The Duke of Sussex has said he is “taking a leap of faith” in stepping back from being a senior royal, saying “there really was no other option”.
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Harry, Meghan to quit royal jobs, give up ‘highness’ titles
London, AP/UNB, Jan 19 – Goodbye, your royal highnesses. Hello, life as — almost — ordinary civilians. Prince Harry and wife Meghan will no longer use the titles “royal highness” or receive public funds for their work under a deal…
Ziaur Rahman’s 84th birth anniversary Sunday
BNP will celebrate the 84th birth anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman on Sunday.
First TEDx Gulshan held in city
Country’s first TEDx Gulshan was held on Saturday at convention center in the city amid inspiring talks and reflective interactions of 14 esteemed speakers that featured the intriguing theme ‘Innovation Enabling Social Change’.
A Tribute to Sir Fazle Hasan Abed (1936 – 2019)
By Nayema Nusrat New York (IPS) – “When I think about Bangladesh, I think about everybody. Not everybody is enjoying Rabindranath and the great literature and culture that Bangladesh has. But I think everybody has got the right to have…
‘Ugly Betty’ creator dies
“Ugly Betty” creator Silvio Horta has been found dead in Miami, the show’s actresses said Tuesday.
‘Blade Runner’ artist Syd Mead dies
Syd Mead, the visual artist behind “Blade Runner” credited with shaping the sci-fi landscape with his futuristic movie designs, has died in California aged 86.
PIL filed against film ‘Good Newwz’
Akshay Kumar’s new release Good Newwz is facing bad news upon release. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed against the film in Karnataka High Court seeking stay on its release, over the subject matter.
Google Doodle celebrating Zainul Abedin’s 105th birthday
Dhaka, Dec 29 – Search engine giant Google is celebrating the 105th birthday of renowned Bangladeshi painter, educator and activist Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin.
Inuit-Canadian singer who covered ‘Diamonds” dies at 26
Los Angeles, AP/UNB Dec 29 – Kelly Fraser, a Canadian pop artist who gained attention for an Inuit-language cover of Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” part of her advocacy efforts for her indigenous culture, has died. Fraser was 26.
‘Colors of the Mountain’ author Da Chen dies
Da Chen, the brilliant storyteller who drew from the hardships he suffered as a persecuted child growing up in the midst of China’s cultural revolution to create the critically acclaimed memoir “Colors of the Mountain,” has died at age 57.
Prince Philip leaves hospital to join Queen for Christmas
London, AP/UNB, Dec 24 – Prince Philip left hospital Tuesday after being treated for what Buckingham Palace called a “pre-existing condition.”
ATM Shamsuzzaman admitted to BSMMU
Culture Desk Veteran Dhallywood actor, ATM Shamsuzzaman was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on December 21 following the deterioration of his physical condition once again.
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed laid to rest
Dhaka, Dec 22 -Brac founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, who passed away at a city hospital on Friday night, was laid to eternal rest here on Sunday afternoon.
Brac founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed no more
Dhaka, Dec 20 – Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, the founder of Brac, passed away at a hospital in Dhaka on Friday night. He was 83.
Anna Karina: French New Wave cinema legend dies
Anna Karina, an icon of French New Wave cinema, has died at the age of 79. The Danish-French actress died in a hospital in Paris after living with cancer, her agent told AFP news agency.
Begum Rokeya Day Monday
Dhaka, Dec 9 – The Begum Rokeya Day will be observed on Monday marking the 139th birth as well as 87th death anniversary of Begum Rokeya Shakhawat Hossain, a pioneer in the fight for securing women’s rights in the subcontinent.
Nobel literature winner dreams of a new narrative style
Stockholm, Dec 8, AP/UNB – Nobel Literature Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk says she thinks a new sort of fiction may be needed to counteract the modern era’s tendency to isolate and divide people.
Folk singer Aynal Boyati passes away
Eminent folk singer Aynal Boyati died last night (Tuesday) at the Diabetic Association Medical College Hospital here due to old age complications.
Messi, US captain Rapinoe win Ballon d’Or awards
DECEMBER 03, 2019, AP/UNB- After becoming the first six-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi said he’s far from finished.
Doctors say ailing Assange needs medical care in hospital
More than 60 doctors have written to British authorities asserting that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange urgently needs medical treatment at a university hospital.
Taylor Swift ties Michael Jackson’s record at AMAs
NOVEMBER 25, 2019 – Taylor Swift tied Michael Jackson’s record at the American Music Awards as she collected her 24th win and used her speech to thank her record label for allowing her to freely express herself as an artist.
Prince Andrew’s sex claims rebuttal a PR disaster
London, Nov 18 – The British media on Sunday slammed Prince Andrew’s effort to rebut claims that he had sex with a teenager who says she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, branding his televised interview a complete public relations disaster.
Actress Tisha to make debut as film producer
Entertainment Desk Two-time National Film Award winning actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha is going to make her debut as a film producer.
Oscar-winner Mo’Nique sues Netflix for pay discrimination
Oscar-winning actress Mo’Nique on Thursday filed a pay discrimination lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the streaming giant offered her less money than it did to white and male performers because she is a black woman.
Humayun Ahmed’s 71st birth anniversary Wednesday
Dhaka, Nov 12 (UNB) – The 71st birth anniversary of legendary writer, author, dramatist, screenwriter, playwright and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed will be celebrated on Wednesday.
Mural of activist Greta Thunberg going up in San Francisco
Nov 09 – Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is staring down at pedestrians in the heart of San Francisco where an artist is painting a massive mural of the Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
Japan emperor greets public in parade marking enthronement
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako waved and smiled from an open car in a motorcade marking his enthronement Sunday before hundreds of thousands of delighted well-wishers who cheered, waved small flags and took photos from both sides of packed sidewalks.
Dr Anisuzzaman chosen for Khan Bahadur Gold Medal-2018
Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) has selected National Professor Dr Anisuzzaman for the Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Gold Medal Award-2018 for his outstanding contribution to education.
People bid adieu to ex-Dhaka mayor, freedom fighter Khoka
People from all walks of life thronged the Central Shaheed Minar on Thursday to pay tribute to gallant freedom fighter Sadeque Hossain Khoka, the last mayor of undivided Dhaka City Corporation.