DHAKA: Pakistan has banned Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s latest movie, Raees, its distributor in Pakistan says. The film, which also stars Pakistani actor Mahira Khan, was scheduled to open across Pakistan on 2 February. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has

“Dear Atiqur, I know that you have a poetic mind. The lyrics of the song `Sometimes Somewhere’ is quite relevant now. This could be a divine reply to the recent activities of Donald Trump.” Above was the comment of Elvira Carvalho, a social activist from Portugal who worked for

DHAKA: Miss France is the new Miss Universe. Decked out in a gold-sequined gown, 24-year-old dental surgery student Iris Mittenaere beat 12 other finalists to take the crown. As Miss Universe, she will be campaigning for dental and oral care around the world. “This sash is not only

DHAKA: The High Court on Sunday (January 29) sentenced that three Indian channels -- Star Jalsha, Star Plus, and Z-Bangla -- will be broadcasted in Bangladesh. An HC bench comprising Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury and Justice JBM Hassan declared the verdict dismissing the writ

DHAKA: Sir John Hurt, the two-time Oscar nominated star of the Elephant Man, has died at the age of 77, his agent confirmed. The English actor was born in Derbyshire and became a critical and commercial success in films like Midnight Express, Alien and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,

DHAKA: Actor and performance artist Shia LaBeouf has been charged with misdemeanor assault and a harassment violation after getting in a scuffle during a rally against Donald Trump early Thursday (January 26) morning, according to New York Police Department spokesman Sgt. Thomas

DHAKA: Noted composer, lyricist and music director Kuti Monsur breathed his last due to old age complexities at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Tuesday night (January 24). He was 90. He has left behind two sons, four daughters and lots of relatives and well-wishers.

DHAKA: Bangla Academy has announced the names of seven recipients of Bangla Academy Literary Award-2016. Bangla Academy director general Prof Shamsuzzaman Khan made the announcement at a press briefing in Shaheed Munier Chowdhury conference room Monday afternoon (January 23). Before

DHAKA: A court in India has cleared Bollywood star Salman Khan of keeping firearms illegally. The court in the city of Jodhpur said the prosecution had been unable to prove that Khan used firearms to kill endangered black bucks two decades ago, reports the BBC. The actor, who has

DHAKA: Hollywood musical La La Land has broken the record for the most Golden Globe Awards, winning seven prizes. It won every award it was nominated for - including best musical or comedy film, best director, screenplay, score and song. Its stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling also

DHAKA: A Metro Rail Project design exhibition titled ‘Life Line for Dhaka’ sponsored by Bashundhara Cement has been kicked off in city’s Alliance Française on Friday evening (January 06).  The exhibition, featuring various designs of Metro Rail project, was organized by

DHAKA: Om Puri, one of the most versatile actors in India and Padma Shri winner, has died at 66. Tweets this morning announced that he had died of a heart attack, reports NDTV. The veteran actor starred in several award winning Indian movies and also featured in crossover ventures.

DHAKA: The 31st National Poetry Festival 2017 will kick off on February 1 at Central Library Chattar in Dhaka University (DU). The two-day festival, carrying the slogan “Borborota mane na kobita”, will end on February 2. However, the registration is open at DU TSC first floor

Tyrus Wong, the artist whose works inspired the Disney film Bambi, has died aged 106. A Chinese immigrant, Wong’s vibrant paintings captured Walt Disney’s eye and became the basis of the film’s distinct style. In a statement, the Walt Disney Family Museum said “his influence

DHAKA: The Polish government has purchased a private art collection, including one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings, for a fraction of its value. The Czartoryski collection of about 86,000 pieces, based in the city of Krakow, includes da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine

DHAKA: Debbie Reynolds, who starred opposite Gene Kelly in the 1952 musical Singin’ in the Rain, has died a day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher. The US actress, 84, had been rushed to hospital with a suspected stroke. Her son, Todd Fisher, said the stress of his

DHAKA: Actress Carrie Fisher, whose grit and wit made "Star Wars'" Princess Leia an iconic and beloved figure to millions of moviegoers, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 60. Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by the publicist for Billie Lourd, Fisher's

DHAKA: Pop singer George Michael has died at his home at the age of 53. The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and achieved massive success as a solo performer, “passed away peacefully” in Goring, Oxfordshire, his publicist said. Thames Valley Police say they

DHAKA: The nine-day 15th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to kick off on January 12. Rainbow Film Society, which will organize the festival, is taking preparations for the event. Director of the event and President of Rainbow Film Society Ahmed Mujtaba Jamal said that

DHAKA: Korea Ambassador to Bangladesh Ahn Seong-doo hosted classical music concerts at Shilpakala Academy on December 22 and 23 to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Seven Korean musicians performed at the two-day-long Classical Music