Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said his team is solely focused on lifting the Spanish Super Cup trophy ahead of this week’s revamped four-team competition taking place in Saudi Arabia.
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Rehan voices ‘Bhuler Gaan’ for ‘Gondi’
Culture Desk The song ‘Bhuler Gaan’, is voiced by famedsinger Rehan Rasul in Gondi– a film by Fakhrul Arefin Khan.
Lukaku double keeps Inter top
Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Inter Milan held on to top spot in Serie A on Monday with a 3-1 win over Napoli to keep the pressure on Juventus who earlier swept past Cagliari with Cristiano Ronaldo netting his first…
Living cost in Dhaka increased by 6.5 pc in 2019: CAB
The cost of living in Dhaka went up by 6.5 percent in 2019 due to hike in prices of commodities and services, said Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB).
Cold-related diseases affect 5,947 people in 24 hrs
Various cold-related diseases have affected 5,947people across the country in the last 24 hours, the government said on Tuesday.
Denying bail to Khaleda violation of constitution: Dr Kamal
Jatiya Oikya Front convener Dr Kamal Hossain on Tuesday said depriving BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia of her rights to get bail and proper treatment is tantamount to violation of the constitution.
‘1917’ advances on Oscars contention after big Globes wins
Sam Mendes’s “1917,” an innovative and deeply personal portrayal of World War I, has exploded into Oscar contention following its dramatic wins at the Golden Globes.
Photography exhibition ‘Flash on Rohingya Genocide’ underway at BSA
Culture Desk A week-long photography exhibition titled ‘Flash on Rohingya Genocide’ is underway at National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Segunbagicha in the city. Inaugurated on January 2, the exhibition will continue till January 8.
Australia declare 217-2, New Zealand face 416 to win
Australia declared their second innings at 217 for two on Monday, leaving New Zealand the improbable task of scoring 416 runs for victory in the third Test.
Gain public trust, PM tells police
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked the police personnel to gain public trust and confidence by developing themselves as the ‘force of people’.
Bogura agriculture at stake as topsoil goes to brick kilns
Dozens of illegal brick kilns, set up in arable land near schools and colleges, have formed a powerful clique who are removing the fertile topsoil for making bricks, rendering the fields unusable for agriculture.
“1917,” “Once Upon a Time …in Hollywood” win Golden Globes
The 77th Golden Globes were meant to be a coronation for Netflix. Instead, a pair of big-screen epics took top honors Sunday, as Sam Mendes’ technically dazzling World War I tale “1917” won best picture, drama, and Quentin Tarantino’s radiant…
45 dengue patients being treated at hospitals
Forty five dengue patients, including 35 in the capital, are being treated at hospitals across the country.
8th Liberation Docfest Bangladesh begins April 2
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.
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.