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Spread Bengali culture, literature across world: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday stressed the need for paying special attention to further spread Bengali literature and culture in the world arena.
2.5M people urges to stay home over virus in South Korea
The mayor of the South Korean city of Daegu urged its 2.5 million people on Thursday to refrain from going outside as cases of a new virus spike.
No new dengue case reported in 24 hrs
No new dengue was reported in the last 24 hours until 8am on Thursday, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
US group plans major film studios near London
US group Blackhall Studios on Wednesday said it planned to build new film studios west of London, creating more than 3,000 jobs.
Australia blow with speedster Vlaeminck out of T20 World Cup
Defending champions Australia suffered a blow on the eve of the women’s Twenty20 World Cup Thursday with young pace spearhead Tayla Vlaeminck ruled out of the tournament with a foot injury.
‘Amra Ekta Cinema Banabo’ to compete at 12th BIFF
Culture Desk The film ‘Amra Ekta Cinema Banabo’, directed by the national award winning filmmaker Ashraf Shishir, is going to participate at the 12th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFF).
Eminem’s ‘Rap God’ passes one billion views on YouTube
Hip-hop star Eminem has cemented his status as a force to be reckoned after another of his music videos passed one billion views on YouTube.
Coronavirus- infected in ‘critical state’ in Singapore
One of the Bangladesh citizens, infected with coronavirus or Covid-19 in Singapore, is now in a “very critical state” and medicine given to him is not responding, said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday.
PM to hand over Ekushey Padak Thursday
Culture Desk Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will distribute on Thursday the coveted Ekushey Padak-2020 among 20 eminent personalities and an organisation in recognition of their contributions to various fields.
Every child under ‘immediate threat’ from climate, poor diet: UN
The world is failing to protect children from the health dangers posed by climate change and poor diet, a landmark UN report said Wednesday, warning that every child is under “immediate threat”.
Neymar criticises PSG injury handling after Dortmund defeat
Neymar has criticised Paris Saint-Germain’s handling of his recent injury after scoring in the 2-1 defeat at Borussia Dortmund, which leaves the French club facing the prospect of another early Champions League exit.
Cape Town restaurant wins Guinness world milkshake record
Guinness World Records has named a South African restaurant as the official titleholder for ‘Most Varieties of Milkshakes Commercially Available’.
Ecnec clears 9 projects worth Tk 13,639.1 crore
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved nine projects involving Tk 13,639.1crore, including a Tk 6,014.62 core project for enhancing the capacity of Mongla Port.
IPL’s Kings XI Punjab buy Caribbean Twenty20 side
The owners of Kings XI Punjab have bought a Caribbean Premier League side, becoming the second Indian Premier League club to own a Twenty20 franchise in the West Indies.
Kaptai boat capsize: Bodies of mother, son retrieved
Rangamati Correspondent Members of Bangladesh Navy and Fire Service on Tuesday morning retrieved the bodies of a woman and her son from the Sarafvata river in Rangunia upazila in Chattogram five days after a boat sank in the Karnaphuli River…
Coronavirus: Study suggests elderly,sick are most at risk
Health officials in China have published the first details of more than 70,000 cases of Covid-19, in the biggest study since the outbreak began, Reports BBC.
Bengali actor,former MP Tapas Paul dies
Culture Desk Veteran Bengali actor and former Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Paul died of cardiac arrest early Tuesday, family sources said.He was 61.
An egg a day not tied to risk of heart disease
The controversy about whether eggs are good or bad for your heart health may be solved, and about one a day is fine.
One dies in N’ganj fire
Narayanganj Correspondent A sexagenarian woman, who sustained burn injuries with seven other family members at a house in Narayanganj early Sunday, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
Film producer AKM Jahangir Khan no more
Culture Desk Veteran film producer AKM Jahangir Khan passed away on Saturday. He was 81. He has been suffering from aging-associated diseases since October last year and succumbed to his illness while undergoing treatment at United Hospital Limited in Gulshan.
Pneumonia forces Elton John to cut short Auckland gig
Elton John has tearfully apologised to fans after cutting short a concert in New Zealand due to illness, with the British superstar saying he was suffering from “walking pneumonia”.
Lazio topple Inter to go second behind Juventus
Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi gave warning his side are ready to fight for their first Serie A title since 2000 after moving into second in Serie A on Sunday, just one point off leaders Juventus after a come-from-behind 2-1 win…
Eight dengue patients being treated at hospitals: DGHS
A total of eight dengue patients, including seven in the capital, are being treated at hospitals across the country, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said on Monday.
N’ganj ‘jhut’ warehouse fire burns down 30 shanties
Narayanganj Correspondent About 30 shanties were gutted in a fire that broke out at a ‘jhut’ (garments scrap) warehouse in Isdiar Bazar area in Fatullah on early Sunday.
‘The Cloud Boat’ to be screened at Goethe-Institut today
Culture Desk The film titled ‘The Cloud Boat’ (Kalo Megher Vela), directed by the noted filmmaker Mrittika Goon, is going to be screened at the auditorium of Goethe-Institut Bangladesh today. The screening is going to be followed by a Question…
Haven’t received Khaleda’s parole appeal: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Sunday said the government is yet to receive any appeal for the release of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on parole.
China provides ‘most advanced kits’ to detect coronavirus
China is giving 500 sets of what it calls, the ‘most advanced kits’, to Bangladesh to identify coronavirus as a gesture of goodwill and strong faith that Bangladesh has in China in winning the battle against COVID-19.
Top UK TV presenter Caroline Flack found dead
British television presenter Caroline Flack was found dead on Saturday, her family said in a statement, the third star connected with the hit reality show “Love Island” to have died.
Coleman strolls to 60m victory at US indoor
US sprint star Christian Coleman overcame a sluggish start before sweeping to victory in the 60 metres in a world leading time at the USA Indoor Championships on Saturday.