The lovely Katrina Kaif is all set to be one of the speakers in the Stage and Screen field at the Oxford University. Other speakers who will be present are Hollywood actors like Jeremy Irons, House of Cards’ Robin Wright…
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International Children’s Film Festival to commence this month
Entertainment Desk With the slogan –- “frame-e frame-e aagamir shwapno,” the International Children’s Film Festival will continue the annual extravaganza of exhibiting exceptional films made for children. Organised by Children’s Film Society Bangladesh, the 10th edition of the festival is…
Karisma is excited to see Sonam as Ranbir’s wife
This weeks Koffee With Karan will have Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor on the hot seat and by the looks of it, it’s going to be one hell of a fun one. When host, Karan Johar quizzed Sonam on…
BB gets 66 proposals involving $403.63m for long term financing
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has already got 66 project proposals involving US$ 403.63 million through different private banks to facilitate long term financing under the World Bank funded Financial Sector Support Project (FSSP). “We have already approved 19 proposals with $90.26…
Climate change shows in shrinking Antarctic snows
Vast icy rock peaks tower above Argentina’s Carlini research base in Antarctica. But scientists who have worked here for decades say the glaciers are less icy than they once were. For international experts stationed at the base, the frozen southern…
Sony entertainment chief leaving to focus on Snapchat
The head of Sony’s entertainment business announced Friday that he is stepping down to devote energy to Snapchat as the startup behind the smartphone messaging app prepares to go public. Michael Lynton will step down from his job running the…
Aynabaji becomes Houseful in London
Culture Desk In the arena of Bangladeshi cinema, one name still buzzes in everyone’s ear. The movie released last year is ‘Aynabaji’. Not only at home but the film has done very well even at abroad. After winning the hearts…
Romance is an illusion: Hrithik Roshan
Actor Hrithik Roshan says romance is just for short period of time and love is something which stays forever. The 42-year-old star, who will be next be seen in Sanjay Gupta directed Kaabil, said that he does not believe in…
Here’s why women of child-bearing age should include folic acid in daily diet
Folic acid supplements are recommended for all women who are capable of bearing a child or are considering pregnancy, in order to reduce the risk of birth defects, a US task force said on Tuesday. The US Preventive Services Task…
Most Asia stocks up but Tokyo hit by Trump worries
Most Asian markets rose Thursday after a pick-up on Wall Street but Tokyo tumbled as investors were left deflated by a lack of economic detail from Donald Trump at his first post-election press conference. While traders had hoped the real…
US lists a bee as endangered for the first time
The United States placed a bee on the endangered species list for the first time, after the rusty patched bumblebee’s population declined sharply due to pesticides, disease and climate change, officials said Wednesday. These once common bumblebees are now “balancing…
Scientists closer to solving mystery of Earth’s core
Japanese scientists say that silicon is likely the mystery element in the Earth’s inner core, claiming progress on solving one of the planet’s deepest secrets. Consensus has long been that the centre of the planet is composed of about 85…
Woody Harrelson joins ‘Stars Wars’ galaxy
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…
‘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…