When green chillies become too hot to handle

Green chillies proved so hot to handle for the government that at one stage the commerce minister attempted to redirect the media to the agriculture minister for an

‘Science has to be for the masses’

Prof Gawsia Wahidunnessa Chowdhury is one of two Bangladeshis who were recently named among the top 100 Asian scientists. In an interview with Abida Rahman

Shah Rukh Khan breaks nose after on-set accident

Bollywood's king Shah Rukh Khan has met with an on-set accident during the shoot of an upcoming project in the US. The actor apparently sustained an injury to his nose, causing it to bleed, as reported by ET.

Mehedi Haque receives scholarship from California College of the Arts

After graduating from Jahangirnagar University’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Mehedi Haque opted to draw cartoons as a profession, rather than going for

Esha Yousuf joins as project head, Hoichoi

Esha is the daughter of eminent cultural personalities Nasir Uddin Yousuff and Shumil Yousuf. She made her debut as a producer with the film "Guerilla", directed by Nasir Uddin

Star Cineplex increases daily screenings of ‘Priyotoma’

Shakib Khan’s “Priyotoma” has been doing exceptionally well since its release, with a majority of the shows running houseful. As such, from tomorrow, there will be a total of 15

‘Shurongo’ to hit theatres in Saudi Arabia

Amidst the success of Bangladeshi films in theatres across the country on the festive occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, makers of Afran Nisho's debut feature film "Shurongo", have said that the film is all set to make its global release across different continents. However, a particular country being on that list sparked interest among film enthusiasts, as this is reportedly the first time a Bangladeshi film will hit theatres in Saudi Arabia.

Flood risk rises in the north

Heavy rainfall in the last few days and onrush of water from upstream have caused sudden

Incessant rains inundate low-lying areas in Sunamganj

Low-lying areas in Sunamganj district including the town have been inundated due to incessant

SAJIDA Foundation, British Asian Trust launch climate fund

SAJIDA Foundation and the British Asian Trust have co-launched the Climate Innovation Fund today to

More rain likely across Bangladesh over 24 hours: Met office

More rain is likely across the country over the 24 hours starting from 9:00am today, as the

LPG price reduced again, 12kg cylinder now at Tk 999

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has slashed the price of liquefied petroleum

With moderate traffic, Dhaka's air quality also 'moderate' this morning

Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the "moderate" zone this morning, thanks to the torrential

Rains may continue; 305mm rainfall recorded in Sylhet

Rains may continue to drench the country, including the capital Dhaka, in 24 hours from 9am

Heavy rain inundates parts of city

Different neighbourhoods in the capital went under knee- to waist-deep water after heavy rain