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5 September 2026 TV & Film

Musical soiree and discussion at BSA

The event featured performances of Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Sangeet, adhunik (modern) numbers and folk songs by both Bangladeshi
27 September 2018

FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD

The curtains finally opened for the 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour many months after the announcement, in Allentown, Pennsylvania,
27 September 2018

Changing gender misconceptions

ReThink Bangladesh hosted Jannat Gaicche at their stage Bindudhara in Dhanmondi recently. The event consisted of a musical performance by Jannat Jahan, a transgender woman, who has been honing her musical skills under the guidance of ReThink for the past few months.
27 September 2018

Bhabanagara Foundation's 'Sadhusongo'

Bhabanagara Foundation has been reviving the essence of Charyapada for the last five years at Suhrawardy Udyan. Bauls from different
27 September 2018

Raising a generation of artistes

Familial support is key for talents to flourish, and in many cases, legends have given way to their kids to match their legacy. The cultural traditions of Bangladesh have been preserved and nurtured over generations, and led to the birth of new artistic ideals.
27 September 2018

Thriving with the sitar

Nishit Dey, a promising sitar player, initially stepped into the field of classical music through the tabla. Born in Mymensingh, Nishit is
27 September 2018

The whistling sensation

There are singers, and there are performers. Then, there are prodigies that completely change the trend for an entire generation of upcoming musicians.
27 September 2018

Shamima Tusty: Always busy and never rusty

I am currently busy with tele-fictions on air as well as some new projects. Full HD is currently airing on Maasranga TV. You can also watch me on Banglavision in the tele-fiction Pagla Hawa. At this moment, I am shooting for Cheating Master by Sanjit Sarkar, as well as another new tele-fiction aired by Shamim Zaman.
26 September 2018

Britto Arts Trust and Back ART Foundation invited to Taiwan Annual 2018

As part of the cultural exchange programme, the Taiwan Annual 2018 will take place at Taipei Expo Park - EXPO Dome in Taiwan from September 29 to October 7. Produced by Association of the Visual Arts in Taiwan (AVAT), the art festival will feature many curated exhibitions, solo presentations, national and international representation of galleries and art organisations, public interactive projects, workshops, art salon and more.
26 September 2018

Addressing colourism with art

The Indian subcontinent's obsession with lighter skin is not unknown. In a world where the word 'fair' is often associated with the word 'lovely', a young artist from Dhaka came up with a rather telling artwork titled Dark and Lovely.
26 September 2018

DU's homage to Rabindranath and Nazrul

University of Dhaka (DU) will host a programme in honour of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam at 4 pm today. Pro-Vice Chancellor of University of Dhaka, Dr Nasreen Ahmad will inaugurate the programme in the presence of National Professors, Dr Anisuzzaman and Dr Rafiqul Islam.
26 September 2018

53rd 'Praner Khela' held at Chhayanaut

Noted Rabindra Sangeet singer, Shama Rahman and young singer, Mustafizur Rahman Turjo performed at the 53rd musical soiree of Bengal Foundation's regular programme Praner Khela at Chhayanaut auditorium, Dhanmondi on September 25.
26 September 2018

Instrumental Musicians' Congress held at Bangladesh National Museum

The 4th National Instrumental Musicians' Congress began with an anondo shobhajatra recently at Bangladesh National Museum. The day-long event was organised by Bangladesh Musicians' Foundation (BMF).
26 September 2018

DR ISRAFEEL SHAHEEN REFLECTS ON THEATRE

Dr Shaheen is presently directing Macbeth, set to be staged between October 9-14 by Master's students of the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of
26 September 2018

Kelly Clarkson to host her own talk show

Popular singer and songwriter Kelly Clarkson ventured into stardom from her debut in American Idol. Apart from garnering fame in the
25 September 2018

Hemanta Mukhopaddhay's 29th death anniversary today

Hemanta Mukhopaddhay was a phenomenon of his time. He had a baritone voice, much like Pankaj Mullick, another pioneer in Bangla film music. The enchantment that Hemanta had weaved during his legendary career lives on 29 years after his death on 26 September, 1989.
25 September 2018

Miss World Bangladesh 2018 starts today

The most anticipated beauty pageant of the year, Miss World Bangladesh 2018 will broadcast today on ATN Bangla at 9 pm.
25 September 2018

Many happy returns, Alpana Habib!

The 'happy home cook', Alpana Habib is turning over a page in her life as she celebrates her 52nd birthday today.
25 September 2018

Teller of riveting stories

Television director and writer Ashfaque Nipun worked in the famous production house Chabial for years before hitting a pivotal
25 September 2018

'Praner Khela' at Chhayanaut today

Bengal Foundation will host a musical soiree titled Praner Khela today at 7 pm at Chhayanaut. Singers Shama Rahman and Mostafizur Rahman Turjo are going to perform at the event.
24 September 2018