Paris Hilton is hating on Kim Kardashian! The fading star is jealous of former friend Kim’s her former friend Kim’s ever growing fame and success. “Kim will always be a sore spot for Paris because she believes that without her Kim wouldn’t have the success she has in her life,” a source told RadarOnline. “Paris thinks ... Read more
Month: May 2012
Pybus named new Tigers’ coach
Englishman Richard Pybus finally agreed to join as the head coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team after the Bangladesh Cricket Board revised his financial offer, said the officials on Wednesday. Pybus’ consent came about an hour after mid-day on Wednesday, ending a long wait for the BCB, who were looking for it since his ... Read more
Sahara set to sponsor Tigers
India’s business giant Sahara Group is set to become the new sponsor of the Bangladesh national cricket team after it appeared as the highest bidder in the tender which was opened on Wednesday, officials said. ‘We are delighted to announce that Sahara has appeared as the highest bidder to become the new sponsor of our ... Read more
Abahani win at unruly Tangail
League leaders Abahani tightended their grip on the title as they came from behind to beat hosts Team BJMC 3-2 in their crucial match of the Grameenphone Bangladesh Premier League at the Tangail Stadium yesterday. Linkon, Da Silva and Twum Frank struck one goal each for Abahani while Ajagun Abdul Rasheed and Uche Felix netted one ... Read more
Bijan Choudhury’s rare paintings on display
Bengal Gallery of Fine Art has organised a solo painting exhibition of recently demised eminent artist Bijan Choudhury, which has become a treat for art connoisseurs who have adoration for the paintings of the Indian accomplished artist. The exhibition titled ‘A tribute to Bijan Choudhury’ showcases a total of 33 exquisite paintings by the artist ... Read more
Dance drama, pala staged
ITI Theatre Festival at Shilpakala Academy Dance drama, pala staged On the second day of eight-day ITI theatre festival titled ‘Theatre in Asia: Asia in Theatre’ three productions were staged at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Monday. Shadhana staged dance drama Mayar Khela at the National Theatre Hall, Chittagong based troupe Ganayan staged Muktadhara at the ... Read more
Pioneer of modern art
36th death anniversary of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Marking the 36th death anniversary of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, the pioneer of modern art, a discussion was held at the premises of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala (art gallery) at Shaheeb Quarter Park area of the town this afternoon. Dr. K Zaman, journalist Ziauddin Ahmed, Professor Md. Safin Omar ... Read more
Muktadhara presented
Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore’s timeless play Muktadhara was staged by Chittagong based troupe Ganayan Natyasampraday at the Experimental Theatre hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Monday. Set against the backdrop of an imaginary village full of natural resources named Shivatari, Tagore’s symbolic play features sufferings of the poor people of the village after installing
Kolkata erupts with joy as champion Knight Riders parade
Thousands of fans turn up for Knight Riders’ victory parade The city of Kolkata went into celebratory mode Tuesday, felicitating the Indian Premier League (IPL) V champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) with bouquets, shawls, sandesh and golden chains. Celebrations began right from the hotel where the team was staying. The Kolkata Knight Riders team was ... Read more
Shah Rukh Khan Still Reveling In IPL Success
Shah Rukh Khan is living it up at the moment. Following his teams’ victory at the Indian Premier League, the celebrations just haven’t stopped for King Khan. With a crowd of about 70,000 cheering for them, KKR took a victory parade from South Kolkata’s Hazra Crossing to Eden Gardens. The chief minister of West Bengal, ... Read more
Dubai bans tobacco for 24 hours
All tobacco products are banned from being sold in Dubai for 24 hours on Thursday, May 31 All tobacco products are banned from being sold in Dubai for 24 hours on Thursday, May 31, to observe World No Tobacco Day, a senior official at the Dubai Municipality said. “The move is aimed at spreading awareness ... Read more
Marketers of greed reign supreme
Star finds many multilevel companies not making headlines, silently swindling fortune-seekers before vanishing abruptly Shady multilevel marketing (MLM) companies are cheating people across the country by offering them double return on deposits in less than a year, high monthly returns and huge profits from product sales. These companies rent top-class office rooms and create eye-catching ... Read more
Container Train Derails
Rail link with Ctg snapped for 17 hrs Rail communication between Chittagong and other parts of the country resumed yesterday evening after about a 17-hour-long disruption caused by derailment of four bogies of a container train. A Dhaka-bound train from Chittagong veered off the course at Jangalia near Moynamati Railway Station in Comilla and ploughed ... Read more
Rab too going at snail’s pace
Journo Couple Murder Rab too going at snail’s pace Viscera report done 10 days ago, collected only yesterday The viscera report of slain journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi was prepared at least 10 days ago, but the Rapid Action Battalion collected it only yesterday. According to sources in the forensic medicine department of ... Read more
Girl abused in police club
Cops assault prying journos, lawyers Two sub-inspectors assaulted and harassed a teenaged girl, her father and mother on the very premises of Dhaka magistrate court yesterday. The two cops in the nearby Police Club assaulted the 15-year-old allegedly for protesting against the police claim of her father’s motorbike
Bid to save sister costs him his life
A family feud led to the murder of a man by his brother-in-law in the city’s Shahjahanpur area yesterday. The incident happened when Mozammel Hossain Milon, the victim, tried to save his sister when she was attacked by her husband Hafizur Rahman Khan at the latter’s Shantibagh residence, relatives said. Milon went to his
4 Destiny top shots quizzed
The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday quizzed four top officials of Destiny Group, including its chairman Rafiqul Amin, over various irregularities in the multilevel company. The outcome of the grilling, however, could not immediately be known. The seven-hour interrogation that
Wasfia reaches Namche Bazar
Nishat, Mohit stranded for bad weather Bangladeshi adventurer Wasfia Nazreen reached Namche Bazar safely yesterday while Nishat Majumder and MA Mohit remained stranded in Lukla for the second day yesterday due to bad weather. “Now I am very close to Namche Bazar and hope to reach there within half an hour. I will stay here ... Read more
Muktis held by MSC
Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra’s title dream suffered a blow when they were held to a 2-2 draw by Mohammedan Sporting Club in a high-voltage match of the Bangladesh Premier League on Tuesday. The title aspirants, Muktijoddha, took the lead twice with Nasiruddin Chowdhury and Wellington De Souza Lima respectively only to see Mohammedan
Shakib in the form of his life
DLF Indian Premier League Shakib in the form of his life At the moment, it seems as though nothing can stop Shakib Al Hasan. With two ‘man-of-the-tournament’ awards in the Bangladesh Premier League and the Asia Cup, a vital contribution in the Indian Premier League and a possible signing with former English county champions Essex, ... Read more