Wednesday, November 19, 2025

In a first, Dubai to host Miss Universe UAE Beauty Pageant

Dubai is all set to host its first-ever the glittering and glamour-filled Miss Universe UAE beauty pageant in November, with the winner heading for the global event in Israel in December, organizers announced on Thursday during a press conference at the Armani Hotel in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. The glamourous beauty pageant is set to take ... Read more

Two ends of Bangabandhu Tunnel joined beneath the Karnaphuli river

Two ends of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel were met together under the Karnaphuli river on Thursday afternoon. With the cutter of the tunnel boring machine cutting through the wall, China Communications Construction Company Limited, the contractor, and China Road and Bridge Corporation, the constructor, successfully achieved breakthrough of both tubes of the tunnel. ... Read more

Buffet Brunch at Bahar, Renaissance Dhaka

Renaissance Dhaka’s Buffet Brunch will now be a regular feature at Bahar multi-cuisine restaurant, as the perfect way to highlight the weekend options on Friday and Saturday, said a press release. After the success of their breakfast offerings, this is the upgraded version with an expanded buffet spread. There will be a dedicated egg counter ... Read more

Daraz Fashion Week 2021 is live

The country’s largest online marketplace, Daraz Bangladesh, will begin the Live Phase of Daraz Fashion Week 2021 on Thursday, and it will continue till October 13, 2021, said a press release. The exclusive event comes bearing discounts and offers, providing the fashion enthusiasts with the opportunity to shop at their heart’s content. Under the Daraz

DU set up NID registration camp for students

The Dhaka University authorities on Thursday started seven-day National Identity Card Registration Camp for their students to get NID card faster. On Thursday morning, Dhaka University vice-chancellor Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman formally inaugurated the programme at the University’s Teacher-Student

Ranbir Singh would want to see his and Dipika’s kids playing around

Bollywood actor Ranbir Singh talks about his wife Deepika Padukone all the time and everywhere. Why not? There is a great bond between them. The actor prepares for his TV debut with a quiz show called The Big Picture. In an interview, Ranbir Singh revealed what his “Big Picture” is with Deepika Padukone. In an ... Read more

NSU holds orientation programme

North South University (NSU) organised a virtual orientation for newly enrolled students of Fall Semester 2021 on its campus on Monday, said a press release. This time around, 1,700 students have got the opportunity to get admission in the graduate (honors) courses in 16 departments of the

Robi brings co-branded smartphone Maximus R1 Pro

Robi has launched a co-branded 4G smartphone named ‘Maximus R1 Pro’ with the smartphone brand, Maximus. The new Maximus R1 Pro 4G device is packed with features and characteristics that make it particularly appealing for customers who are looking for a quality smartphone within budget. Interested one can Pre Book this newly launched smartphone from

DU halls reopen after 18 months

The Dhaka University authority on Tuesday reopened its halls for the regular honours final year and master’s students after 18 months of closure due to the Covid outbreak. Halls for students of all other academic years are scheduled to be reopened on October 10 after a decision taken at a meeting of the Provost Standing ... Read more

No special treatment for Aryan Khan, the star kid eating food provided by NCB mess

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan was arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officials in the cruise drug bust case on October 3. He was denied bail yesterday and has been kept in NCB custody till October 7. Despite being the son of Bollywood’s biggest superstar, Aryan Khan is not receiving any special treatment ... Read more

Aishwarya Rai to attend Expo 2020 Dubai

Bollywood actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is going to attend the Expo 2020 Dubai-mega event this week in an initiative to empower women, according to a report on an Indian entertainment website. According to Khaleej Times, Aishwarya Rai is currently in Paris to participate in several brands that she represents. She was also ... Read more