Four years after wrapping up his second James Bond film, Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes is back, this time on the front lines of World War One in “1917,” an ambitious drama inspired by his grandfather’s experiences.
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Khedira out for three months after knee surgery
Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira has been ruled out for three months after undergoing knee surgery, the Italian champions said yesterday. The 2014 World Cup winner had surgery in his native Germany.
Hanif Sanket breaks silence on controversy doctor couple
Culture Desk Television host and media personality Hanif Sanket is in the limelight since the broadcast of the Rangamati special episode of the popular magazine show ‘Ityadi.’ In the show, Hanif Sanket brought to light the selflessness and supreme example…
Putin offers US to extend key nuclear pact right now
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Moscow is prepared to immediately extend the only remaining nuclear arms reduction pact with the United States.
EPA rejects ban on poison bombs against cattle predators
Trappers can keep using sodium cyanide bombs to kill coyotes and other livestock predators, the Trump administration said Thursday, rejecting calls for a ban despite repeated instances of the devices also poisoning other wildlife, pets and people.
SpaceX launches caring robot, beer malt, ‘mighty mice’
SpaceX launched a 3-ton shipment to the International Space Station on Thursday, including “mighty mice” for a muscle study, a robot sensitive to astronauts’ emotions and a miniature version of a brewery’s malt house.
Folk singer Aynal Boyati passes away
Eminent folk singer Aynal Boyati died last night (Tuesday) at the Diabetic Association Medical College Hospital here due to old age complications.
Miles to perform at a gala concert on December 24
Culture Desk Popular Bangladeshi band Miles is going to perform at a gala concert in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The concert will be held at Bashundhara International Convocation Center (BICC) in Dhaka on December 24.
Early cholesterol treatment lowers heart disease risk
Treating younger people with high cholesterol levels may help reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke in later life, a major study showed Wednesday.
PSG beats Nantes in French League
Paris Saint-Germain beat Nantes 2-0 on Wednesday to restore its five-point lead over Marseille at the top of the French league standings.
Each UZ to get support centre for specially-abled people: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said support and services centre will be set up in every upazila across the country for the specially- abled people.
Hajj management to be improved further in 2020: State Minister
State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on Thursday said Hajj management will be improved further in 2020.
SA Games: Al Amin secures 2nd gold for Bangladesh
Bangladesh won the second gold medal in the ongoing 13th South Asian Games in Nepal on Tuesday as Al Amin, a member of Bangladesh Army, secured it in Men’s Singler Karate 60 kg category.
23 fishermen held; 29 maunds crab seized in Bagerhat
Members of Forest Department detained 23 fishermen and seized 29 maunds of crab, a trawler and some crab-catching traps from Bogi area in East Sundarbans area of Sharankhola upazila here on Monday night.
Manisha Koirala says ‘forever grateful’ to get second life
Manisha Koirala won the battle with ovarian cancer in 2014 and she is “forever grateful” for it.
SA Games: Bangladesh Women beat Sri Lanka
Bangladesh Women’s cricket team beat Sri Lankan Women’s team in their first game of the 13th South Asian Games (SA Games) in Nepal at Pokhara on Tuesday.
Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X named 1st Apple Music Award winners
Billie Eilish will be the first recipient of the Apple Music Award for global artist of the year, one of three honors for the pop singer.
US-Bangla to operate six flights to Cox’s Bazar daily
US-Bangla Airlines will operate six flights to Cox’s Bazar responding to rising demands of passengers from December 10.
Dipu Chakma wins first gold for Bangladesh in SA Games
Dipu Chakma won the first gold medal for Bangladesh in taekwondo in the ongoing 13th South Asian Games (SA Games) in Nepal on Monday.
Jaaved Jaaferi joins for film Coolie No 1
Known for his comic roles, actor Jaaved Jaaferi is all set to tickle the funny bone of the audience once again as he joined the ensemble cast of the remake of the 1995 hit film Coolie No. 1. The new…
‘Frozen 2’ holds top spot at N.American box office
Disney blockbuster “Frozen 2” held top spot at the North American box office over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, taking in an estimated $85.2 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday.
Petrol pump owners suspend strike
Petrol pump owners and workers on Monday suspended their strike until December 15 after a meeting with Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC ).
81 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Eighty one new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8am on Monday.
Australia wins by innings and 48 runs, sweeps Pakistan 2-0
Nathan Lyon had never taken a five-wicket haul against Pakistan. The veteran off-spinner hadn’t taken a wicket in the day-night test until the fourth day.
Sewer blockage pushes waste into 300 New York City homes
A blocked sewer main flooded basements Sunday with brown filth and left residents in the neighborhood near New York City’s Kennedy Airport feeling sickened by the stench.
Starc takes six as Azam narrowly misses century
Mitchell Starc took six wickets and denied Babar Azam a century to break stubborn resistance from the Pakistan batsmen Sunday as they work to save the day-night second Test at Adelaide Oval.
Polanski cancels visit to Polish film school
Director Roman Polanski cancelled a visit planned for Saturday to a film school in his native Poland after students objected to his presence because of rape allegations against him.
‘Channel i Band Fest 2019’ kicks off today
Culture Desk To celebrate the month of victory, Channel i is going to organise the 6th ‘Channel i Band Fest 2019’ at its premises on today.
94 new dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs
Ninety four new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8am on Sunday.
HIV/AIDS kill more than 1,300 Cambodians in 2018
HIV/AIDS had killed more than 1,300 people in Cambodia in 2018, down 48 percent from over 2,500 deaths in 2010, Ieng Mouly, chairman of the National AIDS Authority, said Sunday.