kazihata Branch of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) organized the programme in its premises with the…
Amazon shutting down unprofitable Quidsi unit
Amazon on Wednesday confirmed that it is shutting down its Quidsi unit, which runs websites Diapers.com and Soap.com, due to a persistent lack of profitability there. Quidsi was an Amazon rival in the US before the online retail made a…
Universal at CinemaCon: Laughter, applause,a stray tear
Universal’s presentation at CinemaCon Wednesday proved an emotional rollercoaster, with laughter provided by “The Mummy” and “Despicable Me 3”—and heartfelt tributes paid to “Fast and Furious” star Paul Walker. Universal was the fifth of ten Hollywood studios presenting their slate…
Trump keeps world dangling on Paris climate pact
President Donald Trump’s plan for gutting domestic climate change policies is now on the table, but his administration left open Wednesday the question of whether it will turn its back on the landmark Paris Agreement. The suspense could last for…
Rahul Bose hopeful that Poorna’s story will touch hearts
With women-centric films gaining prominence in Bollywood, actor-director Rahul Bose is hopeful that his upcoming directorial venture ‘Poorna’ will resonate with the audience. Helmed by Rahul, the film is the story of a tribal teenaged girl named Poorna Malavath, who…
School students vow to prevent corruption
Students of different secondary level schools of the city at a post-rally oath-taking ceremony here have expressed commitment to work with honesty and patriotism in preventing corruption from society. They also vowed to spread values of honesty in building a…
Samsung faces ‘biggest test’ with Galaxy S8 launch
The world’s biggest smartphone maker Samsung will unveil its latest flagship, the Galaxy S8, on Wednesday in New York as it seeks to move on from last year’s humiliating recall crisis. Samsung Electronics was forced to discontinue the Galaxy Note…
Paramount sprinkles stardust on CinemaCon
Paramount rolled out its big guns Tuesday as it enlisted an array of Hollywood’s finest—from George Clooney to Matt Damon—to present its movies for the coming year. The studio’s presentation proved the most star-studded so far of CinemaCon in…
Students should raise voice against climate change
Students should raise their voice against climate change for protecting environment and biodiversity from its adverse impact in the region including the vast Barind tract, said educationists and experts. They viewed that there should have adequate measures of boosting level…
Stocks witness upward trend on higher transaction
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…
Cottage industries involving rural women entrepreneurs stressed
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…
New blood test identifies TB infections within hours
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…
Sammilita Sangskritik Jote organises Swadhinata Utsab
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…
Impact crater linked to Martian tsunamis
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 visits Salim Chisti’s dargah
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…
Wheat harvest progressing fast in Gaibandha
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…
Unparalleled’ number of dinosaur tracks found in Australia
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…
Fish oil does not benefit baby intelligence
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 to sell his paintings for charity
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…
Runa Laila to appear in Khudee Gaanraj
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…
Rajinikanth to attend Baahubali 2’s audio launch?
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 in world-first TB breakthrough
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…
Aupee Karim returns as host
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…
Power Rangers land in city
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 to move in with Sandeep Toshniwal?
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…
Yechury wants data on amount of old currency deposited
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…