Prof. M Zahidul Haque JORDAN Queen Rania’s recent visit to the Kutupalang Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar Ukhiya Upazila has added to the efforts of Bangladesh and the International community to help Rohingya refugees who were forced to flee…
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Only 12,214 to appear at BAU admission test Saturday
Mymensingh – Admission test committee of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh selected only 12,214 students in the honours first-year admission tests under the academic session 2017-18. On an average 10 students will fight for a seat in BAU first-year…
Ex-President Abdur Rahman Biswas passes away
Former President Abdur Rahman Biswas passed away at a city hospital on Friday night. He was 91. Abdur Rahman, who had long been suffering from old-age complications, breathed his last at United Hospital around 8:40pm, said BNP chairperson’s media wing…
Late musician Fats Domino remembered in New Orleans parade
A traditional parade known as a “second line” was held in New Orleans Wednesday in memory of the American entertainer Fats Domino, who died last week at the age of 89. Domino’s death marked the passing of an era in…
Is Aishwarya using slimming oils to lose weight?
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful actresses in the world. Years after she was crowned the Miss World, she still manages to look drop-dead gorgeous and charming. The actress, who has always maintained her body and…
First song of Halda released
Entertainment Desk The first song of forthcoming film Halda has been released on YouTube. The song titled Nona Jol has already created buzz with its melodious tunes and mesmerizing cinematography. The 3:16-minute long song, voiced by Pintu Ghosh and Sanjida…
‘A Tale of An Old Town’ semi-finalist in Los Angeles Cine festival
From Zafor Firoze <zaforfiroze@gmail.com> Chinese film A Tale of an Old Town is a semi-finalist for Los Angeles Cine festival 2017 and also selected by Johor Bahru International Writers and Film festival 2017 in Malaysia. This movie director Qiao Li…
Tour of the land of tea gardens
Mymensingh – University life of students is busy with class, exam, practical, presentation and assignment. For a break from the monotonous daily schedule and to learn the beauty of nature, field tour is essential.
Prabhudheva choreographs Amitabh for song
Actor-filmmaker Prabhudheva has choreographed Amitabh Bachchan for a song and the megastar seems to have had a tough time shaking a leg at age 75. Amitabh shared a throwback image of himself on Twitter on Sunday and wrote: “At 75…
Stars of S.Korean hit TV show marry in real life
Two South Korean stars who played lovers in a TV drama that took Asia by storm last year tied the knot in real life on Tuesday in a highly-anticipated wedding. Actress Song Hye-Kyo, 35, and actor Song Joong-Ki, 32, who…
Parineeti promises to work harder
Actress Parineeti Chopra said she will work “harder” after the success of the Ajay Devgn-starrer Golmaal Again. Directed and co-produced by Rohit Shetty, Golmaal Again is the fourth installment of Golmaal franchise which also features Tabu, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor,…
Greece finds stand-up comedy amid economic tragedy
The crammed basement bar heaves with laughter as the young comedians take to the microphone, riffing on daily life in austerity-slammed Greece. This is one of a growing number of open mic nights to have sprung up in the past…
Kim visits cosmetics factory with wife, sister
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited a cosmetics factory in Pyongyang, accompanied by his wife Ri Sol-ju and sister Kim Yo-jong. State media released undated photos of the visit on Sunday. Both women are rarely seen in public. Ms…
Solar reactor to make water, oxygen from lunar soil
Los Angeles, Oct 29 (BSS/Xinhua) – An aerospace engineer has designed and built a device powered by a thermal solar reactor, which could allow up to eight astronauts to make their own water and oxygen on the Moon.
Thai king’s 5-day funeral, yearlong mourning ends Sunday
The yearlong mourning period and elaborate five-day funeral rites for Thailand’s king of seven decades officially end Sunday when his relics and ashes are enshrined in the royal palace and two temples. During the ceremony at Bangkok’s Grand Palace, broadcast…
Varun to step into Salman Khan’s shoes?
