American Center is screening a PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) documentary film titled ‘Spillover: Zika, Ebola & Beyond’ today at 3pm. The story explores what's behind the increase in diseases spilling over from animals into humans.
Around the globe, viruses are on the march: Zika, Ebola, Nipah, Chikungunya, Dengue and West Nile. All of these viruses reside in animals and have the potential to ‘spillover’ and infect humans. What’s behind the rise in spillover viruses? Are the United States and the world prepared to anticipate, contain and prevent the next outbreak?
Spillover– Zika, Ebola & Beyond is a new documentary that traces the spread of viruses and reveals strategies to prevent devastating outbreaks. The film features scientists across Africa, Asia, North America and South America who are searching for ways to combat these dangerous diseases.
The film show is free and open for all.
Where: The American Center, Baridhara
When: 3pm—5pm, today
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Swapnadal, one of the most vibrant theatre troupes in the country, is going to stage the 50th show of its much-acclaimed production titled ‘Chitrangada’ today at 7pm at the Experimental Theatre… 
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Published by the Editor on behalf of Independent Publications Limited at Media Printers, 446/H, Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka-1215.
Editorial, News & Commercial Offices : Beximco Media Complex, 149-150 Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka-1208, Bangladesh. GPO Box No. 934, Dhaka-1000.
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