15-day long Muktijuddher Bijoy Mela begins in Manikganj

The 28th Muktijuddher Bijoy Mela began at the Bijoy Mela ground in Manikganj yesterday. Chairman of the Udjapon Parishad and Manikganj district council and freedom fighter advocate Golam Mohiuddin formally inaugurated the 15-day long victory fair by hoisting the national flag.
6 December 2018

Swapnadal's 'Helen Keller' at BSA tomorrow

After a successful showing in Japan on invitation from the Bangladesh Embassy, theatre troupe Swapnadal will stage their acclaimed mono-drama
6 December 2018

Anwar Hossain remembered by FFSB

In honour of the recently demised freedom fighter, cinematographer and veteran photographer Anwar Hossain, the Federation of Film Societies of Bangladesh (FFSB), in collaboration with Bangladesh Short Film Forum, and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy organised a memorial event at National Music and Dance Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on December 5.
6 December 2018

Stories from the countryside

With the aim of highlighting the lives of village dwellers, many television directors choose the countryside and rural areas of Bangladesh to set their stories in.
6 December 2018

Dr Mamotaz Mamota's double album launched

Anonto Anandadhara and Chokher Aloy by Rabindra Sangeet singer Dr Mamotaz Mamota were released on December 4 as a part of a
5 December 2018

25 years of Shahnaz Khushi

Shahnaz Khushi, who has been entertaining the audience on television and theatres for over two decades now, recently completed 25 years in the industry as a successful actor. Currently, she is working on the television serials D 20, Shonar Khaancha and Bhodro Para among others. We spoke to the actor about her latest endeavours.
5 December 2018

An array of crafts on display at Zainul Gallery

The annual art exhibition of the Department of Crafts, University of Dhaka (DU), concludes today at Zainul Gallery -1 and 2, Faculty of Fine Art (FFA) in the campus.
5 December 2018

Farid's solo photography exhibition at AFD

A solo abstract photography exhibition titled Surface, by Farid Shah, has begun at Galerie Zoom, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition took place on November 30.
5 December 2018

FERDOUS hopeful about 'Postmaster 71'

Jointly directed by Abir Khan and Rashed Shamim, Postmaster 71 will see the pairing of Ferdous and Moushumi. Interestingly, Ferdous is also the scriptwriter and producer of the film through his production Nuzhat Films.
5 December 2018

Celebrating the heartbeat of music BANGLADESH DRUM DAY

Tomorrow will mark a phenomenon that musicians are holding on to their high-hats for, as Bangladesh is set to celebrate its first 'Drum Day.' Nine of the best drummers in the country will take centre-stage at the home of rock music, the Russian Cultural Center (RCC).
5 December 2018

Aloke Sen to pay tribute to Ustad Ghulam Ali

Today marks the 78th birth anniversary of legendary Ghazal maestro Ustad Ghulam Ali. To pay a musical tribute to the living legend, Kolkata-based popular TV channel Tara Muzik is set to air a solo Ghazal programme, Aj Sokaler Amontrone, where renowned Bangladeshi artiste Aloke Kumar Sen will perform live.
4 December 2018

Bangla Academy completes 63 YEARS

Bangla Academy celebrated its 63rd founding anniversary on Monday. A programme, beginning with wreaths placed at the Central Shaheed Minar and grave of Dr Mohammad Shahidullah was arranged to mark the day.
4 December 2018

An exclusive insight to 'Hasina: A Daughter's Tale'

For renowned ad-film maker, Piplu Khan, opting for a docu-drama after years of making commercials was not an easy decision.
4 December 2018

Mim and Shuvoo to play 'Shaapludo'!

Arifin Shuvoo and Bidya Sinha Mim are set to play the leading roles in Shaapludo. The film, which is directed by Golam Sohrab Dodul, started shooting last month
4 December 2018

Kathak workshop concludes at Rewaz Performers' School

Rewaz Performers' School, a pioneering dance company in Bangladesh founded and run by renowned Kathak exponent Munmun Ahmed, arranged a five-day long Kathak workshop
4 December 2018

PRIYANKA CHOPRA & NICK JONAS' extravagant 'sangeet' night at Jodhpur

International superstar Priyanka Chopra and American singer-songwriter Nick Jonas had their picturesque sangeet ceremony at the
3 December 2018

M A Taher's 'Boats of Bangladesh' at Shilpakala

“The history of boats were captured through the camera of artist M A Taher. Boats appeared to be a great weapon for us during the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
3 December 2018

Google to honour TAREQUE MASUD

Catherine Masud expressed her gratitude to Google for honouring her late husband's memory. "It brings me great joy to have Tareque
3 December 2018

Asaduzzaman Noor returns to cinema

After a hiatus of 11 years from the silver screen, Minister of Cultural Affairs Asaduzzaman Noor is prepping for a comeback.
3 December 2018

Cyberpunk debuts in the country with Project Ommi

After his first feature film Udhaao and web series Kali, young director Amit Ashraf announced his new film, Project Ommi, a cyberpunk
3 December 2018