Barcelona sues Neymar for $10M signing bonus

Barcelona is suing Neymar for the €8.5 million euro ($10 million) bonus it paid the Brazil striker for signing a contract he later broke to join Paris Saint-Germain on a world-record transfer.

Barcelona said on Tuesday that it wants Neymar to pay back the bonus for a contract in Oct. 2016 that tied him to the club through 2021. It also wants an additional 10 percent interest.

Neymar was able to leave Barcelona earlier this month after PSG paid 222 million euros ($262 million) to trigger a release clause included in his contract.

Barcelona said in a statement that it "has taken these actions in defense of its interests after the unilateral breaking of the contract carried out by Neymar just a few months after having signed his renewal."

The club is also demanding that PSG pay the money, if Neymar is unable to do so.

PSG responded to the demand with a statement later Tuesday, saying it was "surprised to learn of FC Barcelona's statement today announcing the start of legal proceedings in Spain against its former player Neymar Jr. and indicating that should Neymar Jr. fail to pay the monies claimed by his former club, Paris Saint-Germain will be held responsible to pay the outstanding sum."

"Paris Saint-Germain reiterates that, like Neymar Jr., it has always respected all applicable laws and rules in its dealings and, once again, regrets the attitude of FC Barcelona."

Barcelona said the suit was filed on Aug. 11.

Afridi hits 42-ball century

Shahid Afridi's breathtaking 42-ball century led Hampshire to a crushing 101-run victory over Derbyshire in the first T20 Blast quarter-final.

The Pakistan all-rounder, promoted to open, smashed seven sixes in his 101 before holing out the ball after reaching his maiden Twenty20 hundred.

James Vince made 55 from 36 deliveries as Hampshire piled up 249-8 at Derby.

Derbyshire came out swinging but were all out for 148, with Liam Dawson and Kyle Abbott taking three wickets each.

Two-time winners Hampshire will now appear in their seventh Finals Day in the last eight years at Edgbaston on 2 September, while Derbyshire have never made it beyond the last eight.

Afridi's spellbinding innings included some of the cleanest hitting surely ever witnessed in the 15-year history of the competition, with several balls sailing out of the County Ground.

The 37-year-old's hundred was the fastest in the 2017 T20 Blast, beating the 45-ball centuries made by Worcestershire's Joe Clarke and Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales.

The former Pakistan international had been in poor form with the bat heading into the match, scoring just 50 runs in seven innings.

He said he had asked Hampshire's management to let him open because he felt "wasted at seven or eight" and signalled his intent from the off smashing Wayne Madsen's first over for 16.

By the time he was caught by Ben Cotton at deep fine leg, Afridi had taken Hampshire to 146-2 from only 12.2 overs.

Skipper Vince continued to find the rope after Afridi went, reaching his fourth half-century of the season, as Hampshire made the eighth highest T20 score in history.

In the chase Derbyshire slumped to 58-7 and looked set for the heaviest Twenty20 defeat of all time, before a last-wicket stand of 46 between Cotton and Imran Tahir brought some respectability.

A glossy way to makeup

The glossy and hydrated trend to makeup has become very popular globally and can be a great look to sport this Eid. So, bid adieu to chalky, dark and patchy makeup. Whether you are going for a brunch, hosting dinner or just catching up with friends, this is the look to opt for the season. You can easily complement it with chiffon saris in floral prints or tie-dye dresses.

What if I have oily skin?

For those who are naturally endowed with oily skin, the above makeup technique to achieve the dewy look may actually be a bad idea. The skin may become extra oily and sticky; clogging pores and eventually resulting into unsightly pimples.

How do we solve the problem for oily skin? 

There's always a solution to every problem in the world. The trick is to follow the matte makeup technique and use highlighters in the right places - like the temple of the forehead, the bridge of the nose, the cheekbones etc re-creating the perfect glossy effect. Finally when all is done, spray some makeup setting spray and lock-in the look for hours to come.

Makeup tricks every girl should know 

* Make sure the mascara is not more than a month old. Fresh mascara glides better.

