American country music legend Kenny Rogers has died aged 81.
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Star Cineplex closes down amid coronavirus outbreak
Culture Desk The authority of Star Cineplex decided to stop its operation temporarily due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus in Bangladesh. According to this decision, all of the branches of Star Cineplex are said to be closed down till…
Coronavirus: DSCC orders closing shops, restaurants, tea stalls
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) authorities on Sunday directed to close all restaurants, hotels, tea stalls, bakery, confessionary, and roadside food carts following growing concern over a potential coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Air quality picking up in quarantined countries
Air quality is improving in countriesunder coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change.
Crowdsourced virtual supercomputer revs up virus research
Gamers, bitcoin “miners” and companies large and small have teamed up for an unprecedented data-crunching effort that aims to harness idle computing power to accelerate research for a coronavirus treatment.
Thousands flock to see Olympic flame in Japan
Tens of thousands of people flocked to a cauldron with the Olympic flame in northeastern Japan over the weekend despite concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Actress Indira Varma infected with coronavirus
“Game of Thrones” star Indira Varma has revealed that she has tested positive for coronavirus. Her diagnosis comes two days after fellow “Game of Thrones” actor Kristofer Hivju also said that he tested positive for the COVID-19 infection.
Asian shares tumble: SKorea’s Kospi drops 7%, Tokyo 1%
Shares in Asia tumbled further on Thursday after the Dow industrials plunged 6.3% despite more government help for economies reeling from virus outbreaks.
Facebook scrambles as use soars in time of isolation
Facebook said Wednesday it would place “authoritative” coronavirus content at the top of user feeds as it scrambled to keep up with increased usage and stem the flow of misinformation on its platform and WhatsApp messaging.
Biman cancels flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi
The Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Thursday cancelled all its flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi line with the decision of the UAE.
Dating in time of coronavirus: chat online, meet much later
With governments clamping down on social interactions to contain the coronavirus spread, dating sites are discouraging dates and asking users to get to know each other virtually instead.
ATP, WTA seasons suspended until June 7
The ATP and WTA tennis competitions have extended the suspension of their seasons until June 7 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the two tour organisers announced on Wednesday.
Shakib to pair up with Mahi, Sporshia in ‘Nabab LLB’
Entertainment Desk Bangladeshi film industry’s superstar Shakib Khan and Mahiya Mahi and Orchita Sporshia are all set to share the screen together. Shakib Khan-starrer, Bangladesh-India joint venture film ‘Nabab’ in 2017, became a nationwide success. This time he is going…
Suvodeep brings first mixed album for Bangabandhu
Culture Desk Elocutionist Suvodeep Chakraborty has brought the first audio album dedicated to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, that has contributions from both Bangladesh and West Bengal, India.
20 land in home-quarantine in Natore
At least 20 overseas returnees have been placed in quarantine at their respective homes in different upazilas of the district to prevent the further spread of coronavirus.
Amazon prioritizes medical supplies, staples for delivery
Amazon on Tuesday made a priority of medical supplies and household staples, putting shipments of other goods on hold to focus on key items during the coronavirus outbreak.
Copa America postponed from 2020 to 2021 over pandemic
The Copa America due to kick off in June in Argentina and Colombia was on Tuesday postponed by a year to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, organisers CONMEBOL said.
RAKUB disburses Tk 1,613-cr agricultural loan
Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has disbursed Taka 1,613.85 crore agricultural loans in the country’s northwest (NW) region during the last eight months of the current 2019-20 fiscal year up by Taka 27.53 crore than the corresponding period of the…
Taj Mahal closed amid coronavirus fears
India closed the Taj Mahal, its top tourist site, and the financial hub of Mumbai ordered offices providing non-essential services to function at 50 per cent staffing levels as efforts to control the spread of coronavirus in South Asia ramped…
Dhaka Padatik celebrates 40th anniversary
Culture Desk Theatre troupe Dhaka Padatik celebrated its 40th founding anniversary organising a two-day festival at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Tom Hanks released from hospital after virus quarantine
Tom Hanks has been released from the Australian hospital where he was in isolation since testing positive for the coronavirus last week, but his wife Rita Wilson remains hospitalised, health officials said Tuesday.
Two more coronavirus patients detected: IEDCR
Bangladesh on Tuesday confirmed detection of two more coronavirus patients, taking the total number of cases to 10.
McDonald’s to scrap plastic in UK ‘Happy Meal’ toys
McDonald’s pledged on Tuesday to end the use of plastic found in toys served with children’s “Happy Meals” in the UK and Ireland by the beginning of 2021.
Australia cancels all cricket because of the coronavirus
Australia’s domestic Sheffield Shield was called off Tuesday because of the coronavirus pandemic with New South Wales declared champions as all cricket nationwide was halted.
N.America box office near 20-year low
Under the shadow of the coronavirus outbreak, the North American box office had its lowest weekend ticket sales in two decades as viewers stayed home and some theaters limited their capacities to ensure patrons could sit near empty seats, industry…
Runa Laila’s album released in London
Culture Desk It was a very special day for the South Asian music diva, Bangladesh’s Runa Laila. Her album ‘Legends Forever’, was released on March 11 at the British House of Lords.
3 Kurigram magistrates withdrawn for ‘torturing journalist’
Three magistrates of Kurigram district administration have been withdrawn for their alleged involvement in torturing journalist Ariful Islam Rigan.
Oman to ban single-use plastic bags from next year
Oman will ban single-use plastic bags starting next year as part of efforts to reduce pollution and protect the environment, Muscat announced on Sunday.
Players treated like ‘guinea pigs’ over coronavirus: Rooney
Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney claims the British government and football authorities have treated players like “guinea pigs” during the coronavirus crisis.
All educational institutions to remain closed till March 31
All educational institutions across the country will remain closed from March 18 to March 31 to tackle the coronavirus spread.