Actor Woody Harrelson will be heading to a galaxy far, far away for his next movie, playing a role in the second anthology “Star Wars” film focused on a young Han Solo. Lucasfilm said Wednesday in a statement that the…
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‘Star Wars gibbon’ is new primate species
A gibbon living in the tropical forests of south west China is a new species of primate, scientists have concluded. The animal has been studied for some time, but new research confirms it is different from all other gibbons. It…
Shoulder pain may indicate heart disease risk
If you are having shoulder problems, they may be due to some heart disease risk factors – not just physical strain, warns a new study. “If someone has rotator cuff problems, it could be a sign that there is something…
La La Land leads Bafta film nominations
La La Land has received the most nominations for the British Academy Film Awards with 11 nods. The 2017 Bafta Film Awards will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in London tomorrow. The Hollywood musical, out in the UK…
Bismillah Khan’s grandson arrested for stealing his shehnais
Late musician Ustad Bismillah Khan’s grandson was arrested in Varanasi on Tuesday for stealing four shehnais that belonged to the maestro, a Bharat Ratna awardee, reports Hindustan Times. Unfortunately, Khan’s prized musical instruments were recovered in a damaged condition as…
Jolie and Pitt to keep divorce proceedings private
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have agreed to use a private judge to keep their divorce proceedings confidential. The Hollywood stars released a joint statement saying they would keep all divorce documents and proceedings under seal in order to “preserve…
Seminar on Digital Bangladesh held in Faridpur
A seminar titled ‘Special Initiative of Sheikh Hasina: Digital Bangladesh’ was held on Tuesday afternoon at the venue of ongoing Development Fair here. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Umme Salma Tanzia was the chief guest at the seminar while Police Super Subhash…
Rangpur region eyes bumper winter vegetable production
Rangpur region eyes bumper winter vegetable productionA bumper production of winter vegetables is likely in all five districts under Rangpur agriculture region during the current 2016-2017 Rabi season, official sources said. The farmers have still been cultivating winter vegetables after…
‘Missing element’ found in Earth’s core
Japanese scientists believe they have established the identity of a “missing element” within the Earth’s core. They have been searching for the element for decades, believing it makes up a significant proportion of our planet’s centre, after iron and nickel.…
Natural remedies for combating colds that work
With cold weather, fatigue, stress and lack of sleep, colds are quick to take advantage of weakened immune systems. Here’s a look at some of the natural remedies available to help you bounce back. Unblock noses with essential oils Place…
British musician Ed Sheeran returns with two new singles
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran ended a near-two year hiatus from music by releasing two new singles, “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill”, on Friday. “Cause I’ve been away for a bit here’s two singles rather than one”, the…
Mosharraf Karim ready with new drama look
Culture Desk Comedy star Mosharraf Karim is about to be seen in yet another new bewildering look in a new drama named “Lamp Post.” The drama directed by Shagor Jahan released a new look of Mosharraf Karim where he is…
Pentagon successfully tests micro-drone swarm
The Pentagon may soon be unleashing a 21st-century version of locusts on its adversaries after officials on Monday said it had successfully tested a swarm of 103 micro-drones. The important step in the development of new autonomous weapon systems was…
Hollyweed’ sign prankster arrested
Los Angeles police on Monday arrested a local artist suspected of a New Year’s Day prank in which he altered the letters of the famous Hollywood sign to read “Hollyweed.” Zachary Cole Fernandez, 30, was booked on a misdemeanor charge…
Bankers asked to prevent money laundering
Senior bankers have urged their fellows to put in their best efforts to prevent money laundering and other malpractices in banks for the sake of uprooting various social crimes including terrorism and militancy. Terming the border-belt districts like Rajshahi and…
Petrol taxes drop globally despite climate change
