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Five films vie for Eid audiences, Shakib leads box office push
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Tribute / When Chuck Norris died, the myth kept standing
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‘Where are you?’ The afterlife of a song that outlived borders
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Reflection / How a 21-min qawwali discovered during a video game hunt changed a schoolboy’s musical world
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Music
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
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Music
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
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TV & Film
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Music
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Books & Literature
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Books & Literature
Alia Bhatt turns mafia queen for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’
The first look of Alia Bhatt’s next with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi, was released recently. The actor plays the titular role of a mafia queen in the film.
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Gazi Rakayet’s ‘Gor’ gets clearance from censor board
Actor-director-scriptwriter Gazi Rakayet directorial bilingual feature film, Gor, has received approval from Bangladesh Film Censor Board, recently.
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM
“I am eternally grateful to my fans” - Shakib Khan
Superstar Shakib Khan is always on the go, and currently, the actor has a wide range of films in the offing.
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM
DIFF 2020 hosts ‘West Meets East’ conference
At the end of the day, filmmaking is an expensive business. So, how the investment in this sector will return has to be decided in advance
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM
TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2020 announced
Internationally renowned haircare brand TRESemmé has announced one of their flagship programmes, TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM
7th death anniversary of Suchitra Sen today
Today marks the 7th death anniversary of legendary actor Suchitra Sen. The actor breathed her last on January 17 in 2013 in Kolkata. The star orginally hailed from Pabna.
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Purnata’s solo photo exhibition begins today
In between borders and other political constructs, a two day exhibition by photographer Nujhat Purnata will begin at Gallery 6, Fine Arts Building in Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy from today.
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Spondan celebrates 48 years today
Spondan is known to be one of the pioneers of Bangla pop music.
16 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Kamar Ahmad Simon's ‘Neel Mukut’ receives uncut Censor Certificate
Renowned director Kamar Ahmad Simon’s new film, ‘Neel Mukut’, has received the uncut censor certificate. The director recently announced that contrary to his usual releases, the film will first be released locally.
16 January 2020, 11:11 AM
‘Pala Gaan’ programme in Shirajganj
Marking the 15th founding anniversary of Sirajganj Baul Shilpigoshthi, a leading cultural organisation based in the northern districts of Bangladesh, a two-day Pala Gaan session was recently organised by its artistes at the Shahid Monsur Ali Auditorium.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Munmun Ahmed to perform at ‘Sambandh: Bestowing Inspiration’
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.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Noble returns to acting
Adil Hossain Noble has been a popular name in the modelling business for many years. He is also a seasoned actor, who has appeared
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM
“Pursuing art is a solemn perseverance” - Mohammad Eunus
Renowned artist Professor Mohammad Eunus was born on this day in 1954 to M Eusuf and Fajilatun Noor, of Thakurgaon. His father was a lieutenant of Pakistan Army and founder of Thakurgaon and Dinajpur Scouts.
15 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Safa Kabir on her upcoming television ventures
Actor, model and TV anchor Safa Kabir has won the hearts of millions with her charming personality. She has been busy shooting for her upcoming ventures since the beginning of 2020. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, she speaks about her forthcoming releases for this Valentine’s Day, her plans for the year, and more.
14 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Joker leads Oscar nominations
Dark comic book story Joker leads nominations for the Oscars, with 11 nods, including Best Picture.
14 January 2020, 18:00 PM
‘ICCR Scholar’s Evening: Colours of Kathak’ to be held on January 18
Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka, and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will jointly host ‘ICCR Scholar’s Evening: Colours of Kathak’, featuring Shibli Mohammad and Nrityanchal and Shamim Ara Nipa and Guru Shishya Parampara, on January 18 at 6:30 pm.
14 January 2020, 18:00 PM
‘6th Dhaka International Conference on Women in Cinema’ concludes at DIFF
The ongoing DIFF features some of its recurring and acclaimed segments, and the conference again enthralled the film enthusiasts like the previous years.
14 January 2020, 18:00 PM
World Hindi Day 2020
World Hindi Day was celebrated by High Commission of India, Dhaka, recently. High Commissioner Smt Riva Ganguly Das presented the
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Poush Mela’ kicks off in Barishal
Poush Mela, a three-day winter event organised by Jatiya Robindra Sangeet Sammilon Parishad (JRSSP), Barisal branch, began at Jagadish Sarasswat Girl’s school and college, Barishal, recently.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Open Call for ‘Art Festival 2020, Nilphamari’ underway
The four-day event, ‘Art Festival 2020, Nilphamari’ will take place from February 26 to 29. The prime purpose of the arrangement is to introduce a healthy culture against the backdrop of poor taste, from cities to the remote countryside of Bangladesh.
13 January 2020, 18:00 PM