Culture Desk Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) has arranged a musical event for the book launching of The Voice of Faith – Nusrat, written by Dr Pierre-Alain Baud, tomorrow at the La Galerie at 6pm. Dr Pierre-Alain Baud, a French…
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Farzana Hridi Sheikh wins Mangolee-Channel I Shera Nachiye
Showtime Desk A total of 45,000 participants took part in season three of Channel I Shera Nachiye. Among them, Farzana Hridi Sheikh from Dhaka stood out the champion of the season. The announcement was made at the end of a…
Ashok Kumar Dewan lauded for works on Chakma history
Cultural Correspondent Speakers at a book launching ceremony on Ashok Kumar Dewan’s work on Chakma history today paid rich tributes to him (Dewan) for his extraordinary reflections on Chakma history and language. Noted Human Rights Activist Priscilla Raj’s book titled…
Pakistan’s dancers take a stand
With her arms stretched out and her hands elegantly curved, the young dancer stamps her feet with aplomb, defying prejudice. Her art is reviled by many in religiously conservative Pakistan, where it is often linked with prostitution. “We constantly have…
Two of Tagore’s works made into films
Culture Desk Rabindranath Tagore continues to inspire filmmakers and on the 155th birth anniversary of the poet, two films are released in theaters. Director Nitish Mukherjee’s “Char Adhyay”, based on Tagore’s celebrated eponymous novel, was released recently. The film, which…
An evening of Rabindra Sangeet in Gulshan
Culture Desk Indira Gandhi Culture Centre (IGCC) organised an evening of Rabindra Sangeet by Himadri Shekhor Talukder and Shimu Dey on May 7 at the IGCC, Gulshan in the city. The artistes were accompanied by Binod Roy Das on keyboard,…
Hitler statue fetches $17.2 million at auction
A statue of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan has been sold for a record 15.1 million euros at a New York auction. The wax and resin piece had been expected to fetch a fraction of that.…
27th Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Utshab ends today
Culture Desk A five-day musical event arranged on the occasion of Rabindranath Tagore’s 155th birth anniversary comes to an end at the capital’s Shawkat Osman Auditorium of Central Public Library today. To mark the Bengali polymath’s birth anniversary on May…
Tagore’s birth anniversary to be celebrated at Osmani Smrity Auditorium
Entertainment Desk Great bard Rabindranath Tagore’s 155th birth anniversary will be celebrated with much festivity and enthusiasm in the city on the occassion of his brithday. Ministry of Cultural Affairs will organise the national celebration programme at Osmani Smrity Auditorium…
Shankhachil: A film with difference
Cultural Reporter Shankhachil tells the story of the Bangladeshi rural family of Muntasir Chowdhry Badol aka Badol Master (played by Prosenjit), his wife Layla Chowdhury (played by Kusum Shikder) and their only child Rupsha Chowdhry (played by Shajhbati), living in…
From a wrestler to a music composer
Culture Desk After finishing shooting his much-awaited Dangal, Aamir Khan will be seen on-screen portraying the role of a music composer in his manager’s Advait Chandan’s directorial debut, tentatively titled as Secret Superstar. According to a report published on DNA…
More about film Ice Cream
Cultural Desk Ice cream is such a film where the word “no” is the main issue. The story might have ended differently, if the lead character could say no. The story begins with a sweet love story of Priyota and…
Evergreen Voices: Remembering Legendary Singer Manna Dey
Cultural Correspondent Yesterday marks the 97th birth anniversary of Manna Dey, one of the legendary singers of the sub-continent. On the occasion of the day, different socio-cultural organisations will arrange various programmes in Bangladesh and West Bengal of India. Besides,…
Original Tintin ‘King Ottokar’s Sceptre’ art sells for $1.2 mn
Culture Desk The orginal artwork for the last two pages of the Tintin comic book “King Ottokar’s Sceptre” sold for a total of 1.046 million euros ($1.2 million) at auction Saturday in Paris. “This is only the second time a…
Summer in colour solo painting show begins at Dhaka Alliane Francaise
A solo painting exhibition titled *’Summer in Colour’* by artist Nobo Kumar Bhadra has begun at Zoom Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on Friday, 29 April 2016. Dr Pierre-Alain Baud, writer and…
Nrityanchal’s dance fest begins
