Prince Harry and Meghan kicked off their shoes and went barefoot on Bondi Beach, as they continued their tour of Australia and New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met surfing community group OneWave, as they took part in…
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People pay tributes to Ayub Bachchu
Dhaka, Oct 19 – People are paying their last tributes to the celebrated guitarist, lyricist, and singer Ayub Bachchu, who died on Thursday, at the Central Shaheed Minar on Friday.
Actress trigger India’s #MeToo movement
Tanushree Dutta, who walked out of the movie, went public with the allegations the same day, but was threatened with legal action by the Hindu group and felt so shamed by those questioning her story and by the way the…
Jaya Ahsan: I read ‘Debi’ as a child, and loved it
The team of the film “Debi” addressed all major news media outlets of Bangladesh through a lovely “meet the press” event, held on Mondayat the Dhaka Club, with Minister for Information Hasanul Haq Inu as chief guest.
Frenchwoman comes under Lalon’s spell, settles in Kushtia
Kushtia, Oct 18 – A Frenchwoman named Deborah Cukirman has transformed herself into a devotee of mystic legend Lalon Fakir and started living in Doulatpur Upazila of Kushtia district.
Legendary singer Ayub Bachchu dies early Thursday
Dhaka, Oct 18 – Ayub Bachchu, a legendary guitarist-lyricist-singer of Bangladesh, dies at his Moghbazar residence in the city on early Thursday.
Cherry blossoms bloom unexpectedly in Japan
Some of Japan’s famed cherry blossoms, also known as sakura, have bloomed unexpectedly this fall. The famous pink and white flowers are typically visible for about two weeks in the spring- a phenomenon tourists from around the world come to…
RU officer gets “Taekwondo award”
Rajshahi, Oct 17 – As recognition for spreading and developing Taekwondo teaching in Bangladesh an officer of Rajshahi University (RU) has received “Taekwondo” award” a physical exercised based organization in South Korea.
Debi to get 18 halls in city
Cultural Correspondent The first film on prominent playwright Humayun Ahmed’s iconic character Misir Ali is set to hit theatres on October 19. It is expected that the film would be released on at least eighteen cinema halls in the capital…
Prof Momtazuddin Ahmed in critical condition
Cultural Correspondent Dramatist Professor Momtazuddin Ahmed has been admitted in ICU at a city hospital in critical condition. He was taken to Apollo Hospital on October 15 after his asthma got worse.
NASA astronaut describes close call following failed launch
The NASA astronaut who survived last week’s failed launch and emergency landing knew he needed to stay calm.
Burns wins Man Booker Prize
Northern Irish author Anna Burns became the first writer from her country to win Britain’s esteemed Man Booker Prize for her novel “Milkman.” She is the first woman to have won the renowned literary prize since 2013 and the first…
Obama’s former photographer throws ‘Shade’ in new book
Pete Souza, the former White House photographer under President Obama, has released “Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents,” a book filled with archived pictures that may induce nostalgia. Award-winning photographer Pete Souza has documented newsworthy events throughout his career, from…
Top US opera-company reaches deal with striking musicians
The show will go on again this week for one of America’s premier arts institutions after Lyric Opera of Chicago made a deal with its orchestra to end a week-long strike.
Never thought I will be a successful actor, star: Nawazuddin
Nawazuddin Siddiqui says while he studied theatre, the thought of becoming a “successful actor” or “star” never crossed his mind.
Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist Paul Allen dies at 65
Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates before becoming a billionaire philanthropist who invested in conservation, space travel, arts and culture and professional sports, died Monday. He was 65.
Jayasuriya: Ex-Sri Lanka captain faces corruption charges
Ex-Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been charged by the International Cricket Council with two breaches of its anti-corruption code.
Exhibition of stamps designed by child artists begins
Culture Desk Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) and Moonsez Art Academy have jointly organised the inaugural ceremony of the group painting exhibition, featuring the artworks by budding painters of Moonsez Art Academy titled “Daak-ticketey Dekhi Amar Desh”.
Zahid Hasan joins film Saap Ludu
Cultural Correspondent Zahid Hasan has become the third and possibly the most iconic actor to enter the casting team of the film Saap Ludu.
Harry, Meghan in Australia on first official tour
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Sydney to begin an official visit to Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. It is the couple’s first official royal tour since getting married in May. The 16-day trip coincides with…
Nadia Murad: From sex slavery to Nobel Peace Prize
Nadia Murad, a Yazidi activist who was forced into sexual slavery by ISIS, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to campaign against rape as a mass weapon of war.
Sajid Khan steps away from ‘Housefull 4’
Bollywood director Sajid Khan has stepped down from the upcoming comedy “Housefull 4” after being accused of sexual harassment by a journalist and two actors.
Shakib’s new film ‘Ektu Prem Dorkar’
Entertainment Desk Shakib Khan’s upcoming film has been finally named “Ektu Prem Dorkar,” after changing the title twice. The film, directed by Shahin Sumon and produced by Shapla Media, was originally titled “Ektu Prem Dorkar Manoniyo Sarkar.”
PM mourns death of Kabir Chowdhury’s wife
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock at the death of Meher Kabir, wife of late National Professor Kabir Chowdhury.
Priyanka , Sonali Bendre spend time with Rishi Kapoor
Priyanka Chopra left for New York day before yesterday. The actress was in India as she was shooting for her upcoming film The Sky Is Pink. But now, she is back to NYC. Shonali Bendre is also in New York…
Dhaka Korean Film Festival begins
Entertainment Desk A 5-day film festival titled “Dhaka Korean Film Festival 2018”hosted by South Korean Embassy in Dhaka began at 4pm on Thursday at the Bangladesh National Museum.
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank
Princess Eugenie has married her long-term partner Jack Brooksbank at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. The Royal Family and celebrities were among the 850 guests at the ceremony. The ninth in line to the throne was given away by her…
Ronaldo accuser’s lawyers demand proof documents are false
Attorneys for a Nevada woman accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of rape challenged the international soccer star’s legal team on Thursday to prove that documents cited in European media reports about their 2009 encounter in Las Vegas are false.
US, Russia astronauts make emergency landing
Two astronauts from the U.S. and Russia are making an emergency landing after a Russian booster rocket carrying them into orbit to the International Space Station has failed after launch.
PM unveils Bangabandhu’s autobiography Spanish version
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday unveiled the Spanish version of the autobiography of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman – ‘The Unfinished Memoirs’.