Renowned jazz man Manu Dibango, to many the beloved “Papy Groove” who served as an inspiration and pioneer in his art, died on Tuesday with the coronavirus, his official Facebook page announced. He was 86.
Tag: Art & culture
Shahnaz Rahmatullah’s first death anniversary observed
Culture Desk Shahnaz Rahmatullah emerged as a singer in Dhaka in the mid-1960s, beginning her career in radio at the age of 10. She sang many patriotic songs during the liberation war of the 1970s.
Sixth Dhaka International Conference on Women in Cinema
Culture Desk As a major component of cultural industry, no doubt cinema has significant impact on the subconscious mind of the common masses across the world.
Suvodeep brings first mixed album for Bangabandhu
Culture Desk Elocutionist Suvodeep Chakraborty has brought the first audio album dedicated to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, that has contributions from both Bangladesh and West Bengal, India.
Actress Shaon in self-quarantine on return from USA
Dhaka, March 18 – Actress and director Meher Afroz Shaon has gone to self-isolation as she returned home from the USA which is struggling to check the coronavirus spread.
Dhaka Padatik celebrates 40th anniversary
Culture Desk Theatre troupe Dhaka Padatik celebrated its 40th founding anniversary organising a two-day festival at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Duet art show opens today at Gallery Chitrak
Culture Desk Sadhana Islam is a hard-working, sincere and honest painter by nature. She completed her BFA from Bangladesh Government College of Arts and Crafts (now the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka) in 1974.
British Council and Dhaka Theatre to organise theatre workshop
Culture Desk The British Council, in collaboration with Dhaka Theatre, will organise a theatre workshop for the persons with disability and theatre activists from March 19 to March 23.
Concert of Manu Chao to be held at BSA tomorrow
Culture Desk A concert of the renowned French-Spanish artiste– Manu Chao is going to be held yesterday at 6.30 pm at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Segunbagicha in the city.
Group exhibition “Guru-Shishya: Shishya-Guru” ends Tuesday
A nine-day group art exhibition titled ‘Guru-Shishya: Shishya-Guru’ 2) will end on Tuesday at Zainul Gallery of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University.
Lalon Festival begins in Kushtia
Culture Desk Remembering the legendary Baul Lalon Shah, a three-day long Lalon Festival has started from yesterday at the Lalon Akhra in Chheuria, Kushtia.
Manu Chao Concert: ‘Sibérie m’était contée’ Asian Tour Mar 11
Alliance Française de Dhaka cordially invites you to a concert by renowned French- Spanish Artist Manu Chao on Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at 6.30 pm at National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Web series ‘Ekattor’ to premiere on March 26
Culture Desk Web series ‘Ekattor’ to premiere on March 26 A new web series ‘EKATTOR’ is going to be released on 26th March on Independence Day from Hoichoi platform.
How Rituparna became a part of ‘Datta’?
Entertainment Desk We already know Saheb Chatterjee has replaced Ferdous Ahmed in Nirmal Chakravarty’s upcoming ‘Datta’ as one of the leads Bilas.
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…
Khurshid Alam Alok’s photography exhibition at BSA
Culture Desk A photography exhibition entitled ‘Banglar Apon Saudha’ by photographer Khurshid Alam Alok is going to be concluded today at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Segunbagicha in the city. The ten day long exhibition was…
Jatiya Pitha Utsab at Shilpakala Academy Dhaka till 9 Mar
‘Jatiya Pitha Utsab-1426’ (National Rice Cake Festival) began on the premises of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the capital on Sunday.
‘Chole Esho Ek Kapore’ launched at Book Fair
Culture Desk A poetry book titled ‘Chole Esho Ek Kapore’ by Abdullah Al Yasin Shuvro has been published at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2020. This is the third poetry book from poet Shuvro.
সহযাত্রী খেলাঘর আসরে শিশু-কিশোর প্রতিযোগিতা অনুষ্ঠিত
২১শে ফেব্রুয়ারি আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস ও মুজিব শতবর্ষ উপলক্ষ্যে সহযাত্রী খেলাঘর আসরের আয়োজনে শিশু-কিশোর প্রতিযোগিতা অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে। রাজধানীর মিরপুর পীরেরবাগস্থ পীরেরবাগ সরকারি প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয়ে শক্রবার সকাল ৯টায় স্থানীয় শহীদ মিনারে পুষ্পস্তবক অর্পনের মাধ্যমে এই প্রতিযোগিতার শুরু হয়। শিশু শ্রেণি থেকে…
Gucci bares backstage, No. 21 celebrates a decade
Milan Fashion Week opened Wednesday with outreach to China, largely cut off from the rest of the world by a new virus, and to Africa, often overlooked by luxury except as references.
Nation pays tributes to Language Martyrs
Dhaka, Feb 21 – The nation is paying respects to the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement on Friday, marking ‘Amar Ekushey’, International Mother Language Day.
Grand event ‘3rd Art Festival 2020, Nilphamari’ from Feb 26
The four-day grand event ‘3rd Art Festival 2020, Nilphamari’ will begin on February 26.
Kendall Jenner headlines London Fashion Week Burberry show
Kendall Jenner and fellow super models unveiled Burberry’s new season designs at London Fashion Week on Monday, a collection that spanned everything from classic and ladylike to sexy, preppy and street-smart.
Piano recital at AF Dhaka on Feb 17
Alliance Française, Dhaka will be hosting a piano recital organised by the students of the piano workshop at its Café la Véranda on Monday, 17 February 2020 from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
বিশ্বায়ন মোকাবেলায় মাতৃভাষার পাশাপাশি অন্য ভাষা অনুশীলনও অপরিহার্য -মুসলিম লীগ
আল্লাহ বিভিন্ন জাতির জন্য ভিন্ন ভিন্ন বর্ণমালা ও ভাষা সৃষ্টি করেছেন। প্রত্যেক জাতির কাছেই তার মাতৃভাষা সন্মানের ও মর্যাদার প্রতীক। আরবি-ফারসি-ইংরেজি সহ অন্যান্য ভাষার শব্দ সম্ভারে আমাদের মাতৃভাষা সমৃদ্ধ হয়েছে। এভাবে প্রত্যেক জাতির মাতৃভাষাই সমৃদ্ধ হয়েছে বিভিন্ন ভাষার আদান-প্রদানের মাধ্যমে।
Music video ‘Smritir Fanush’ releases
Culture Desk Marking the endearing occasion of the Valentine’s Day, the official music video of the song ‘Smritir Fanush’, featuring Shusmita Anis and Tahsan Khan, has been released for the listeners.
Two-day ‘Basanta Baran’ programme begins at RU
Rajshahi, Feb 13 – A two-day ‘Basanta Baran’ programme has started at the Fine Arts faculty of Rajshahi University. Member of Parliament from Rajshahi-1 Omor Faruk Chowdhury inaugurated the programme at the ‘Muktomonch’ of the faculty.
Death anniversary of poet Heyat Mamud on Feb 18
Cultural Correspondent Day-long programmes have been taken to observe the death anniversary of the spiritual poet of the Middle Ages Heyat Mamud at his birthplace village Jharbishla in Pirganj upazila of the district on February 18 .
Anna Sui rolls out B-movie gothic glam at NY Fashion Week
Anna Sui doesn’t love scary movies, but she adores illusion, especially glamorous illusion.
‘Gondi’ releases in 12 cinemas
Culture Desk Most anticipated film of the year ‘Gondi’ has been released across the country yesterday. The film is directed by Fakhrul Arefeen Khan, who is popular for his previous film ‘Bhuban Majhi’. ‘Gondi’ has been produced by Gorai Films.