Two decades after scoring a surprise holiday season global hit with “Love Actually”, British filmmaker Richard Curtis is bidding to repeat the trick with his first foray into animation. The 68-year-old writer and director has co-adapted his own trilogy of children’s books, and commandeered longtime friend Ed Sheeran into contributing an original song, to bring “That Christmas” to the big ...

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited, the country’s sole state-owned mobile operator, has launched its trial online SIM service. The service started on Wednesday as part of a commercial pilot programme in 11 post offices in Rajshahi, Naogaon, and Chapainawabganj districts under Rajshahi division. Plans are underway to expand the service to post offices nationwide. The trial service was inaugurated in Dhaka where ...

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor asked judges on Wednesday to issue an arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s military regime for crimes committed against the country’s Rohingya Muslim minority. Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power from elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021, is accused of crimes against humanity for the persecution of the Rohingya. ...

The rising demand for foreign currency exchange is driven by global remittances and expanding cross-border trade fueled by international connectivity. To assist individuals and businesses in staying informed, here are the foreign currency exchange rates as of Thursday: Currency Buy (Tk) Sell (Tk) US Dollar 119.00 120.00 Euro 124.65 129.98 British Pound 149.59 156.01 Japanese Yen 0.78 0.81 Singapore Dollar ...

Australian lawmakers moved a step closer to banning under 16s from social media platforms Wednesday, threatening companies that fail to comply with multimillion-dollar fines. The landmark legislation passed parliament’s lower chamber Wednesday and is now set to be debated by the Senate. The new rules would mean the likes of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat have to take “reasonable steps” ...

Winter is just around the corner. The weather is gradually cooling down, ushering in a change in the season. As the days get shorter and the air crisper, it’s time to start thinking about transitioning your wardrobe to accommodate the nip in the air. While it may not be the season for heavy, furry coats just yet, it’s still wise ...

Dengue claimed the lives of four patients in the last 24 hours, while 888 patients were hospitalised till Wednesday morning. With the new deaths and cases, the death toll rose to 475, while the total number of cases rose to 89,603, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Currently, 3,325 patients are undergoing treatment in different hospitals of ...

The US Embassy in Bangladesh inaugurated the new location of its American Corner in Sylhet Wednesday. This joint partnership between the US Embassy and local Bangladeshi partners is designed to promote interaction among local communities and the United States, strengthen people-to-people connections, and deepen the partnership between the United States and Bangladesh. American Spaces programming showcases the breadth and depth ...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal of India has demanded the release of Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote spokesperson Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, who was arrested in Bangladesh. West Bengal state’s opposition leader, Suvendu Adhikari, came up with the statement after attending an event with BJP lawmakers on Monday. Expressing concern over the arrest, Suvendu said, “We demand ...

As the winter months roll in, so does the season of sniffles and sore throats. Waking up with a stuffy nose and scratchy throat is unpleasant, and getting through a day feeling under the weather is exhausting. Instead of reaching for that morning coffee, try a warm cup of lemon and clove water—a home remedy for cough and cold that ...