Whether they are used to vent our feelings over certain socio-political issues, or to reinforce our obsessions with prominent celebrities, memes are an easy and funny way for us to communicate with our peers.

The four-day (February 6-9) long Dhaka Art Week 2019 is now underway at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Passionate about painting, Abu Hasan started his career as an artist in 2002 with Prothom Alo in Chattogram. He later moved to Dhaka and continued working with the same organisation as a cartoonist and Illustrator.

Azam Khan (posthumous), Subir Nandi and Khairul Anam Shakil will be recognised for their tremendous contribution to music, while Liaquat Ali Lucky, Lucky Enam and Suborna Mustafa will be acknowledged for their role in performing arts.

Artopolitan, an art organisation promoting visual arts and artists of the world, and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in association with the Ministry of Cultural Affairs,

Being a television director, script writer and actor, Humayun Sadhu is a man who wears many hats. He has also written the book,

Sabyasachi Hazra is an inspiration for many young artists in the country. His unique strokes have a magnetic effect on the audience of his work.

A poetry book titled Patroput, along with a recitation album called Prokriti O Manush by poet and elocutionist Shakib Lohani was recently launched at the auditorium of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro on commemorating the 83rd birthday of late poet Fazal Shahabuddin.

Since its inception in 2016, Dhruba Music Station gained much popularity amongst the listeners with its wide range of artistes and music.

90's musician Sabbir Nasir has returned with a new song titled, Tumi Jodi Bolo, composed by Muntasir Tusher. The singer has teamed up with promising artist Nasir Nasha for the song. Tumi Jodi Bolo has been released on Gaanchill Music's YouTube channel.

Even without the presence of Vin Diesel, the latest trailer of the spinoff from the Fast and Furious franchise seems to be packing a punch.

In the month of the International Mother Language Day, award-winning musician Kamal Ahmed kicked off the release of his 16th solo album, Ekusher Shorolipi, with the music video of the song, Ekush Maney Oasundor Aar Oakollyaner Biruthdhe. The video was released on Laser Vision's YouTube channel on February 1.

Sushama Sarker recently wrapped up the short film, Women of No Religion, directed by Taufiq Elahi. It was shot in Doulatdia.

A novelist, dramatist, columnist and television personality, Imdadul Haq Milan is a well-known name in the Bangladeshi literary circuit.

This year, in the Ekushey Boi Mela, Tirtho has designed covers of books by renowned writers, including the likes of Habibullah Siraji and Khasru Choudhury.

Imran Ahmed Trio (Imran Ahmed, Mohaimin Karim, Arjo Shrestho) performing alongside Nazrul Islam, and Hasin Aryan at Jazz Planet 2.0, held in

Today marks the birthday of one of Bangladesh's most beloved vocalists and composers, Bappa Mazumder. Born to classical maestro

A day long photo exhibition was held at the campus of Govt Azizul Haque College in Bogura recently. Surrounding the spirit of the International Mother Language Day, the exhibition focused on the period from 1947 to 1971.

I definitely need to read the story of a novel before I sit down to design the cover for it, because I intend to be particular and

Arunendu Das, a pioneer in Bangla alternative songwriting, passed away in London on February 3 at the age of 81. He played an integral part in composing music for Moheener Ghoraguli, in the band's later years.