Culture Desk The song ‘Bhuler Gaan’, is voiced by famedsinger Rehan Rasul in Gondi– a film by Fakhrul Arefin Khan.
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Pentagon rejects Trump threat to hit Iranian cultural sites
Washington, AP/UNB, Jan 07 – The Pentagon on Monday distanced itself from President Donald Trump’s assertions that he would bomb Iranian cultural sites despite international prohibitions on such attacks.
Photography exhibition ‘Flash on Rohingya Genocide’ underway at BSA
Culture Desk A week-long photography exhibition titled ‘Flash on Rohingya Genocide’ is underway at National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Segunbagicha in the city. Inaugurated on January 2, the exhibition will continue till January 8.
8th Liberation Docfest Bangladesh begins April 2
Entertainment Desk A five day-long documentary festival featuring films that depicts struggles for liberation and human rights violations in various parts of the world will be held at Liberation War Museum in April, says a press release.
Sultan Mela begins Jan 15
The ten-day long ‘Sultan Mela’ is going to draw huge spectators who are expected to be bathed in mirth and merriment during this cultural event of prominence.
Study finds 2019 was a ‘banner year’ for female filmmakers
Lulu Wang, Lorene Scafaria, Melina Matsoukas and Greta Gerwig led Hollywood to a record year for women in the director’s chair. In 2019, women directed more of the most popular movies than any year before.
Fagun Audio Vision wins YouTube’s Gold Creator Award
Culture Desk Fagun Audio Vision’s YouTube channel has won the coveted Gold Creator Award for crossing one million subscribers.
Nazrul Conference begins in Habiganj
A five-day long National Nazrul Conference began at district Shilpakala Academy in the town on Tuesday.
In memory of those we lost in 2019
We lost renowned cultural personalities in 2019. Renowned lyricist, composer, music director and freedom fighter Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul passed away on January 22. He received Ekushey Padak in 2010 and won National Film Award for Best Music Director twice for…
‘Sanjeeb Utsab 2019’ held in TSC
Culture Desk Marking the 55th birth anniversary of late renowned singer, lyricist and journalist Sanjeeb Choudhury, the 8th edition of a memorial concert titled ‘Sanjeeb Utsab 2019’ was held yesterday at the Sanjeeb Chattar of Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of University…
Dhaka Rock Fest’19 to hit the stage on Dec 27
Culture Desk Dhaka Rock Fest’19 is set to hit the stage on December 27. This is going to be a mega event for Bangladeshi rock music lovers.
Three films of Impress Telefilm to compete at 18th DIFF
Culture Desk The curtain of the 18th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) will rise on January 11 in the forthcoming year.
Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history
New York, AP/UNB, Dec 24 – A dancer born with one hand is the first person with a visible disability ever hired by New York’s famed Radio City Rockettes.
Musical film ‘Gohiner Gaan’ releases in cinemas
Culture Desk A musical film titled ‘Gohiner Gaan’ has been released on December 20 at 13 cinema halls across the country. Sadat Hossain is the storywriter, screenplay writer and director of the film. By taking up the lead role of…
Musical concert held at Alliance Francaise Dhaka
Alliance Française Dhaka organised a musical concert titled “Cello-Piano-Audio 3” by Philip Hazra and Yulia Evdokimova on Saturday, 21 December 2019 at La Galerie.
“Ip Man 4” leads Chinese mainland box office
“Ip Man 4,” the latest installment in the Chinese martial arts film franchise “Ip Man” based on the life of a legendary Wing Chun master, led the Chinese mainland box office Friday, according to the China Movie Data Information Network…
Cultural cartoon exhibition ‘People of many colours’ at AFD
A cultural cartoon exhibition entitled ‘নানান রঙের মানুষ/People of many colours’ by Ar. Dr. Sajid Bin Doza Bonny has begun at La Galerie, Alliance Française, Dhaka.
La Galerie to hold Piano concert
Culture Desk Alliance Fran�aise de Dhaka will organise a musical concert titled “Cello-Piano-Audio 3” by Philip Hazra and Yulia Evdokimova on December 21 from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm at La Galerie.
Miles to celebrate journey of 40 years at anniversary concert
Dhaka, Dec 20 – Commemorating the eventful journey of 40 years, Miles, one of the legendary and most popular bands in the country, is organising a special concert on December 24.
‘Top Gun’ trailer is giving fans all the feels
Tom Cruise is coming in right at the last second with the ultimate holiday gift. The latest “Top Gun: Maverick” trailer is out and it is everything.
Sohorbati’s Winter Pitha Mela begins Friday
Zahira’s Nimontron, on behalf of Sohorbati, is going to arrange its 3rd Winter Pitha Mela (fair) in the city on Friday (December 20).
Sabina Yasmin with a new song
Culture Desk Eminent singer Sabina Yasmin has given her voice to a patriotic song after a hiatus. The lyricist of the song is Shahid Rahman whereas the music and composition has been done by Alauddin Ali.
10 films make shortlist for Oscars’ best international film
Ten international films, including widely acclaimed offerings from South Korea, Spain and Senegal, are on the shortlist of movies vying for Academy Award nominations.
Swadhin Bangla Betar artistes’ reunion at Shilpakala Academy
Dhaka, Dec 15 – Marking the 49th Victory Day of the country, the artistes of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra (Free Bengal Radio Centre) reunited and performed at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Sunday.
Raj Babbar remembers wife Smita Patil on death anniversary
Powerhouse performer Smita Patil passed away at the age of 31, leaving everyone shocked. On her 33rd death anniversary, her husband actor Raj Babbar took to Twitter to remember the late actor.
Liberation War film festival starts Dec 15
A weeklong Liberation War film festival is set to begin from December 15 at the National Public Library in the capital marking the Victory Day.
Folk festival ends in Gaibandha
Entertainment Desk A two-day folk festival titled ‘Bijoyer 48 Loko-Bhaoyaia Utshab-2019’ ended on Friday at the Central Shaheed Minar premises of Gaibandha Poura Park amid much festivity.
Samia returns with ‘PowerPlay’
Culture Desk Emerging presenter Samia Afrin has on-boarded with Bangladesh Premier League with post-game show at Maasranga Television. The programme titled ‘PowerPlay’ gives insightful reviews after every match of Bangabandhu BPL in the participation of cricket experts.
Winners of National Film Award react over achievement
Entertainment Desk The prestigious National Film Award for the years 2017 and 2018 were distributed on Sunday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over the awards to the winners at a colorful ceremony at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the…
Rani Mukerji visits Mumbai’s Police Control Room
Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji who is essaying the role of tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in her upcoming flick Mardaani 2 visited the Police Control Room in Mumbai and discussed how cyber-crime is putting women and girls at risk in…