Culture Desk Veteran Bengali actor and former Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Paul died of cardiac arrest early Tuesday, family sources said.He was 61.
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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.
Music video ‘Smritir Fanush’ releases
Culture Desk Marking the endearing occasion of the Valentine’s Day, the official music video of the song ‘Smritir Fanush’, featuring Shusmita Anis and Tahsan Khan, has been released for the listeners.
ADB provides $170m for capital market reforms in BD
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a second tranche loan of $170 million to conclude the Third Capital Market Development Program in Bangladesh.
2 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Two new dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours until 8am on Saturday, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
650 educational institutions lack Shaheed Minars in Jashore
Nearly one-third educational institutions in the district do not have Shaheed Minars, depriving the students from paying respect to the Language Movement martyrs. Among the educational institutions that have Shaheed Minars, the conditions of some are dilapidated.
Haaland extends Dortmund tally to nine in six games
Norwegian teen striker Erling Braut Haaland took his tally to nine goals in six games for Borussia Dortmund after netting again in Friday’s 4-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Anti-white supremacist silent disco hits Hollywood art fair
An anti-white supremacist silent disco broke out on Hollywood’s oldest major studio lot Friday as Frieze Los Angeles, a major art fair, opened its doors to A-listers and collectors.
Love Aaj Kal: Fooled by discreet charm of juvenoia
Juvenoia is an unsubstantiated, exaggerated belief that the youth is going to the dogs. The young generation is worse than all those that preceded it and by the extension of this argument, the past seems gilded with gold. While the…
Zimbabwe cricket team to arrive in Dhaka Saturday
Zimbabwe national cricket team is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday to play a Test, three ODIs and two T20Is.
Poet Nirmalendu Goon critically ill
Culture Desk Eminent poet Nirmalendu Goon has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Labaid Hospital Dhaka yesterday as his health condition deteriorated. Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka and the President of National Poetry Council—Poet Dr.…
Bangladesh High Commission begins NID registration for NRBs in UK, Ireland
Bangladesh High Commission in London has started the formal registration of Bangladeshi expatriates in the United Kingdom and Ireland to provide them with the National Identity Card (NID).
Woman, 2 children found dead in city
Police on Friday evening recovered the bodies of a woman and two children from a house in city’s Dakshinkhan area.
Bangladesh plans massive accommodation for working women
Although women in Bangladesh are making huge strides in different socio-economic fronts, working women in Dhaka and other big cities continue to struggle for the lack of safe accommodation facilities.
Defeat evil forces to ensure public security: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) to work with honesty, courage and integrity to defeat evil forces to ensure public security.
Actress Rose McGowan blasts Natalie Portman Oscars cape
US actress and #MeToo activist Rose McGowan has dismissed as a “fraud” Natalie Portman’s Oscar dress embroidered with the names of female filmmakers overlooked for best director nominations.
Hill Cutting: CDA contractor fined Tk 5.23cr
The Department of Environment (DoE) on Wednesday fined a construction firm of the Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) Tk 5.23 crore for illegally cutting hills during construction of a road.
Defamation Suit: Court summons Shajahan Khan
A court here on Thursday summoned former Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan in a defamation case filed by Nirapad Sarak Chai founder Ilias Kanchan.
South Africa beat England by one run in T20 thriller
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi took three wickets in his last two overs as South Africa snatched a thrilling one-run win in the first Twenty20 international against England at Buffalo Park on Wednesday.