Two-day long Manipuri Dance Festival concludes

The first day began with a lamp lighting ceremony by the guests and organisers in order to pay respect to the dance maestro, followed by a transcending performance by the 'Pung' players of Srimangal, Sylhet.
23 June 2018

'Kaanshuta 001'

The latest installment of Ek Nirjharer Gaan, Kaanshuta 001, was showcased at Chhayanaut on April. The album was subject to a lot of
22 June 2018

Dhadak to be dedicated to Sridevi

It has been a few months since superstar Sridevi's passing. While her fans and family are still coping with the loss, everyone is excited for
22 June 2018

“Music is about perseverance”

For over two decades, renowned Guru Razwan Ali has been training Indian Classical Music at Chhayanaut. Currently, he is also working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Music, Jagannath University.
22 June 2018

“It is high time that we bring change in the industry”

Having started his career as an assistant director to Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, he went on to establish his own identity as one of
22 June 2018

Bangladeshi ‘flag girl’ Priota competes at Miss Landscapes Int’l in China

Priota Iftekhar, popularly known as the ‘flag girl’, represents Bangladesh as a participant in the Miss Landscapes International pageant in Guangzhou of China.
22 June 2018

Sarah Alam

Sarah Alam nervously sits with us for a rapid-fire interview! The popular radio jockey is also a well known anchor, and is soon about to debut on the silver screen with the film 'Bengali Beauty'. Read on as Sarah spills the beans on some well kept 'secrets'!
21 June 2018

Rendezvous with GURU KALAVATI DEVI

Guru Kalavati Devi is a vibrant Manipuri dancer, a diligent teacher, a vocalist and skilled pung player. Under her guidance several
21 June 2018

Celebrating Fête de la Musique

Despite the scorching summer heat, music enthusiasts came pouring in to the gallery of Alliance Française de Dhaka to celebrate Fête de la Musique or World Music Day. Both solo artistes and groups performed in an open stage.
21 June 2018

A tribute to Guru Bipin Singh by his Bangladeshi students

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Manipuri Dance Guru Bipin Singh, five Manipuri dance schools with the support of
21 June 2018

'The Oriental-Open Call' under way

Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts joining hands with Oriental Painting Study Group (OPSG) has organised the 8th Oriental Painting Exhibition at Abinta Gallery in Dhaka.
21 June 2018

Haimanti Sukla to receive 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Award'

Celebrated singer Haimanti Sukla is going to be honoured with India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in Sugata Sangeet category.
21 June 2018

Sowrav Das wins at LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2018

The UK-based LensCulture Street Photography Awards honours photographers who are redefining the genres of street photography today.
21 June 2018

Asif Akbar Uncensored!

“I could not sit there while they went out of their way to defame me for the past two years,” said Asif Akbar while sipping on a cup of coffee. The coffee had become lukewarm by then, as the artiste went on with the heated conversation.
21 June 2018

Repeat telecast of 'Krishoker Eid Anondo'

The Eid celebrations are yet to come to an end! The popular programme Krishoker Eid Anondo by Shykh Siraj, will be repeated tomorrow on Channel i at 10:15am.
20 June 2018

Shakib Khan 'Elo Re'!

Shakib Khan is considered one of the busiest actors of the Bangladeshi film industry today. With three global film releases this Eid, it is no surprise that he has been crowned as the “Dhaliwood King” by fans and critics alike. Further to this, his film 'Bhaijaan Elo Re' just released in Kolkata, West Bengal and in Northeast India's Assam.
20 June 2018

Orin onboard for Indo-Russian joint ventures

Although she began her career on the small-screen, Bangladeshi actor Orin has been mesmerising her fans and admirers on the silver-screen, working in several films of Kolkata these days. Currently, she is working on Shortcut, a film directed by Subir Mondol and written by Nachiketa Chakraborty, alongside the likes of Parambrata Chatterjee and Apu Biswas.
20 June 2018

WORLD MUSIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

On the occasion of World Music Day, which is celebrated on June 21, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will organise a discussion and cultural programme. The ceremony will be inaugurated at 6 in the evening with the presence of artistes such as Timir Nondi and many more. A discussion by eminent artistes, including Mustafa Jaman Abbasi, Momtaz Begum, Andrew Kishore,
20 June 2018

World Music Day today

“New trends in music were there in the past, are relevant in the present and will continue in the future; some can accept the fact and some cannot. However, what I believe is that if you make music that is genuine and good, it will surpass time, regardless of the current trends, and will continue to win hearts.”
20 June 2018

Shahidul Alam to receive Humanitarian Award

Eminent photographer and activist Shahidul Alam, the founder of Drik and Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, will receive the distinguished Humanitarian Award to be distributed by The Lucie Awards, which is presented by the Lucie Foundation.
19 June 2018