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Bangladesh international Salon 2018 at AFD
Dhaka, Dec 26 (UNB) - The exhibition titled "East Coast Group Bangladesh International Salon 2018" organized by ‘Phoenix Photographic Society’ began at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka.
Paul McCartney tells fans: Don't be like me and eat too much
London, Dec 26 (AP/UNB) — Paul McCartney's Christmas message to his fans around the world: Don't be like me and eat and drink too much.
Tisha, Chanchal to spread public awareness on menstrual health
Dhaka, Dec 25 (UNB) - Renowned celebrities Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Chanchal Chowdhury are now ambassadors of the ‘Ritu’ project which is working to spread public health awareness on menstruation.
Kevin Spacey is charged with groping a young man
Boston, Dec 25 (AP/UNB) — Kevin Spacey has been charged with groping the 18-year-old son of a Boston TV anchor in 2016 — the first criminal case brought against the Oscar-winning actor since his career collapsed amid a string of sexual misconduct allegations over a year ago.
Audrey Geisel, widow and promoter of Dr. Seuss, dies at 97
Los Angeles, Dec 22 (AP/UNB) — As Dr. Seuss neared the end of his life, the children's author told his wife that she would have to look after the Cat in the Hat, the Lorax, the Grinch and all the beloved characters he created.
Barack Obama appears on Miranda's latest 'Hamilton' song
New York, Dec 22 (AP/UNB) —The former U.S. president appears on a reworked song by Lin-Manuel Miranda originally from the Broadway hit "Hamilton." Released Friday, "One Last Time (44 Remix)" features Obama reciting a passage from George Washington's farewell address.
‘Poetry Evening on Hafez Shirazi’ in city Friday
Dhaka, Dec 20 (UNB) - A get-together program ‘Poetry Evening on Hafez Shirazi’ will be held on Friday at Iran Cultural Centre in the city.
'Laverne & Shirley' star, 'Big' director Penny Marshall dies
New York, Dec 19 (AP/UNB) — Penny Marshall, who indelibly starred in the top-rated sitcom "Laverne & Shirley" before becoming the trailblazing director of smash-hit big-screen comedies such as "Big" and "A League of Their Own," has died. She was 75.
Noted drama, film director Saidul Anam Tutul dies at 68
Dhaka, Dec 18 (UNB) – Renowned drama and film director Saidul Anam Tutul passed away at a city hospital on Tuesday.
Inner beauty matters more: Oishi
Dhaka, Dec 16 (UNB) – Miss World contest prioritises the beauty of a woman’s inner self over how she looks, said Jannatul Ferdous Oishi, who represented Bangladesh in the competition’s 68th edition.