Criticising again the ‘role of Dr Yunus’ in the process of cancellation promised fund by the World Bank , Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said she does not know whether people will try that reputed person for his act…
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Feminism not about male bashing: Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt says feminism calls for gender equality but people misunderstand the essence of it and end up associating it with male bashing. The actress says feminism does not demand “special” treatment for women. “Being a feminist is not only…
Barack Obama shares on Women’s day a letter
Obama Foundation Hi Mostafa Kamal, When Michelle and I came back from vacation, we found this note from a woman named Sindhu waiting for us. I’m proud of Michelle for the difference she made in this young woman’s life and…
Jackie Chan: foreign ‘pressure’ good for Chinese films
Action star Jackie Chan said opening up China’s heavily-restricted film market to more foreign works would put positive pressure on local filmmakers, as rumours swirl Beijing will expand its quota on imported movies. Since 2012, China has permitted 34 films…
Karan Johar introduces twins Roohi, Yash to World
Karan Johar, one of the biggest filmmakers in the country, has become father to twins – a boy and a girl – through surrogacy. Introducing the children as Roohi and Yash, Mr Johar said the children were “two most wonderful…
Novelist Paula Fox dies at 93
The award-winning children’s novelist Paula Fox, known for frankly exploring abandonment and loss, has died in New York. She was 93. Fox died at a hospital near her Brooklyn home, her daughter, Linda Carroll-Barraud told The New York Times. She…
Mahesh Bhatt gets death threats for a ransom of Rs. 50 lakhs
Film stars getting death threats from the underworld or unknown sources is nothing new in today’s time and age. There have been many instances in the past which mirrors this. The latest Bollywood celebrity to get a threat is Mahesh…
Sidharth Malhotra, Alia doing Aashiqui 3
Big news, ladies and gents! Our powerful sources from the industry have revealed that Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra are doing Aashiqui 3 for sure. Both have loved the script and will soon start prepping for their roles. Aashiqui 2…
Magritte painting breaks record at Christie’s Surrealist sale
The mood was high at Christie’s last night after the total haul for the evening’s Impressionist & Modern and Surreal auctions-£136.9m with fees and a high combined sell through rate of 92%-showed a 45% increase on results this time last…
Azam Khan’s 67th birth anniversary observed
Azam Khan (1950-2011) was a popular pop singer and a valiant freedom fighter. He was born at Azimpur on February 28 in1950. His full name is Muhammad Mahbubul Haq Khan. His father Aftabuddin Khan was a government official. His mother…
Barack, Michelle Obama agree Penguin book deal
Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have agreed a book deal with Penguin Random House. “The company has acquired world publication rights for two books, to be written by President and Mrs Obama respectively,” the publisher said.
Om Puri honoured at 89th Academy Awards
Even before Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone came to limelight for making a starry entry into Hollywood, Om Puri was already an established name there. And this only got furthermore assured when the Indian actor was honoured at the 89th…
Apollo 13’ star Bill Paxton dies at 61
Hollywood actor Bill Paxton, best known for his roles in such blockbusters as “Apollo 13” and “Titanic,” has died at the age of 61, a family representative said Sunday. The versatile Texas-born actor was a familiar face on US movie…
Emma Stone wins best-actress Oscar for ‘La La Land’
Los Angeles, Feb 27 (AP/UNB) — Emma Stone sang and danced her way to a best-actress Oscar for “La La Land,” elevating the once struggling actress with roots in community theater to the heights of Hollywood. Stone’s victory on Sunday…
Fakir Alamgir’s 67th birthday celebrated
Culture Desk Bangladesh National Museum celebrated the 67th birthday of Fakir Alamgir at its Main Auditorium on February 24. Fakir, one of the key figures responsible for inspiring Freedom Fighters during the Liberation War was invited to the event to…
Kareena Kapoor Khan resumes work!
It’s been just 40 days since the birth of Taimur Ali Khan but there’s no stopping Kareena Kapoor Khan. She’s been slaying it in the style dept alright (hyperlink) ever since Christmas and viola! She’s back at work now. She…
Shahid Afridi says goodbye to international career
Dhaka, Feb 20 – Shahid Afridi has said “goodbye to international cricket” following his 28-ball 54 for Peshawar Zalmi against Karachi Kings in the ongoing PSL, indicating that he will not attempt to make a comeback in T20Is – the…
Verdict in Masud-Munier accident deaths case Wednesday
Tangail -The verdict in the case filed on the tragic road accident that killed 5 persons including renowned filmaker Tareque Masud and Mishuk Munier will deliver on February 22, Wednesday.
Third instalment of graphic novel Mujib launched
A ceremony to launch the third instalment of a graphic novel series depicting the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, ‘Mujib-3’, was held Sunday as part of the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela. The Centre for Research and Information (CRI), research…
Kangana is super upset with the person
Kangana Ranaut was recently on the set of The Voice India with Shahid Kapur to promote Rangoon. But things didn’t go quite well when the shows host Sugandha Mishra, at the behest of Salim and Sulaiman, started mimicking Kangana. Things…
Trump motorcade hit by 2×4, 5 students face charges
West Palm Beach, Feb 19 (AP/UNB) — Authorities say a vehicle in President Donald Trump’s motorcade was struck by a “2×4” and five middle school students are now facing charges.
I’m desperate to get that film out- Manoj Bajpayee
Manoj Bajpayee’s first home production film, Missing with Tabu is finally ready and now the actor is planning to release it this summer. The actor has co-produced this film with friend Neeraj Pandey. Talking about the film he says, “It’s…
New spotlight, new baby for Oscars-bound Mahershala Ali
Dhaka – Mahershala Ali’s universe is expanding, personally and professionally. After almost 20 years as an actor, he’s attending his first Academy Awards as a star of two of its best picture nominees: he’s Taraji P. Henson’s love interest in…
JP chief HM Ershad Global Dignity Award
Princess Raden Dato-Seri Maria Amor Torres, founder and president of “We Care for Humanity (WCH), a US-based non-government global organization, is handing over the third WCH Annual Global Dignity Award to former Bangladesh President and Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad…
NY seminar: Bhasani in movements for justice, liberation
New York – A community-based seminar on ‘Necessity of Bhasani in Our Movements for Justice and Liberation’ being organised and hosted by the Maolana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani (MAKKB) Foundation in New York will be held at Kabab King, 73…
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates sapphire anniversary of reign
February of this year is notable for the fact that the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, is celebrating her sapphire anniversary, marking 65 years on the British throne. She has reigned as queen of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the…
15 individuals, BAF named for Independence Award
Fifteen individuals and Bangladesh Air Force have been picked for the Independence Award-2017 in recognition of their glorious and outstanding contributions to their respective fields. The award recipients are Group Captain (retd) Shamsul Alam Bir Uttam, Ashraful Alam, Shaheed M…
Jhanavi Kapoor to get a hot bod!
One of the many star kids to hit the 70mm soon, Sridevi’s daughter Jhanavi Kapoor has begun preps for her big debut. An insider tells us that the Kapoor gal has joined renowned fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala to get in…
Esha Gupta: Ajay Devgn is a non-interfering actor
Esha Gupta is working with Ajay Devgn for the first time in ‘Baadshaho’ and the actress is impressed with the actor’s immense knowledge, calling the process of working with him a learning experience. Esha will be seen with Devgn in…
Waking up early is magical: Shraddha
Actress Shraddha Kapoor, currently awaiting the release of Half Girlfriend and Haseena: The Queen of Mumbai, believes the energy one can attain by waking up early is just “magical”. “Waking up early is just magical. Love love lovee the morning…