27-08-2020

THURsdAy, AUGUsT 27, 2020
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Jaya expresses concern
for street dogs
Kumar Biswajit to appear in
‘Gaaner Pakhe Competition-2020’
TBT RePoRT
Popular vocalist Kumar Biswajit
will be the chief guest in the final
round of the 'Gaaner Pakhe
Competition-2020' organized
with expatriates of Singapore.
He will be involved in the
Facebook Live of the final episode
to boost the morale of
Bangladeshis working abroad.
The program will be shown on the
Facebook page 'We are expatriate
Bangladeshis in Singapore' on
August 30 at 9 pm Singapore time
(7 pm Bangladesh time).
Since the outbreak of
coronavirus in Singapore, this
page has been playing a special
role in raising awareness among
The Batman, starring Robert
Pattinson, has added actor
Barry Keoghan to its cast.
The Irish actor, who is set to
star in Marvel's The Eternals,
is now heading to DC to play
the role of Officer Stanley
Merkel.
According to Empire
magazine, Keoghan's casting
Bangladeshis living in the country
and sharing various information
about the virus.
Besides, they have been
working for a long time to
present the talented expatriates
in front of everyone. It regularly
publishes songs, stories, poems
and life stories of various
established expatriates.
Following this, 'Gaaner Pakhe -
2020' in Singapore has been
organized.
In the initial stage, 121 talented
artists submitted songs. At the
end of various qualifying rounds,
they are now in the top 10 list.
They are- Md. Mamun, Md.
Saddam Hussein, Rezaul Islam,
Banij Khan, Pabitro Sutradhar,
was confirmed in a press
release following the DC
FanDome on August 22.
Merkel appears in the Batman
comic books as Commissioner
Gordon's first partner with
Gotham Police. Westworld
star Jeffrey Wright is playing
Gordon in the upcoming Matt
Reeves directorial.
Hussein Mohammad Rajib, Md.
Mukul Hossain, Prabir Dutt,
Fazlul Karim and Mehedi Hasan.
Biswajit and the contestants
Singapore expatriate Omar
Farooqi Shipon is coordinating
the competition, along with Sharif
Uddin and Ripon Chowdhury.
"Many of us are in home
qurantine due to the
coronavirus outbreak," they said
about the event. We have
organized this event to keep the
mentality of the expatriate
Bangladeshis in Singapore
strong. This is an attempt to give
them some emotional relief
through entertainment. 'The
final winner will be announced
soon, they said.
Barry Keoghan joins
The Batman
It is, however, unknown
whether Keoghan could
appear in flashback or it
will be some other
iteration of the character.
Known for films like
Dunkirk and The Killing
of a Sacred Deer,
Keoghan doesn't appear
in the teaser trailer of the
movie which recently
dropped.
The Batman, which shut
down production in
March in the wake of the
coronavirus pandemic,
will reportedly go on
floors early next month at
Warner Bros Studios
Leavesden in the UK.
Billed as a darker take on the
DC superhero's story, The
Batman also stars Zoe Kravitz,
Paul Dano, John Turturro,
Peter Sarsgaard, Jayme
Lawson, Andy Serkis, and
Colin Farrell.
Source: indianexpress.com
TBT RePoRT
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is
going to transfer 30,000 dogs from the
capital. Animal rights activists have
expressed concern over the news. Popular
Dhaka-Kolkata actress Jaya Ahsan has
joined them. She also promoted an
initiative organized on this subject from
her Facebook account. It reads, "Often we
hear the municipality or city corporation
become interested in killing or transferring
an old friend like a dog. Although the state
has prohibited it by law. We often see
extreme cruelty towards this closest friend
of man. Get rid of this insensitivity.
At the initiative of People for Animal
Welfare Foundation (PAW Foundation),
artists and environmentalists will paint
pictures of street dogs on the walls of
Actors Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet
Singh recently started shooting for their
upcoming yet-to-be-titled film. Joining
them today are John Abraham and Aditi
Rao Hydari, who will be seen playing
Arjun's grandparents.
John and Aditi's story is set in 1947,
around the time of India's Independence.
