Culture Desk The 2nd ‘Bangladesh Sangskritik Utsab 2020’ has started on Friday at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), Segunbagicha in the city.
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Emotions run high in desert at Palm Springs awards gala
Hollywood kicked off the year’s compressed awards season with an emotional night in the desert.
Folk puppets keeping heritage of Egyptian satire alive
In an era of on-screen entertainment,a simple glove puppet named Aragoz still lures Egyptian audiences with comic sketches showing how wits and skill can defeat the thuggish and corrupt.
‘Star Wars’ stays atop N. America box office
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” continued to soar at North American theaters, taking $72.4 million over its second weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday.
‘Star Wars’ stays aloft to again top N.America box office
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” stayed on a strong glide path in North American theaters, taking in an estimated $73.6 million for the three-day weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
‘Ip Man 4’ leads Chinese mainland box office
Beijing, Xinhua/UNB, Dec 29 – ‘Ip Man 4,’ the latest instalment 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 Saturday, according to the…
Love pulls British youth to Bangladesh
Graham Stuart and Ferdousi Kabir Mukta knew it was love when they came across each other in the UK.
Lindsey Vonn goes social with P.K. Subban marriage proposal
Lindsey Vonn popped the question to hockey star P.K. Subban.
Dhaka Rock Fest coming on Friday
Showtime Desk The line-up includes Nemesis, Arbovirus, Avoidrafa, Powersurge, Bay of Bengal, Trainwreck, Owned, Conclusion, and Sin . Another big rock event in the country, titled Dhaka Rock Fest 2019, will be held on Friday at the Expo Zone of…
Sanjeeb Utshab held at DU
A memorial concert titled ‘8th Sanjeeb Utshob 2019’ was held on Dhaka University (DU) campus on Wednesday evening commemorating the famed singer and journalist Sanjeeb Chowdhury.
Miles enthralls fans in 40th anniversary concert
Dhaka, Dec 25 – Country’s one of the oldest and most popular bands – Miles – celebrated its glorious journey of four decades with its fans at a gala concert in the city on Tuesday demonstrating that the music stars…
Saudi Arabia cuts loose with bevy of models,a rave
Supermodels and social media mavens, their makeup artists and hair stylists in tow, posed at a concert in leather pants, chunky sweaters and trendy black combat boots.
The Professor and the Madman” to hit Chinese theaters
“The Professor and the Madman,” an Irish drama film, is set for theatrical release in the Chinese mainland on Dec. 24.
Strong first night for “Star Wars” falls short of previous 2
Losangeles, AP/UNB, Dec 21 – Plenty of force was with “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” on its first night in theatres, but it fell short of the two previous films in the trilogy.
‘Alpha’ eliminated from Oscar race
Culture Desk Bangladeshi film ‘Alpha’ has been eliminated from the Oscar race. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced the final short list of the best international feature films for the 92nd Academy Awards. The name of…
Love Island host Caroline Flack to stand down
Love Island host Caroline Flack has stood down from the show after being charged with assault by beating.
2-day music festival begins at DU
DU Correspondent A two-day music festival of the Music Department of Dhaka University (DU) has began with the theme ‘Bangla Gaan’ (Bangla Songs) as part of its silver jubilee celebration programme.
রানীর চড়ে আছে জোর
‘মারদানি’ রানী মুখার্জি জানিয়েছেন, ছোটবেলায় তিনিও আর দশটা ভারতীয় কিশোরীর মতো উত্ত্যক্তের শিকার হয়েছেন। তবে এর পরবর্তী দৃশ্যপট ভিন্ন। কেউ রানী মুখার্জিকে দেখে শিস বাজিয়ে কিংবা ‘টোন’ করে রানীর হাতের চড় না খেয়ে বাড়ি ফেরেননি। আর যাঁরা চড় খেয়েছেন, তাঁদের…
Young music director Prithvi Raj passes away
Entertainment Desk Young music director Prithvi Raj passed away at a hospital in the capital on Sunday morning.
“Santa Clauses” celebrate annual gathering in New York
A large group of people dressed as Santa Clause flooded the streets and subways of New York city (NYC) on Saturday, as they celebrated one of the decade-old Christmas traditions in the Big Apple.
Jamaica crowned Miss World
Miss World Jamaica, Toni-Ann Singh has been crowned the 69th Miss World London, 14 December 2019 – Today at ExCel London Toni-Ann Singh aged 23 has been crowned the 69th Miss World by her predecessor Vanessa Ponce de Leon at…
Liberation War film festival begins
Entertainment Desk A weeklong film festival featuring movies and documentaries made on the plot of Liberation War will begin in the capital on December 15, marking the Great Victory Day.
Karl-Johan Persson first speaker for Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2020
The first prominent speaker unveiled for the 2020 edition of Copenhagen Fashion Summit is Karl-Johan Persson, CEO of H&M Group. He will be in conversation with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director of The New York Times, to address how high-street brands…
Kim Kardashian West sues doctor over ‘Vampire Facial’
Reality TV star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian West is suing an Alabama doctor over claims he wrongly used her image to promote a medical procedure called a “Vampire Facial.”
Miss Universe Bangladesh Shirin Akter Shila returning home
Thursday 12th December evening at 5:20 pm Shirin returning to Dhaka flying Qatar airways. Shirin left for Atlanta to attend Miss Universe 2019 Main event.
Lata Mangeshkar returns home
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who had been hospitalised for 28 days, returned home last week and thanked fans for their love and support.
London offers winter warmers with a festive flavor
Mulled wine, warm spiced cider and hot toddies have long been British staples during winter. Whiskey expert Ross Dennis at Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery explains that the hot toddy comes from Scotland.
New “Shaun the Sheep” film to hit Chinese theaters in December
“Farmageddon,” a new production of the “Shaun the Sheep” franchise, will hit the Chinese mainland theaters on Dec. 28, the film’s official Weibo account announced Monday.
PM distributes National Film Award among winners
Dhaka, Dec 8 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday distributed the prestigious National Film Award for the years 2017 and 2018 among its recipients.
Remove Mithila, Fahmi’s personal photos from online platforms, HC orders
The High Court on Sunday directed Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to remove the personal photos and videos of actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila and director Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi from online platforms.