Relaying the rasa of romance together with the rhythm of ghungroo, a number of artistes from across the world, kept the dance enthusiasts rapt on the second day (November 23) of the Ocean Dance Festival (ODF) 2019.

Before stepping towards the final stage of the 68th edition of the Miss Universe beauty pageant, Shirin Akter Shela, the winner of the first Miss Universe Bangladesh (MUB) had the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, at her official residence Gono Bhaban, on Saturday evening.

Commemorating the music maestro Salil Chowdhury on his 96th birth anniversary, Jaltaranga, a cultural organisation, arranged a

Film Bazaar India, South Asia’s largest film market, has seen unprecedented success for Bangladeshi filmmakers this year. Out of 234 films displayed, 25 films were highlighted as ‘recommended’ films. Among these, four films were Bangladeshi –

Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology of non-violence, Irish band U2, in collaboration with Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman, released a new track, Ahimsa (non-violence) under the banner of Island records.

Announcing the inaugural ceremony of the Notuner Utshab 2019, a press conference, hosted by the organisers Nagorik Natya Sampradaya, was held at the Conference Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), yesterday. The event was presided by former Minister of Cultural Affairs, Asaduzzaman Noor, MP.

Centring on the theme “Bridging the Gap”, the largest international dance fiesta,’Ocean Dance Festival Bangladesh 2019’ is underway in Cox’s Bazar.

On the concluding day of IDLC Theatre Festival 2019, Arshinagar will stage ‘Rahu Chandaler Har’ (inset), at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) from 6:30 pm onwards.

The original soundtrack of the web series, No Couple Entry, presented by Alpha i and Bioscope, was released on Youtube recently, under the label of Gaanchill. The duet, Tobe Thak, sung by Shayan Chowdhury Arnob and Sunidhi Nayak, is written by Monjurul Shibly and composed by Arnob himself.

Shykh Seraj and his team of the agricultural documentary show, Hridoye Mati O Manush, went to Ocean University in Shangdong, China, recently.

National Award-winning actor Mosharraf Karim is one of the most sought-after figures in the industry.

Tanvir Mokammel’s feature film, Jibondhuli (The Drummer), and his documentary film, Bastra Baalika (The Garment Girls of Bangladesh), will be screened at an event in Tokyo, Japan, in January 2020.

Promising artist Shahanoor Mamun’s fifth solo exhibition, Stories, begins today at 5:30 pm at the Galleri Kaya in Uttara, Dhaka. Eminent Artist Chandra Shekhar Dey will inaugurate the show. A selection of 55 works done in watercolor, ink pen, pastel and charcoal on paper will be showcased at the exhibition.

One of the most prolific bands in Bangladesh, Artcell is soon to celebrate their 20th birthday.

On the fourth day of the IDLC Theatre Festival 2019, Shomoy Natyadal will stage ‘Bagher Manush’ inset at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) from 5 pm onwards.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is hosting 2019 Korean Film Festival from 29 November to 1 December at the Bangladesh National Museum.

Ata Mohammad Adnan’s solo photography exhibition, Beyond the Borders, was held at O’Play recently.

Cultural Affairs Minister K M Khalid, MP, will inaugurate the four-day (November 22 – 25) festival as the chief guest today at 5pm. Dr Md Abu Hena Mostofa Kamal, Secretary to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Md Kamal Hossain, DC, Cox’s Bazar, will attend the inaugural programme as special guests.

Legendary film actor Prabir Mitra has worked in over 400 films in his career, over the past decades.

Written by Tushar Kanti Sarkar and directed by Golam Habib Litu, the telefilm ‘Shatar’ revolves around Mala, a terminally ill young girl.