Dhaka – To fight for climate solutions on April 22, 2017 Amari Dhaka has celebrated Earth day by taking some environment friendly measures. Earth Day is a global reminder of our responsibility to preserve our home for generations to come.…
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Rajkumar Rao to play a 324-year-old in Raabta
Entertainment Desk While fans were drooling over Sushant Singh Rajput’s and Kriti Sanon’s chemistry in the Raabta trailer, what probably went unnoticed was Rajkumar Rao’s amazing transformation as a 324 year old man. Yes, Rao will be playing an important…
Deepika, Irrfan to come together for Vishal Bhardwaj’s next
Deepika Padukone fans can rejoice! The actress has nealry finalised her next film and it sounds badass. Deepika will essay the role of Rahima Khanaka Sapna didi, a feared female don from the ’80s who nearly got Dawood Ibrahim killed.…
Marriott International’s 1st pop-up hotel innovation lab
-By Raquib Siddiqi Marriott International has recently launched its first pop-up hotel innovation lab, creating an interactive model hotel experience in downtown Los Angeles to crowdsource real-time feedback from the public, furthering the company’s futuristic vision.
Karan Johar enjoying fatherhood
Karan Johar’s joy was complete when his twins Yash and Roohi got born. We remember this tweet with which he announced their arrival: “I am ecstatic to share with you all the two most wonderful additions to my life, my…
Twinkle Khanna slams a daily for false reporting
A daily faced the sarcastic wrath of Twinkle Khanna after it published a false report about her. The story suggested that Twinkle was miffed with the makers of Padman for going over budget. It went on to say that though…
Shakib named Tigers’ T20I captain
Dhaka, Apr 22 – Shakib Al Hasan, the current world number one all-rounder in all formats of cricket, has been chosen as the Tigers’ new T20I captain to replace Mashrafe Bin Mortaza.
Lucky Akhand paid last tribute at Shaheed Minar
Dhaka, Apr 22 – Lucky Akhand, legendary singer-composer, was given rich tributes at the Central Shaheed Minar on Saturday by cultural activists, civil society members, fans and family members.
Now its Dev’s turn
Entertainment Desk After Prosenjit, Jeet, Soham, Ankush and Parambrata, now it is Dev’s turn to be in Dhallywood movie. Jazz Multimedia and Dev Entertainment Venture Private Limited is soon producing a joint-venture film where this popular actor-politician will be seen.…
Tributes and discord one year after Prince death
Prince’s purple-clad fans were converging Friday on Minnesota for a celebration of the pop legend one year after his sudden death, but discord over commercialization of his legacy clouded the anniversary. Prince’s Paisley Park estate—once mythically hermetic but opened since…
Prince estate tries to block new music release
Prince’s estate moved Wednesday to block the release of several decade-old tracks, casting a cloud over commemorations of the pop legend’s passing. An independent label had announced plans to release a six-track EP of Prince songs, entitled “Deliverance,” on Friday…
Serena Williams says tennis star is pregnant: Spokeswoman
Dhaka, Apr 20 (AP/UNB) -It’s another love game for Serena Williams: She is pregnant — and, based on the timeline she offered, she already was when she won the Australian Open.
Jacqueline Fernandez wants to play Captain Planet
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez played the damsel in distress in the 2016 superhero film ‘A Flying Jatt’. Now, she wants to take a step forward and be a superhero herself. She wants to gain powers of Captain Planet to make the…
Deepika had to stop shooting for Padmavati
Padmavati might be one of the most awaited period dramas and the most anticipated movies of 2017, but it’s already had its share of controversies. After coming under the target of Karni Sena and its shoot getting halted, there were…
Unseen portrayals of bird species at National Museum
Culture Desk An exhibition on birds started on April 15 at the Nalinikanta Bhattasali Gallery of Bangladesh National Museum in Shahbagh in the capital. The exhibition has been arranged to mark the Bengali New Year 1424. A seminar with global…
Hollywood honors actor and veteran activist Gary Sinise
Oscar-nominated actor and longtime armed forces champion Gary Sinise was honored on Monday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a markedly military ceremony. The 62-year-old, who has advocated for service personnel and veterans for almost 40…
SOPA 2017 Journalism Awards attract record over 750 entries
Hong Kong, China – Media OutReach – April 18, 2017 – The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), a Hong Kong-based not-for-profit organization, today announced that it has received more than 750 entries in English and Chinese for the SOPA…
Qawmi degree recognition BD govt’s timely decision
Masum Billah The government of a country means the guardian of all sections of people of that country. Hence, it is to take some decisions to satisfy the needs of all sections which may not please some sections. Still government…
Raveena supports Jaya Bachchan on Rajya Sabha row
Entertainment Desk Raveena Tandon has supported Jaya Bachchan’s statement and stance in the Rajya Sabha. Not long ago, Jaya Bachchan had lambasted Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha member Yogesh Varshney in the Rajya Sabha when the latter had declared an Rs…
Sidharth ,Jacqueline’ Reload trailer to release in June
The trailer of Sidharth Malhotra’s and Jacqueline Fernandez’s Reload will release sometime in June. In an interview with a leading daily, Sidharth revealed that as per the release plans of the film the first trailer would be released sometime in…
Alia defeats Kangana to be best actress
Entertainment Desk In the Best Actor poll, it was Hrithik Roshan who won the same for his performance in Raees beating Shah Rukh Khan in Raees. As the first quarter of 2017 ended, we ran a series of polls about…
Ranveer, Alia, Diana could feature in a film together?
Following their fabulous show and chemistry in a popular TVC, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Diana Penty could be seen in a film together. Ranveer and Alia are already slated to feature together in Zoya Akhtar’s film Gully Boy. But…
Fleetwood Mac members announce new album
Members of blues-rock powerhouse Fleetwood Mac on Tuesday announced a new album that will bring together all of the band’s classic lineup—except Stevie Nicks. Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham said the album would be the first by a duo of him and…
Messi nets 2 as Barca rebounds before Juve, Madrid games
Barcelona, Apr 16 (AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi scored twice on Saturday to help Barcelona rebound from back-to-back losses and go into the next round at Real Madrid within striking distance of the Spanish league leader.
BAU celebrates Pahela Baishakh
Mymensingh – Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh celebrated Pohela Boishakh with much enthusiasm on Friday.
‘Bangladesh, a Land of Birds’ exhibition opens
Dhaka, Apr 15 – A 15-day-long bird exhibition begain with a seminar on Saturday at the Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum (BNM).
RU celebrates Pahela Baishakh with festivity
Rajshahi – Pahela Baishakh of Bangla new year-1424, the socio-cultural heritage of Bangalee culture was celebrated amid festivity on the Rajshahi University (RU) university campus.
Pahela Baishakh on two sides of border
Braving scorching heat, thousands of people from Bangladesh and India met their relatives from either side along the border at Amarkhana in Sadar upazila on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, on Friday. The five-km border between…
Forbes names Nazbin as Asia change maker
Dhaka – Prominent global magazine Forbes has featured Bangladeshi young woman Shougat Nazbin Khan as one of the 30 young pioneer women below age of 30 who are leading change in Asia. Nazbin, a 27-year-old woman, is also one of…
Pahela Baishakh celebrated amid traditional festivities
Dhaka, Apr 14 – Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar year, has started being celebrated on Friday amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm across the country . Different socio-cultural organisations and institutions have chalked out various programmes to mark…