Culture Desk Theatre troupe Natyadhara stages its 27th production ‘Poster’ on the second day of Bangladesh Street Theatre Festival at Central Shaheed Minar on Monday.
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Bollywood Khans mum as Delhi violence death toll mounts
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Amir Khan are drawing criticism from fans for maintaining silence even as violence in the Indian capital claimed 47 lives.
First ride featuring Mickey Mouse debuts at Disney World
The Walt Disney Co. was built on the shoulders of Mickey Mouse, so it may come as a surprise that there never has been a theme park attraction based on the lovable rodent.
Hrithik is now aiming for Hollywood
Entertainment Desk Hrithik Roshan’s next stop can be Hollywood as the Bollywood superstar has been signed by US-based Gersh Agency.
‘Inside the Actors Studio’ host James Lipton dies at 93
Los Angeles, AP/UNB, March 3 – James Lipton, an actor-turned-drama-school-dean who got hundreds of Hollywood luminaries to open up about their life and art and became an unlikely celebrity himself as the longtime host of “Inside the Actors Studio,” died…
‘The Invisible Man’ tops box office with $29 million
The Elisabeth Moss-led thriller “The Invisible Man” rode a wave of good reviews to a very visible spot atop the box office this weekend. Universal Pictures on Sunday estimated that the film from writer-director Leigh Whannell earned $29 million from…
‘Invisible Man’ sees its way to top of N.America box office
Enough viewers saw “The Invisible Man” this weekend to propel it to the top of the North American box office, with an estimated $28.9 million in ticket sales, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Iranian director wins prize at Berlin festival in absentia
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof’s “There Is No Evil” won the Golden Bear prize Saturday for best picture at the Berlin Film Festival. Rasoulof wasn’t there to accept the award due to a travel ban imposed on him by Iranian authorities.
Shahnoor debuts as director
Entertainment Desk Finally Actress Shahnoor is going to debut as a director. She has been interested in directing for a long time. However, she could not manage to do so due to several issues. The actress is directing two short…
Record 4919 books out during the Ekushey Fair; sale Taka 23m
Dhaka, Feb 29 – The month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair ended on Saturday amid a record publication of books and fanfare. State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid was present as the chief guest while President of Bangla Academy Emeritus…
Bhagyashree reveals separated from husband Himalay
Actor Bhagyashree, who has been married to Himalay Dasani since 1990, revealed that they were separated for a year and a half in the middle. Though they have patched up since, she said that she gets scared even now, when…
Little known elderly author’s book hot cake at Ekushey Fair
‘Bangaleer Joy, Bangaleer Berthota (Victory of Bangalees, Failure of Bangalees)’, a book by little known author Dr Faizur Rahman Al Siddique, has become a new attraction for booklovers at Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2020 after the publication of its second edition.
6th Dhaka International Mobile Film Fest starts Friday
With a definitive nod to novelty ‘New Generation, New Tools, New Communication’- the 6th edition of Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival (DIMFF) is set to begin on Friday at the permanent campus of the University of Liberal Arts (ULAB).
Amari Dhaka to celebrate Woman’s Day on March 8
Dhaka, February 2020 – On March 8, to recognize women and their achievements, Amari Dhaka will celebrate women in all spheres of life on International Women’s Day 2020 with different offers and Amari aims to attract passionate individuals to explore…
Social media frenzy over Sunny Leone’s makeup video
Actor Sunny Leone, a popular figure on social media, posted a makeup video on Tuesday, which has ever since been making rounds on social media.
Shirin Akter Shela to be felicitated in USA
Culture Desk Shirin Akter Shela opened a new pathway for Bangladeshi female models by participating in the globally recognized beauty pageant Miss Universe contest in December last year. Miss Universe Bangladesh was officially launched for the first time in 2019.…
Michael Jordan’s poignant Kobe tribute: ‘A piece of me died’
Michael Jordan says he didn’t see Kobe Bryant as his rival for the mythical honor of being recognized as the best basketball player ever.
Kajol shares intriguing trailer of debut short film
Bollywood star Kajol has shared the trailer of her upcoming short film Devi and it teases audiences with the concept of the much-talked about film.
Weinstein accusers welcome rape, sexual assault conviction
Accusers of Harvey Weinstein have welcomed the guilty verdicts in the rape and sexual assault case against the former Hollywood mogul.
Sherpa team to attempt to scale Everest in winter
Four experienced Sherpa guides say they will attempt to climb to the top of Mount Everest in the span of less than a week during the brutal winter season to set a new record on the world’s highest peak.
Brazilian transgender dancer shatters Carnival parade taboo
When dancer Camila Prins entered Sao Paulo’s Carnival parade grounds, a costume of feathers clinging to her sinuous body, she fulfilled a dream of feminine beauty nearly three decades old.
Cross-border S Korean drama overcomes political risks
For the South Korean crew behind the latest hit drama “Crash Landing on You,” recreating the life in North Korea was a painstakingly meticulous process with big political risks.
Hrithik Roshan wins Best Actor for Super 30
Hrithik Roshan, who shed his ‘death by chocolate’ image to play a Bihar-based mathematician in Super 30, won Best Actor at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) Awards held in Mumbai on Thursday.
ভাষা শহীদদের যথাযথ মর্যাদার আসনে ভূষিত করুন – আইএবি
ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশ এর প্রেসিডিয়ামের অন্যতম সদস্য অধ্যক্ষ সৈয়দ মোসাদ্দেক বিল্লাহ আল-মাদানী বলেছেন, রক্তক্ষয়ী সংঘর্ষের বিনিময়ে অর্জিত সেই অমর একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারি আজ। আমাদের প্রাণপ্রিয় মাতৃভাষা বাংলাকে রাষ্ট্রীয় ভাষার মর্যাদায় প্রতিষ্ঠিত করার জন্য স্বৈরাচারী সরকারের পুলিশের গুলিতে শহীদ হন সালাম, রফিক,…
Success of ‘To All the Boys’ puts stars on Hollywood’s radar
The 2018 release of the Netflix teen rom-com “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” changed the lives of its stars, Lana Condor and Noah Centineo, by putting them on Hollywood’s radar.
Don’t neglect mother tongue while learning other languages
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said in the global village one needs to learn other languages but the mother tongue must never be neglected.
Love for mother tongue reunites thousands at BD-India border
Thousands of people from Bangladesh and India gathered at no-man’s land here on Friday, marking ‘Amar Ekushey’, the Language Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day.
UN Bangla font being launched Friday
Dhaka, Feb 21 – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh is going to celebrate the International Mother Language Day by launching the UN Bangla font and Bangla version of the Human Development Report 2019 on Friday.
পাকিস্তানে কিভাবে পালিত হয় আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস?
জাতিসংঘের ঘোষণা অনুযায়ী গত বেশ কয়েক বছর ধরে সারা পৃথিবীতেই ২১শে ফেব্রুয়ারি দিনটিকে পালন করা হচ্ছে আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস হিসেবে।
Language Martyrs Day on Friday
The nation is set to observe ‘Amar Ekushey’, the Language Martyrs Day (Shaheed Day) and the International Mother Language Day on Friday, marking the supreme of sacrifice of the language heroes for upholding the right to speak mother tongue Bangla.