* Always cover dark circles with a concealer 1 to 2 shades lighter than skintone. 

* You can always create killer cheekbones by applying shimmer along the top.

* Clean, bold brow is attention grabbing. So comb it with clean mascara before shaping it with a soft brow pencil.

* A shimmery white eye pencil helps in brightening the eye when used on the waterline.

* Colour coding lips and cheeks always create a uniform look. So if you really want that natural look apply the same hue of lipstick on the lips as on the cheeks. 

* The best blending technique for foundations is to use the fingertips.

* Finally, always use a make-up setting spray to prevent runny and sticky makeup.

By Mehrin Mubdi Chowdhury

Photo: Sazzad Ibne Sayed

Styling: SoniaYeasmin Isha 

Model:Mousum and Arpita

Makeup: Farzana Shakil’s Makeover Salon

The Curious Case of the Kurta

Eid is fast approaching and of course, a new kurta is a must buy for all of us men. Well, let me tell you this, by doing so, you are laying down the seeds to adding versatility to your wardrobe whose fruit you will enjoy for the many years to come. Have a wedding to attend? About to leave for your Jumma prayer? Or, have a dinner party to attend at a fancy restaurant? Or, want something relaxed to wear at home? Kurtas will fill in for the never-ending events you will have to attend. If you're thinking that kurtas are part of the stagnant fashion trends, think again.

Coming from a Persian word meaning a collarless shirt, the ancient form of this attire is said to be spread throughout Bengal when the Aryans first came. Over the many centuries that followed, kurtas have gone through countless transformations including experimentation with the fabric and design. At first, kurtas came mostly in cotton and khadi, while silk kurtas were mostly worn by the rich, indicative of their wealth. 

Over the years, kurtas have been designed in ways which go beyond our imagination. Mehruz Munir's recent Maharajan collection is a testimony to the fact that you can mould kurtas into shapes and designs to as far as your imagination goes. One of his collections showed the epitome of masculinity as he merged Pathani Kurta with a bold touch of Western to it.

Having been popularised by poets and scholars in the court of the Mughals, kurtas have taken up a range of styles according to the various regions the people belonged to. The Nawabs of Lucknow brought the Chikan Kurta to the trend which had interlacing designs and came in lightweight materials; which was perfect for the warm, humid weather.

The Sherwani Kurtas tilt far towards 'gorgeous' as they have lots of embellishments and embroideries, nudging you to wear them on occasions such as weddings.

A distinct style of kurta which has seemed to catch popularity amongst many here in Bangladesh is the Hyderabadi Kurta. Its distinct keyhole neck stands out with lots of thread work near the collar region encouraging it to be worn on casual occasions.

Nowadays, many upcoming designers have introduced a new and unique touch to their kurtas by adding floral prints on the other side of their sleeves and collar band in addition to hefty gold buttons to allow you to stand out. The floral print on the sleeves add an appealing contrast to your look when folded up.

The silhouette of kurtas is such that you can wear them with pyjamas, churidars, chinos and even jeans for a more contemporary look. In addition, sandals and Oxford shoes work really well with outfits donned with kurtas. People who are confident about their style wear even sports sneakers with their kurtas.

Kurtas have added variety to the fashion industry as popular fashion designers throughout the world have tested their imagination and brought out magic with stunning handwork, embroidery, block prints, stone works and merging western and eastern styles. When you don a kurta, your style knows no bound; so, the next time someone says that kurtas have become stagnant, sport one of your favourite ones and show them how much you can do with a classic style staple as such.247bdnews.com

Legendary film star Razzak passes away

Legendary Bangla film actor Razzak passed away at a hospital in Dhaka today. He was 76.

He breathed his last at United Hospital this evening, Abdul Quader, officer at appointment desk of the hospital, told The Daily Star around 6:35pm.

Read more: NAYAK RAJ forever

“Razzak was taken to the hospital around 5:20pm. As doctors didn’t find the pulse of his body, he was instantly taken to a cabin where the doctors declared him dead around 6:15pm,” said an official of the hospital’s emergency unit.