The average tax on petrol in 157 nations fell 13 percent from 2003 to 2015, even as the world acknowledged the need to slash greenhouse gases from fossil fuels, researchers reported Monday. Over 13 years, consumption of gasoline rose in…
Week-long book fair at SC starts
The curtain of the week-long book fair, organized for the third consecutive year by Supreme Court (SC) Bar Association started yesterday on the premises of the apex court. “From 2015, we are holding this fair with much festivity and it…
Dysphoric mania: Symptoms, facts, and treatment
Dysphoric mania, also known as mixed mania or mixed symptoms, refers to a group of symptoms that feature in bipolar disorder. Around 50 per cent of those diagnosed with bipolar disorder experience dysphoric mania, according to research cited by the…
Japanese film “Tora-san” screened at BNM
Culture Desk A legendary Japanese film “Tora-san: Sunrise and Sunset” was screened at Bangladesh National Museum (BNM) on January 6 as a part of BNM’s ongoing “Juvenile and World Classic Film Show.” Some 500 Bangladeshi film funs and visitors, including…
Tagore artiste Rabeya Akter enthralls audience at BNM
Culture Desk Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre organised an evening of Rabindra Sangeet by Rabeya Akter at Sufia Kamal Auditorium, Bangladesh National Museum (BNM), Shahbagh on January 7. The artiste was accompanied by Md. Faruk on tabla, Md. Moniruzzaman on flute,…
ICT audit vital to combating banking sector fraudulence
Promotion of information and communication technology (ICT) based audit could be the vital means of combating banking sector fraudulence. Large-scale application of ICT is also important towards making the banking transactions and other services transparent, time-fitting and client-friendly in the…
Climate change could cut Australia’s skiing season by 80 days: scientists
The effects of climate change could have a severe impact on Australia’s skiing industry, the nation’s peak scientific body has said on Monday, with modeling predicting the ski season could shrink by up to 80 days by 2050. According to…
New Nokia branded mobile gadget released
Finland-based company HMD Global announced on Sunday its first Nokia branded mobile phone. Based on the Android system, the Nokia 6 is intended for the Chinese market. Available in early 2017, the price of the new gadget will be 1,699…
To boost brain health, eat more fruits, vegetables, beans and cereals
A Mediterranean diet, which includes large amounts of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, beans and cereal grains, may have a positive impact on your brain health, a new study has claimed. Researchers found that older people who followed a Mediterranean diet…
Classical singer Ustad Fateh Ali Khan passes away
Renowned classical singer Ustad Fateh Ali Khan passed away on January 4 at the age of 82. Ustad Fateh had been under treatment at Islamabad’s PIMS Hospital for the past 10 days and was suffering from a lungs disease.…
Shilpakala stages Shawkat Osman’s story of intolerence
Culture Desk A memorial programme for Shawkat Osman was held at National Theatre Hall of Shilpakala Academy on January 5. A drama produced by Shilpakala Academy named “Badh” was presented at the event. The drama focusing on the disastrous effects…
Stars remember Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher
Friends and family of screen icon Debbie Reynolds and “Star Wars” legend Carrie Fisher gathered Thursday to pay tribute to the beloved celebrity mother and daughter, who died one day apart. Meryl Streep, Holly Hunter, Ellen Barkin and Ed Begley…
DSF implements eco-restoration project in Rajshahi
A forestry project is being implemented here with the main thrust of checking desertification in the country’s northwest region besides conserving biodiversity and other surrounding environment through a massive tree-sapling transplantation. The scheme also intends to promote uses of surface…
Conservation agro-technologies increase crop production
Adoption of the conservation agriculture (CA)-based technologies has started increasing crop production at reduced costs bringing more profits to the farmers along with ensuring food security amid changing climate. “Adoption of CA-based technologies also improves environment, ecology, bio-diversity, soil health…
Smartphone revolution blazes on as iPhone turns 10
The smartphone continues to change the world a decade after the debut of the iPhone, even as Apple is under pressure to come up with a new wonder. The iPhone—introduced by late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007…