As a part of Bengal Foundation’s regular cultural initiative, ‘Ganer Jharna Tolay’, a three-day musical festival, which kicked off on June 13, concludes today.

Shahnaz Rahmatullah and Subir Nandi are two musical legends, who left us within a very short span of time. Star Melodies, The Daily

Prominent artistes and members of the entertainment industry expressed mixed reactions to the national budget announced recently.

Password and Nolok, two films starring celebrated actor Shakib Khan, were released this Eid season. These films are garnering much appreciation from the audience. We visited a few of the most prominent cinema theatres across the city to find out more.

Deepika Padukone is set to star in Kabir Khan’s sports drama, 83, opposite Ranveer Singh. She will play the role of former cricketer Kapil

Hosted and directed by Shykh Seraj, Channel i’s special programme, ‘Krishoker Eid Ananda’ will have a repeat telecast today at 3:05 pm.

Centre for Asian Theatre (CAT) staged their latest production, ‘Stalin’, at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) recently, after its premiere on June 10. The hall entrance wore a bright shade of red, while long red fabric banners, bearing the hammer and sickle symbols, hung from the ceiling all across the arena.

A three-day musical event titled, ‘Gaaner Jharna Tolay’, organised by Bengal Foundation, is set to start today at Bengal Shilpalay.

The music video of the song, Megh Rong, from noted singer Kamal Ahmed’s latest album, Barsha Biroho, will be out on Laser Vision’s YouTube Channel on June 15.

Renowned actor Farida Akhter Bobita celebrated an Eid festival with underprivileged children recently. She is the Distressed Children & Infants International (DCII)’s goodwill ambassador.

Over the years, Emon has carved a space for himself in the entertainment industry with his magnificent aptitude as an actor. He is also popular in the fashion scene with his involvement in modelling. Besides films, Emon is also seen in tele-fictions every now and then.

Mehdi Hassan, who popularised the art of ghazal singing and became known as the “king of ghazal” throughout the Muslim and Hindu communities, passed away on this day in 2012. He was 84.

After Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket, Ayushmann Khuranna took to his Instagram

Popular theatre troupe, Bangla Nattyadal, is set to stage the twelfth show of their play, Megh, at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), at 7 pm tomorrow.

The biennial election for the Obhinoy Shilpi Shongho is set to take place in less than two weeks’ time. This year, three actors -- Shahiduzzaman Selim, Tushar Khan and Shamim Visti -- are contending for the presidential position of the organisation.

Noted artiste Ferdous has won the hearts of the masses with his charm over the years. The celebrated actor has garnered an extensive fan base through his prominence in films in Bangladesh and beyond. Besides preparing for a trip to London to shoot a feature film, he recently celebrated his birthday. We caught up with the actor to talk about his future endeavours and more.

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Award-winning singer and the director of programme at Bangladesh Betar, Kamal Ahmed, will be featured in his solo musical concert, ‘Borsha o Bhalobasha’, where he will sing songs about love and rain. The programme, hosted by the Indira Gandhi Cultural Center, will take place

During the 73rd Tony Awards in New York, James Corden, the host, kicked off the show with a boisterous, colourful number that highlighted the importance of Broadway in the age of streaming services.

Versatile artiste Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed has won the hearts of the masses with her eccentric prowess in the entertainment industry. The diva garnered an extensive fan base through her prominence in films, as well as tele-fictions. Besides working on a short film, the talented actor