Film Critic and journalist Sadia Khalid will represent Bangladesh at this year’s Berlinale Talents 2020 (February 20-March 1) in the category for film critics.

Sahasa is a programme that depicts the encounter with one’s inner self, in the conflicted world of values and equal rights.

‘Jatiya Natya Utsab 2020’, organised by Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF), was inaugurated on February 12, by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through a video conference from Ganabhaban.

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a musical evening titled, Bhalobashar Akhore Lekha Boshonter Gaan, serenading the audience with songs about romance and spring.

Bangladesh Bands Gen Next is a project aimed to promote young and upcoming bands by providing them with a unique platform to express their talents. The programme has selected 26 young bands from Chattogram for its first run.

As a gift for rock music fans on Valentine’s Day today, Arbovirus released the music video of Ami Amari Moto yesterday at 11 pm.

The national theatre festival, Jatiya Natya Utshab 2020, kicked off yesterday. With the theme ‘Jongibaad- Obokkhoy-Durniti, Manbey Na E Sangskiti’ the 18-day festival will take place simultaneously in all 64 districts.

Veet, a brand renowned for their hair removal products for women, has signed Miss World Bangladesh 2018 Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, as their new brand ambassador.

Humayun Faridee, one of the most powerful and versatile artistes of the country, passed away on this day in 2012. He predominantly acted on the stage, television, radio and silver screen. He was a part of many hit productions of Dhaka Theatre.

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the literary monthly magazine, Kali O Kolom, published a special edition, which was dedicated to the Father of the Nation.

Renowned author Anisul Haque’s Ekhane Themo Na, the fifth book in a series, is out now at the Ekushey Boi Mela 2020.

The Dhaka Art Summit 2020 (DAS 2020), currently underway at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, boasts of exquisite exhibitions that truly highlight Bangladesh’s art history and heritage.

A painting exhibition is underway at International School, Dhaka (ISD), showcasing artworks created by their students. The exhibition will run till February 16, and is open to the ISD community only.

Based on Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal’s novel, Ratuler Raat, Ratuler Din, the film Adventure of Sundarban, will begin shooting from March 13.

From Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, Mukh o Mukhosh, Moina Moti, and Angar, to Iti, Tomari Dhaka --film posters, both vintage and recent, welcomed the visitors as they stepped into the premises of the Teacher’s Student Centre (TSC), University of Dhaka (DU) for the five- day film festival

Imphal Talkies and The Howlers, a folk-rock band from Manipur, India, will perform in three consecutive shows from February 13 to 15, in Sylhet, Habiganj and Moulvibazar.

Farida Ahmed Niku developed a keen interest in writing since she was a school student. Many of her writings have been published in different magazines across the country. Currently, she is the Senior HR Business Partner at Duncan Brothers Bangladesh Ltd.

The Dhaka Art Summit 2020: Seismic Movements (DAS 2020) features many richly curated research-based exhibitions. Initiated by Samdani Art Foundation (SAF), with support from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the grand art event, held biennially, is now underway at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), and will run until February 15.

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a musical evening titled, Bhalobashar Akhore Lekha Boshonter Gaan, serenading the audience with songs about romance and spring.

The official music video for Smritir Fanush, featuring Shusmita Anis and Tahsan Khan, was launched at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka Hotel, recently.