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Mehazabien turns another year
She turned heads during her debut at Lux-Channel i Superstar, which set her on a path towards the world of acting. Today Mehazabien is a familiar face on the small screen, but the actor has cleared off her schedule today for a very special occasion. On her birthday today, Mehazabien shared that she will not be on the filming sets until April 22, in order to spend time with her family.
18 April 2018, 18:00 PM
“Hasonjaner Raja” to premiere tomorrow
Prangonemor, one of the leading theatre troupes of the country, is bringing to stage a play about mystic poet and zamindar Hason Raja. Titled “Hasonjaner Raja”, the play has been written by eminent writer Shakur Majid and directed by Ananta Hira.
18 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Raju Alim becomes co-chairman of FOBANA
Federation of Bangladeshi Association in North America (FOBANA) is one of the influential organisations of Bangladeshi expatriates in US. Poet-journalist and AGM of Channel i Raju Alim has recently become the co-chairman (Media, Marketing and Communications ) of FOBANA Bangladesh Liaison Committee. His assignment was firmed up by Atiqur Rahman, Chairman of the Executive of FOBANA.
17 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Six day art exhibition held at RU
A six-day annual art and handicrafts exhibition was held at Fine Arts faculty premises of Rajshahi University (RU) from April 11.
17 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Japan-Bangladesh Art Exhibition concludes in Tokyo
Japan Bangladesh Cultural Society together with Gallery Mrittika, Bangladesh organised an art exhibition at Orange Art Gallery, Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan. Titled as “Japan-Bangladesh Art exhibition: First Pool”, the four-day (April 14-17) exhibition concluded yesterday.
17 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Serenading Pahela Baishakh
Several cultural organisations and educational institutions organised colourful functions to celebrate Pahela Baishakh in Mymensingh, the first day of the Bangla New Year 1425. A daylong cultural programme was held on the campus of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU).
17 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Pahela Baishakh fervour grips The Hague
To celebrate Bangla New Year more than 700 people gathered at Bangladesh House in the Netherlands on Pahela Baishakh. Apart from a large number of expatriate Bangladeshis, Deputy Mayor of the Hague Rabin Baldewsing; Foreign Ministry officials; Ambassadors of India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Yemen, Afghanistan, Mexico and South Africa and others participated in the celebration. The daylong programme began with the traditional Mangal Shobhajatra on the theme 'Culture for Humanity', says a press release.
17 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Registration opens for first Bengal Creative Fest
Bengal C Hub, an initiative to unify the creative industry, share resources and open up career opportunities, was launched on April 9, and as their first major event, the platform has opened registration for the 'Bengal Creative Fest 2018' to be held on April 23-24.
16 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef 2018
Seated in two straight rows, participants were all set for a rewarding cooking class led by none other than the talented Chef Ummah
16 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Catching up with Tanjin Tisha
Tanjin Tisha has become a familiar face in the modeling scene and TV plays in recent years. As her popularity continues to grow, Tisha
16 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Jaya Ahsan transfixes in first “Debi” teaser
“Debi”, the upcoming Anam Biswas film bringing Humayun Ahmed's iconic fictional character Misir Ali to the big screen for the first
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Shurer Dhara marks Silver Jubilee with fervor
Shurer Dhara, the music school founded by noted Tagore singer Professor Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya concluded its four-day silver jubilee programme at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre from April 11-14 in the capital.
15 April 2018, 18:00 PM
A star-studded affair
A number of renowned thespians of Nagarik Natya Sampraday assembled at the Mahila Samity Ananda Angan, Baily Road in Dhaka on April 13 to celebrate the golden jubilee of the pre-eminent theatre troupe. Several artistes rendered Tagore compositions like “Antor Momo Bikoshito Koro” and “Rangiye Diye Jao Jao” in unison while dancers presented live performances. Theatre artistes greeted the celebrated
15 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Unison of souls on the soil of Bangladesh
Bangalees hailed Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bangla year 1425, on Saturday amidst vibrant pageantry, leaving behind the gloom of the past and pledging to uphold the nation's opulent cultural heritage.
15 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Citywide Baishakh programmes by BSA
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is hosting an array of events marking the Bangla New Year 1425, at various locations in the capital.
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Folklore-based TV play “Roopban” on BTV
Marking Pahela Baishakh, Bangladesh Television (BTV) will air a special TV play titled “Roopban” today after the 8pm news. The play has
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Baishakh special “Panchforon” on ATN Bangla
Magazine show “Panchforon” airs on special occasions, and this Pahela Baishakh will be no different. Produced by Fagun Audio Vision and
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Channel i launches “Iti, Tomari Dhaka”
Channel i has launched a new film initiative being dubbed as a 'Bangladeshi Omnibus Film Project' with 11 talented young directors, to
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Monalisa back to the country after two years
Popular model and actor Monalisa has come back to the country from the USA after a break of two years, and she already has work lined up.
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Celebrating Baishakh with celebs
As the light spring air of Falgun grows fuller and heavier, a feeling of joy arises in the hearts of Bangalees as they feel a new era
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM