A large number of weekend visitors of all ages particularly children were seen today on the 17th day of the Amar Ekushey Granthamela-2018, which has turned into a vibrant and festive gathering of booklovers, authors, publishers and researchers.
Category: Entertainment
Female stars call for end to sexual harassment
Nearly 200 female British stars from film, TV and stage have signed an open letter calling for an end to sexual harassment across all industries. Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley and Emma Watson are among the women to sign the letter,…
Fashion photographer Demarchelier accused of harassment
The Boston Globe published a bombshell expose on Friday accusing more than two dozen professionals in the fashion industry, among them legendary photographer Patrick Demarchelier, of sexual misconduct.
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux split
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are separating after two years of marriage, they said in a statement to AFP on Thursday. The pair, who shared a mansion in the upscale Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, met on the set…
1 446 students get book reader get award at Rajshahi
Rajshahi, Feb 16 – A total of 1,446 students have been awarded as book readers under the “Book reading program at the school level.” The pogramme was organized by the Biswa Sahitto Kendra in Rajshahi.
America remembers Susan Anthoy’s contribution
From Mohammad Zainal Abedin in NY New York – America remembers Susan B. Anthony, a women’s rights activist, on her 198th birthday – which is observed in the US as Susan B. Anthony Day – and recollects her contributions. Susan…
The #Me Too drive should end Hollywood’s narrow concept of sex
Since the shocks of last October, the entertainment industry has taken a number of helpful steps to try to stop sexual harassment. Harvey Weinstein is no longer in a position to use his power to allegedly coerce actresses sexually. Time’s…
Riyadh appoints first female sports vice president
Saudi Arabia has appointed its first female vice president of a sports federation, according to the kingdom’s Centre for International Communication (CIC). Nora Saleh AlTurki was named vice president of the Saudi Shooting Federation by its board of directors, CIC…
Thai chef Nuttaput brings culinary experience to Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, February – If your Thai food cravings are acting up lately then Amari Dhaka is the place to visit. Last week Chef Nuttaput Phiwluang, an experienced Thai culinary pundit joined Amari Dhaka to enhance the already expansive Thai section.…
Bangla-India joint venture film release Friday
Noor Jahan, a Bangladesh-India joint venture film directed by Abhimanyu Mukherjee and produced by Raj Chakraborty will be released on February 16 (Friday).
Stormy Daniels ‘free to tell her story’
An adult film star who has been embroiled in allegations of an affair with President Donald Trump is free to tell her story, her manager has said. Stormy Daniels is no longer bound by a non-disclosure contract after Mr Trump’s…
Transgender community holds ‘Mehedi Utshab’ at JU
Savar (Dhaka) Feb 14 – Marking the World Valentine’s Day, a Mehedi Utshab was held on the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus on Wednesday.
Dozens of nude models brave cold, rain for Polar Bear Paint
New York, Feb 12 (AP/UNB) — Cold feet can’t stop naked models from parading around New York City. Dozens of body-painted models walked through the chilly streets and posed for photos in a drizzle on Saturday as part of the…
Partha Barua takes up film production
Culture Desk Musician Partha Barua has now announced that he would take up filmmaking. He has taken up the project as a producer. It is currently towards the end of the pre-production phase and will go for shooting from September.…
Pahela Falgun celebrated across Bangladesh
Dhaka, Feb 13 – The Jatiya Basanta Utsab Udjapan Parishad organised a cultural programme in Dhaka early Tuesday morning marking the srart of Pahela Falgun celebration. It was foillowed by a colourful procession, programmes of dance and songs which ended…
Commonwealth in secret succession plans
By James Landale The Commonwealth has secretly begun considering who might succeed the Queen as its head, the BBC has learned. The issue is hugely sensitive because the role is not hereditary and will not pass automatically to the Prince…
An effortless way to improve your memory
A surprisingly potent technique can boost your short and long-term recall – and it appears to help everyone from students to Alzheimer’s patients. By David Robson When trying to memorise new material, it’s easy to assume that the more work…
Falgun is back
Dhaka, Feb 12 – While the flower markets of the country are abuzz with supplies, people are all set to welcome the first day of Spring with the Bengali month of Falgun in a colorful way on Tuesaday.
Humayun Faridi’s 6th death anniversary Tuesday
Dhaka – The 6th death anniversary of renowned actor Humayun Faridi will be observed on Tuesday.Different television channels will air films performed by him, and events on his life and works.
100 years ago today, jazz broke loose in Europe
A hundred years ago in World War One, a group of American soldiers stormed Europe—not to the boom of guns, but the swinging rhythm of saxophones, drums and horns. They came to fight in the mud against the Germans in…
Bhalo Theko releases
Entertainment Desk National Film Award-winning filmmaker Zakir Hossain Raju-directed ‘Bhalo Theko’, was released in 82 theatres across the country on Friday ahead of Valentine’s Day.Written jointly by Zakir Hossain Raju and Delwar Hossain Dil, Bhalo Theko’ is a romantic drama…
New York state sues Weinstein Company
New York prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against the Weinstein Company, alleging that the studio failed to protect staff from Harvey Weinstein. The film producer is facing dozens of allegations of sexual abuse, including rape, but denies non-consensual sex. The…
Digital payment increases sale in Ekushey Book Fair
Book sale in Ekushey Book Fair this year is jumping day by day as a result of introducing digital payment system, sellers of different book stalls at the fair ground said.
Star cricketer Shakib made ACC goodwill ambassador against graft
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has become an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) goodwill ambassador to campaign against corruption.
Cattrall blasts ‘cruel’ Parker after brother’s death
Kim Cattrall has criticised fellow Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker after she sent condolences following the death of Cattrall’s brother. Cattrall wrote on Instagram: “Your continuous reaching out is a painful reminder of how cruel you really…
Bangladeshi Children on a Russian Winter Adventure
Dhaka, Feb 10 – Eight Bangladeshi children between the age of 11 and 16 arrived Moscow in the early morning of February 9 to attend the traditional Russian winter adventure in the Penza region, roughly 600 km away from the…
Porimoni to star opposite Prosenjit
Entertainment Desk Dipankar Dipon has created a storm in Dhallywood with his cop action thriller feature film Dhaka Attack. The film did very well both locally and internationally. Now, every film lovers in Bangladesh look forward for his next film.…
Iranian film show begins in city
Entertainment Desk A six-day long Iranian film show kicked off at the Bangladesh National Museum in the city on Thursday. The inaugural ceremony began at the main auditorium of the museum with the famous Iranian film ‘Body Guard’ directed by…
Bangladesh: Political and literary reflections on a divided country
Q M Jalal Khan Bangladesh is now divided as “our” country and “their” country. This division has been solely created by the exclusionary Awami regime—belligerent and BNPhobic. This book is a detailed account of the divided Bangladesh, where there has…
Tom Ford puts ‘Pussy Power’ center stage at NY Fashion Week
Tom Ford on Thursday put female empowerment center stage at NY Fashion Week, kicking off the global Fall/Winter 2018 season with models prowling the runway as cat women, very much wearing the trousers. If the biannual style fest battles an…