Culture Desk A concert of the renowned French-Spanish artiste– Manu Chao is going to be held yesterday at 6.30 pm at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Segunbagicha in the city.
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Coronavirus patients in stable condition: IEDCR
The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) Director Prof Dr Meerjady Sabrina Flora on Tuesday said the condition of three patients diagnosed with COVID-19 is stable.
Journalist Ahsan Hamid dies
News Desk Journalist Ahsan Hamid, a permanent member of the Jatiya Press Club, breathed his last at a hospital in the capital on early Tuesday.
Pearl Jam postpones tour over coronavirus
American rock band Pearl Jam announced late Monday they are postponing the first leg of their North American tour this spring over coronavirus concerns.
US Olympic chiefs axe media summit over virus fears
The United States Olympic &Paralympic Committee has shelved a planned summit for athletes and media due to be staged in Los Angeles next week due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, officials said yesterday.
Google restricts visits to curb coronavirus risk
Google on Monday began restricting visits to its offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and New York as it ramped up precautions against the deadly novel coronavirus.
Lalon Festival begins in Kushtia
Culture Desk Remembering the legendary Baul Lalon Shah, a three-day long Lalon Festival has started from yesterday at the Lalon Akhra in Chheuria, Kushtia.
Sagira Murder: Court takes charges against 4 accused
A court here on Monday took the charges into congnisance against four accused over the murder of housewife Sagira Morshed Salam who was killed 30 years ago in front of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College in the city.
Saudi Arabia suspends schools, universities over COVID-19
Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that schools and universities in the kingdom are suspended in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.
What we learned from women’s Twenty20 World Cup
The Twenty20 World Cup culminated on Sunday with hosts Australia beating India by 85 runs in front of a record crowd for a women’s cricket match in Melbourne.
‘Onward’ tops N.America box office
As the film industry warily watched for any impact from the coronavirus, new Pixar animation “Onward” topped the North American box office this weekend, but with one of the lowest starts of any Pixar/Disney film.
Two killed in Noakhali, Cumilla road accidents
Two persons including a college student were killed in separate road accidents in Noakhali and Cumilla districts today. In Noakhali, college student Naeem, 18, son of M Manik of Iarpur village in Senbag upazila, died on the spot as a…
Web series ‘Ekattor’ to premiere on March 26
Culture Desk Web series ‘Ekattor’ to premiere on March 26 A new web series ‘EKATTOR’ is going to be released on 26th March on Independence Day from Hoichoi platform.
Australia win toss, bat in women’s T20 World Cup final
Australia won the toss and elected to bat in the women’s Twenty20 World Cup final against India on Sunday at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Tech lifestyles enable ‘safe escape’ from coronavirus
For people hunkering down due to the coronavirus epidemic, the tech sector has become their new best friend with an array of lifestyle solutions making “social distancing” easier.
‘Star of the East’ Umm Kulthum returns to light up Cairo
Revered Arab singer Umm Kulthum returned to light up the stage once more yesterday almost five decades after her death, in the form of a hologram that delighted a packed-to-capacity crowd at Cairo’s Opera House.
HC cancels GK Shamim’s bail in arms case
The High Court on Sunday cancelled its earlier order that granted six months bail to Golam Kibria Shamim alias GK Shamim, who was arrested during the anti-casino drive, in an arms case.
Fourth Women’s Mathematics Olympiad held in DU
A day-long Fourth Women’s Mathematics Olympiad was held at AF Mujibur Rahman Ganit Bhaban of Dhaka University (DU) on Sunday.
Padma boats capsize death toll climbs to 3
The bodies of two people who went missing after two boats capsized in the Padma River on Friday was recovered on Saturday, raising the death toll from the incidents to three.
Kajol’s short film Devi accused of plagiarism
Priyanka Banerjee’s short film Devi, featuring an ensemble cast including Kajol, Neha Dhupia, and Shruti Haasan, is in hot water after a filmmaking student levelled allegations of plagiarism against it.
‘Holudboni’ releases in two cinemas
Culture Desk Most anticipated feature film ‘Holudboni’ has been released on March 6 at two cineplexes namely Star Cineplex and Blockbuster Cinemas. The film is a joint venture production of Bangladesh and India.
2 siblings found slaughtered in Dhaka; Mother burnt
Crime Reporter Police on Saturday morning recovered the slaughtered bodies of two siblings from a house in Dhaka’s Khilgaon area.
Kuwait suspends flights to, from Bangladesh, 6 other countries
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Kuwait on Saturday suspended all flights to and from seven countries including Bangladesh amid coronavirus fear.
Zemcon Cup Golf Tournament ends in Rangpur
The ninth three-day “Gemcon Cup Golf Tournament- 2020” ended through a colourful ceremony on Rangpur Golf and Country Club (RGCC) ground in the city on Friday night.
Natyadhara stages ‘Poster’
Culture Desk Theatre troupe Natyadhara stages its 27th production ‘Poster’ on the second day of Bangladesh Street Theatre Festival at Central Shaheed Minar on Monday.
Bangladeshi ‘infected with coronavirus’ in Italy
A Bangladeshi national has been infected with coronavirus or Covid-19 in Italy, said the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) on Wednesday.
Renowned musician Selim Ashraf passes away
Culture Desk Noted music composer Selim Ashraf, widely known for the composition of famous patriotic song ‘Je Matir Buke Ghumiye Achhe Lokkho Mukti Sena’, passed away on Monday. He was 74.
PM for research to boost SME sector
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday put immense importance to research on demand, production and marketing to flourish small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of the country.
Glitzy IPL slashes prize money in cost-cutting drive
India’s cricket board has slashed the prize money by half for the winners and runners-up of this year’s IPL, the world’s most popular and successful T20 league.
Sagar-Runi murder case: HC drops petition from cause list
The High Court on Wednesday dropped from the cause list a petition filed by Tanvir Rahman, an accused in the journalist couple Sagar-Runi murder case, seeking cancellation of the case proceedings.