Marking their 15th anniversary, Boishakhi Television has arranged a day-long celebration at their office premises today.

Miss Universe Bangladesh, Shirin Akter Shela was appreciated for her national costume in the final round of the contest. She looked stunning in a red jamdani saree, complete with a model hood of the iconic Bangladeshi rickshaws, and jewellery made to imitate Bengali letters.

Shilpangan, the contemporary art gallery, has organised His Dream World, an exclusive exhibition, featuring the works of 50 great artists of Bangladesh and India.

The 8th Sanjeeb Uthsab, dedicated to the great musician Sanjeeb Chowdhury, was held at the TSC Swimming Pool on December 25.

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a musical evening, titled Bijoyer Ronge Aka Bela Shesher Gaan, featuring songs on the victory of Bangladesh. The programme is sponsored by Dhaka Bank Limited.

Bangladesh Television (BTV) is a name which readily generates nostalgia in most of us. Before the era of private television channels began in Bangladesh, BTV served as the sole source of information and entertainment for the audience.

8,000 people – let the number sink in. 8,000 people from all over Dhaka and other districts were present at perhaps what can only be described as a phenomenon – the 20-year celebration of the iconic Artcell.

Renowned thespians Bibhash Chakraborty and Mamunur Rashid will inaugurate the Tirjak Natyamela and Natya-Smarok Exhibition at 4:30pm today at the venue.

A three-day Kathak dance festival began yesterday at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut Shangskriti Bhavan in Dhanmondi.

As Bangladesh celebrates Christmas through numerous events and traditional festivities, top TV channels of the country are set to air different special programmes today.

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

Marking a hundred years of Tagore’s visit to Sylhet, Moulvibazar Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan Parishad (MRSSP) hosted an event at the premises of Government High School Auditorium, in Moulvibazar.

Dhaka Rock Fest, an event for Bangla rock lovers, will be held on December 27, at ICCB Expo Zone (Bashundhara) from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The line-up includes Nemesis, Arbovirus, Avoidrafa, Powersurge, Bay of Bengal, Trainwreck, Owned, Conclusion, and Sin.

Marking the 25th anniversary of the renowned fashion house Bishwo Rang, a grand celebration was held at Narayanganj, recently. The brand is appreciated for promoting domestic products in the national and international markets.

The first look of Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul in the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, is out. A teaser premiered recently, featuring Hudson as Franklin belting out the classic cover of Otis Redding’s song, Respect.

Today will mark a historic day for band music in Bangladesh, as legends Miles and icons Artcell will celebrate their 40th and 20th anniversaries respectively, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).

In the month of Bangladesh’s Victory, the National Science and Technology Museum hosted a daylong art competition for children. The competition had three categories.

The 18th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced the programme for its Bangladesh Panorama Section, which aims to promote Bangladeshi filmmakers and their work.

Talented young singer Pragata Naoha released a new music video, titled Kaalo recently, aiming to raise awareness about an issue that is rarely talked about in the country – gender fluidity.

In observance of the 20th death anniversary of eminent poet-lyricist Hena Islam, a memorial programme, organised by Chattogram Musician’s Club Dhaka (CMCD), was held at the National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), recently.