His namaj-e-janaza will be held at Gulshan Azad Mosque tomorrow after Johr prayers, according to his family.

Razzak’s sons Bapparaj and Samrat, also film actors, are now with the body at the hospital while Bappiraz is in Canada, reports our correspondent visiting the hospital.

Meanwhile, film actors Alamgir, Shakib Khan, Moushumi, Omar Sani and lyricist Gazi Mazharul Anwar and other members of bangle film industry visited the hospital soon after the death of Razzak.

President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia expressed deep shock at the death of the legendary actor. 

Bangladesh Film Director's Association and Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti suspended all kinds of shootings for three days to mourn the death of Razzak.

Razzak, fondly called 'Nayak Raj', made tremendous contributions to Bangla cinema, and won the hearts of millions over the years. The National Award-winning actor has also earned fame as director.

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Razzak was born on January 23 in 1942 at Nagtola in Taliganj of Kolkata. His parents fondly addressed him as Raju and sometimes Raja. He loved acting from his schooldays. He also worked on stage those days.

He first stood in front of the camera for the film “Shilalipi”. In 1964, he moved to Dhaka and met Abdul Jabbar Khan, producer of the film “Mukh O Mukhosh”. He later got a job at the production house Iqbal Films with the help of Jabbar.

Read more: Nayak Raj - A Tribute to Razzak

However, acting was his forte and within a short span of time, he became the most popular face in the film industry.

In the middle of his career, he got the title of 'Nayak Raj' from Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury, editor of Chitrali.

Later, he made his directorial debut with the film “Chanpa Dangar Bou”.

Some of his notable works are “Abirbhab”, “Bashori”, “Etotuku Asha” “Nil Akhasher Niche”, “Je Agune Puri”, “Moinamothi”, “Dwip Neva Nai”, “Sharalipi”, “Ashikkhit”, “Chutir Ghanta” and more.

He won the hearts of millions through his powerful acting in the film “Rangbaj”. It was first modern action film in Bangladesh. In 1976, he emerged as producer with the film “Akankha”.

Razzak was elected goodwill ambassador of Unicef as the first Bangladeshi film artiste. He was also the founding president of Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association.

87,000 Myanmar nationals enter Bangladesh since Oct 9 last: IOM

Myanmar nationals, who illegally entered Bangladesh following the deadly series of violence in Rakhine state, at a Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar. Photo: Reuters

Approximately 87,000 Undocumented Myanmar Nationals (UMNs) have so far entered Bangladesh following an outbreak of violence on October 9 last year in the Rakhine State of Myanmar.

The influx slowed in late February 2017; however, more new arrivals from Myanmar were reported in the month of July, according to an assessment made by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).

Though the assessment showed 80,000 new arrivals, the figure stood over 87,000 with more new arrivals in July and August this year, officials in Cox's Bazaar said.

The majority of UMNs are living in Ukhia and Teknaf upazilas of Cox's Bazar district, a district bordering Myanmar identified as the main entry area for border crossing.

A total of 57 sites were assessed.

Some 1,64,000 UMNs were identified in two upazilas of Cox's Bazar district.

An additional four sites with a population of 635, according to NPM Round 2 (April 2017), were not assessed in this round due to limited access.

Among those assessed, 52% are women and girls.

Some 87,000 arrived since October 2016, with an increase in both makeshift settlements and host communities, due to newly arrivals of UMNs across the border from Myanmar in the month of July.

The National Strategy on Myanmar Refugees and Undocumented Myanmar Nationals (UMN) formulated by the government of Bangladesh highlighted the fact that more than 3,00,000 Rohingyas have crossed the border and are living in Bangladesh.

Needs and Population Monitoring (NPM) is designed to regularly and systematically capture, monitor and disseminate information to provide a better understanding of the movements and evolving needs of populations on the move, whether on site or en route.

The NPM tools operate at two levels (baseline and site assessments) and capture baseline information, population movement dynamics and community level needs by sector. Currently NPM is only conducted in two upazilas, and the population assessed does not represent the overall Rohingya population.