Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gazed into each other’s eyes and pledged their eternal love Saturday as they married at St. George’s Chapel in front of hundreds of celebrity guests and millions of viewers around the world.
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Royal wedding: Anglican prayers, classical music, gospel
Windsor, May 19 (AP/UNB) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry in an Anglican service with an American flavor that mixes prayers, classical music, a gospel choir and sweet soul sounds.
Indigenous peoples recover native languages in Mexico
By Daniela Pastrana May 18 (IPS) – Ángel Santiago is a Mexican teenager who speaks one of the variations of the Zapotec language that exists in the state of Oaxaca, in the southwest of Mexico. Standing next to the presidential…
Taj Mahal colour change worries India SC
Dhaka, Apr 2 – India’s Supreme Court has expressed concern over the change of colour of the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra and said the monument had become yellowish earlier and was now turning brownish and greenish.
French museum finds over half of its art collection fake
A French museum dedicated to painter Étienne Terrus has discovered paintings it thought were by him were fakes.
How Europe gets Roma culture wrong
There are several different social groups known as Roma which share common historical and cultural elements, formerly called Gypsies, Tzigane, Zingari, Gitanes, Zigeuner, Bohemians and Gitanos. According to the prevailing approach, based mainly on linguistic – rather than historical –…
Moral strength is a must to achieve success: Prof Sayeed
Eminent educationist Prof Abdullah Abu Sayeed on Friday said no one can achieve anything good unless he or she is morally strong.
Greens call for restricting ship movements in Sundarbans river routes
Speakers at a roundtable in the city have called for making the river routes in Sundarbans off limit for the ships carrying oil, chemical, coal and harmful materials and preserve the mangrove forest.
A musical tribute to Folk Poet Jasimuddin
Dhaka, Apr 16 – On the occasion of Bangla New Year 1425, two young singers, Monirul Islam and Farhadur Islam Bony, have paid tribute to Polli Kobi (rustic poet) Jasimuddin by singing a song of the legendary poet.
Renovated ‘Amor Ekushey’ unveiled at JU
Savar (Dhaka), April 15 – The Amor Ekushey, a sculpture themed on language movement of 21st Feb at Jahangirnagar University (JU) wore a new look on Sunday.
Bangla Academy is providing books at discounted prices
Dhaka, April 15 – Marking Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year, Bangla Academy is providing books at discounted prices for book lovers during its 10-day long book fair titled ‘Boier Aarong’ beginning Sunday.
Coal-laden cargo sinks near Sundarbans
Bagerhat, April 15 – A cargo carrying 775 metric tonnes of coal capsized in the Pashur River in Mongla upazila near the Sundarbans on Saturday night.
Spontaneous celebrations mark Pahela Baishakh in BD
Dhaka, Apr 14 – Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar year 1425, was celebrated amid traditional festivities and enthusiasm across the country on Saturday.
PM Hasina greets Freedom Fighters on 1st of Baishak
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday greeted all Freedom Fighters (FFs) of the country on the occasion of ‘Pahela Baishakh’, the first day of Bengali New Year-1425.
Violent storm uproots pillars stones of Taj Mahal
A violent storm has destroyed two ancient pillars at the entryways to the Taj Mahal, an official said Thursday, underscoring the fragility of the centuries-old marble monument to love.
Pahela Baishakh Bangla New Year’s Day Saturday
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar, will be celebrated across the country on Saturday amid festivity and gaiety.
‘Don’t tell me how to dress’
When a Thai government official told women to dress carefully to prevent harassment at the Songkran festival, it brought back painful memories for model Cindy Sirinya Bishop. The Thai-American was just 17 when she was sexually harassed at the New…
Hill people start three-day ‘Boisabi’ celebration
Rangamati, Apr 12 – Boisabi Utsab, the biggest traditional festival of tribal people, began in Rangamati through floating flowers in the Kaptai Lake at Chakma Rajbari ghat here early Thursday.
NBR to organize ‘Halkhata’ on April 14
DHAKA, April 10 -National Board of Revenue (NBR) will organise ‘Halkhata Day’ marking Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year. -BSS
‘Quota reform needed to protect FFs’ honour’
Renowned writer and teacher of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal on Monday said that quota reform is needed to protect the honour of freedom fighters.
Monument for foreigners killed during liberation war
The government, for the first time, is going to build a monument at Ashuganj of Brahmanbaria district, in memory of the foreign friends, who were killed in the Liberation War of 1971.
Hilsa still unbeatable on Pahela Baishakh menu
Dhaka – Despite a strong campaign over the last few years against keeping hilsa on Pahela Baishakh’s morning menu as an ‘artificial’ culture, the demand for the delicious fish among city dwellers looks still very high this year too, pushing…
IGP asks police to ensure smooth Baishakh celebration
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Javed Patwari on Tuesday ordered the police force to perform their duties professionally so that people can celebrate ‘Pahela Baishakh’ in a festive manner.
‘Aatmishali Boishakhi Utshob’ at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, March 29 – Celebrate Pohela Boishakh with fabulous one-of- a-kind offerings at Amari Dhaka. The Amaya Food Gallery will feature ‘Aatmishali Utshob’ – 8 different cuisines from 8 divisions of Bangladesh. Prepared by seasoned Bengali chefs, diners can indulge…
Washington Mayor declared March 26 ‘Bangladesh Day’
Mayor of Washington DC Muriel Bowser has declared Bangladesh’s 48th Independence and National Day (March 26) as ‘Bangladesh Day’.
Poland Sues Argentine Newspaper Under New Holocaust Law
Can an official historical truth be universally imposed in defense of a nation’s reputation? Poland believes that it can, and launched a crusade against those who accuse the Polish State or citizens of complicity with the Holocaust. An Argentine newspaper…
Decade-long makeover of King Tut’s tomb nearly complete
Los Angeles, Mar 28 (AP/UNB) — A nearly decade-long makeover of King Tut’s tomb aimed at preserving one of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites and also one of its most popular tourist attractions is close to complete, the Getty Conservation…
US interfaith icons in BD to voice against Rohingya genocide
Dhaka, March 27 – A delegation of American Interfaith leaders is currently visiting Rohingya camps in Bangladesh. The 14 member delegation includes two Buddhist leaders, Two Jewish leaders, Two Imams and several Christian leaders. They are listening to Rohingya voices…
BNP brings out procession marking Independence Day
Vowing afresh to ‘restore democracy and people’s rights’ and ensure their party chief’s release from jail, BNP on Tuesday took out a colourful rally in the city, marking the 48th Independence Day.