Showtime Desk Nrityanchal, a renowned dance troupe, has arranged a three-day dance festival at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy which was inaugurated yesterday. Titled “Nrityanchal Utsab,” the festival is being organised in cooperation with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.…
Dance Festival at Shilpakala Academy
Dhaka – A three-day dance festival, titled ‘Nrityanchal Utsab’ began at Shilpakala Academy on Wednesday, unb news agency reported. Dance school Nrityanchal organised the festival in association of Shilpakala Academy. Legendary Indian ‘Bharatnatyam’ dancer Leela Samson was present at the…
Lucky Akhand back from chemotherapy
Culture Desk Legendary musician and freedom fighter, Lucky Akhand returned to the country after completing one phase of chemotherapy in Bangkok, Thailand. The singer-composer, who is suffering from lung cancer, returned to Dhaka with his daughter Mamminti on March 25.…
New album Tumi ar ami to release soon
Showtime Desk Music arranger and singer Kishore has just completed new album Tumi ar ami. A duet album, Kishore will be singing along with Elita. The album is full of romantic numbers. Popular lyricist Kabir Bokul and Shomeshywar Ali have…
3-day Dance Festival begins April 27
Culture Desk A three-day Nrityanchal Dance Festival will begin at Jatiya Natyashala and Nandan Manch of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy from April 27. “The Nrityanhal Dance Festival will be performed at 7 pm every day. Renowned Indian dance master Lila…
‘Z factor’ screened at BAU
A telefilm was screened at Shilpacharya Jaynal Abdein Auditorium of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) on Saturday night.
Father of Bengali Cinema: Satyajit Ray’s 24th death anniversary today
Culture Desk Satyajit Ray (1921-1992) is amongst the dozen or so master filmmakers of global cinema. His humanistic approach to films is considered unmatched to this day. He made his films mostly in Bengali, yet they are of universal interest…
Sourav’s solo art exhibition begins at Alliance Francaise
A solo art exhibition titled Eternal Existence by artist Sourav Chowdhury has begun at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of this exhibition was held on Friday. Ms. Rupali Chowdhury, Managing Director, Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited ,…
Exhibition to celebrate women’s empowerment
Culture Desk Bengal Art Lounge opened its door for a four-day exhibition titled Wings of Hope, an exhibition celebrating women’s empowerment yesterday. The exhibition will close on April 24, exactly three years after the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza…
Dhaka FM launches broadcasting in Rajshahi
Rajshahi Correspondent FM Radio Station Dhaka FM90.4 has launched commercial broadcasting in Rajshahi with commitment of offering a distinct sound quality and unique flavor of programmes conducted by young and vibrant presenters delivering quality entertainment and superb music. The station…
Aishwarya named Global Indian of the Year
Culture Desk Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has won the ‘Global Indian of the Year’ award. Aishwarya was honoured at NRI of the Year award function held here last evening. The actress, 42, dedicated the award to her daughter Aaradhya. “I…
Award called off for plagiarism
Culture Desk The National Award for Brihonnola has been rejected. Brihonnola, a movie directed by Murad Pavez, won in three categories in the National Film Award 2014: best film, best story and best dialogue. After the announcement, the director of…
Leela Samson coming to Dhaka
Culture Desk India’s Bharatanatyam exponent Leela Samson is coming to Dhaka on April 20 with her dance troupe Spanda. During her visit, the 64-year-old artist will direct three dance shows and a single workshop. In association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy,…
‘Bhawaiya Night’ held at Shilpakala Academy
Culture Desk On the occasion of its 11th founding anniversary cultural organization Bhawaiya Angan arranged a soiree of bhawaiya songs at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in city’s Segun Bagicha area recently.. Bangla daily Jugantor features editor Rafiqul Haque Dadu Bhai inaugurated…
Music video of Baishakhi song to be released soon
Cultural Correspondent Music video of the song “Elo Re Bhai Notun Shaje Pahela Baishakh” will be released soon over the internet and on satellite channels. It has been sung by Dinat Jahan Munni, Pratik Hasan, Sabbir and Oishi and written…