Culture Desk Iranian director Reza Mirkarimi’s feature film ‘Castle of Dreams’ won the Best Film Award in the Asian Film Competition segment at the 18th Dhaka International Film Festival, which ended on Sunday at the Main Auditorium of Bangladesh National…
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3-day film festival in Bagerhat ends today
A three-day film festival will end in the district on Monday evening.
Chirkutt to celebrate 18 year journey
Culture Desk Chirkutt, one of the leading fusion bands of Bangladesh, has reached the milestone of 18 year journey this year.
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.
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.
“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…
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Sushmita Sen announces return to films
Sushmita Sen has announced that she is returning to films, nearly a decade after her last Bollywood outing, Anees Bazmee’s No Problem (2010).
Miss South Africa wins 2019 Miss Universe crown
Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Atlanta after a lavish ceremony filled with glitter and heartfelt speeches about female empowerment.
‘Gondi’ features Rupankar’s song
Culture Desk Popular singer from Pacchim Bangla, Rupankar Bagchi has joined Fakhrul Arefin Khan’s second movie ‘Gondi’. He gave voice to a song of this movie titled ‘Tobu Dupaye’.
Jaaved Jaaferi joins for film Coolie No 1
Known for his comic roles, actor Jaaved Jaaferi is all set to tickle the funny bone of the audience once again as he joined the ensemble cast of the remake of the 1995 hit film Coolie No. 1. The new…
Fundraising concert announced for Andrew Kishore
Entertainment Desk A concert to raise funds for Andrew Kishore’s treatment has been announced. The concert will be held on December 20 at New York’s Queens Palace.
Film ‘No Dorai’ gets censor certificate
Culture Desk Bangladesh’s first surfing film ‘No Dorai’ faced an obstruction regarding the permission for its release from Bangladesh Film Censor Board.
Artist Firoz Mahmud has been nominated for COAL prize from France
Culture Desk Bangladeshi artist Firoz Mahmud has been nominated for COAL prize from the Coalition for Art and Sustainable Development (COAL) organisation who work in the fields of contemporary art, sustainable development and research in order to promote the emergence…
Debojyoti Mishra composes background music of ‘Gondi’
Culture Desk Editing of the second film ‘Gondi’ by Fakhrul Arefin Khan, the maker of ‘Bhuban Majhii’, is underway.
Salim Merchant claims YRF haven’t paid royalties for 4 years
Musician Salim Merchant, of the composer duo Salim-Sulaiman, shocked Bollywood buffs on Thursday by alleging that the prestigious production house Yash Raj Films (YRF) has not paid him royalties despite having collected the same.
“Somewhere Winter” leads China box office for 6th day
Chinese romantic drama “Somewhere Winter” led the Chinese mainland box office for a sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, according to the China Movie Data Information Network Thursday.
ATM Shamsuzzaman, Masud Ali Khan pairs for Ityadi
Culture Desk Veteran actor ATM Shamsuzzaman fought for his life at a hospital in the city for four months. While he was at the hospital, renowned host Hanif Sanket used to pay regular visit to him and during one of…