Aditi Rao Hydari plays John Abraham's
love interest and the younger version of
Neena Gupta's character in the film. The
two will be shooting for their part for a
week during this indoor schedule. They
will then reunite with the team for a brief
outdoor shoot schedule in October.
John, who plays a Sikh for the first time, is
Bangladeshi stars
makes video using
Likee's modern effect
Pioneering short video platform
Likee has launched a brand new
effect named ComicBeats, to
enable users create their comic
avatar. With the help of this
effect, users can create cool and
fashionable eye-catching
posters with their Likee IDs,
says a press release.
Some popular stars from
Bangladesh, such as actresses
Arifa Parvin Zaman Moushumi,
Mumtaheena Chowdhury Toya
and Sallha Khanam Nadia have
already joined the celebration
Globe pharmaceuticals Depot in between
of Road 10A and 9A Dhanmondi
R/A,Satmasjid Road on August 28 and 29.
"
It is further said, "The film will show the
role of other animals besides nature in
nature. Their struggle, survival and so on.
That story will appear on the mural.
I personally express my sincere
solidarity with this initiative. I will be there
on Saturday, August 29 at 4 pm to express
my solidarity. More talented people from
the animal-loving artist community will
also come there. "
Finally, the actress said, " You too come.
I would like to call upon all the conscious
citizens, environmentalists and animal
rights activists of Dhaka to join this event
with the aim of building a vibrant Dhaka.
Together we have built a range of
also co-producing
the Nikkhil Advani
directorial along
with Bhushan Kumar. "The team has
taken extreme care, following all the SOPs
issued by the ministries and concerned
authorities. As a producer, it's important
for me to look out for our cast and crew,"
said the actor.
Talking about her role, Aditi Rao Hydari
said, "John and I play a couple in 1946-47
whose love story remains unfinished and
unrequited till Arjun's character feels the
need to bring it to closure. Films like these
are rarely made today, so I was quick to
come on board."
Director Nikhil Advani described how
John and Aditi's love story is important
and in line with the story of Arjun Kapoor
by creating videos using the
effect, many more are slated to
join the fun bandwagon in near
future. Arifa and Mumtaheena
captured their different
expressions in their videos
whereas Sallha's cartoon avatar
featured her getting a hair
massage. Notably, a few
celebrities in Russia and
Indonesia have already
showcased their creativity by
making their comic avatars.
Following in-depth research
by Likee's R&D teams, the
compassion for animals. "
Those who has a good reputation as an
animal lover, has stood by the street dogs
of the city at various times and also visited
different areas of the capital with food
during the COVID-19 period should
attained this activity.
Recently, it has been reported that Jaya
Ahsan has joined a film by Kolkata
musician and national award winning film
director Indradeep Dasgupta.
Abraham and Aditi
Rao Hydari to play
Arjun Kapoor's
grandparents
algorithm has been optimized
so that users can enjoy the
effects irrespective of the
technical prowess of a mobile
phone. The effect can also adapt
to different facial features, skin
colours and clothing styles,
ensuring a more localized
approach. The combination of
short-video and poster format
makes the videos easily sharable
across different social
platforms.
Likee spokesperson said,
"ComicBeats is deeply rooted in
and Rakul Preet Singh's characters.
"The idea is to realise true love through
the story of a woman who's been yearning
for closure for 70 years. There is a parallel
between Arjun and Rakul's characters in
the present day and the forced break-up
between John and Aditi's characters in
1947 following the Partition," he shared in
a statement.
"It's a story of love, values, bonds and
family over two different eras. John and
Aditi's is an old-school love story while
Arjun and Rakul are in a modern-day
relationship," producer Bhushan Kumar
concluded.
The Arjun Kapoor-Rakul Preet Singh film
is directed by Kaashvie Nair.
Source: indianexpress.com
the comic cultural phenomenon
that's universally applicable to
the younger generation. The
philosophy is to prioritize users
and inspire their creativity.
Likee has shown its ambition to
leverage effects to boost a
business model for
collaborations with global
brands." Based on Likee's
philosophy of 'Let You Shine',
the effect inspires creativity and
lets users express themselves in
as diverse ways as possible.
