Madonna has left her fans stunned with her youthful look in the music video for the remix of her 1998 hit Frozen. The Queen of Pop has teamed up with Fireboy DML and producer Sickick for an Afrobeats remix of the classic track, and she’s turned back the clock for a new promo clip, too. ... Read more
Month: March 2022
Full-scale in-person classes in schools, colleges from March 15
Education minister Dipu Moni on Saturday said that full-scale in-person classes at secondary and higher secondary level educational institutions across Bangladesh would begin from March 15. From then in-person classes would be held on all subjects at the educational institutions like the pre-pandemic stage, she said in an inauguration programme at Tikatuli area in Dhaka ... Read more
Ballon d’Or football award to be revamped with four main changes
Will come into effect from the 2022 edition The Ballon d’Or is considered to be one of the most prestigious prizes in football, with some iconic names having won the award multiple times down the years, but the criteria for claiming that particular trophy is being tweaked by France Football for the current year and ... Read more
Shakib available for South Africa series
Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan sprang a surprise on Saturday stating that he would be available for the forthcoming series against South Africa despite the BCB permitted him a leave until April 30 from all forms of cricket. ‘I have been in a conversation with Papon Bhai [Nazmul Hasan] since the
‘Nazrul Utsav’ kicks off
“Nazrul Utsav 2022”, a two-day festival honouring the work of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, began at the capital’s Gulshan Society Lake Park yesterday. The event, organised by Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha, Arunaranjani, and Gulshan Society, also commemorates the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence. HSBC is the title sponsor of the festival. The event celebrates ... Read more
Katy Perry wins in Dark Horse copyright appeal
Katy Perry has won her ‘Dark Horse’ plagiarism case. She will no longer have to pay $2.8m (£2.1m) to a rapper who said she stole his song on her hit Dark Horse. The ‘Roar’ hitmaker and several others were ordered to pay $2.78 million in damages after a jury ruled the 2013 hit copied a ... Read more
Priyanka Chopra invests in vegan ice cream brand
Priyanka Chopra has invested in a vegan ice cream company. The 39-year-old actress – who has been married to former Disney star Nick Jonas 29, since 2018 – took to Instagram to tell her 75 million followers she has teamed up with plant-based ice cream brand Cosmic Bliss. Alongside an image of the ice cream ... Read more
Robbie Williams reveals family has nowhere to live after selling lavish homes
Robbie Williams suggested his family had nowhere to live after the Take That star sold almost all of their properties. The 48-year-old musician, who shares four children with his wife Ayda Field, explained he’s “trying to figure out” where the family should live next. Speaking on Kyle and Jackie O Australian radio show, Williams also ... Read more
Only Fools and Horses actor Ron Pember dies aged 87
‘Only Fools and Horses’ actor Ron Pember has died aged 87. The TV star passed away on Tuesday (08.03.22), with his grandson confirming the sad news via social media. Paul Pember wrote on Twitter: “The sadness now is the happiness then. That’s the deal. 11.04.1934 – 08.03.2022 #ronpember #grandad (sic)” Ron played the part of Baz, ... Read more
Ryan Reynolds’ new movie The Adam Project has fans saying the same thing
Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo also star in the Netflix film Netflix’s latest film has a pretty impressive cast. Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Garner, Zoe Saldana and Mark Ruffalo all appear in the brand new movie, The Adam Project, and it seems to have gone down well with fans. The film has strong themes of time ... Read more
Tigers contingent off to South Africa
Bangladesh ODI squad were headed for a challenging South Africa tour as the Tigers contingent departed from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Friday. With the three-match ODI series, part of ICC ODI Super League, slated to begin on March 18 in Centurion, the Tamim Iqbal-led squad, split into two groups, departed earlier ... Read more
Manchester United report: Senior players have decided their favoured candidate to be manager
Manchester United players favour PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino over Ajax’s Erik Ten Hag as manager. It’s been a difficult week for Pochettino, having watched his Paris Saint-Germain side crash out of the Champions League last-16 in spectacular fashion, after being 2 -0 up in the tie against Real Madrid. Despite this failure, however, he is ... Read more
Nagar Baul, Euphoria and Strings to perform together in Dubai
Three of the biggest rock bands of the subcontinent- Nagar Baul, Euphoria and Strings will perform on stage for the first time at ‘Dubai Expo 2020’ on March 13. The three renowned bands from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan have already received invitations from the Dubai government. “James and his band members will be flying off ... Read more
College student drowns at Cox’s Bazar beach
A college student drowned to death at Kolatoli sea beach in Cox’s Bazar Friday morning. The deceased is Shahed Hossain Bappi, 18, son of Shamsul Alam of Techhipool of Ramu in Cox’s Bazar, said additional district magistrate Abu Sufian. Shahed was a student of Ramu Government College, he
BB launches Tk 1,290cr CMSE loan scheme
The Bangladesh Bank on Thursday launched an Asian Development Bank-funded $150 million or Tk 1,290 crore in refinance scheme to support setting up cottage, micro and small enterprises by returning migrant workers, youths and rural enterprises. Under the project, the returning migrants, youths and rural enterprises will receive
Marcel offers up to Tk 5 lakh in cashbacks
Bangladeshi electronics brand Marcel launched Digital Campaign Season-14, following success in the previous seasons. Under the new season, customers of Marcel fridge, television, air conditioner, washing machine, microwave oven, blender, gas stove, fan and rice cooker will get cash back of up to
Rangs launches ‘Outlander Shadhinota Utshob’ campaign
Rangs, distributor of Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors in Bangladesh, organised an “Outlander Shadhinota Utshob” campaign for March marking Bangladesh’s Independence Day. Under the campaign, anyone can avail of a two-year warranty and two free servicing upon booking a brand-new Outlander from Mitsubishi showrooms in Dhaka and Chattogram, said
Nationwide Doorstep delivery pioneer- Paperfly has stepped into its 7th year
Paperfly has reached its 7th year as a key player to revolutionize the logistics industry in Bangladesh. It has undoubtedly established the strongest doorstep delivery network in the country with the fastest delivery time built within these six years. Paperfly commenced its journey in February 2016 with only three people having
Faculty Orientation and Development Workshop Spring 2022 held at NSU
A two day–long Faculty Orientation and Development Workshop for Spring 2022 was organized by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at North South University (NSU) recently. Due to the current pandemic situation, the orientation program was conducted online via Zoom. The orientation program was well attended by new faculty members from sixteen departments
Women for women
Opinion Faria Rashid PATRIARCHAL societies like to deceive women into thinking that women cannot get along, work together and stand in support of one another. Given the patriarchal history of society, it has mostly worked to keep women in their places and apart from each other. This is why we hear so much about women ... Read more