Johannesburg, Sept 20 (AP/UNB) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, along with their infant son, Archie, are making their first official tour as a family, starting Monday in a troubled South Africa whose president says women and children are…
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No Britney Spears, no decisions made at closed court
A hearing Wednesday on the future of the court conservatorship that for 11 years has controlled the money and affairs of Britney Spears ended with no decisions made and no appearance from the pop star.
Hasina receives Dr Kalam Smriti Excellence Awards
Dhaka – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday received the Dr Kalam Smriti International Excellence Awards-2019, constituted to disseminate the ideals and teachings of noted scientist and former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Yunus portrait commissioned by Vanderbilt University
Dhaka, Sept 14 – Sedrick Huckaby, an American artist, visited Yunus Centre last week to paint a portrait of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus for the Vanderbilt Trailblazers portrait series which honours members of the Vanderbilt community who broke barriers.
Tiananmen Square Tank Man photographer Charlie Cole dies
Charlie Cole, one of the photographers who captured the famous Tank Man on film during the Tiananmen Square protests, has died.
Paris court finds Saudi princess guilty in beating case
Paris, Sep 12 (AP/UNB) — The only daughter of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has been found guilty by a Paris court of charges that she ordered her bodyguard to detain and strike a plumber for taking photos at the Saudi…
Author JK Rowling makes huge gift for MS research
London, Sep 12, (AP/UNB) — Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has made a substantial donation for research into the treatment of multiple sclerosis at a center named after her late mother.
Brazilian model testifies in cybercrime case against Neymar
Rio De Janeiro, Sept 12 (AP/UNB) — The cybercrimes unit of Rio de Janeiro’s police heard the testimony of Brazilian model Najila Trindade on Wednesday, part of an investigation linked to her rape allegation against soccer star Neymar.
National Poet Nazrul’s 43rd death anniversary Tuesday
Dhaka, Aug 27 – The 43rd death anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is being observed today (Tuesday). Nazrul, revered as Bidrohi Kobi (a rebel poet) for his activism for political and social justice, breathed his last in Dhaka…
জহির রায়হানের জীবন থেকে নেয়া!
সময়টা ১৯৬৯ সাল। বিহারী প্রযোজক আনিস দোসানি ডাকলেন জহির রায়হানকে একটি চলচ্চিত্র বানানোর জন্য। এর আগেও জহির রায়হান সঙ্গম, কাঁচের দেয়াল, বাহানা, আনোয়ারা, টাকা আনা পাই- এর মতো চলচ্চিত্র নির্মাণ করেছিলেন। আনিস কেবল প্রযোজনার দায়িত্বে ছিলেন, কিন্তু জহির রায়হান যে…
Prince Moosa, lone BD trillionaire plans billions for charity
GreenWatch Dhaka EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Bangladesh is about to enter the lucrative medical arena and fearlessly do battle with the best the world has to offer. The days are numbered when Bangladeshis will feel the need to go overseas to be…
Kim Kardashian West reveals Psalm as new baby’s name
New York, May 18 (AP/UNB) — To messages of support and puzzlement, Kim Kardashian West has, seemingly, revealed her newborn’s name: Psalm West. The beauty mogul, reality star, law student and wife of Kanye West took to her social streams…
Columbia University to produce Obama presidency oral history
Chicago, May 17 (AP/UNB) — Columbia University Libraries in New York will produce the official oral history of Barack Obama’s presidency. Obama Foundation officials announced Thursday that the project at The Columbia Center for Oral History Research will provide a…
Meghan, Harry present royal newborn to public
London, May 8 (AP/UNB) — Royal couple Meghan and Prince Harry revealed their newborn son to the public on Wednesday, with the proud new mother declaring him “a dream.” The couple, known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, posed…
Singer Subir Nandi passes away
Dhaka, May 7 – Renowned singer Subir Nandi died at a hospital in Singapore early Tuesday. He was 66. He breathed his last around 4:30am, said Dr Samanta Lal Sen, chief coordinator of National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery,…
Japan gets a new emperor as Naruhito vows to pursue peace
Tokyo, May 1 (AP/UNB) — Emperor Naruhito inherited the sacred sword and jewel Wednesday that signaled his succession as the 126th member of his family to rule Japan, pledging in his first public address to follow his father’s example by…
Memory of Professor Wahiduddin Ahmed
MA Taher Khandakar A convoy of five vehicles started at 11:26 hours on 05/11/2018 (Monday) from the BUET campus, Dhaka, for Motlab of Chandpur District. The lead vehicle was an Ambulance of the Anjuman-e Mafidul Islam. Mr Anwar Hossain, Driver,…
Melania Trump says she might be ‘the most bullied person’
First lady Melania Trump says she could be “the most bullied person” in the world, judging by “what people are saying about me.”
