Akshay Kumar starrer, Housefull 4, will have a special guest and it’s none other than Nawazuddin Siddiqui. When it comes to Nawaz, you can expect surprises and this one is certainly no exception. According to a report, the actor will…
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Aid to education falls slightly in 2017
In 2017, aid to education totaled US$ 13.2 billion, down 2% or US$288 million compared to 2016. The figures, released by the Global Education Monitoring Report, published by UNESCO, show the levels of aid to education continue to stagnate, growing…
Madhuri’s dance track in Kalank in news
Dharma Productions’ upcoming film Kalank has been in the news since its inception. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sonakshi Sinha, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal parts and is directed by Abhishek Varman.…
Hollywood icon Doris Day dead
Doris Day, the US screen icon famed for her wholesome, girl-next-door appeal in a string of box office hits, died Monday at age 97, her foundation said. The Doris Day Animal Foundation said the actress and animal rights activist died…
Chirkutt bringing surprise Eid song for fans
Culture Desk Music band Chirkutt has prepared a new song for Eid-ul-Fitr. The song penned and tuned by vocalist of the band Sharmin Sultana Shumi, will be released on a digital platform. The song will be a surprise for the…
Dr Yunus opens joint venture ‘G Japan Sunpower Auto Limited’
Dhaka, May 13, – Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday last launched G. Japan Sunpower Auto Limited, a joint venture of Grameen Distribution Ltd and Rabbani Auto-mechanic Shop of Bangladesh and Sunpower Corp of Japan. Ashraful Hassan, Managing Director…
Saturday Afternoon reviewed by Hollywood Reporter
Culture Desk Saturday Afternoon the latest big-screen production from Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has been reviewed by US film activist, festival director Deborah Young. Published on US magazine, The Hollywood Reporter the review hails the film for having a ‘breathless’ narrative…
Who will play Kader Khan’s role in the sequel of Coolie No. 1
Varun Dhawan will be seen in the remake of his father’s directorial venture Coolie No. 1. It is established that David Dhawan will be helming the project this time as well. Playing Karisma Kapoor’s character in the film will be…
Taapsee in another project with director Anubhav Sinha
Entertainment Desk Taapsee Pannu’s last release Badla alongside Amitabh Bachchan received good reviews from one and all. The film definitely kept the audience engrossed till the end and that’s what worked well for its business at the box-office too. Now…
Rishi Kapoor’s all praise for ‘Konttho’ trailer
Entertainment Desk The much-awaited trailer of Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy’s next, ‘Konttho’, is out. The film that had piqued the curiosity of the audience right since its poster was released, is receiving tons of appreciation post the trailer launch.…
Shah Rukh Khan turns rapper, urges fans to vote
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has joined the league of Bollywood stars who have been encouraging Indians to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. SRK on Monday shared a special video urging the citizens of the nation to exercise…
‘Pikachu’ tries to dethrone the ‘Avengers,’ but just misses
Los Angeles, May 13 (AP/UNB) — “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” gave “Avengers: Endgame” a run for its money this weekend at the box office, but the superheroes managed to hold onto the throne once again. The Walt Disney Co. said Sunday…
Michael Jackson’s eldest child Prince is a college graduate
Los Angeles, May 12 (AP/UNB) —Twenty-two-year-old Prince Jackson — whose real name is Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. — went through commencement ceremonies Saturday at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Prince Jackson graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.…
Jacqueline keen on starring in Varun’s Coolie No. 1?
