Jen & Ben had genuine love

    Tara Sattar Jennifer Lopez has recently talked about her relation with the Batman vs Superman actor Ben Affleck. Their relationship might have ended 12 years back, but singer-actress Jennifer Lopez said that she and Ben Affleck shared “genuine love,” reported People magazine. “I think different time different thing, who knows what could’ve happened, but there…

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      August in the crucible of history

      Syed Badrul Ahsan, Editor-in-Charge, The Asian Age: Now that the month of August is here again, it is fitting and proper that we assess the month in terms of history. August comes with memories that give our conscience a jog, our sensibilities a huge shake. In Bangladesh, in India, in Pakistan, indeed beyond South Asia,…

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        Mandela My Life is a welcome tribute to a hero, but avoids difficult questions

        Andrea Witcomb,Professor, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies, Deakin University/The Conversation, Australia What is the role of commemorative exhibitions that focus on the life of a single change agent I asked myself, as I viewed Melbourne Museum’s latest blockbuster, Mandela My Life: The Official Exhibition. The result of an international collaboration between Museums Victoria, the Nelson…

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          Flower exports yet to gain traction

          DOT Desk Despite having enormous export potential, the country’s flower industry is yet to acquire momentum as it is hamstrung by a dearth of infrastructure and a lack of comprehensive policy support, said industry insiders, reports The Independent BD. To penetrate the global flower market and sustain its presence in it, the government needs to…

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            A review on present day journalism

                Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed I am not a student of journalism or an expert in journalism. But I have my interest to it. It is a matter of common sense, all things that happen can’t be subject or topic of journalism. It is the combination of journal and ism. Journal denotes to publish…

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              Return of illegal immigrants from Germany on 29 November

              Tasmiah Nuhiya Ahmed of DOT: After taking all legal measures, finally, on November 29, 40 Bangladeshi people have been deported from Germany to Bangladesh. The German government has made all arrangements to send them back. According to sources, they are returning as per the agreement signed between Dhaka and the European Union for the repatriation of…

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                Ageism is the new sexism

                Mahmood Saberi, Storyteller and blogger based in Bengaluru, India/ Gulf News It is not fair to become prejudiced and target our future selves Suddenly, everyone is nice to me and I know why; they are all out to get my money. My wife and I were at Lal Bagh, Bengaluru, on Indian Republic Day, admiring…

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                  Rampal Power Plant: Image of Contradictions

                  Md. Shafaat Ullah The government of Bangladesh seems to be very confident about turning it into a developed country within 2041. And yes, it is noticeable that our GDP growth is going at a stable pace. Apparently, this growth rate satisfies many of us. However, when someone tries to look deep down into the issues…

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