Culture Reporter A mobile phone photography exhibition based on a contest titled “Amar Chokhe Nagorik Jibon,” ended at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro on Thursday.
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Bangladesh-India drama festival at Rajshahi University
Entertainment Desk The Bangladesh-India friendship drama festival, a week-long will begin at University of Rajshahi on April 1. The event was announced during a press conference on Thursday at the University of Rajshahi Department of Theatre.
‘Aatmishali Boishakhi Utshob’ at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, March 29 – Celebrate Pohela Boishakh with fabulous one-of- a-kind offerings at Amari Dhaka. The Amaya Food Gallery will feature ‘Aatmishali Utshob’ – 8 different cuisines from 8 divisions of Bangladesh. Prepared by seasoned Bengali chefs, diners can indulge…
Spring festival celebrated at Dhaka University
A daylong Basanta Utsab (Spring Festival) was held at Teachers-Students Center (TCS) premises in Dhaka University (DU) campus on Thursday.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Don 3: All you need to know
Shah Rukh Khan is busy shooting for Anand L Rai’s Zero these days. The film in question co-starring Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif is slated to release in December this year and we just can’t keep calm. And if you…
Third London Bengali Film Festival begins April 12
Entertainment Desk Third London Bengali Film Festival begins April 12 Telefilm Amar Akash Ki Er Cheyeo Choto was telecasted on March 22 on Maasranga television. The telefilm was unique in its story as it tells about a controversial love between…
Nationwide premiere of theatre performance with physically challenged artists
Physically challenged artists performing in ‘A Different Romeo & Juliet’ Courtesy.This ambitious project auditioned more than 170 people with disabilities to finalise the cast of 16 artists representing different social backgrounds in Bangladesh.
Farhan Akhtar deletes Facebook account permanently
Rock On fame Farhan Akhtar has ‘permanently deleted’ his Facebook account. The actor-producer on Tuesday took to his official Twitter handle to inform his followers about it. He wrote, “Good morning. This is to inform you all that I have…
Khijir Hayat Khan’s next film calls on terrorist youth to return
Culture Desk Khijir Hayat Khan has sporadically tried his luck in acting. The filmmakers prominently known for trying his luck with the first film on Bir Shrestho Motiur Rahman and the first sports film of the country- Jaago has taken…
Premik 1982’ set to release on April 12
Entertainment Desk A short film based on a true story, titled “Premik 1982”, directed by Muntasir Akib and produced by Tiger Media will be released on April 12. The film will be published on Tiger Media’s official YouTube channel.
Tauquir in poignant role of real-life war hero
Cultural Correspondent Famed filmmaker Tauquir Ahmed will today be seen acting as a real-life person. This historic person named Jahid was a valiant in the Liberation War of 1971 who underwent torture in Pakistani military camp for refusing to collaborate…
Dramas on Liberation War to telecast
Culture Desk Drama on doing justice to female freedom fighters, Pakistan’s cohorts Rownak Hasan, Shabnam Faria, Rashed Mamun Apu will be seen in a drama titled “Tomar Bhoy Nei Maa” today on Bangla Vision.
PM hands over Independence Award-2018
Dhaka, Mar 25 – Eighteen distinguished personalities have been given the ‘Swadhinata Padak-2018’ (Independence Award), the highest civilian honour of the country, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
Eurovision’s first winner Assia dies aged 94
The first person to win the Eurovision Song Contest, Lys Assia, has died at the age of 94, competition organisers have announced. She took the prize for Switzerland in 1956, with the song Refrain, and went on to perform in…
Sabina Yasmeen, Bobita in concert for children
Culture Desk Celebrated vocalist Sabina Yasmeen and actress Bobita will perform in a concert today primarily to draw attention to the rights of children.
Jaya appearing in Kantho
Entertainment Desk Renowned actor Jaya Ahsan is all set to play in a new film titled “kantho”. The movie has already started rolling on the floor. Tollywood’s first film on laryngectomy, the film stars Shiboprosad Mukherjee in the lead, along…
LDC graduation marking rally held in Rajshhai
Rajshahi, March 22 – Welcoming Bangladesh as it has attained the qualifications of a Developing Country in the World, the District Administration of Rajshahi took out a rally in the city on Thursday.
Bir Pratik Kakon Bibi no more
DHAKA – Bir Protik Nurjahan Kakon Bibi, a valiant freedom fighter, died at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College last night at the age of 103 due to old age complications.
LDC graduation eligibility celebration launched
Dhaka- The government on Thursday launched a five-day programme to celebrate Bangladesh’s eligibility for graduation from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) to a developing one.
Australian media firms fail in Rebel Wilson bid
Six Australian media companies seeking to join the battle against a record Aus$4.5 million (US$3.5 million) defamation payout to Hollywood star Rebel Wilson had their case knocked back Thursday. The “Pitch Perfect” star was awarded the damages against magazine publisher…
Diti remembered on second death anniversary
Culture Desk Bangladesh Chalachitra Shilpi Samiti had organised a milad mahfil and commemoration ceremony at BFDC’s Shilpi Samiti study room in her honour Two years ago on the afternoon of March 20, 2016 veteran actor Parveen Sultana Diti died after…
LDC graduation ceremony in BD Thursday, formal lift 2024
Dhaka, March 21 – The government has taken all preparations to celebrate the graduation of the country from the group of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to developing country with elaborate programmes across the country including the capital today.
Sridevi, Shashi Kapoor to be honoured in New York
Indian cinema icons Shashi Kapoor and Sridevi will be remembered at the New York Indian Film Festival. The event will be held from May 7-12.
Irrfan Khan remains steadfast in faith even as he undergoes treatment
After posting about his rare disease and his promise to return with his stories soon, Irrfan Khan shared some inspiring words on his Instagram account. The philosophical post of the Piku actor hinted at his faith in the Almighty while…
Alta Banu selected for Toronto film fest
Entertainment Desk Arun Chowdhury’s yet-to-be-released film, Alta Banu, has been selected for the competition section of International Film Festival of South Asia to be held in Canada’s Toronto from 10 to 21 May.
Freedom Fighter Filmmakers to be honoured on Mar 26
Culture Desk Film Directors’ Association has decided to felicitate filmmakers who once fought for the liberation of the country. Almost twenty Freedom Fighter-Filmmakers will be honoured on the upcoming Independence Day at 12pm at FDC. General Secretary of the association…
Congrats: Tigers back home from Sri Lanka
Dhaka, Mar 19 – Bangladesh Cricket team returned home from Sri Lanka on Monday after losing to India by four wickets in the last-ball thriller in the final of the Nidahas Trophy tri-nation T20I cricket at the R Premadasa Stadium…
Missing giant yellow duck found in Australia
A giant yellow inflatable duck named Daphne that made a break from its moorings in Australia has been located after a week on the lam, its swimming club owners said Monday.
Shahabuddin Ahmed’s solo exhibit opens today at BSA
Entertainment Desk A solo exhibition by internationally-acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Shahabuddin Ahmed, titled “Peace”, opens today at Gallery No. 2 of National Art Gallery, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). BSA and Ganges Art Gallery, Kolkata (India) in association with the Bangladesh Ministry…
Francophonie Festival begins in Dhaka Tuesday
Dhaka, March 19 – Every year, the Francophone community celebrates and promotes worldwide the use of the French language as well as cultural and linguistic diversity.