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Drishtipat to stage “Raja Himadri” today
Theatre troupe Drishtipat will stage the 40th show of their acclaimed play “Raja Himadri” this evening at 7pm at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the capital.
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Music album “Moder Gorob Moder Asha” presented by Bengal Foundation was recently launched at Bengal Boi, Lalmatia in the capital. The
21 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Four Bangladeshi shorts at Cannes
Cannes Film Festival, the most prestigious event of world cinema, will feature four Bangladeshi short films at this year's edition, to be
21 March 2018, 18:00 PM
“Tomb Raider” tops international box office
Alicia Vikander's “Tomb Raider” ruled the international box office over the week, with $84.5 million at 32,685 screens in 65 markets, led by a solid $41.1 million opening in China.
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Varun Dhawan and Katrina in India's biggest dance film
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“Full HD” entertains viewers
Viewers have been tuning into Maasranga TV to watch Mosharraf Karim and Moushumi Nag in the new drama series “Full HD”. Having recently aired its 25th episode, the Aronnyo Anwar scripted and helmed show has become quite a hit with the audience.
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Charan Kabi Fest in Dinajpur
A three-day long Charan Kabi Utshab, a congregation of bards, was held on a festive note in Biral upazila of Dinajpur on Friday.
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Weeklong Francophonie Festival begins
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Born in 1920, in Chhoto Bakal village of Sathkhira District, Luthfur Rahman was the son of Sheikh Abdul Huque, a schoolteacher who was proficient in music. At the age of nine, Rahman developed walking disabilities, resulting from acute typhoid. While studying at a convent and later at a local madrassa, his enthusiasm for music led him to abandon studies.
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“Dhono Dhanno Puspo Bhora” gets festival call-up
“Dhono Dhanno Puspo Bhora” (English title “True False & A Revolution”), a documentary film on the historical Agartala case and the
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Sumon Chowdhury's solo musical soiree at Chhayanaut today
Music organisation Geetinirjhar has organised a solo musical soiree titled “KaNdey Poran Bedonaye” at the main auditorium of
19 March 2018, 18:00 PM
National Children's Day celebrated in Chittagong
Shishumela, a children's organisation from Chittagong, celebrated National Children's Day by awarding seven dignitaries for their
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Three new films for Tama Mirza
National Film Award-winning actor Tama Mirza is known for her skills in dance as much as in acting. Despite being a busy film actor who has just signed on to play new roles, Tama has maintained a steady, active career in both fields over the years. In a recent interview with The Daily Star, she talks about her upbeat career.
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“Grudge” reboot ropes in John Cho
John Cho has joined Demian Bichir and Andrea Riseborough in Sony's “The Grudge” reimagining. Nicolas Pesce is directing the horror film from his own script. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions recently acquired worldwide rights to the film. SPWA, Ghost House, and Good Universe last collaborated on Fede Alvarez's thriller “Don't Breathe”. The film will begin shooting in May.
18 March 2018, 18:00 PM
BNM holds seminar on Pallikabi Jasimuddin
Bangladesh National Museum (BNM) organised a seminar on the life and works of Pallikabi Jasimuddin at its Kabi Sufia Kamal auditorium recently. Professor Soumitra Sekhar of the Department of Bangla, University of Dhaka, presented the keynote at the seminar while the poet's son Khurshid Anwar Jasimuddin and noted poet Habibullah Siraji attended the seminar as discussants. Professor Emeritus Rafiqul Islam presided over the seminar.
18 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu Cultural Fest comes to a close
The Bangabandhu Cultural Festival, organised by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, came to a close on Friday amid much fanfare and enthusiasm. The 11-day festival, that featured a bevy of cultural activities, was held
18 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Shahabuddin Ahmed's solo exhibit opens today at BSA
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to inaugurate the exhibition as chief guest at National Theatre Hall auditorium of BSA at 4:30pm today. Liaquat Ali Lucky, director general of BSA, will deliver the welcome address while Smita Bajoria, director of Ganges Art Gallery, will speak at the opening programme.
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