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Initially I had camera phobia

Since the start of his career Apurbo has entertained audiences with his laudable performance in TV plays and cinema. He has also
19 January 2017

Fans demand Ekushey Padak for Faridi

A Facebook-based community is campaigning for Ekushey Padak honours for late eminent actor Humayun Faridi. A petition campaign
19 January 2017

DU Theatre Department premieres “Bonhi Bisharjan Ba-Dweep”

Theatre and Performance Studies Department of University of Dhaka (DU) premiered their new play “Bonhi Bisharjan Ba-Dweep” on
19 January 2017

A good piece of art fulfils half of an artist's commitment

Eminent poet and painter Jogen Chowdhury is a professor at Visva Bharati University. He is a popular MP, elected by the MLAs of the State Government of West Bengal, India. The living legend was born and raised up in Faridpur of the then undivided Bengal. In 1971, he wrote a poem and portrayed a painting called “Homage to Bangladesh”.
19 January 2017

McCartney sues Sony for rights to Beatles songs

Paul McCartney has filed suit in New York against Sony/ATV and is looking to get a declaratory judgment that states he will soon regain
19 January 2017

Raj Kapoor off his pedestal

Raj Kapoor was not only Bollywood's consummate showman but was a connoisseur of cinema, booze and his leading ladies, according
19 January 2017

Masum Reza: Back to the stage after 17 years

Masum Reza is one of the popular playwrights of the current time, with hits like “Ranger Manush” under his belt. Besides TV dramas,
19 January 2017

Ellen makes history with 20th win

Stars in music, TV, film and digital media gathered at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday for the People's Choice Awards, hosted by Joel McHale.
19 January 2017

I had a passion for stamp collecting…

Bijori Barkatullah has been gracing the screen with her performances for over two decades. A dancer, singer, model and actor, the
19 January 2017

“Shah Rukh Khan isn't a star on set”

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is constantly asked what it's like working with the Khans. He is uniquely positioned to
18 January 2017

Bengal Parampara Sangeetalaya opens admission

Bengal Parampara Sangeetalaya, Bengal Foundation's Classical Music School, has opened its admission, for students of
18 January 2017

Cultural patterns through cartoons Bonny's exhibition at AFD

A solo cartoon exhibition titled “Janala: Cultural Pattern of the Delta Land” by Dr. Sajid Bin Doza Bonny began at La
18 January 2017

Suchitra Sen's death anniversary observed in Pabna

The third death anniversary of legendary film actress Suchitra Sen was observed amid festivities in Pabna on Tuesday,
18 January 2017

Prachyanat bringing Shamsul Haq classic to stage

Prachyanat, a leading theatre troupe of the country, is not just contributing to the country's theatre scenario with their
18 January 2017

“Rina Brown” hits the big screen

The period piece centres on the romantic relationship between a young man and woman from separate communities,
18 January 2017

Salman Khan given 'benefit of doubt', freed in arms case

Indian movie star Salman Khan is acquitted in a case linked to the alleged killing of black bucks 18 years ago.
18 January 2017

Saif, Kareena reveal why named their son Taimur

Actor Saif Ali Khan reveals why he and wife Kareena Kapoor call their son Taimur, a name that was widely criticised on social media.
18 January 2017

Workshop on Nazrul songs held at Barisal

A two-day long Nazrul Sangeet training workshop was held at Prantik Sangeet Bidyalaya in the city on January 12 and 13. This was followed by a presentation by all artistes at Ashwani Kumar Hall on Friday night.
17 January 2017

Ferdous plays a Casanova

Ferdous is gearing up for a new film venture this year. Titled “Meghkonnya,” the movie is directed by Minhaz Ovi. Nijhum Rubina stars opposite Ferdous as the female lead.
17 January 2017

An assimilation of heritage and modernity

China is the birthplace of pottery and porcelain as in English the word “China” means pottery and porcelain. On the other hand, ceramics is considered to be the most antique form of art heritage in Bangladesh as plenty of diverse ceramic relics are found in archaeological excavation in almost all regions of Bangladesh.
17 January 2017