H o R o s C o P e
ARIes
(March 21 - April 20) : All things
domestic are highlighted, Aries. It
could be that you've finally called the
plumber or set out to do those
household repairs yourself. New people are likely to
come into your life. In fact, they may try to finagle
an invitation for dinner, if possible. All you can
expect today is the unexpected. Have some extra
food on hand and see what happens.
TAURUs
(April 21 - May 21): Keep your mind
open to any and all possibilities
today, Taurus. It's likely that you'll
encounter someone who imparts
valuable information. You may not realize right
away just how important this information is, but
it could have a dramatic impact on your life. Be
prepared for anything. This is likely to be a most
interesting day.
GeMINI
(May 22 - June 21): Your ship could come
in today, Gemini. It will happen
unexpectedly, and it may take you some
time to adjust to this sudden financial
windfall. This is a day of big changes, because you may
also decide to use this money to completely alter your
way of life. It could be that you make a move to another
part of the country or decide to change professions.
Trust your instincts, Gemini.
CANCeR
(June 22 - July 23): You're likely aware of
your writing abilities, Cancer, but you
may not realize the extent of your
talent. It would be worthwhile to
devote more time to your craft. You can't improve
much if writing time is interrupted by other
obligations. Take some time to produce something
of value. Why not give it a try, even if just for a week
or so, to see what you can do?
Leo
(July 24 - Aug. 23): Tact isn't
necessarily your strong suit, Leo. No
one would accuse you of being overly
sensitive to other people's emotions,
but today you turn over a new leaf. This "new and
improved" you tunes in to the thoughts and feelings
of others and responds in thoughtful, caring ways.
You may be surprised at how effective this gentler
touch can be.
VIRGo
(Aug. 24 - Sept. 23): Even though you
probably aren't getting on a plane today,
Virgo, you would love to at some point in
the future. Your wanderlust is back and
you're bound for the wild blue yonder yet again, most
likely to someplace exotic. Enjoy the time away, but do
come back. It seems that sometimes your spirit of
adventure dampens your enjoyment of the more
mundane but more real daily life.
LIBRA
(Sept. 24 - Oct. 23): Positive change
rarely happens without effort. Keep
this in mind as transformation occurs
quickly. You may feel as though you're
in the middle of a whirlpool and getting sucked
deeper and deeper, unsure of where you'll
ultimately end up. This is merely the "nose to the
grindstone" phase. Trust that your efforts will
ultimately be rewarded.
sCoRPIo
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22): You have natural
leadership abilities, and today would be
an ideal day to make use of this talent. In
the past you may have hesitated to step
forward and implement your ideas. But recent
successes have given you the necessary confidence to
pursue your objectives. You'll likely find that the
higher-ups support your efforts. Make the most of
today's auspicious circumstances, Scorpio.
sAGITTARIUs
(Nov. 23 - Dec. 21): Today you feel in
control and on top of the world. You can
do anything, Sagittarius. This would be an
auspicious time to begin a new project or
creative endeavor. You can't help but succeed but take
care not to get in your own way. Sometimes you can be
your own worst enemy. Believe in yourself and move
confidently in the direction of your dreams in order to
make them come true.
CAPRICoRN
(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20): Friendship could turn
into romance if you aren't careful,
Capricorn. A platonic relationship could
turn passionate, and no one would be
more surprised than you. Think carefully about where
you'd like this to go. While it can't go back to the way it
was, you can stop it from progressing further if you're
uncomfortable with the new dynamic. You can only
make this decision once.
AQUARIUs
(Jan. 21 - Feb. 19): Today you wake up
feeling reinvigorated and renewed,
Aquarius. You feel as though you can
accomplish anything. And very
likely, today you can. Anything you set your mind
and attention to works out beautifully. Take care
that you don't gloat too much, though. Just
because you feel invincible doesn't necessarily
mean that you are.
PIsCes
(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20): People often see you
as shy and reserved, Pisces, but of
course you know that you're really very
friendly once you relax. Today you find
it unusually easy to interact with others. In fact, you
feel downright gregarious as you chat and joke
along with the best of them. This new, sociable you
does wonders for your image. You've needed to
loosen up for some time.