Rajshahi – The Department of Accounting and Information System (AIS) under the Business Studies faculty of Rajshahi University (RU) is offering two-year long Evening MBA (EMBA) Program (July-December 2017).
Category: Entertainment
Bollywood film on Gulshan attack
Entertainment Desk The Dhaka terror attack is still fresh on our minds. And now, director Agnidev Chatterjee is basing his next on the psychological aftermath of the terror strike. The Hindi film, titled Jihad, will star Rohit Roy, Rituparna Sengupta,…
Brad Pitt opens up about Angelina split
Eight months have passed since Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, and the actor is coming to terms with the end of his relationship. “I can’t remember a day since I got out of college when I wasn’t…
Free and diverse media essential to protect democracy
By Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah London, (IPS) – Images of protestors flooding the streets – whether in Caracas, Bucharest, Istanbul or Washington DC – send a powerful message to those in power, especially when they are plastered across newspaper front pages. In…
What on earth might a Trump-Un meet look like?
Bangkok, May 3 (AP/UNB)- In one corner: the unpredictable dictator, the third-generation family ruler whose nation has a seven-decade reputation of being erratic, quick to take umbrage and insistent that it is powerful enough to upend the planet. In the…
The psychological importance of wasting time
Olivia Goldhill There will always be an endless list of chores to complete and work to do, and a culture of relentless productivity tells us to get to it right away and feel terribly guilty about any time wasted. But…
Priyanka Chopra wows at Met Gala
Entertainment Desk It seems Priyanka Chopra is doing everything right as she embarks on her big Hollywood debut this month. The Quantico star descended on the Met Gala 2017 in a cutting-edge Ralph Lauren trench-coat gown that’s ticking the avant…
Furious 8’ revs ahead to outpace three new releases
“The Fate of the Furious” continued to dominate the North American box office over the weekend, fending off newcomers at home while passing the $1 billion mark worldwide, data showed Monday. The eighth installment in Universal’s high-octane series starring Vin…
‘Fake news’ is not journalism…
By Irina Bokova Paris, May 1 (IPS) – Would you trust your news from any source? How are we able to ensure that ‘fake’(d) news does not overtake the flow of information? Journalism plays a vital role for society, bringing…
Repression 2.0: An updated global censorship
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, May 2 (IPS) – Censorship tactics have become more complex, posing new challenges for journalists and non-journalists alike, a new report finds.
Shakib and directors make up
Dhaka – Bangladesh Film Directors Association on Monday declared withdrawal of the boycott of popular Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan for an indefinite period for his “derogatory remarks” on directors and actors.Director General of the association Badiul Alam Khokan came up…
Legendary Swiss climber dies at Mount Everest
Dubbed the “Swiss Machine” for his daring speed climbs in the Himalayas, Ueli Steck was on Mount Everest to acclimatize before attempting to summit the world’s tallest peak next month. He wanted to take a rarely-used route. Mingma Sherpa of…
“I’m Sanjay Sir’s favourite: Priyanka
Priyanka Chopra got a royal welcome after her return to India. According to Mumbai Mirror, she talked at length to the press about her future plans. Speaking about the proposed Sahir Ludhianvi biopic, produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, she had…
Sanjay met Vinod Khanna just before the latter’s demise
Sanjay Dutt reportedly met Vinod Khanna a few days before the veteran’s death it seems. According to a report in a leading daily, Dutt went to meet Khanna last week. Normally outsiders aren’t allowed to meet the patients but when…
Dhaka film directors boycott superstar Shakib Khan
Bangladesh Film Directors Association on Saturday declared to boycott popular Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan for indefinite period for his “derogatory remarks” on directors and actors. Director General of the association Badiul Alam Khokan came up with the announcement at a…
John Abraham’s next won’t be
John Abraham has been quietly working on his next, which is produced by his own JA Entertainment and will be based on events revolving around the 1998 Pokhran nuclear test. He has luckily booked for the December 8 slot this…
Hrithik ,Madhuri and Sonakshi’s South African tour postponed
The Night With Stars Reloaded tour to Durban, South Africa, which would have Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit and Sonakshi Sinha performing together has been postponed to May 12 now. According to reports in a leading daily, around thirty crew members…
Hacker threatens to release stolen copies of Netflix series
San Francisco – A hacker claims to have stolen the upcoming season of Netflix’s hit series “Orange Is The New Black,” and is demanding that the video streaming service pay an unspecified ransom to prevent all the new episodes from…
Bangladesh-India to promote Sundarbans tourism together
AKM Moinuddin, UNB Staff Writer Dhaka, Apr 29 – Bangladesh wants to promote the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove and a Unesco world heritage site, working together with India and promote cross-border tourism keeping the environment unhurt. An official at…
Worlds greenest terminal launches at Oslo Airport
Dhaka – Designed by Oslo-based practice Nordic-Office of Architecture, the 115,000 sqm expansion to Oslo Airport sets new standards in sustainability. The competition-winning design, which uses snow as a coolant, has achieved the world’s first BREEAM ‘Excellent’ sustainability rating for…
Four short films screened at Rajshahi University
Rajshahi – A total of four short films produced by the students of Rajshahi University were screened at the university Kazi Narul Islam auditorium recently (Monday).
Vinod Khanna passes away at 70
Mumbai: Veteran actor Vinod Khanna, who was suffering from cancer, passed away on Thursday morning at Mumbai’s HN Reliance Hospital. “Vinod Khanna, who was admitted to the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, breathed his last at 11.20 am due to…
India blocks social media in Kashmir as abuse videos uploaded
Srinagar, Apr 27(AP/UNB) — India has ordered internet service providers in Indian-controlled Kashmir to block Facebook, Twitter and 20 other social media sites and online applications for one month, after several videos and photos depicting alleged abuses of Kashmiris by…
California beauty queen jailed for child porn
A former US beauty queen has admitted possessing child pornography and lewd acts with a child. Meghan Alt, 27, was sentenced to 300 days in jail and three years of probation after entering the pleas.
Directors are scared to take too many risks in Tollywood’: Joya Ahsan
She is equally for both Bengals, the stunning actress has won hearts from audiences and critics with her charming personality and extraordinary acting both in Bangladesh and India. Recently her another joint venture film Bishorjon got National Award and her…
Guardians 2’: ‘Not as funny’ but eyeing box office jackpot
Three years ago, “Guardians of the Galaxy” arrived as a breath of fresh air, a smart corrective to the self-important pomposity of many superhero movies, and proved a box office smash. Before the world had heard of “Deadpool,” James Gunn’s…
Madonna expresses her displeasure about planned biopic
New York, Apr 26 (AP/UNB)- Madonna isn’t happy with a new biopic planned on her pre-fame life.
Bangladesh directors boycott Shakib Khan
The Bangladesh Film Directors Association has announced a temporary ban on actor Shakib Khan in all film-related projects over his ‘outrageous and defamatory’ media statements in the controversy over his marriage to actress Apu Biswas. The boycott was announced on…
Furious 8’ leaves competition in the dust
Universal’s “The Fate of the Furious” topped the North American box office for a second weekend, industry data showed Monday, taking $38.4 million as it closed in on $1 billion worldwide. The eighth installment in the high-octane series starring Vin…
“Cybercrime Investigation Body of Knowledge”
Hong Kong, China – Media OutReach – April 25 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced the release of the first edition Cybercrime Investigation Body of Knowledge (CIBOK) book by the…