Semi-annual Asian fine arts exhibition Month long ‘Sixteenth semi-annual Asian fine arts exhibition Bangladesh 2014’ will begin at Shilpakala Academy from December 1. The opening of the exhibition will be done by the chief guest Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul…
A four-day Russian cultural festival will begin in the capital and port city Chittagong from Friday to mark the “Russian Cultural Day-2014”. The festival will be organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy under the cultural ministry and Russian Embassy in Dhaka.…
Obaidur Rahman is a Dhaka based Bangladeshi singer/musician/songwriter and very recently this young artist has came out with his self-produced debut double albums, titled, Prahelika-1 & Prahelika-2, both of which contain 15 of his original songs. Already the albums have…
A floral masterpiece by Vincent van Gogh, painted in the closing stages of his life, has sold in New York for $61.8m (£38.7m).
Author: Nava Thakuria The news came as shocking and heart breaking. The local television flashed the news in graphics (letter) and the people of Assam could not comprehend the language, because it highlighted the saddest news-Dr Bhupen Hazarika is no…
Veteran singer Mohammad Ali Siddiqui died of old-age complications at his residence in the city this morning. He was 70. He died at around 9.30 am at his Mirpur section-2 (near panir tanki) residence, said Suraya Siddiqui, widow of the…
The 115th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is being be celebrated across the country on Sunday.
The people of Bangladesh is celebrating the 115th Birth Anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Different socio-cultural and political organizations have taken up programmes to celebrate the day. The events include placing of wreaths, offering of Fateha at the…
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Tuesday said necessary steps will be taken to stop piracy so that people return to movie houses. He made the remarks during a meeting with the executive committee members of Bangladesh Cine Journalist Association…
Oscar-winning Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul has died at the age of 36. His body was found late on Tuesday in the Stockholm area, police say. They could not confirm the cause of death but said no crime was suspected. He…
Austrian drag act Conchita Wurst has been crowned the winner of the 59th annual Eurovision Song Contest held in Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen. The singer, whose real name is Tom Neuwirth, won with the song Rise Like a Phoenix, collecting 290…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday handed over the National Film Award-2012 to 23 film artistes and technicians in 24 categories for their outstanding performances in the industry. The Prime Minister distributed the awards at a function at Bangabandhu International…
Eurovision presenter Graham Norton has revealed he still hears predecessor Sir Terry Wogan’s voice in his head when he is commentating on the song contest. “It’s like I’m keeping the seat warm – Terry’s still in my head, it’s still…
Harvard University is going to introduce an “honour code” in which students will promise not to cheat. It will be the first time the prestigious US university has asked students to make a public commitment not to plagiarise or cheat…
German art hoarder Cornelius Gurlitt has died aged 81, with no definitive answer on what will happen to his secret collection, which included many Nazi-looted pieces. More than 1,400 works were found in his Munich apartment, including pieces by Picasso…
German art hoarder Cornelius Gurlitt, whose secret collection included many Nazi-looted pieces, has died aged 81. More than 1,400 works were found in his Munich apartment, including pieces by Picasso and Matisse. Many were feared lost or destroyed before tax investigators…
Marvel sequel The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has opened at the top of the North American box office with takings of $92m (£54.5m).
Original Star Wars actors Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill will feature in Star Wars: Episode VII, the latest film in the franchise.
Kazi Akram Uddin Ahmed, president, Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Sunday underlined the need for protecting intellectual property rights to ensure development of different sectors of the economy including the Film Industry by protecting it…
A big screen version of classic TV sitcom Dad’s Army is to be made, according to reports.
To make it far in Hollywood, one needs talent, looks and a good agent.
This year’s Record Store Day, on 19 April, saw a surge in vinyl sales, with an increase of 133% on the previous week, industry figures reveal.
Nigeria’s film board has delayed the release of Half of a Yellow Sun, a film about the Biafran war.
London — Kate’s dilemma: What to pack for a two-week trip, when your itinerary includes everything from state receptions and church services to toddler playdates and cricket games?
Cairo — The head of Egypt’s censorship board has resigned after the country’s prime minister overruled his decision to allow a film starring a sultry Lebanese singer to be shown.
A private funeral for Peaches Geldof will be held on Easter Monday at the Kent church where she was married, her family has said.
The celebrations of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, are going on in full swing with much splendour as people in their thousands are thronging different popular meeting places in the capital and elsewhere across the country.…
Lauren Schiff I’m managing an incredible project to help bring emerging photographers’ dreams to fruition. Emerging Focus Barcelona will be exhibiting all of our finalists both in Barcelona & Los Angeles. If you or anyone you know is interested in…
Grunge band Nirvana have been enlisted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, alongside the likes of Kiss and Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
Artist Gareth Wood moved to Bristol in 2010 and “set his heart on” mapping the city – he is now close to completing the intricate hand-drawn images using black ink and white archival mount boards.