As a tribute to the legend Pandit Vijay Shankar, Prerna- Centre for Performing Arts is organising a music and dance ensemble titled, Sambandh: Bestowing Inspiration at Ghanshyam Das Birla Sabhagar, Kolkata. The programme will be inaugurated on January 18.

Eminent National Professor Anisuzzaman graced the event as the chief guest. “Back in the 80s, translating poems and novels was common, but now, few people take up such a task. I hope people like Aminur Rahman will continue their work,” he shared.

The 16th prize-giving ceremony for Prothom Alo Borshoshera Boi was held at Bangla Academy’s Abdul Karim Shahitya Bisharod Auditorium, yesterday.

A ten-day art and literary fair at Manikganj Government High School concluded with prize distributions and cultural functions, recently.

Renowned singer Shelu Barua has recently launched his YouTube channel, Nazrul Sangeet Adi Sur-e.

The script submission for the 27th International Radio Playwriting Competition has begun.

The ‘Bangladesh Sangskritik Utshab 2020’ is in full swing at Nandan Mancha of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Peers and colleagues attended a programme, in remembrance of renowned music director, singer, lyricist, musician and composer Basudeb Ghose, who passed away recently. Laser Vision arranged the memorial seminar at Bishwo Sahitto Kendro.

The Golden Globes 2020 for film and television, organised by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, were awarded at a ceremony hosted by British comedian Ricky Gervais in Beverly Hills, California, recently.

The participating artists are Ashis Rathore (India), Balagopalan Bethur (India), Jewel Chakma (Bangladesh), Joya Barua (Bangladesh),

Veteran painter Syed Jahangir is one of the most significant contributors to the fine arts in Bangladesh.

Joining hand in hand with the cold north breezes, arrives celebrations for Christmas and the New Year.

The 15th International Short and Independent Film Festival came to an end on December 13. The festival was organised by Bangladesh Short Film Forum.

Sandalina, the flagship brand of Kohinoor Chemical Company (Bangladesh) Limited, has launched a new campaign, Sandalina Bold Women,

This year, Bangladesh opened a new chapter by participating in the 68th edition of the Miss Universe beauty pageant.

On December 6, in the greenery of Charukola Institute, Dhaka University, Fresh Tissue organised an art competition titled Fresh Tissue Potuar Utshob.

On Saturday, artist Marufa A Chowdhury opened up about her experiences at Art Talk in 3rd Space, Dhanmondi. Titled Contrast in the rural and urban, the talk was hosted by Arafat Ahmed Ali. The session, attended by youths, began with a brief introduction of the artist and the participants of the art talk.

Ushering in a new horizon of prospect for Bangladeshi dance artistes, and inspiring cultural exchange with the global dance community, the international dance biennial ‘Ocean Dance Festival 2019’ concluded in Cox’s Bazar on November 25.

The penultimate day of the four-day Ocean Dance Festival 2019 featured several outstanding performances -- contemporary and classical. Indian artiste Srabasti Ghosh set off the event with Unshared Desire, a piece that blended Odissi and contemporary styles.

IDLC Theatre Festival 2019 concluded at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), recently. Professor Emeritus Dr Sherajul Islam Choudhury attended the closing ceremony as the