Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has extended the registration deadline for the 24th edition of the National Art Exhibition Biennale.
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PM distributes Swadhinata Padak among recipients
Dhaka, May 20 : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday handed over Swadhinata Padak (Independence Award) to nine individuals and one institution for 2021 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country.
Tagore ‘s birth anniversary programme goes online for second year
The 160th birth anniversary of Noble Prize-winning Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore has been observed online on Saturday.
Pandemic dampens Pahela Boishakh celebrations in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Apr 14 : For the second year in a row, Pahela Boishakh celebrations remained muted across Bangladesh due to the lockdown enforced by the government to curb the rising cases of Covid-19.
Ekushey Book Fair to end on April 12
Amar Ekushey Boil Mela (Book Fair) will conclude on April 12, just two days before its closure schedule, due to the worsening Covid-19 situation in the country.
Ekushey Book Fair to remain open from 12 to 5pm
Dhaka, Apr 4 : The ongoing Amar Ekushey Book Fair will remain open from 12 to 5 pm every day amid the countrywide seven-day lockdown enforced by the government to fight the 2nd wave of Covid-19.
PM shocked at death of Namita Ghosh
Dhaka, Mar 27: Prime Minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina on Saturday expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of eminent singer and vocalist of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra Namita Ghosh.
’50 Springs of Freedom’ art camp to begin in Chattogram
Dhaka, Mar 25 : As part of the year-long special events and activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Independence, Gallery Cosmos is arranging an exclusive Art Camp titled ’50 Springs of Freedom’ on Friday, also the Independence Day of…
Book Fair gradually gains momentum
Dhaka, Mar 24 : The Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2021, the country’s beloved Boi Mela – which commenced almost 46 days after its scheduled time due to the Covid pandemic, is yet to draw a large number of book buyers even…
Shiv Chaturdashi Fair begins in Chattogram
Chattogram, Mar 11: The three-day annual Shiv Chaturdashi Fair began at Chandranath Temple in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram district on Thursday. Like previous years, thousands of Hindu devotees have gathered at the fair. The devotees would bathe the idol of…
‘The Black Story’ exhibition by Gallery Cosmos launched virtually
Echoing solidarity with the global Black Lives Matter movement against racial injustices, much-anticipated art exhibition “The Black Story,” was launched virtually by Gallery Cosmos on Thursday.
Book Fair in March: Showers ‘may play spoilsport’
The decision to organise Amar Ekushey Granathamela, the longest duration book fair in the world, from March 18 to April 14 has come under criticism.
PM Hasina hands over Ekushey Padak
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday handed over prestigious Ekushey Padak, the country’s second highest civilian award, to 21 eminent personalities in recognition of their contributions to various fields.
Two-month long art show on Sheikh Hasina ends with tributes to Bangabandhu
The two-month-long art exhibition, hosted by Gallery Cosmos, on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina concluded on Tuesday, with rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Zahid Gogon’s ‘Prem Puran’ to be released on LagVelki
Dhaka, Feb 12 (UNB): Marking Pahela Falgun and Valentine’s Day, aspiring young filmmaker Zahid Gogon directed short-film ‘Prem Puran’ is set to release Friday on LagVelki.com, country’s first pay-per-view movie OTT platform. Produced under the banner of Film Mistri production,…
PM unveils covers of two books on Bangabandhu
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday unveiled the covers of two books on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Prime Minister unveiled the covers of the two books titled ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahmanJanak Amar Neta Amar’ and ‘Joy…
সিরাজগঞ্জে একদিনে ৭ স্কুলছাত্রীর বাল্যবিয়ে আটকালেন ইউএনও
সিরাজগঞ্জের বেলকুচি উপজেলায় ইউএনওর প্রচেষ্টায় একরাতেই বাল্যবিয়ে থেকে রক্ষা পেলেন সাত স্কুলছাত্রী। শুক্রবার বিকাল থেকে গভীর রাত পর্যন্ত এ বাল্যবিয়ে ব্ন্ধ করে চাঞ্চল্যের সৃষ্টি করেছেন উপজেলা নির্বাহী কর্মকর্তা (ইউএনও) মো. আনিসুর রহমান।
Film, TV personalities debate on web series censorship
Culture Desk Three web series – Shihab Shaheen’s 14th August, Sumon Anowar’s Sadar Ghater Tiger, and Wahid Tarek’s Boomerang, have recently come under fire for their alleged depiction of gratuitous violence and objectionable sexual scenes.
Exhibition on education, literature and culture to be held at RU
Rajshahi, Feb 20 – A day-long exhibition on education, literature and culture will be held on Friday at Rajshahi University to observe ‘Mujib Borsho’, according to the president of Education-Literature-culture research centre, Rajshahi-Dinajpur area Dwijendranath Banerjee said in a press…
Ekushey Padak given away; Spread culture, literature: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday stressed the need for paying a special attention to further spread Bangla literature and culture in the world arena.
2-day Int’l Confce on ‘Literature, History, Culture’ begins at RU
Sakib Al Hasan Rajshahi, Dec 20 – A Two-Day long International Conference on ‘Literature, History, Culture’ organized by Arts Faculty of University of Rajshahi begins on Friday.
Chinese cuisine, TCM & martial arts best represent culture
Foreigners believe Chinese cuisine, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and martial arts are the elements that best represent Chinese culture, according to the 2018 China National Image Global Survey released Friday.
Big stride in Culture of Peace in 2 decades of 1999 decision
By Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury New York, Sep 9 2019 (IPS) – It has been a long, arduous journey – a journey ridden curiously with obstacles and indifference. Two decades have passed by since the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted,…
Rule of law collapsed for impunity culture: Gono Forum
Dhaka, May 13 – Voicing deep concern over the ‘unusual’ rise in the incidents of rape, Gono Forum on Monday said the rule of law has collapsed in the country due to the prevailing culture of impunity. At a meeting…
Nurturing Bengali culture to revive social values stressed
Cultural personalities at a discussion yesterday stressed on inspiring young generations in nurturing rich Bengali culture and heritage to revive glorious social values of the nation for building a peaceful society. The tri-monthly literary magazine ‘Mouchak’ organised the discussion followed…
Death anniversary of Jibanananda Das passed silently in his native city Barisal
The 59th death anniversary of poet of Ruposi Bangla Jibanananda Das passed silently in Barisal, the native city of the poet, on Tuesday.
‘The Last of the Bengals’
A Bangladeshi documentary on the world’s largest mangrove forest Sundarbans titled ‘The Last of The Bengals’ will be screened at Germany’s oldest international nature and environmental film festival NaturVision.
‘People rely more on online media’
Speakers on a dialogue on ‘Mass media: Freedom and responsibility’ retaliated as receivers are more dependants on online Media than previous days.