A 20-day curatorial exhibition titled ‘Inside Out’, by artist Promiti Hossain, will kick off at Kalakendra in the city from Saturday (October 22) evening.The opening ceremony of the exhibition will be held at the art space in city’s Mohammadpur area…
Culture Desk A 15-day solo art exhibition of artist Rezaun Nabi, titled ‘Metamorphic -Naturally Transformed’, started at Gallery Cosmos in the city on October 14. A total of 38 artworks of the artist have been put on display at his…
The 126th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah, the most prominent figure of country’s baul tradition, is being observed here today amid tight security measures. As part of marking his death anniversary, different programmes including three-day fair, cultural function, conference…
Entertainment Desk Film maker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, who is currently serving as a jury in the 20th Busan International Film Festival, has revealed that his film will chronicle the horrific events at the Holey Artisan Bakery this year. The film,…
Culture Desk A new drama serial titiled “Sunflower” has started on NTVon Wednesday. The drama casts Tarin Jahan, Raisul Islam Asad, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Dolly Johur, Iffat Trisha, Urmila Srabonti Kor, Apurba and more. Written and directed by Nazrul Islam Raju…
Alliance Française, Dhaka organises a solo art exhibition titled Rooted in Soil by Kamruzzaman Shadhin in its La Galerie and Galerie Zoom. The Inaugural ceremony of this exhibition will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 5.00 pm.
Dhaka – People are thronging movie houses in the city to watch ‘Ayanabaji’, a political satire thriller, for the second consecutive week as the movie has managed to generate positive reviews among critics as well as the audience. People from…
A documentary that takes an intimate look at the daily dramas of foreign domestic workers has premiered at Asia’s largest film festival, with its director pushing a fresh perspective on the millions employed in homes across the globe. “So much…
Entertainment Desk Zakia Bari Mamo, who recently embraced most success for Chuye Dile Mon, started working on a new film, Swapna Bari. Last Saturday, the National Award winning actress joined the filming which took place in the capital’s Bangla Motor…
Narail Correspondent The 22nd death anniversary of legendary artist SM Sultan will be observed in a befitting manner here tomorrow. SM Sultan Foundation and the district administration have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the day. The programmes include placing…
Dhaka – A two-day traditional clay arts festival began at Barisal on Friday to develop and expand the clay materials.
Culture Desk Eminent singer Romana Morshed Kanak Chapa will be returning with a new album after nearly two years. Recording works have already started. The album will contain eight songs. Her husband Mainul Islam Khan will be composing the songs.…
Arundhati Roy is to publish her second novel – 20 years after her bestseller The God of Small Things came out. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness will be published in June 2017. “I am glad to report that the mad…
Every parent has watched bemused as excited kids toss aside gifts to play with the boxes instead. But what about when they ignore the shells on a tropical beach in favour of plastic bottle tops? That was the puzzle for…
Entertainment Desk Sara Ali Khan is undoubtedly the hottest star kid right now. Speculations are rife about her debut film. While rumours suggest that Sara will make her big Bollywood debut with Mohit Suri’s remake of the Hollywood hit, The…
Culture Desk A five-day Korean Film Festival will start from today at the Bangladesh National Museum. The festival will be inaugurated at 3pm today at the Main Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum. The film “No Breathing” will be screened after…
Dhaka-Artist Monsur came to prominence in the late ’60s. His works are exhibited regularly. As an experimental painter, he delves into figures, themes, colours and textures.
Entertainment Desk Aaj Robibar, a widely celebrated TV drama series from Bangladesh, is all set to be aired on a popular Indian… Aaj Robibar, a widely celebrated TV drama series from Bangladesh, is all set to be aired on a…
Entertainment Desk The 11th Seattle South Asian Film Festival( SSAFF) is scheduled to kick-off on October 14 in Seattle, US. The festival’s… The 11th Seattle South Asian Film Festival( SSAFF) is scheduled to kick-off on October 14 in Seattle, US.…
Culture Desk Oscar Bangladesh Committee has stated that they have been nominated to participate in the upcoming 89th Academy Awards. Among four films, the committee has chosen Oggatonama, a Tauqir Ahmed film to take part under the Foreign Language Film…
Dhaka – Gallery Twenty One and ARTcon request the pleasure of your company at the inaugural ceremony of a fifteen day-long 26th solo painting exhibition titled ‘EPOCH / কাল’ by eminent artist MONSUR UL KARIM on 30 September 2016, Friday…
Culture Desk Bollywood’s pop icon Sunidhi Chauhan who sang for the movie “Taarkata” has lent her voice again for a Dhaka-based movie. She has san a solo for ‘Bijli’ directed by Iftekhar Chowdhury. The song was recorded on September 14…
The cover of a book “Chhotader Sheikh Hasina” written by Nazrul Islam, deputy press secretary to the Prime Minister, was unveiled at a function here on Saturday night. Bangabandhu Shishu Kishore Mela, US chapter, arranged the function at “Khamar Bari”…
Entertainment Desk A 15-day solo Exhibition of Scrap Metal Sculpture by Arham ul Huq Chowdhury titled ‘HARD EMOTIONS’ began on Friday at La Galerie, Alliance FranOaise de Dhaka. Alliance FranOaise de Dhaka and ARTcon are jointly organizing the exhibition, Founder…
Culture Desk Actor John Abraham, who has appeared in films like ‘Jism’, ‘No Smoking’, ‘Garam Masala’ and ‘Force’, says he is not keen on starring in a biopic at the moment. Asked if he wishes to star in a biopic,…
Entertainment Desk Three-day photo exhibition-2016 of underprivileged children of Utsho Bidyaniketon with a theme of “Postcards from the future” is set to begin today. Utsho Bangladesh is organizing the photo exhibition at the Gallery Chitrak in city’s Dhanmondi area, a…
Rami Malek has become the first minority actor in 18 years to win the Emmy Award for best leading actor in a drama series. The star, who is of Egyptian heritage, won the prize for his role in the USA…
Dhaka – Alliance Française, Dhaka and ARTcon jointly organising a fifteen day-long Solo Exhibition of Scrap Metal Sculpture by Arham ul Huq Chowdhury titled ‘HARD EMOTIONS’ from 23 September 2016, Friday at 5:30pm at La Galerie, Alliance Française, Dhaka.
Lady Gaga’s first single in three years has missed the top 10 in the singles chart, debuting at number 12. Perfect Illusion is the lead single from the singer’s forthcoming album Joanne, which is released next month. The top four…
Culture Desk The news has become old that actor Nirab turns a new chapter in his career by signing in a Bollywood film. The new information is that he is all set to leave Dhaka for Bangalore this afternoon for…