Entertainment Desk A five day-long documentary festival featuring films that depicts struggles for liberation and human rights violations in various parts of the world will be held at Liberation War Museum in April, says a press release.
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Deepika on what will make Chhapaak a successful film
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has said that more than the box office performance of her upcoming film Chhapaak, she will be happier if the movie manages to impact the lives of acid attack survivors, in terms of legislation or financial…
Swiss dev agency DG to visit Rohingya camps Monday
Director General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Ambassador Manuel Sager will visit Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar on Monday to observe the conditions of the Rohingyas and host communities. Sager will be here in Bangladesh until…
India’s World T20 hero Irfan Pathan retires
India all-rounder Irfan Pathan Saturday retired from international cricket more than seven years after playing his last match for the national cricket team.
Bushfire smoke from Australia covers sky of Auckland
The heavy smoke from devastating Australian bushfires cloaked Auckland, turning the city’s skyline into eerie orange color on Sunday afternoon.
Untimely rain delaying onion harvest in Faridpur
The untimely rain which hit many parts of the country over the last three days since Thursday is delaying the harvest of locally-grown onion in Faridpur region.
Bangladesh Sangskritik Utsab 2020 starts at BSA
Culture Desk The 2nd ‘Bangladesh Sangskritik Utsab 2020’ has started on Friday at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Segunbagicha in the city.
Labuschagne reaches double century in Sydney Test
Marnus Labuschagne reached a double centuryto inflict more pain on New Zealand in the third Sydney Test on Saturday.
Cold-related diseases affect 5,432 people in 24 hrs
Various cold-related diseases have affected 5,432 people across the country in the last 24 hours, the government said on Saturday.
3 cleaning staff arrested with gold at Dhaka airport
The Armed Police Battalion arrested three cleaning staff with gold weighing around 2.3 kilograms from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday.
Rasulpur Liberation War memorial deserves special attention
During the Liberation War in 1971, more than 500 men and women were hauled in a group and forced to dig their own graves before they were shot dead by the Pakistani occupation force.
Sultan Mela begins Jan 15
The ten-day long ‘Sultan Mela’ is going to draw huge spectators who are expected to be bathed in mirth and merriment during this cultural event of prominence.
3 killed in Nilphamari road accident
Three people were killed and eight others were injured when a microbus carrying a body collided head-on with a bus in Obiler Bazar area of Kishoreganj upazila on Friday.
Bangladesh economy to outshine Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong
Bangladesh’s economy will surpass that of Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore with its presence as the 30th largest economy in the world by 2024, says a global report released by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
Hasan Mahmud shines as Platoon beat Khulna Tigers
Dhaka Platoon jumped to the top of the points table beating Khulna Tigers by 12 runs in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Fagun Audio Vision wins YouTube’s Gold Creator Award
Culture Desk Fagun Audio Vision’s YouTube channel has won the coveted Gold Creator Award for crossing one million subscribers.
Folk puppets keeping heritage of Egyptian satire alive
In an era of on-screen entertainment,a simple glove puppet named Aragoz still lures Egyptian audiences with comic sketches showing how wits and skill can defeat the thuggish and corrupt.
CRI mourns death of Fazilatun Nasa Bappy
The Centre for Research and Information (CRI) on Thursday expressed deep shock at the premature death of former Member of Parliament, lawyer and politician Fazilatun Nasa Bappy.
Australia-New Zealand cricketers turn attention to wildfires
With the three-test series between Australia and New Zealand decided, players from both teams will momentarily turn their attention away from the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground and to the deadly wildfires around the country.
Eviction drive removes 300 illegal structures in Magura
About 300 illegal establishments were demolished in eviction drives at different parts of Sreepur upazila.
HC orders probe into use of Cancer Hospital ICU equipment
The High Court (HC) on Thursday ordered investigation into irregularities in using modern equipment procured for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH).
Palau bans ‘reef-toxic’ sunscreen
Palau’s pioneering ban on “reef-toxic” sunscreens took effect Wednesday as the tiny Pacific island nation introduced strict environmental measures that also include one of the world’s largest marine sanctuaries.
Maradona is coming to Bangladesh
Sports Correspondent There had been speculations for some days that Dieogo Maradona would come to Bangladesh and finally the football federation has confirmed that the Argentine football great is visiting the country.
Nazrul Conference begins in Habiganj
A five-day long National Nazrul Conference began at district Shilpakala Academy in the town on Tuesday.
‘Blade Runner’ artist Syd Mead dies
Syd Mead, the visual artist behind “Blade Runner” credited with shaping the sci-fi landscape with his futuristic movie designs, has died in California aged 86.
Narendra Modi phones Sheikh Hasina to extend new year greetings
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to extend the greetings of the new year 2020.
Won’t accept movement holding students hostage: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Wednesday said the government will not accept any programme or movement that holds students or others hostage.
‘Star Wars’ stays atop N. America box office
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” continued to soar at North American theaters, taking $72.4 million over its second weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday.
Controversial Mane goal gets Liverpool past battling Wolves
A controversial Sadio Mane goal was enough for Premier League leaders Liverpool to secure a nervy 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers and open up a 13-point cushion over their nearest challengers on Sunday.
In memory of those we lost in 2019
We lost renowned cultural personalities in 2019. Renowned lyricist, composer, music director and freedom fighter Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul passed away on January 22. He received Ekushey Padak in 2010 and won National Film Award for Best Music Director twice for…