Dhaka, March 19 – Every year, the Francophone community celebrates and promotes worldwide the use of the French language as well as cultural and linguistic diversity.
Category: Art & culture
Oindrila sings for her father Bulbul Ahmed
Cultural Correspondent Oindrila Ahmed, daughter of veteran actor Bulbul Ahmed is continuing with her vow to produce creative arts dedicated to her late father. In her latest bid in the streak she has produced a song titled “Uttarshuri”. The song…
Porshi is back with new song
Entertainment Desk After a long break of one year, singer Porshi, who is famous among the young generation, is back with a new song. Titled ‘Rasta’, the song was composed by Robiul Islam Jibon while Jewel Morshed did its music…
Impress Telefilm’s ‘Kaler Putul’ to be released March 30
Impress Telefilm’s latest movie “Kaler Putul” has received the release certificate from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. Starring popular actor Ferdous Ahmed, the film is now set to be released in theatres on March 30, said director Aka Reza Ghalib…
Panchanari Akkhayan going Australia once again
Entertainment Desk Panchanari Akkhyan is one of the popular theater productions of Dhaka Theatre. Written by Harunur Rashid and directed by Shahiduzzaman Selim, the production has successfully staged its 50th show in the country last month. Now this production, which…
Bobby Deol to reunite with Akshay Kumar in ‘Housefull 4’
Actor Bobby Deol is elated to come on board for the fourth instalment of the ‘Housefull’ franchise due to his ‘Ajnabee’ co-star Akshay Kumar’s presence. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, ‘Houseful 4’ will also mark the return of Sajid Khan as…
Met Opera sacks legendary conductor Levine after abuse probe
New York’s Metropolitan Opera announced Monday it fired legendary conductor James Levine, for decades the face of its orchestra, after finding “credible evidence” that he sexually abused younger musicians.
Seminar on Zahir Raihan’s technical crafts today
Culture Desk A special seminar on the technical advancement through Zahir Raihan’s filmmaking will be held today at 3pm at the Auditorium of Bangladesh Film Archive, Agargaon in the capital. Present at the distinguished seminar will be many family members…
Call for proper nurturing of ‘Bhaoyaiya’ songs
Discussants at a function here last night stressed properly preserving, flourishing and nurturing of ‘Bhaoyaiya’ and other folk songs for reviving the past glory of our rich cultural heritage and social values. They put importance on enriching Bengali culture through…
‘Strangers’ sequel ‘preys’ for another box office hit
A man with a sack over his head brandishes a bloodied machete, cheerfully warning bystanders not to get trampled by his panicked victims, who aren’t really looking where they’re going. It seems somehow incongruous to be offered health and safety…
Lionel Richie honored at Hollywood handprints ceremony
Four-time Grammy winner Lionel Richie cemented his legacy in Hollywood Wednesday, plunging his feet and hands into a wet paving slab at the forecourt of the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre. The 68-year-old R&B singer, a former front man for Motown…
47 artists mark the anniversary of 7th March speech
An 11-day long ‘Bangabandhu Cultural Festival’ began with the inauguration of an art camp at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Wednesday.BSA organized the festival on the occasion of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s historic speech of 7th March.
Joy Bangla Concert at Army Stadium Wednesday
Cultural Correspondent The Joy Bangla Concert will be held for the fourth time today the capital. In the Army Stadium, Banani the concert will run from 3.15pm to 11pm. A total of eight bands will sing to propagate the fusion…
Bollywood’s Irrfan Khan has ‘rare disease’
Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has revealed that he is suffering from a “rare disease”. He has asked his fans not to speculate on his condition, adding that he would share more when “further investigations come with a conclusive diagnosis”.
Art project Shohor Nama inaugurates in city
A group art exhibition ShohorNama inaugurated at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct on March 3. The venue features works by Tayeba Begum Lipi, Najmun Nahar Keya and Shimul Saha and Kao Jun-Honn (Taiwan) while Salauddin Ahmed’s work is being displayed…
France’s McDormand wins best actress Oscar
Los Angeles, Mar 5 (AP/UNB) —McDormand’s portrayal of a mother seeking justice for her murdered daughter in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” has won the best actress Academy Award.
Elton John left stage because of ‘rude’ fan
Elton John left the stage in Las Vegas because a “rude” fan was interfering with the performance, he said on Saturday. “A fan put his hands on the piano keys while I was playing and continued to do so even…
Liberation War Museum draws weeklong programme marking 7th Mar
Liberation War Museum (LWM) has chalked out a weeklong programme starting on March 7 over the UNESCO recognition of historic 7th March, 1971speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a world documentary heritage. As part of…
Lipstick” debuts on Nagorik TV
Culture Correspondent Bangladesh’s latest satellite channel Nagorik TV had its pilot airing yesterday. Joining its maiden journey is the newest drama series “Lipstick”, directed by Shihab Shaheen and starring popular TV actors Apurba and Momo.
Sufi singers perform at Shilpakala Academy
Culture Desk Under the title “Sufi Evening”, Indian troupe Roohani Sisters, comprising Jagriti Luthra and Neeta Pandey, rendered diverse traditional music genres at National Art Gallery auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on February 26.
3-day Lalan Festival kicks off in Kushtia
Kushtia, Mar 1 – In memory of legendary mystic bard Baul king Lalon Shah, a three-day Lalon festival kicked off at Lalon Akhra of Cheuria village of the district from Thursday. The festival will feature Lalon Mela, discussion and musical soiree…
French singer Ariana Vafadari performs at Shilpakala Academy
Dhaka, Feb 27 – French singer Ariana Vafadari’s musical performance, organised by Alliance Française, Dhaka, was held at Experimental Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on 27 February Tuesday.
We will miss her; no female star has achieved such glories’
Rishi Kapoor remembers his Chandni co-actor Sridevi as a “shy person” who achieved a star status that “made her a superhero”. “I didn’t work with Sridevi until 1984, when we first starred in Nagina. Initially, I thought she was a…
Adnan Ashif’s new song due for Pahela Baishakh
Cultural Correspondent Singer Adnan Ashif has decided to release yet another song for free on YouTube. On the recent Valentine’s Day he released a song titled “Poster.” The singer has for long remained a dimming gem in the music industry.…
First South Asian Photo Festival ends in Rangpur
The three-day first South Asian Photo Festival-2018 ended at Rangpur Public Library auditorium in the city on Friday evening through colourful closing and prize distribution ceremonies.
South Asian literature conference concludes in Dhaka
The two-day International Literature Conference titled ‘South Asian Literature Now’ ended on Friday with the discussion on South Asian poetry, language and translation.
Golam Mustafa Smrity Padak conferred
Culture Desk Veteran film actor and elocution master Golam Mustafa’s 15th death anniversary was on February 20. On occasion of this day a memorial programme was arranged at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
South Asian Photo Festival begins in Rangpur
The three-day South Asian Photo Festival-2018 kicked off here on Wednesday on the eve of the ‘Shaheed Dibosh’ and the International Mother Language Day-2018.
Anushka plays a double role in Pari?
After showing off her calibre in two of her home production NH10 and Phillauri, Anushka Sharma is back with her third venture Pari. Her character and look in this upcoming horror film has had audience hooked in anticipation.
Roland Mouret presents Fashion Week ode to free, sensual women
French designer Roland Mouret launched his latest collection in London on Sunday, aligning with the #MeToo movement in a parade celebrating femininity, independence and sensuality.