Rahimur Rasel, a popular actor, came into the limelight around 2010 when he performed in “dohon somoy aaj .” Initially he was an assistant of afzal hossain for three years. In an interview with the greenwatchbd, he said: “I wrote…
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Mime show at Alliance Francaise Friday
Alliance Française de Dhaka requests the pleasure of your company on the occasion of a solo Mime show titled ‘Circle’ by Mir Lokman at AFD Auditorium on Friday, August 12 at 6.30 PM. Your presence will be highly appreciated. Marcel…
Shawpnil Shojib to perform in Kolkata on Aug 14
Cultural Desk Celebrated Rabindra-Sangeet singer, Shawpnil Shojib is all set to take part in musical show for all the Bengalis irrespective of border limitations. The show “Voices of Undivided Bengal” will start in Wavers’ Studio, Kolkata on August 12. On…
Malaysia’s dying art: Traditional kite-making in peril
Shafie Jusoh loves traditional Malaysian kites so much that he can’t get a good night’s rest unless he’s been working on them daily. “I need to make kites everyday, if not I can’t sleep,” the 69-year-old said. He began making…
Tamim’s solo drawing, painting exhibition at Alliance Française
Dhaka – A solo drawing and painting exhibition titled Dessins à l’encre by artist Jalilur Rabbi Tamim has begun at Galerie Zoom, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on late Saturday afternoon.
Deepika Padukone to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan again
Cultural Desk Deepika Padukone to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan againDeepika Padukone just won’t quit surprising us. Deepika has been chosen by Vanity Fair magazine as Hollywood’s Next Generation, she is reportedly charging a record Rs 12 crore for Sanjay…
Miles’ concert cancellation in India causes uproar in social media
Social media once again took a nationalistic stance when a Kolkata-based Red MM radio station cancelled the concert booking of popular Bangladeshi band, Miles.The matter took a turn for worse when Kolkata band Fossils expressed their solidarity, with their lead…
Tamim’s solo paining show at Alliance Francaise Saturday
Alliance Française de Dhaka requests the pleasure of your company on the occasion of a solo drawing and painting exhibition *titled Dessins à l’encre* by artist *Jalilur Rabbi Tamim* at its Galerie Zoom. The inaugural ceremony of this exhibition will…
Press Release
Alliance Française de Dhaka requests the pleasure of your company on the occasion of a book launch and photography exhibition titled Dragonflies & Damselflies of Bangladesh, inventory 1st phase by Jiban Bikash Karjocrom (JBK) at its La Galerie. The inaugural…
Shajal, Aparna in gripping new story
Cultural Correspondent Shajal and Aparna will appear together in a new TV play titled “Heroine.”Directed by Shibli, the plot centres on a movie actress who, swept away by fame, forgets her roots and neglects her husband. On the TV play…
Intellectual property right should be protected
The scientists and experts on Tuesday underscored the necessity of taking proper steps to conserve the intellectual property rights of the inventors, researchers and developers.
