Dhaka – The solo drawing and painting exhibition titled ‘Manifestation of the Human’ by artist Md. Mainuddin has begun in its La Galerie and Galerie Zoom, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The Inaugural ceremony of this exhibition was held on Saturday.…
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Jahangirnagar Cine Society launched at JU
Jahangirnagar Cine Society (JCS) a cultural and film based organization to debut newly at Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus. JCS also announced on Friday at a press conference at JU Journalists Association (JUJA) office a new executive committee of 17 members.…
‘Glee’ actor arrested in US for child porn possession
Los Angeles – US actor Mark Salling, best known for his role on the musical comedy series “Glee,” was arrested in Los Angeles on Tuesday for alleged possession of child pornography, police said.
Iffat Binta Aziz – talented presenter!
On television screen she is a very popular and famous presenter. She begun her carrier as a presenter of a programme of her university cultural functgion at the Asian University campus.Now she is a news presenter of Ekushey Television. Iffat…
Mazaharul Islam is a popular actor
Mazharul islam, a popular actor, came into the limelight around 2010 when he performed in “joinal jadukor.” Initially he was an assistant of mohon khan for three years.
Film festival ends in Rangpur
Rangpur – The fortnight-long Bangladesh Film Festival-2015 ended here on Thursday with a call for creating awareness against social superstitions in building a peaceful and prosperous nation. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy organised the festival in association with the District Shilpakala Academy…
Miss Colombia after: ”I was able to bring happiness to my country”
Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutiérrez went through a roller coaster of emotions on live television, but the beauty pageant contestant had nothing but heartfelt words to share after going through such a disappointing experience. The runner-up, who was initially named Miss…
Mizanur Rahman a powerful actor in stage and mini-screen!
Mizanur Rahman is a powerful actor in Stage and TV screen. But he never thinks and never advertises his work, for his success. There is no way to know about him. Mizanur Rahman is involved in acting since 2006 in…
2015’s 10 best films
From two outstanding documentaries to a pair of blockbuster spinoffs we never knew we needed, critic Owen Gleiberman picks the finest cinema had to offer.
Girls, interrupted: North Korean band’s Beijing no-show
Aidan Foster-Carter It’s not been a good week for Korean girl bands. On two continents, ensembles from North and South found themselves prevented from performing – if in very different circumstances. Oh My Girl are one of many formulaic South…
In Northeast China, overworked performers sent home to Pyongyang
Several hotels and restaurants in northeast China’s Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture employ young North Korean women as performers and waiting staff. In many cases such arrangements provide benefits to all sides, representing economic opportunity for the performers and their official…
An evening with ghazal at Alliance Franchaise Friday
Alliance Française de Dhaka is organising a musical program titled ‘An Evening with Ghazal’ to be performed by Ghazal singer Manzurul Islam Khan on Friday, December 4 at 6:00 pm at Alliance Françoise de Dhaka, 26 Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi.
Third European Film Festival begins Wednesday
The Third European Film Festival will be launched on 2 December and will remain open for public from 3 – 11 December. We now need support from our press colleagues to disseminate information on the festival to as many people…
5 day music festival begins
Five-day Bengal music festival began at Army Stadium in Dhaka on Friday evening.Noted musicians and artistes of the sub-continent are taking part in the Bengal Classical Music Festival.This year’s event is dedicated to artist Qayyum Choudhury who died on deck…
Group exhibition ‘Joloj’ begins at Alliance Francaise
The group painting exhibition titled ‘Joloj’ or Aquatic has begun in La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. Inaugural ceremony of this exhibition took place on Friday. Eminent artist Prof. Mahmudul Haque, Mr. Ishtiaque Ahmed Chowdhury and Mr. Ferdous Khan,CEO, Amada…
Celine Dion pays tribute to Paris victims
Celine Dion on Sunday led the music industry in an emotional tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks, as the American Music Awards heard appeals for a peaceful world.The Canadian singer sang Edith Piaf’s classic “Hymne a l’Amour” (“Hymn…
Painting exhibition ‘Joloj’ at Alliance Frncaise Friday
Alliance Française de Dhaka requests is organizing a group painting exhibition titled “Joloj’ or Aquatic in its La Galerie. The Inaugural ceremony of this exhibition will held on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 5.30pm. Your presence will be highly appreciated.…
Gulzar appointed to Tagore chair
Indian filmmaker-lyricist Gulzar has been appointed as ‘Tagore Professor of Indian Literature’ at Panjab University in India.The appointment was approved by the PU syndicate, the institution’s decision-making body, on Sunday. “Panjab University Syndicate on Sunday decided to appoint noted film…
Kolkata art camp begins
A three-day art camp, featuring artists of Bangladesh and India, began on Friday on the premises of Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, India, says a press release.Jointly organised by Bangladesh Deputy High Commission and Bengal Foundation, the Kolkata art…
I never dreamt of being here, says actor Rashed Uddin
Rashed Uddin, a popular actor, came into the limelight around 2010 when he performed in “moza mare foza vai.” Initially he was an assistant of Tarik Anam Khan for three years. In an interview with the Daily Star, he said:…
Seminar on culture of Bangladesh held at RU
A Seminar on “Culture of Bangladesh and Cultural Studies” was held at the conference room of the Institute of Bangladesh Studies (IBS) at the Rajshahi University (RU) on Saturday. University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Mizanuddin inaugurated the function, organised by…
‘Lost’ Disney cartoon to be screened
A cartoon featuring the first Disney character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, is to be screened for the first time in 87 years.A restored print of Sleigh Bells (1928) will have its world premiere at the BFI in London in next…
Mumbai film festival MAMI to screen Indo-Pak documentary
The film, about Bangladeshi police officers, follows a unit of one hundred and sixty women who, between June 2013 and July 2014, travel far from their families in Bangladesh to join the United Nations Stabilizing Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).
Durga Puja ends with immersion of idols in waterbodies
Members of the Hindu community in colourful attires took to the streets of Dhaka and elsewhere on Friday beating drums and chanting mantras as five days of revelry and celebration ended in the afternoon with immersion of Devi Durga in…
Himu Akram, the drama director with a story of successes
Himu Akram is one of the most prominent playwrights of present day Bangladesh. As Himu can place a very simple story extraordinarily, familiarity of Himu amongst the spectators is very high. Himu Akram, has grown as a technician of dramas…
Playboy to avoid ‘naked women images’
Playboy magazine is to stop publishing images of naked women as part of its redesign, it has emerged.Its US owners say the internet has made nudity outdated, and pornographic magazines are no longer so commercially viable, the New York Times…
Schwarzenegger gets ‘Golden Icon’ award at Zurich Film Fest
Action star Arnold Schwarzenegger has been honoured with the Zurich Film Festival’s top “Golden Icon” award for his four decades of work both in film and politics. The award celebrates an actor’s or actress’ lifetime achievements. Previous recipients include Diane…
SC status que on restriction over screening of Rana Plaza movie
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered to maintain status quo on the Appellate Division’s order on screening of Rana Plaza movie till September 14. The chamber court imposed the restriction just a day of releasing the movie at the screens…
Palmyra’s Temple of Bel ‘destroyed’
A satellite image confirms that the main temple in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra has been destroyed, the United Nations says. There had been earlier reports of an explosion at the Temple of Bel in Palmyra, which is held…
Magnito Digital clinches two awards at 5th Commward 2015
Magnito Digital, one of the country’s leading digital advertising agencies,has clinched two awards at the 5th Commward 2015, organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum, in association with Cannes Lion. The event took place at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the…