Film actress Raima Islam Shimu, whose body was found in a sack near the Hazratpur bridge at Keraniganj in Dhaka Monday morning, was strangulated to death Sunday morning, according to primary forensic reports. Raima’s husband Shakhawat Ali Nobel and his friend SMY Abdullah Farhad were remanded in police custody on Tuesday over the murder incident ... Read more
Month: January 2022
Husband confessed killing of actress Shimu over conjugal discord: Police
Shakhawat Ali Noble has admitted to killing her wife actress Raima Islam Shimu following domestic quarrel, according to police. Keraniganj Model Police Station Inspector (Investigation), Kazi Ramjanul Haque, told media that during primary interrogation, Shakhawat confessed that he killed his
Solo exhibition ‘Onneshon’ underway at EMK centre
Artiste Suborna Morsheada’s solo exhibition “Onneshon” is underway at Capital’s EMK Centre, featuring 31 artworks which was inaugurated on Saturday (15 January) on EMK Centre’s premises. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Professor Jamal Ahmed (Faculty of Fine Art), along with special guests Professor Anisuzzaman (Graphics department), Asif Uddin Ahmed and Tawhida Shiropa, acting
Actress Shimu found dead, husband detained
Film actress Raima Islam Shimu’s husband Shakhawat Ali Noble and his car driver were detained for interrogation over murder of the actress. Raima Islam Shimu, who went missing on Sunday, was found dead in a sack near Hazratpur bridge under Keraniganj in Dhaka on Monday
Tigresses beat hosts Malaysia by eight-wicket
Bangladesh women’s cricket team posted a dominating eight-wicket victory over hosts Malaysia in their first match of the 2022 Commonwealth Games qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur today. Electing to field first, Bangladesh bowlers fired on all cylinders against the Malaysia batters. The Tigresses were a wicket away to skittle out their counterparts as
Top-earning you tubers of 2021, according to Forbes
The only 23-year-old American Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast named the highest paid you tuber of 2021, according to Forbes. He is the new number one among you tube stars; with a total of more than ten million views for his videos, he earned of an estimated 54 million
Djokovic back in Serbia after deportation from Australia
Novak Djokovic has arrived home after an Australian court upheld a visa cancellation. Authorities said that his decision not to be vaccinated against coronavirus posed a risk to the Australian public. The top men’s tennis player was deported after losing a visa battle that centred on the fact he is unvaccinated. Hundred of supporters gathered ... Read more
Ekushey Boi Mela postponed for two weeks
Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela that usually begins on the first day of the month of February, has deffered for at least two weeks. State minister for culture KM Khalid told media that due to the recent spike of Covid cases, the fair has been ... Read more
Asaduzzaman Noor tests positive for COVID-19, the actor had earlier tested positive in December 2020
Veteran actor and lawmaker Asaduzzaman Noor has been admitted to a hospital after being diagnosed with Covid-19. This is the second time that the actor has been infected with the coronavirus disease. The news was confirmed to media by Ghulam Kuddus, president of cultural organisation Sammilito Sangskritik Jote. “Asaduzzaman Noor bhai’s covid result
Nino Cerruti : Italian fashion great dies at 91
The Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur Nino Cerruti died in the hospital in Vercelli, where he was hospitalized for hip surgery. He was 91 years old, Italian media reported. Descendant of a family of textile industrialists from Biella, he was one of the great protagonists of fashion of the last century and is credited with ... Read more
Shwapno opens 202nd branch at Dhanmondi
The grocery chain shop, Shwapno, has opened its 202nd branch at Bay Park Heights, beside Sheikh Jamal Cricket Academy, at Dhanmondi 8 of Dhaka city. The new outlet was inaugurated on Friday morning in the presence of Pradip Kar Chowdhury, executive director, finance and planning ofACI Limited, and
Daraz is set to herald in a new era of e-commerce
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce was already witnessing significant growth – with the sector expanding at a steady pace of 4.5 per cent globally. This was driven mainly by factors like increased digitisation, improvements in technology and infrastructure, and consumers expecting more convenience and
Walton set to enter North America; first shipment in mid-2022
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd, a giant in the local consumer electronics sector, is all set to enter the North American market through a shipment of home appliances sometime in the middle of 2022. The company signed a partnership agreement with Danby Appliances, a compact appliance brand in North America, in order to expand the market ... Read more
‘Baby Shark’ makes YouTube history with 10 billion views
Children’s song Baby Shark on Thursday, January 13, became the first-ever video to cross the 10 billion views mark on YouTube. The viral hit, released by South Korean company Pinkfong in 2016, managed the feat just over a year since being crowned the most-viewed video on YouTube in November 2020, dethroning
Celebs in support of Emma Watson following Palestinian solidarity post
Celebrities have extended their support for Emma Watson who faced backlash for sharing ‘solidarity’ with Palestinians. Around 40 stars have shared a joint statement to condemn the accusations of anti-Semitism, raised by a former UN envoy from Israel, against Watson last week. “We join Emma Watson in support of the simple statement that ‘solidarity is ... Read more
Singer Asif Akbar indicted in ICT case
A Dhaka tribunal Thursday framed charges against popular singer Asif Akbar in connection with a case filed by lyricist and composer Shafiq Tuhin under the Information Communication and Technology Act. Asif, now on bail, pleaded not guilty and demanded justice after Judge Mohammad Ash Sams Joglul Hossain of Dhaka Cyber Tribunal read out the charges ... Read more
Australia cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa for second time
Immigration chief says decision is in the public interest Tennis star Novak Djokovic is facing deportation after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time. Deportation from Australia can lead to a three-year ban on returning to the country, although that may be waived, depending on the circumstances. The Australian government cancelled his ... Read more
Dope test will be mandatory from now on to get a professional driving license
Dope test reports from government affiliated hospitals or laboratories would be mandatory in case if issuance and renewal of driving license from January 30 this year. If the dope test report is positive or there is any negative comment in it, professional driving license will not be issued or renewed by Bangladesh Road transport
Bangladesh’s passport ranks 103rd in Henley Passport Index 2022
Bangladesh’s passport climbed five spots in the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, the pioneer ranking of world’s travel documents. Out of a total 116 spots on the index, Bangladesh now ranks 103rd, according to the Henley Passport Index 2022 Q1 released recently. Last year, it ranked 108th in
Dhaka’s transport owners’ association tells members to operate buses at full capacity
Despite the government order to carry passengers at 50 percent capacity from Saturday, Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association today asked its members to operate vehicles in full capacity. The directive was given stating that the ministry concerned has “verbally” informed that the government would allow it to operate public transport in full