Dhaka, Aug 23 (UNB) – Kuldip Nayar was among the journalists who had staunchly opposed the Emergency and was jailed during that period. He was honoured with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his contribution to journalism at the eighth edition of…
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Priyanka Chopra,Nick Jonas confirm their engagement
Indian actor Priyanka Chopra and American musician and actor Nick Jonas have gotten engaged a few months after confirming their relationship. The couple, both wearing traditional Indian attire, were engaged at a private ceremony in Mumbai on Saturday.
Sonali Bendre’s son posts an emotional message
Family and close friends of Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre have come out as the biggest support in her journey of fighting cancer. The actress who has been diagnosed with high-grade cancer is undergoing her treatment in New York.
Tributes pour in for ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin
Tributes have poured in for the beloved and iconic singer Aretha Franklin from friends, musicians, politicians and fans after the legendary “Queen of Soul” died aged 76.
Serena learnt just before Konta loss that half-sister’s killer freed
Johanna Konta took just 53 minutes to beat former world number one Williams on 30 July. Serena Williams says she discovered just minutes before her match against Johanna Konta last month that the man convicted of killing her half-sister had…
Atal Behari Vajpayee dies at 93
Former Indian prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee has died aged 93. He was being treated for age-related illnesses in Delhi’s AIIMS hospital. Vajpayee was one of the founding members of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which currently governs…
Aretha Franklin, ‘Queen of Soul’, dies aged 76
Aretha Franklin, the “queen of soul” known for hits like Respect and Think, has died in Detroit at the age of 76. The legendary singer was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and announced last year she was retiring from music.…
Former Indian PM Vajpayee dies after illness
Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Hindu nationalist who set off a nuclear arms race with rival Pakistan but later reached across the border to begin a groundbreaking peace process, died on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He…
Crazy Rich Asians’ touted as Hollywood watershed
Rich, dashing man sweeps sweet young girl off her feet. It’s the fantasy to launch a thousand love stories, but Hollywood’s latest rom-com oozes more than sentimental escapism.
BNP observes Khaleda’s ‘74th birthday’ thru’ prayers
BNP on Wednesday observed the 74th birthday of its Chairperson Khaleda Zia, now in jail, through holding doa and milad mahfil (prayer sessions) instead of cutting any cake.
‘Amar Ganer Prante’ in memory of father
Entertainment Desk Bengal Foundation has released an audio album titled ‘Amar Ganer Prante’ featuring some selected songs from Mahmudun Nabi’s numerous songs. Mahmudun Nabi’s two daughters, celebrated sibling singers Fahmida Nabi and Samina Chowdhury, have lent their vocals to the…
This is Moaen Shalabia
Moaen Shalabia interviewed by Malaysian poet Rokiah Hashim Rokiah Hashim: Tell me about your family and education background. Moaen Shalabia: I was born to a family of farmers in Palestine, in a village called Al-Maghar in the Galilee. I was born…
Khaleda Zia turns ‘74’ Wednesday
BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, now in jail, turns ‘74′ on Wednesday.
‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin gravely ill, ‘in hospice care’
Music legend Aretha Franklin is gravely ill and reportedly receiving hospice care, friends of the singer said Monday, as prayers and well wishes poured in for the Grammy-winning “Queen of Soul.”
Eid-ul-Azha in Bangladesh on Aug 22
Dhaka, Aug 12 – Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of Muslims, will be celebrated across Bangladesh on August 22 as the new moon of the Al-Hizri month of Zilhad was sighted in the sky on Sunday.
BNP’s doa mahfil marking Khaleda’s ‘birthday Aug 15’
BNP will arrange doa mahfil across the country on August 15 to mark the ‘74th birthday’ of its chairperson Khaleda Zia, now in jail in a graft case.
British author VS Naipaul dies
British author VS Naipaul, who won the Nobel Prize in literature, has died at his home in London at the age of 85.
Eid-ul-Azha in Saudi Arabia Aug 21
Dhaka, Aug 12 – Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on August 21 (Tuesday) as the moon for the month of Zilhaj was sighted there on Saturday evening.
Nick confirms engagement with Priyanka
Nick Jonas has confirmed their engagement at an event launching his new perfume in the US.
John Abraham confirms Sarfarosh sequel
Confirming that he will be featuring in the sequel of Aamir Khan’s Sarfarosh, actor John Abraham says he is geared up for the action-drama, which will be different from the original.
Angelina Jolie wants divorce finalised by end of 2018
Angelina Jolie on Tuesday sought to move forward with her long and sometimes bitter divorce from Brad Pitt, which has yet to be finalised after almost two years.
When Kishore Kumar got 9 out of 25 marks in GK
Legendary singer Kishore Kumar preferred singing and music to studies during his student days and was very clear in the formative years of his life that he wanted to make a “mark” in the fledgling Hindi film industry. Kumar, whose…
‘Masud Rana’ on silver screen again
Entertainment Desk “Masud Rana” will come to the silver screen after 44 long years by film producer Abdul Aziz.
Indian legendary Rahman’s music flows beyond borders
India’s Oscar-winning legendary musician A.R Rahman is set to tie up with Amazon Prime for his musical document series named “Harmony with A.R Rahman.”
Alwaleed’s firm takes $266.7m stake in Deezer
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s Kingdom Holding has completed a SAR1bn ($266.7m) deal to buy newly issued shares in the French music streaming service Deezer, the company said in a statement. Shares in Deezer will be bought through Kingdom Holding and…
Google celebrates ‘tragedy queen’ Meena Kumari
Meena Kumari, whose real name was Mahajabeen Ara Begum, was born on August 1, 1933. She began her career at the age of six under the name Baby Meena in Vijay Bhatt’s “Leatherface” (1939).
Glamour girl turned duchess: Meghan tones down
Muted colours, long dresses and chaste necklines: Meghan has had to tone down her fashion choices since marrying Prince Harry in May but still occasionally displays some of her past style.
Celebrities pledge support for ‘children’s agitation’
Noted figures of the country’s cultural and creative industry have expressed condolences and support towards the participants in the ongoing city protests.
First biopic of Razzak to be aired on Channel i
Culture Desk Razzak, fondly called ‘Nayak Raj’, made tremendous contributions to Bangla cinema, and won the hearts of millions over the years. The National Award-winning actor has also earned fame as director. He lived an illustrious life like a real…
Irrfan Khan is a fighter” – Mithila Palkar
Earlier this year, Hindi cinema fans woke up to the unfortunate news of Irrfan Khan suffering from neuroendocrine tumour. The actor is currently undergoing treatment for the same in London.