Nobel prize – befitting honour for two great economists
Shahid Iman It is so fitting that this year’s Nobel Prize in economics is awarded to two great economists who reshaped our understanding of the long-term determinants of economic growth: William Nordhaus of Yale “for integrating climate change into long-run…
Brazilian plastic surgeon ‘Dr Bumbum’ on run after patient dies
A celebrity Brazilian plastic surgeon known as Dr Bumbum has gone on the run after a woman died following injections he gave her to enlarge her bottom. Investigators say Dr Denis Furtado carried out the procedure on Lilian Calixto at…
Model Peya featured on Vogue India cover
Dhaka – Jannatul Ferdous Peya, renowned Bangladeshi model and actress, has been featured on the cover of the famous magazine Vogue India, a fashion beauty and lifestyle magazine. The 2007 Miss Bangladesh has posed for the cover of the Indian…
Longtime aide Abedin like ‘second daughter’ to Hillary
Southampton — Longtime Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin has won plaudits for her campaign instincts, her deep-rooted loyalty and her glamorous personal style. But she has been thrust into the spotlight for another attribute — as a wronged political wife.…
Obama celebrates final birthday in office
Washington — President Barack Obama is celebrating his final birthday in office with a night on the town. Obama turned 55 on Thursday. He and his family are dining at the restaurant Fiola Mare on the Georgetown waterfront. The modern…
Star Trek’ actor Anton Yelchin’s parents sue carmaker
The parents of late “Star Trek” actor Anton Yelchin filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the makers of his automobile after it rolled down the driveway of his home and killed him. The Russian-born actor died instantly when his 2015 Jeep…
Dia Mirza makes her directorial debut
Entertainment Desk Bollywood actress Dia Mirza has made her directorial debut by helming a public service film on tiger and nature conservation, on the occasion of World Tiger Day. The actress had a wish to carry out her commitment to…
Shah Rukh Khan gets sassy in Germany
Entertainment Desk Shah Rukh Khan enjoyed the German dramedy The Most Beautiful Day. He even commented that the weather in Munich felt exactly like the same. As he shared a selfie of himself in the German city, he wrote, “Saw…
Drake fails to beat Adam’s record for longest time at UK No 1
London – Hip hop artist Drake failed to topple Bryan Adams for the longest UK No. 1 single, only by a margin of seven days. His hit single, ‘One Dance’ was positioned comfortably for fifteen weeks at number one and…
Beyonce leads MTV Video Music Award nods
Beyonce on Tuesday led nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards as she basked in acclaim for her intertwined film-album “Lemonade.” The pop diva was in the running for 11 awards at MTV’s annual extravaganza, which will take place August…
Rihanna cancels Nice concert
Rihanna has cancelled her upcoming concert in Nice, France following a terror attack on Thursday night that claimed the lives of at least 84 people and injured others. The 28-year-old singer was in Nice when the attack occurred, however her…
Peya joins leading law firm
Entertainment Desk Jannatul Ferdous Peya, one of the top models of the country who has made her mark in acting and anchoring as well, is now on her way to make a career in law. Peya, who was an LLB…