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…
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Funny debate competition at BAU
Mymemsingh – A funny debate competition was held at ‘Mukhtomoncho’ of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh on Valentine’s Day.
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…
Rana Dagubatti writes a letter to the President
Rana Dagubatti will next be seen in The Ghazi Attack, a film based a true event that took place just before the 1971 Indo-Pak war broke out – Pakistani Submarine – PNS Ghazi had set out to destroy the one…
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…
Enter the dragon: Rural Chinese honour mythical beast
Dragons several hundred metres long snake their way down pastoral roads and through country hamlets, part of centuries-old Chinese folk celebrations for a mythical creature revered as a blessing. The visually striking festival is among a range of colourful traditional…
Anti-Valentine’s day rally at RU
Rajshahi – The Rajshahi University Single Group (RUSG), an anti-valentine’s Day association of the university has celebrated the Valentine’s Day in an exceptional way staging their demonstration on the campus. Students under the banner of “Deprived Association of Love” brought…
Playboy brings back nudity, saying its removal was a mistake
Playboy magazine has announced it is bringing back nudity, reversing a decision made last year. The move was announced by Playboy’s new chief creative officer Cooper Hefner, who said the decision to remove nudity entirely “was a mistake”. “Today we’re…
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…
Lego Batman’ beats ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ at US box office
The Lego Batman Movie” dominated “Fifty Shades Darker” in a battle of new releases at North American box offices over the weekend, industry data showed on Monday. The Warner Bros spinoff of the “Lego Movie” finished on top with $53…
Valentine’s Day to promote love against hatred
Dhaka, Feb 13 – Right after welcoming spring with bright colors, 14 February is here with another special day to celebrate, a day all about love.
Katrina to turn producer and launch sister Isabel in Bollywood
Actor Katrina Kaif is gearing up for the release of her next film Jagga Jasoos. But if you thought when she is not promoting her films, she is only posting her flawless selfies on Facebook, then you are mistaken. Kat…
Beyonce vs. Adele at music’s biggest night
Beyonce and Adele both won early awards Sunday as they vied for dominance at the Grammys, with late rock icon David Bowie sweeping the side categories for his final album “Blackstar.” Adele opened the music industry’s premier gala by singing…
17 named for Ekushey Padak
Dhaka, Feb 12 – Seventeen eminent personalities have been picked for this year’s Ekushey Padak in recognition of outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
Jasim Pollimela ends in Faridpur
Month long Jasim Pollimela (village fair) concluded on Saturday evening here at the premises of poet Jasimuddin’s ancestral home at Gobindapur in the suburb of the town. Faridpur Jasim Foundation and District Administration organised the fair coinciding the 114th birth…
A R Rahman’s directorial debut with a Toronto-based company?
Cultural Desk Oscar winning music director A.R. Rahman, reportedly set to make his directorial debut along with a Toronto-based company, says he wants to look into artistic tie-ups between India and Canada. Rahman on Tuesday night took to Facebook to…
Workshop on Patenting,Trademark and Copyright at BAU
Rajshahi – A workshop on Patenting, Designing Trademark and Copyrights was held at Community centreof Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh on Thursday evening.
Bangladesh included in Asia Model Festival 2017
Entertainment Desk Bangladesh is the latest entry in Asia’s top model hunting platform Asia Model Festival, and is getting ready for this year’s biggest modeling and fashion event in the country through the platform ‘Face of Bangladesh’. A three year…
Diva battle perhaps politics in store at Grammys
Which diva will the music industry select for its top honors? Adele, who conquered the charts with time-tested ballads of heartache, or Beyonce, who has crafted an edgier, confident sound? The two singers face off in three top categories Sunday…
Beyonce faces $20M copyright suit from YouTube star’s estate
New Orleans, Feb 10 (AP/UNB)- The estate of a late New Orleans YouTube star has filed a $20 million copyright infringement lawsuit against Beyonce over the use of his voice in her “Formation” video.
Munnabhai 3 script ready, superb story: Arshad Warsi
Entertainment Desk Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi, who will reprise the much-loved character of ‘Circuit’ in the third film in the Munnabhai franchise, said the script for the third installment is ready. “Rajkumar Hirani spoke to me. He gave an idea…
Top agency scraps Oscars party in protest at Trump
One of the world’s largest talent agencies has scrapped its pre-Oscars party in protest at President Donald Trump’s travel ban, vowing instead to donate to civil rights groups, reports said Wednesday. Hollywood’s United Talent Agency (UTA), which has 300 agents…
Sting, Wayne Shorter win 2017 Sweden’s Polar Music Prize
British rock star Sting and American jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter were on Tuesday awarded the 2017 Swedish Polar Music Prize for their innovative contributions to music. The prestigious award was founded in 1989 by Swedish pop group ABBA’s late manager…
Jahanara laid to eternal rest in Rajshahi
Late Jahanara Zaman, wife of National Leader Shaheed AHM Quamaruzzaman, laid to eternal rest next to her husband at the family graveyard at Kadirgonj in the city this afternoon. Zahanara Zaman passed away at her son’s house in Gulshan in…
Dear Zindagi deleted scenes on inspiring life
It has become sort of a trend for the makers to release the deleted scenes or songs after the film has been released. However, you won’t mind the two deleted scenes from the much-loved slice of life movie, Dear Zindagi.…
Actress Bobita’s house robbed by house helps
Culture Desk Actress Bobita has fallen as the second victim of theft by house help. It has been reported that the two maid-servants of her house Pinki and Yasmin have gone missing since February 1. Pinki went off from Bobita’s…
‘Prothom Partho’ to be staged in New Delhi on Tuesday
Dhaka – ‘Prothom Partho’, a Bangladeshi Stage play, is going to be staged at the International Theatre Festival of India, the ’19th Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2017′ on Tuesday at Abhimancha auditorium in New Delhi.The 21 day festival was organized by…
Queen Elizabeth II marks sapphire jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, set a new record Monday as the first British sovereign to reach their sapphire jubilee, marking 65 years on the throne. The head of state, now 90, became queen aged 25 upon the…