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Indian artistes in self-quarantine
Superstar Prabhas of Bahubali fame has announced that he is in self-quarantine, upon his return from abroad, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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A cultural workshop for indigenous children held at Mymensingh
A five-day cultural workshop for indigenous children, held at Indigenous Cultural Academy auditorium in Haluaghat, Mymensingh, concluded recently.
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Bidya Sinha Mim’s quarantine times
National Award-winning actor Bidya Sinha Mim started her career with Lux Channel i Superstar. Amar Ache Jol, directed by Humayun Ahmed was her debut film. The actor was busy with modeling and films. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, she speaks about her works and current situation in the country.
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Group exhibition ‘Bangladesh’ marking birth centenary of Bangabandhu
Contemporary art gallery Shilpangan has arranged a group painting exhibition, titled ‘Bangladesh’, marking the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujibur Rahman.
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“I have no regrets in life; I am happy with what I achieved”
Masud Ali Khan is a veteran theatre and television actor, who has been admired by the Bangladesh audience for decades. He has been involved in the acting industry for the last 50 years. He was one of the founding members of the first theatre group in the country, Drama Circle. The veteran actor recently shared his childhood memories with The Daily Star.
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Runa Laila urges everyone to stay safe
Amidst a pandemic that took the entire world by surprise, it is evident that the most one can do to curve the new Coronavirus, is stay home.
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Cannes Film Festival postponed
The Cannes Film Festival, the world’s largest, was forced to postpone its latest edition in May due to the spread of the coronavirus, organisers of the annual event on the French Riviera said recently.
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Several exhibitions delayed
Owing to the rapidly spreading coronavirus, numerous exhibitions, events and festivals around the city have been postponed over public health concerns.
20 March 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Sisimpur’ creates awareness on coronavirus
The much-liked puppet show, Sisimpur, took an initiative to create awareness on keeping children safe from the coronavirus.
20 March 2020, 18:00 PM
A portrait of Bangabandhu exhibited at Uttara
Commemorating Bangabandhu’s birth centenary, the management of Uttara Kallyan Samity, Sector 4, set up a large portrait of the Father of the Nation at the playground of Sector 4, Uttara. Paddo Art Workshop organised this initiative.
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Ferdous asks the public to stay home and stay safe
Four-time National Film Award winner Ferdous took up a new movie based on the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
20 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Revisit the best in Bangla content at home
As the worries of the coronavirus spreading amongst the masses come to a tumultuous rise, the best you can do to protect yourself and your family, is to simply stay home.
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Serenading Soul: Unfolding narratives of nature
Artist and journalist Zahangir Alom enjoys the brilliant colours of nature.
19 March 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Black Widow’ and other blockbusters’ release dates delayed
As the world deals with the coronavirus pandemic, gatherings of any sort are canceled until further notice. Movie theatres and multiplexes are shutting down indefinitely.
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STAR Cineplex closes down due to coronavirus concerns
All branches of STAR Cineplex will be closed down, due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. According to a press release,
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Folk Revolution
Bangladesh Bands Gen Next is a project aimed to promote young and upcoming bands by providing them with a unique platform to express their talents. The programme has selected 26 young bands from Chattogram for its first run.
19 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Release of ‘Bishwo Shundori’ postponed
As the threat of coronavirus continues to worry the world, the release of a number of films were postponed both at home and abroad.
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