Last time we had informed you how Salman Khan had opted out of Remo D’Souza’s dance franchise ABCD 3 to do a project with Tips. Remo, will now be directing Salman in the Tips’ movie instead. But not one to…
Ferdous to star opposite Hollywood’s Céline Beran
Entertainment Desk Hollywood’s rising actress Céline Beran is all set to pair up with Dhallywood star Ferdous Ahmed in their next. The film titled ‘In Pursue of Love’ will be a British production. Reports suggest that Ferdous have been discussing…
BRAC Boat School Project gets global award
Masum Billah The children of hard to reach area exclusively the ‘ haor’ areas witness a special way of having education by virtue of the innovative idea of BRAC that has recently gained an award from HundrED, a Finland-based organization.…
Javed Akhtar receives Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award
Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar has been honoured with the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award. Akhtar received the honor in Mumbai on October 26 at an event which marked the 28th anniversary of Hridayesh Arts and the 80th birthday of veteran music composer…
‘Housefull’ gang will be back with film on reincarnation
Sajid Khan will be back with the fourth installment of super-hit franchise Housefull in 2019. The filmmaker, who had directed the first two instalments, has teamed up with producer Sajid Nadiadwala to spin Housefull magic once again. Khan was not…
Musical evening to mark Abbasuddin’s anniversary
Dhaka, Oct 27 – The Indira Gandhi Culture Centre (IGCC) is set to organise a musical evening on Tuesday marking the 116th birth anniversary of legendary musician Abbasuddin Ahmed.
Assange confirms Cambridge analytica sought wikileaks help
A data-mining firm that worked for Donald Trump’s election campaign made an approach to WikiLeaks, founder Julian Assange said on Wednesday. The statement followed a report in the Daily Beast that Cambridge Analytica chief executive Alexander Nix made contact with…
Celebrity chef Marco Boscaini visits Amari Dhaka for Italian Week
Dhaka – Amari Dhaka is known for its innovative festivals throughout the year which is visited and liked by luxury delicacy enthusiasts. In line with the trend, this year paves way for a special one-of-a-kind arrangement as well.
Heartbreak alert! Virushka not marrying in December
Popular Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and A-listed Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma’s wedding news sent fans into a tizzy. While many speculated it to be a mere rumour, Virushka fans couldn’t be happier. However, the verdict is out and the December…
Thumri queen’ Girija Devi dead at 88
Girija Devi, 88-year old iconic classical vocalist, fondly called the ‘Thumri queen’ passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday evening following a cardiac arrest. She was was admitted to the BM Birla Hospital in the morning today after complaining of chest…
Asserting media persons’ rights in India
By Nava Thakuria Guwahati, Assam – More than one reason, India remains a hazardous place for hardcore journalists irrespective of the regimes in power at the national or province capitals. The populous country witnesses the murder of around five media…
Supersonic car set for first public runs
The British car designed to go 1,000mph (1,610km/h) will make its first public runs in Cornwall later. Bloodhound SSC is conducting initial “slow-speed” trials and should get up to about 200mph (320km/h) on the runway at Newquay Airport. Driven by…
Pixar’s ‘Coco’ celebrates Mexico in times of Trump
With US-Mexican relations at their lowest point in recent memory, Disney Pixar is set to release “Coco,” a cinematic celebration of Mexico that its director said Tuesday is an antidote to the “negativity” of the current political climate. Set in…
Pori Moni celebrates birthday with street children
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood actress Pori Moni planned something special to celebrate her birthday yesterday. She celebrated the ‘special day’ with some ‘special guests’ and they are street children who never get such opportunity. Pori Moni said she will share her…
Katy Perry makes surprise appearance at US couple’s wedding
Pop star Katy Perry made a surprise appearance at an American couple’s wedding over the weekend, taking photos and dancing with the newlyweds at their reception in St Louis. Perry was in the midwestern city for a concert, when she…