Contemporary singers' thoughts on patriotic songs

With Independence Day upon us, and every year, a number of new patriotic songs are composed and aired on the day on various TV
25 March 2017

How music and culture drove the Liberation War

To speak a language is to take on a world, a culture. – Frantz Fanon
25 March 2017

Schumer drops out of “Barbie” movie

Amy Schumer has parted ways with Sony's live-action “Barbie” over a scheduling conflict, Variety reports.
24 March 2017

Two decades of Moushumi

On March 25, 1993, viewers were greeted by a new, graceful presence on the big screen at the release of “Keyamat Theke Keyamat.”
24 March 2017

BRACU holds soiree of patriotic songs

With the advent of the month of Independence reinvigorating the spirit of patriotism and celebrations, BRAC University (BRACU)...
24 March 2017

Prachyanat's “Laljatra” today

To observe the dark night of March 25, 1971 when the Pakistani occupation army cracked down on Dhaka and launched one of the most heinous
24 March 2017

Intense “Justice League” teasers ramp up the hype

By the look of things, this is going to be a huge year for DC films. Not only will Patty Jenkins' “Wonder Woman” debut this summer to...
24 March 2017

MICHAEL SHANNON eyes Cable role in “Deadpool 2”

Michael Shannon is the frontrunner to play Cable in “Deadpool 2”. While no deal is yet in place, Shannon has been the top choice for about a week. Fox, the studio handling the film, had no comment on the news.
23 March 2017

Lara Dutta to play a single mother in her next

Actress Lara Dutta Bhupathi and Vinay Pathak are reuniting for her second home production film in which she will essay the role of an expatriate single mother.
23 March 2017

Inside Chuck Berry's first new album in 38 years

Chuck Berry played his final concert on October 15, 2014 -- three days shy of his 88th birthday, at St. Louis' Blueberry Hill. But like
23 March 2017

“Jemon Khushi Temon Shajo” on Channel i

To highlight the month of Independence, Channel i is airing a tele-film titled “Jemon Khushi Temon Shajo,” on March 24 at 2:45pm. The
23 March 2017

“I love Tagore and Nazrul, as well as patriotic songs…”

Kornia, whose rise to fame surged since her participation in the music reality show “Power Voice,” has continued on a successful
23 March 2017

ASK ME ANYTHING: Bhabna-Animesh coming on TDS Facebook Live

Save the date! Celebrated actress-model Ashna Habib Bhabna and the ever-so-talented director/actor Animesh Aich will go on a
23 March 2017

Memories of their martyred father

Rabindra Sangeet singer Sadi Mohammad and dancer Shibli Mohammad are familiar names in our cultural arena. In 1971,
23 March 2017

Liza's solo exhibit “The Water Impala” opens

Contemporary watercolour artist Liza Hasan is displaying fifteen new works at the solo exhibition titled “The Water Impala” -- that opens
23 March 2017

A scintilla of the indomitable human spirit

One of Bangladesh's biggest asset as a nation is its massive youth demographic, as can be seen in the country's economic and social
23 March 2017

Our theatre is in need of new ideas

Sara Zaker has been a shining light in the country's theatre arena for the better part of five decades now. She joined Nagorik Natya
23 March 2017

Ayub Bachhu's guitar concert tomorrow

Ayub Bachchu, one of the most prominent guitarists of the country, is set to perform in a solo guitar instrumental concert tomorrow, at the Krishibid Institute Auditorium.
22 March 2017

Five plays staged at Bogra Natya Utshab

Five plays were staged at Shaheed Titu Millenayatan in Bogra on Monday evening.The inter-school and inter-district theatre festival was arranged by Bogra Theatre, Little Theatre and Bhor Holo.
22 March 2017

“Bangladesh in Frames 8” begins tomorrow

The eighth edition of “Bangladesh in Frames”, the annual photography exhibit of photographic community Through The Lens: Bangladesh (TTLBD) begins tomorrow at the capital's Drik Gallery.
22 March 2017