Scientists are training an endangered furry marsupial—Australia’s beloved quoll—to avoid eating toxic toads that have devastated predator populations in a novel attempt to save native fauna. Carnivorous quolls, commonly known as the native cat, are under attack from the poisonous…
Rajshahi Correspondent FM Radio Station Dhaka FM90.4 has launched commercial broadcasting in Rajshahi with commitment of offering a distinct sound quality and unique flavor of programmes conducted by young and vibrant presenters delivering quality entertainment and superb music. The station…
Vietnam Thursday said it was investigating whether pollution is to blame for a spate of mysterious massfish deaths along the country’s central coast after huge amounts of marine life washed ashore in recent days. Tonnes of fish, including rare species…
Culture Desk Krishnopokkho, a film adaptation of a novel by the late legendary writer Humayun Ahmed, was screened at the closing ceremony of Geneva International Film Festival, which took place in Switzerland on Sunday. It is the first film directed…
In his latest film to compete in the Cannes Film Festival, Spain’s Pedro Almodovar has ditched the humour and quirkiness that marks much of his work to tell a dramatic mother-daughter story. One of 20 movies selected to compete for…
World Health Organisation today launched a new global strategy for leprosy calling for stronger commitments and accelerated efforts to stop disease transmission and end associated discrimination and stigma, to achieve a world free of leprosy. “The new global strategy is…
Leaders and envoys from more than 160 countries will sign on Friday the climate-change pact the world adopted in principle in Paris last December. These are the key points in the Paris Agreement: The goal – The purpose is to…
Rangpur Correspondent Over 5.17 lakh extremely poor people of 1.33 lakh char households have been effectively escaping floods following plinth-raising in the low-lying riverine char islands on the Brahmaputra basin in recent times. It became possible following raising plinths of…
Health Desk The many joys of being alone are not very healthy, according to a recent research, which claims that loneliness and isolation can put your heart at risk. The study links loneliness and social isolation to around a 30%…
Heat stroke is the most serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. If you suspect that someone has heat stroke — also known as sunstroke — call 911 immediately and give first aid until paramedics arrive.Heat…
Culture Desk Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has won the ‘Global Indian of the Year’ award. Aishwarya was honoured at NRI of the Year award function held here last evening. The actress, 42, dedicated the award to her daughter Aaradhya. “I…
Three decades later, it’s not certain how radiation is affecting wildlife—but it’s clear that animals abound. Marina Shkvyria watches for animal tracks as she walks toward an abandoned village in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, the area sealed to the public…
Entertainment Desk Tributes poured in Monday for Emmy-winning actress Doris Roberts, the star of US sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond,” who has died aged 90. Roberts picked up best supporting actress four times in the early 2000s for her portrayal of…
As Europe and the United States brace for the likely arrival of the Zika virus from Latin America this summer, experts warn global warming may accelerate the spread of mosquito-borne disease. Rising temperatures are a threat in more ways than…
The Carolina parakeet went extinct in 1918. This specimen lies in eternal slumber at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. Dozens of species likely go extinct each day, but how many do most of us remember? Besides dinosaurs and…
Health Desk You’ve tried everything, but this year is going to be different. This is the year that you’re finally getting down to business and losing the weight you’ve gained, whether it was from too many slices of pizza and…
Green watch Desk Newly invented “Green Mango” launched to promote green energy A new solar device green mango invented by a Bangladeshi youth was formally launched at a function today to promote green energy in the country. “Green mango is…
Axl Rose brought a reunited Guns N’ Roses to the Coachella festival on Saturday as he was announced as the new frontman of an even more veteran hard rock group — AC/DC. In one of rock’s most long discussed reunions,…
Culture Desk The National Award for Brihonnola has been rejected. Brihonnola, a movie directed by Murad Pavez, won in three categories in the National Film Award 2014: best film, best story and best dialogue. After the announcement, the director of…
World oil producers gathered in Qatar on Sunday to negotiate an output freeze to boost prices but a lingering dispute between crude kingpin Saudi Arabia and Iran threatened to overshadow the talks. Tehran said it was not sending any representative…
Entertainment Desk In a rare and slightly bizzare twist, the South Indian superstar Rajinikanth has been honoured by a cafe in Chennai. They have constructed a five feet and 11 inches tall statute of Rajinikanth out of chocolate! Zuka, a…
Greenwatch Desk Silly mistakes that could cost you your life The 6.9 earthquake that originated in Myanmar on the eve of Pohela Boishakh, was felt by people sitting in Dhaka, complaining about the heat. Word on the street is, there…
Culture Desk India’s Bharatanatyam exponent Leela Samson is coming to Dhaka on April 20 with her dance troupe Spanda. During her visit, the 64-year-old artist will direct three dance shows and a single workshop. In association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy,…
Health Desk Brown-bagging it just got way less boring When you’re busy, it’s easy to fall into lunch habits: to grab something from whatever place is fastest and closest, to throw together the same sandwich day after day after day,…
Entertainment Desk Empire co-stars Trai Byers and Grace Gealey have a new role off-screen: husband and wife! The couple, who were engaged in July, are married, people has confirmed. Byers and Gealey wed Thursday at a beach-side ceremony on Grand…
The week-long ‘Charley Chaplin Film Festival’ marking the 127th anniversary of the birth of silent movie legend Charlie Chaplin will began at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) Saturday. The film festival will end on April 22. Born on April 16, 1889,…
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have identified the key inflammatory mechanisms linked to type 1 diabetes and obesity-related kidney dysfunction, an advance that may lead to new biomarkers and therapeutics. “We found that insulin deficiency and insulin resistance, two hallmarks…
Culture Desk On the occasion of its 11th founding anniversary cultural organization Bhawaiya Angan arranged a soiree of bhawaiya songs at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in city’s Segun Bagicha area recently.. Bangla daily Jugantor features editor Rafiqul Haque Dadu Bhai inaugurated…
Entertainment Desk Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Thursday chose to stay mum over her name figuring in the Panama Paper leaks for allegedly having links with offshore entities. When asked by journalists about Panama Paper leaks, Aishwarya’s co-star Randeep Hooda…
New Delhi on Friday imposed driving restrictions that will take around a million cars off its roads for the second time this year, seeking to improve air quality in the world’s most polluted capital. The Delhi government first introduced the…