David Dhawan is set to remake Coolie No.1 with Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan playing the lead roles. This will be the first time Varun and Sara will be seen together in a film and the audience is rather…
Article 15 to be screened at the London Indian Film Festival
Ayushmann Khurrana just started shooting for Amar Kaushik’s Bala a few days back and yesterday, he announced his next film, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and today, another big news is out about the actor’s upcoming release, Article 15. Ayushmann’s investigative…
Spears, parents talk in court; evaluation sought
Los Angeles, May 11 (AP/UNB) -After listening to Britney Spears and both of her parents speak in an unusual court appearance, a judge has ordered an expert evaluation of the 37-year-old singer’s situation. The courtroom was cleared of members of…
Space-tourism enters ‘home stretch’ toward commercial flight
Santa Fe, May 11 (AP/UNB) — Billionaire Richard Branson is moving Virgin Galactic’s winged passenger rocket and more than 100 employees from California to a remote commercial launch and landing facility in southern New Mexico, bringing his space-tourism dream a…
Complex at Tagore’s house Kuthibari in BD nears completion
Kushtia, May 10 – The construction of a magnificent complex is on in full swing at Shilaidaha Kuthibari, Rabindranath Tagore’s country house that holds numerous memories of the celebrated poet. Deputy Commissioner of the district Aslam Hossain says he is…
Khulna celebrates Tagore’s 158th birthday
People of Khulna today joined th nation to celebrate the 158th birth anniversary of Biswa Kobi Rabindranath Tagore with much enthusiasm. On the occasion Khulna district administration arranged a discussion, Rabindra Fair and Rabindra poem recitation program in the premises…
Newly identified Leonardo portrait on show in London
A 500-year-old sketch of a bearded man was on Thursday revealed to be one of only two surviving portraits of Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci made during his lifetime. The drawing, believed to have been made by an assistant, is…
Meghan, Harry present royal newborn to public
London, May 8 (AP/UNB) — Royal couple Meghan and Prince Harry revealed their newborn son to the public on Wednesday, with the proud new mother declaring him “a dream.” The couple, known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, posed…
Singer Subir Nandi passes away
Dhaka, May 7 – Renowned singer Subir Nandi died at a hospital in Singapore early Tuesday. He was 66. He breathed his last around 4:30am, said Dr Samanta Lal Sen, chief coordinator of National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery,…
NASA’s InSight lander captures sunrise, sunset on Mars
Los Angeles, May 2 (Xinhua/UNB) – NASA’s InSight lander has captured a series of images of sunrise and sunset on Mars recently, according to a release of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California on Wednesday. A camera on the…
The beautiful Blue Raintree
Stuttgart, Germany – It looks just beautiful. A beauty does not need to be explained in so many words. The Blue Raintree makes one happy at the first look. At the Stuttgart Garden exhibition held from 25-28, April 2019, I…
Kristen Stewart celebrates young stars redefining sexuality
Los Angeles, May 1 (AP/UNB) — Kristen Stewart says she felt a “huge responsibility” to define her sexuality after finding fame in the “Twilight” movie franchise. But she’s glad today’s young stars don’t have to do so. The 29-year-old actress…
Shusmita Anis sings at mega event for Manna Dey
Culture Desk Today marks the one hundredth birth anniversary of legendary singer Manna Dey. Marking his mark centenary a mega event was organised in Kolkata, India yesterday. Bangladeshi singer Shusmita Anis was invited to perform in this programme. Along with…
Brazil’s ‘godmother of samba’ Beth Carvalho dies
Brazilian singer and “godmother of samba” Beth Carvalho died from sepsis in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, her publicist and hospital said. She was 72. “Our dear Beth Carvalho departed at 5:33 pm (2233 GMT) today surrounded by the love…
Japan gets a new emperor as Naruhito vows to pursue peace
Tokyo, May 1 (AP/UNB) — Emperor Naruhito inherited the sacred sword and jewel Wednesday that signaled his succession as the 126th member of his family to rule Japan, pledging in his first public address to follow his father’s example by…
Actress Shomi faces Tk 1 billion defamation case
Dhaka, Apr 30 – A case has been filed against actress Shomi Kaiser for reportedly tarnishing the image of journalists branding them ‘thieves’ during a programme at the Jatiya Press Club on April 24. Editor of online news portal studentjournalbd.com…
Actor ATM Shamsuzzaman on life support
Dhaka, Apr 28 (UNB) – Veteran actor ATM Shamsuzzaman, who underwent a gallbladder surgery at Asgar Ali Hospital in the city on April 27, has been put on life support at the hospital. The Ekushey Padak-winning actor was put on…