Dhaka, Apr 19 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been included on the list of TIME magazine’s 100 world’s most influential people for 2018.
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Queen puts forward her son as next head of Commonwealth
LONDON, April 19, 2018 – Queen Elizabeth II, the Head of the Commonwealth, opened the Commonwealth summit for what may be the last time on Thursday voicing hope that her son would be allowed to carry on her role.
Kristen Stewart and Lea Seydoux to sit on jury of Cannes film festival
Hollywood actresses Cate Blanchett, Kristen Stewart and Lea Seydoux will head a starry and majority-female jury at the Cannes film festival next month, the organisers said on Wednesday.
South Korean actress dies
A South Korean actress who was once kidnapped by the North’s agents on the orders of late leader Kim Jong-Il in a Cold War-style intrigue and forced to make movies for the regime has died aged 91, her family says.
Former US First Lady Barbara Bush dies at 92
Barbara Bush, the former US first lady and literacy campaigner, has died at the age of 92. She was the matriarchal figure of a political dynasty that included two presidents – her husband George HW Bush and son George W…
Drake, reigning on singles chart, announces album
Hip-hop superstar Drake teased a new album Monday, all but certain to prove a major commercial success as he dethroned himself on top of the singles chart.
Full Metal Jacket’ star R. Lee Ermey is no more
US actor and retired Marine R. Lee Ermey, best known for his role as foul-mouthed Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket,” has died, his manager said Sunday. He was 74. Manager Bill Rogin said the Golden Globe…
Jaya Ahsan’s debut production Debi
Entertainment Desk Jaya Ahsan’s debut production – Debi – is likely to be released in both West Bengal and Bangladesh. Based on a novel by Humayun Ahmed, the film not only sees Jaya as a producer, but will mark the…
Impress Telefilm’s new anthology film starts shooting after Pohela Boishakh
Impress Telefilm is producing a short film anthology to be released in local and international cinema halls. Eleven young and talented filmmakers have been chosen to make 11 short films that will make up the anthology. Titled “Sincerely Yours, Dhaka,”…
As wedding nears brands benefit from Meghan effect
Canadian fashion designer Bojana Sentaler stared at her television on Christmas Day to see if Meghan Markle had a gift for her.
Manoj Bajapayee’s psychological drama is bold and risky
Known for his versatility and talent, Hindi cinema’s powerhouse performer Manoj Bajpayee’s upcoming film Gali Guleiyan (In the Shadows) was screened at three prestigious International Film Festivals last year. The film which will theatrically release worldwide next month, was premiered…
Farooki supports reform to quota system
Entertainment Desk Protests by hundreds of students calling for the quota reforms in government job have been continuing for some time. Though the protest was put off for a month following assurances from the government of scrutinizing the existing system,…
Royal wedding: Barack Obama, Donald Trump not among guests
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not invited Theresa May or Jeremy Corbyn to their wedding. The decision not to have an “official list” of political leaders in attendance also means that US President Donald Trump will not be invited.
Pioneering black choreographer-director Donald McKayle dies
Donald McKayle, a modern dancer and choreographer who brought the black experience in America to the Broadway stage in musicals such as “Raisin” and “Sophisticated Ladies,” has died. He was 87.
Salman Khan thanks fans after jail release
Convicted Bollywood star Salman Khan tweeted “tears of gratitude” to all his fans Monday in his first remarks since being bailed over a five-year jail sentence for killing rare antelopes.
Janhvi is constantly bringing smiles on people’s faces
Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor have almost finished shooting for Shashank Khaitan’s Dhadak, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.
Aishwarya , Akshay to reunite on screen
Rajinikanth’s film 2.0 has been in the news for quite some time. From the day the first look of the characters was released, fans have been waiting with bated breaths for the release of the film. After the grand success…
Police stops Koko’s wife from visiting Khaleda
The daughter in law of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and wife of late Arafat Rahman Koko went to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) to visit her ailing mother in law on Saturday.
Sanjida Khatun honoured
Culture Desk Bangla Academy and Chhayanaut felicitated renowned Tagore exponent and cultural activist Sanjida Khatun on her 85th birthday by organising programmes at separate venues on April 3 and 4, respectively. Chhayanaut organised a cultural show celebrating the 85th birth…
Court jails Bollywood star Khan for five years
An Indian court on Thursday jailed Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for five years for killing endangered animals on a hunting trip. Prosecution lawyer Mahipal Bishnoi told reporters outside the court in the Rajasthan city of Jodhpur:
Bowhead whales not only singers, but avid composers too
How do bowhead whales in the unbroken darkness of the Arctic’s polar winter keep busy during breeding season? Why, they sing, of course.
Amitabh Bachchan: Film has suddenly lost its charm
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who met multiple Oscar-nominated filmmaker Christopher Nolan to talk about celluloid films in the digital era, rues that film has lost its charm due to the growth of digitalisation.
NYPD Blue’ creator Steven Bochco dead at 74
US television writer and producer Steven Bochco, the creator of iconic shows such as “Hill Street Blues,” “NYPD Blue” and “LA Law,” has died from leukemia at the age of 74, according to reports.
Sherpa to attempt record 22nd climb of Mt Everest
For most people, preparing to climb the world’s highest mountain would be a daunting experience fraught with unknowns. But not for 48-year-old Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa. He will set off on Sunday aiming to break the record for the…
Animals rights groups scent blood as fashion labels go fur-free
With more and more fashion houses going fur-free, San Francisco banning fur sales in the city and British MPs considering outlawing all imports of pelts after Brexit, the signs do not seem good for the industry.
Amal Clooney to represent detained Myanmar reporters
Well-known human rights lawyer Amal Clooney has said she will join the legal team representing two Reuters reporters detained in Myanmar. She said “it is clear beyond doubt” that Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were innocent, and called for…
Mobile photography exhibition ends at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Culture Reporter A mobile phone photography exhibition based on a contest titled “Amar Chokhe Nagorik Jibon,” ended at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro on Thursday.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Don 3: All you need to know
Shah Rukh Khan is busy shooting for Anand L Rai’s Zero these days. The film in question co-starring Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif is slated to release in December this year and we just can’t keep calm. And if you…
Farhan Akhtar deletes Facebook account permanently
Rock On fame Farhan Akhtar has ‘permanently deleted’ his Facebook account. The actor-producer on Tuesday took to his official Twitter handle to inform his followers about it. He wrote, “Good morning. This is to inform you all that I have…