Culture Desk The movie Ice-cream is directed by TV director Redoan Rony, who caused quite a stir back in 2012 with his debut film Chorabali. Over three years since then, he is back with his second cinematic venture titled Ice-Cream,…
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Music legend Prince dead at 57
Prince, whose pioneering brand of danceable funk and virtuoso talents made him one of the most influential figures in music, died Thursday at his secluded compound in Minnesota, aged 57. It comes just a week after the enigmatic Grammy and…
Jennifer Aniston named ‘World’s Most Beautiful Woman’
Entertainment Desk At 47, Jennifer Aniston is appreciative of how she is aging. So is People magazine. It has named the actress the “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” for 2016, reports CNN. Aniston declared herself “very, very flattered” by the honor.…
Exercise before you eat! It can reduce your appetite by third
Health Desk Exercise may not stimulate appetite as previously thought. In fact, a British study, published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, has shown the exact opposite, at least in the hours immediately following a workout.…
Sweety-Dipa to launch new cooking show today
Culture Desk A new cooking show will start airing from today on Ekushey Television. The show has been titled “Cooking Zone” and will be aired on every Thursday at 6.30pm. It will be presented by popular TV actresses Tanvin Sweety…
Australian furry friend gets ‘toad-smart’ to survive
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…
Dhaka FM launches broadcasting in Rajshahi
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 investigates mass fish deaths
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…
Krishnopokkho’ screened at Geneva International Film Festival
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…
Spain’s Almodovar delivers raw drama in Cannes-selected film
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…
WHO launches new strategy to end leprosy
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…
Highlights of the climate pact to be signed in New York
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…
Plinth-raising helps 1.33 lakh char households escaping floods
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…
Give your heart some good company, it doesn’t like being lonely
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: Symptoms and treatment
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…
Aishwarya named Global Indian of the Year
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…
Animals rule chernobyl 30 years after Nuclear disaster
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…
Actress Doris Roberts dies at 90
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…
Climate change may boost spread of Zika, other viruses
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…
Why scientists love this extinct species?
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…
Number 1 policy to lose weight….
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…
Newly invented “Green Mango” launched to promote green energy
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, back with Guns N’ Roses, to front AC/DC
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,…
Award called off for plagiarism
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…
Oil producers meet amid Saudi-Iran row over output freeze
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…
Rajnikanth in chocolate
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…
4 things not to do during an earthquake
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…
Leela Samson coming to Dhaka
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,…
9 nutritionists eat for lunch on the Reg
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,…
Empire’ co-stars Trai Byers, Grace Gealey got married
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…