Film actor Ferdous to work for Shewla
Cultural Desk Four-time national award winning actor Ferdous is now set to work in a new film titled “Shewla.” Directed by Ehsan Bappi, shooting for the film will begin very soon. Cast as a fisherman, the actor remarked, “Shewla is…
Nadia to return as “Shurbala”
Cultural Correspondent After a break of one year, actress Nadia returns to BTV to appear in TV play “Ekratri.” The shooting will be held at BTV premises in Rampura. Based on a story by Rabindranath Tagore, the play is directed…
Syrian child actor who rose to fame killed in city of Aleppo
Beirut (AP/UNB) — The sit-com is a little like “I Love Lucy,” starring a comic housewife who gets into shenanigans and bickers with her husband. Except children play all the roles. And it all takes place in one of the…
Sabina Yasmin gets Firoza Begum Gold Medal
Culture Desk Dhaka University on Friday conferred “Firoza Begum Memorial Gold Medal” on eminent singer Sabina Yasmin. Vice-Chancellor Professor AAMS Arefin Siddique handed over the award to Sabina Yasmin at a function at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of…
Armeen Musa sings for a Kolkata film
Entertainment Desk Thanks to Bangladeshi actress, Jaya Ahsan, the audience are looking forward to a Bangla film in Kolkata, named Eagoler Chokh. Now, another Bangladeshi, Armeen Musa’s tie-up with the film, though her playback track, could generate more anticipation than…
A Franco-German project to promote jute
Alliance Française de Dhaka, Goethe-Institut Bangladesh, in association with Otobi and Gold of Bengal are presenting a project that aims at promoting the use of jute in an innovative way; creating furniture using composite materials made from jute fibre and…
Nusrat Faria’s ‘Gowah: The Witness’ to release in September
Entertainment Desk The new sensation of the country’s movie Nusrat Faria, so far becomes the first actress acting in Bollywood. Her actors are Emraan Hashmi and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. She is playing a major role in a Mumbai based film “Gawah:…
Solo exhibition by Bitap Shavan begins
A solo painting exhibition titled “Life We Desire; Life We Gain” by artist Bitap Shavan Bachhar has begun at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of this exhibition was held on Friday, 22 July 2016.Professor Dr. A…
Solo art exhibition by Bitap Shavan at Alliance Francaise
Alliance Française de Dhaka requests the pleasure of your company on the occasion of a solo painting exhibition titled: Life We Desire; Life We Gain* by artist Bitap Shavan Bachhar at its La Galerie. The inaugural ceremony of this exhibition…
Selina Hossain and Bhalobasha Pritilata
Culture Desk When we think of martyrs one name often comes to our mind: Pritilata Waddedar, the ultimate embodiment of deep devotion and dedication. orn on May 5, 1911 in Dhalghat village of Chittagong, her commitment towards the nation has…
Prova featured in new drama series
Culture Desk Sadiya Jahan Prova portrayed lead roles in numerous TV dramas and telefilms, but this time around, the celebrated model-actress is set to appear in a TV drama serial in the role of a famed actress. In the drama…
Terracotta exhibition starts at National Museum
Cultural Correspondent A terracotta exhibition started on July 15 at the Bangladesh National Museum (BNM) in the city. The exhibition hosts nearly one hundred and fifty pieces of artifacts crafted by ingenious terracotta artists from both the ancient and contemporary…
Cosplay takes precedence at Dhaka Pop Culture Expo 2016
Rain could not deter the motivation of people interested in costume play (more popularly known as cosplay) at this year’s Dhaka Pop Culture Expo.Held at Baridhara DOHS Convention Centre on Friday, it was the third edition, where a convention for…
Actor Nirob voices for song with Munni, Rumey
Culture Desk Actor Nirob has contributed for a song with star singers like Dinat Jahan Munni and Arefin Rumey. Actors don’t usually take part in singing in Bangladesh and Nirob is exhilarated to have undertaken this unique task. The song…
Tay-tay makes bank
Entertainment Desk Taylor Swift has become the world’s highest paid celebrity after pulling in $170 million last year. Subsequently, Adele has been put down to number nine on the Forbes list with $80.5 million, Madonna at 12 with $76.5 million,…
Game of Thrones’ tipped to top Emmys nods
Hollywood begins the run-up to its annual prize giving season Thursday with “Game of Thrones” tipped once again to dominate the field at the announcement of the television industry’s 2016 Emmy Awards nominations. The Television Academy’s 19,000 members were given…
Deepika says yes
Entertainment Desk The “Bajirao” Ranveer Singh had more than one reason to celebrate last Wednesday, his birthday, when he got “unofficially” engaged to his rumoured girlfriend Deepika Padukone. The news comes from a report published on the Indian Express. It…
Sonakshi Sinha’s unique Sunday selfie
Entertainemnt Desk Known to religiously post a Sunday selfie for her fans on Instagram, the tech savvy Sonakshi Sinha took the concept notches higher this time. Standing with a camera rig attached to her, Sonakshi wonders if this behind the…
Jennifer Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda sing to benefit Orlando shooting victims
by LILY HARRISON Jennifer Lopez and Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda have joined forces to support families of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. The two have recorded a track called, “Love Make the World Go Round,” and…