Oil prices fell slightly on world markets on Tuesday, with investors taking profits after consecutive rises in recent days. A barrel of West Texas Intermediate for September delivery fell 25 cents to $42.77 on the New York Mercantile Exchange, after…
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Shawpnil Shojib to perform in Kolkata on Aug 14
Cultural Desk Celebrated Rabindra-Sangeet singer, Shawpnil Shojib is all set to take part in musical show for all the Bengalis irrespective of border limitations. The show “Voices of Undivided Bengal” will start in Wavers’ Studio, Kolkata on August 12. On…
Shah Rukh Khan hated Kajol when they first met
Entertainment Desk King of romance Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol are one of the most loved Bollywood pairs. Even though Kajol has partially parted her ways from the cameras, rewatching their old films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch…
DJ Khaled rides internet popularity to number one
Entertainment Desk DJ Khaled, the veteran US hip-hop producer whose career has seen a resurgence through Snapchat, has hit number one for the first time with a star-studded album. “Major Key,” the DJ’s ninth studio album, debuted at number one…
Oracle says Micros credit card readers hacked
US business software colossus Oracle on Monday confirmed that hackers infected software in Micros credit card scanners used at hotels and restaurants around the world. “Oracle Security has detected and addressed malicious code in certain legacy Micros systems,” read a…
US boy, 10, dies on world’s tallest water slide
Authorities in the US state of Kansas on Monday were investigating the death of a 10-year-old boy on what is billed as the world’s tallest water slide. Caleb Schwab, the son of a Kansas state legislator, was killed Sunday on…
Over 4000 river-eroded people rehabilitated in Asrayan in Rangpur
Rangpur Correspondent The ‘Asrayan Prakalpa’ in Rangpur district has become new homes to 4,250 families those lost their houses and lands to river erosion in different upzillas. According to the district administration, 4,250 floating families were rehabilitated so far in…
China producer deflation eases in July: govt
China’s producer deflation eased to its slowest decline in nearly two years in July, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Tuesday, a positive sign of improving conditions for the world’s second largest economy. The producer price index (PPI), which…
Alarming’ bleaching of Maldives corals: conservationists
Coral reefs in the Maldives are under severe stress after suffering mass bleaching this year as sea temperatures soared, a top conservationist body warned Monday. Around 60 percent of Maldives’ coral colonies have been bleached, with the figure reaching 90…
Sleep apnea worsens non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in adults
Health Desk Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and low night-time oxygen are associated with the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adults, a new study conducted by an Indian-origin researcher has suggested. According to the study, published in the…
Angelina Jolie becomes Professor of Georgetown University
Entertainment Desk In May, actress and U.N. Special Envoy Angelina Jolie signed on to be a visiting professor at the London School of Economics for the fall. Now, she “will do the same guest spot at Georgetown University,” LSE’s sister…
Oil prices up in Asian trade
Oil edged higher to near $42 a barrel in Asia Monday but analysts said the increase was unlikely to last as the commodity remains under pressure by a supply glut and a strong dollar. Prices have been fluctuating since entering…
Suicide Squad’ beats ‘Bourne’ with huge debut: film industry group
Defying a barrage of dismal reviews, the DC comics-inspired film “Suicide Squad” topped the box office with $135.1 million in sales this weekend, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations estimates. Starring Will Smith, Jared Leto and Margot Robbie as a…
Hundreds of Taiwan drivers fined after Pokemon Go launch
Nearly 350 drivers in Taiwan were slapped with fines for playing on their phones after Pokemon Go launched on the island, which has already resulted in broken legs and museum bans. The gaming app has sparked a global frenzy since…
Farewell ceremony held at IU
IU Correspondent A farewell ceremony for the master’s students of Arabic Language and Literature department under the session of 2014-15 of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia was held on Sunday amid festivity and much enthusiasm. The ceremony was held at…
Flood situation improves in Faridpur
Faridpur Correspondent The overall flood situation in the district has improved remarkably today as the water level in the river Padma receded further and flowing one centimeter below the danger level. Water Development sources said the Padma is now flowing…
Egypt wineries struggle to revive derided industry
Men and women harvest Merlot grapes under the scorching sun in one of Egypt’s up-and-coming vineyards, as the Muslim-majority desert country strives to win over international wine connoisseurs. “It’s a great story, what we’ve done with Egyptian wine,” said a…
Rockstar Mizan to make comeback this Eid
Culture Desk Popular rock singer Mizan is about to bring out an album named “Onno Groher Manush.” It will be released in the coming Eid-ul-Adha. The former lead vocalist of the established band Warfaze will make his return with a…
Mi Amore’ selected for Busan International Film Festival
Cultural Correspondent Bengali film “Mi Amor”, starring Raima Sen and Parambrata Chatterjee, will be screened at the prestigious Busan International Film Festival. Directed by National Award-winner Suman Ghosh, the movie is a love story of young generation of Bengalis settling…
Malaysia’s dying art: Traditional kite-making in peril
Shafie Jusoh loves traditional Malaysian kites so much that he can’t get a good night’s rest unless he’s been working on them daily. “I need to make kites everyday, if not I can’t sleep,” the 69-year-old said. He began making…
Indian artist creates green version of elephant idol
When Indian artist Dattadri Kothur saw the pollution caused by an annual Hindu tradition of immersing elaborately decorated idols of the elephant-headed god Ganesha in the sea, he decided to do something about it. The 30-year-old has come up with…
Ukraine sees solar power as Chernobyl’s future
Imagine one of the largest solar farms ever at the site of the world’s worst man-made nuclear disaster that struck Chernobyl in modern-day Ukraine and sowed panic across Europe. That is the grand vision of Ukrainian Environment Minister Ostap Semerak,…
Experts for cadaver lab
The country needs lab where organs of cadaveric or posthumous donation can be preserved. “We badly need a cadaveric lab to preserve the organs, posthumous donated organs,” President of the Society of Organ Transplant Bangladesh Prof Dr Harun-Ur-Rashid told BSS.…
Jute harvesting goes in full swing in Manikganj
Manikganj Correspondent Harvesting of jute is now going in full swing in all the seven upazilas of the district in the current season. Sources with the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said cultivators this year are not facing the usual…
Head of Google’s self-driving cart hits the road
The chief technology officer for Google’s self-driving car mission announced Friday he would be hitting the road, and that the day marked his last at the company. Roboticist Chris Urmson said in a blog post that after leading the autonomous…
Even common Herpes virus could put women at breast cancer risk
Health Desk Women, beware! Some of the most common viruses, some belonging to the Herpes family, may put you at increased risk for developing breast cancer. One such a virus is called Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV, one of eight known…
Deepika Padukone to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan again
Cultural Desk Deepika Padukone to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan againDeepika Padukone just won’t quit surprising us. Deepika has been chosen by Vanity Fair magazine as Hollywood’s Next Generation, she is reportedly charging a record Rs 12 crore for Sanjay…
Meet the rare swimming Wolves that eat seafood
They move like ghosts along the shorelines of Canada’s Vancouver Island, so elusive that people rarely see them lurking in the mossy forests. British filmmaker Bertie Gregory was one of the lucky ones: He saw coastal wolves—also known as sea…
DU to observe National Mourning Day on Aug 15
DU Correspondent Dhaka University(DU) will observe National Mourning Day on August 15 marking the 41st martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, through various programmes. The programmes include hoisting national flag half-mast and raising black flag…
Britney Spears promises ‘new era’ with latest album
Entertainment Desk Britney Spears, who soared to stardom as a teen idol before a highly public fall, is releasing an album one more time. Spears announced Wednesday that her ninth album, “Glory,” will come out on August 26. “My new…