Bangladesh’s first modern sculptor and one of the original designers of the Central Shaheed Minar, Novera Ahmed has passed away after spending decades away from the spotlight. The artist died in her sleep on Tuesday night local time at her…
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Fresh assault on Yunus for WB stopping Padma Bridge fund
Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday urged Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus to clear his position on the allegation of his role in having the fund for the Padma Bridge project cancelled by the World Bank. “I would like…
Bollywood star Salman Khan gets five years for hit-and-run
An Indian court on Wednesday sentenced Bollywood film star Salman Khan to five years in prison, for killing a man in a hit-and-run accident, the latest twist in the tumultuous career of a hero of India’s silver screen. The sentencing…
Elizabeth Banks takes director’s chair in ‘Pitch Perfect 2’
“The Hunger Games” actress Elizabeth Banks makes her debut as a feature film director in the musical comedy “Pitch Perfect 2” and hopes to inspire more women to get behind the camera.Banks also appears in the sequel to the 2012…
“King of the Blues”is in hospice care at Las Vegas
Veteran blues guitarist BB King said Friday he was in hospice care at his home, less than a month after he was hospitalized for diabetes-related issues.
Royal baby: Princess presented to world
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have appeared outside the hospital with their daughter, who was born earlier on Saturday. The princess slept in her mother’s arms during her first public appearance on the steps of St Mary’s Hospital. They…
A Minute With: Hemsworth, Evans get playful with ‘Avengers’
Superheroes Thor and Captain America might be serious about saving the world in Marvel’s ensemble “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, but actors Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans found themselves unable to keep a straight face while discussing the film.
Salma Hayek pays tribute to Lebanese roots with film of ‘The Prophet’
Mexican actress Salma Hayek says her new film “The Prophet” was a labour of love that helped her explore her relationship with her late Lebanese grandfather, who adored the book that inspired it.
Pop star Justin Bieber settles lawsuit with Florida photographer
A lawsuit against pop star Justin Bieber over an incident involving a photographer in Miami has been resolved, according to attorneys.
Nicole Kidman set for London stage return in ‘Photograph 51’
Nicole Kidman will return to the London theatre stage in September to play British scientist Rosalind Franklin in “Photograph 51”, 17 years after the Hollywood actress made her West End debut.
Robert Downey Jr walks out of TV interview as questions turn personal
Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr walked out of a British television interview about his latest film after he was pressed on his past problems with drugs and alcohol.
Scarlett Johansson hints at darker side to next ‘Captain America’
The next “Captain America” film will be darker than previous Marvel superhero films, U.S. actress Scarlett Johansson has hinted.
Yunus congratulates Bangladesh Cricket Team
Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus has conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Bangladesh National Cricket Team on their glorious 3-0 series win in ODI against Pakistan. The team has made the entire nation proud. This win will further consolidate Bangladesh’s…
‘Mary Kom’ honoured in Stockholm
Omung Kumar’s 2014 directorial “Mary Kom”, which was selected for the Stockholm International Film Festival Junior (SIFFJ), has won the Best Film award and has been endowed with the Bronze Horse Award, the festival’s top honour.
Rare Marilyn Monroe photos go on display in Poland
Pictures of Marilyn Monroe by fashion and celebrity photographer Milton H Greene will go on display in the Polish city of Wroclaw this summer as part of a rare collection of prints of the US actress.
‘Kick’, ‘Bang Bang!’ nominated for stunt awards in US
Bollywood blockbusters “Kick” and “Bang Bang!” have been nominated in Taurus World Stunt Awards alongside Hollywood biggies like “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” and “Transformers: Age of Extinction”.
Diesel sings ‘See you again’ made for Paul Walker
Actor Vin Diesel sang some lines from the tribute song “See you again”, made for his “Fast & Furious” co-actor Paul Walker who died in a car crash in 2013.
Argentine court orders arrest of Justin Bieber over assault claim
An Argentine judge ordered the arrest of pop star Justin Bieber if he sets foot in the country after the Canadian singer failed to face questions about an alleged assault at a Buenos Aires nightclub in 2013, his court secretary…
Taylor Swift, Sam Smith head Billboard Music Awards finalists
Pop star Taylor Swift and British soul singer Sam Smith were the leaders among the 2015 Billboard Awards finalists with four nominations each after five top categories were announced on Tuesday.
‘Furious 7’ breaks records with $143.6 million debut
“Furious 7” raced to the top of the domestic box office, picking up a massive $143.6 million (96 million pounds) in its opening weekend.
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy: Baffling, beguiling, bewitching and provocative
As layer after layer of intrigue and mystery are peeled off this Chinese puzzle of a movie, you are finally left staring wide-eyed and open-mouthed at a work of wondrous art.
Fans push ‘Furious’ franchise to record-setting pace
Actor Vin Diesel admits he made a mistake turning down the second film in the “Fast & Furious” franchise because he didn’t like the script.
Joni Mitchell in ‘good spirits’ at LA hospital
Groundbreaking musician Joni Mitchell, one of the stars of the Woodstock era, was “in good spirits” at a hospital in California on Tuesday after being found unconscious at her home, her official website said.
‘Mad Men’ ends an era, asking ‘Is that all there is?’
Don Draper’s gray business suit and trademark fedora have found a home in the Smithsonian Museum of American History, and the Sixties are drawing to a close.
Final curtain for ‘Downton Abbey’ after Season 6
The hugely successful British period drama “Downton Abbey” will wind up after the sixth season, its executive producer said on Thursday, but a possible movie version cannot be ruled out.
Zayn Malik quits ‘One Direction’, says wants normal life
Singer Zayn Malik said on Wednesday he was quitting the best-selling pop band One Direction because he wanted to live a normal life and apologised to fans of the hugely popular British-Irish group for doing so.
Mulder and Scully return as Fox TV revives ‘The X-Files’
Cult television thriller “The X-Files” will return for a limited series with David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprising their FBI agent roles, Fox Broadcasting network said on Tuesday.
The man who guided Singapore from slum to eco-city
By Jessica Cheam The man largely credited for Singapore’s rise from slum to eco-city since its independence in 1965, Lee Kuan Yew, died on Monday morning aged 91. Singapore’s founding father and first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew died on…
European Parliament President receives Prof. Yunus
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus was received by Mr. Martin Schulz, President of European Parliament at his office in Brussels on 24 March 2015. They discussed about creating an European social business program aimed at turning unemployed youth into entrepreneurs,…
Musical ‘Fun Home’ gives voice to first lesbian lead character
Broadway is getting its first lesbian lead character next month when “Fun Home,” an award-winning musical about family, sexuality and acceptance, opens next month.