In observance of the third death anniversary of eminent poet and ambidextrous litterateur Syed Shamsul Haq, Bengal Publications has recently published two of his poetry books.

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, hosted a musical event titled Shurer Badhoney yesterday. The event featured performance of songs by legendary artistes Kamol Dasgupta, Suur Shamraggni Feroza Begum, M Asafuddowlah and Subol Dasgupta.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina turned 72 yesterday. Keeping her birthday in mind, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) organised a special month-long exhibition, titled, Sheikh Hasina - Bangladesh er Shopnosharothi.

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a musical evening titled, Shurer Badhoney, today. The event will feature songs by legendary artistes Kamol Dasgupta, Suur Shamraggni Firoza Begum, M Asafuddowlah and Subol Dasgupta.

Zahid Hasan has been entertaining viewers through his outstanding performances on television, since the 90s.

Renowned filmmaker, Jean-Nesar Osman’s government-funded film Ponchosongi, is based on his father, eminent litterateur, Shaukat Osman’s acclaimed novel of the same title.

A cultural programme, featuring vibrant performances, was held at Sreemangal, Moulvibazar, recently. Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) arranged the programme, which kicked off with the performance of a patriotic song, followed by performances of many other songs by renowned singers. It also featured a beautiful performance of Manipuri dance.

Tom Hanks became one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors through an array of likable roles, and now, his decorated career has earned him one of the highest honors at the Golden Globes next year.

Lata Mangeshkar has won millions of hearts with her melodious voice in the songs, Aayega Aanewala Aayega (Mahal, 1949), and Ye Zindegi Usiki Hai (Anarkali, 1953), among a plethora of others. The singer turns 90 today.

Amitabh Bachchan is humbled with all the love showered on him ever since Indian Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar made the announcement that the megastar will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

On August 31, a day-long art camp for street children was held at LEEDO’s shelter, Peace Home, at Washpur, Keraniganj. LEEDO carries the mission of rescuing children from the streets and placing them in their Peace Home, or reuniting them with their families.

A special seminar and children’s drawing competition, marking International Peace Day (September 21), was held at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture.

Canadian musician Avril Ramona Lavigne turns 35 today. Despite her long hiatus from the industry, she is more prominent than ever.

Renowned actor and freedom fighter Zafar Iqbal was not only praised by the audience for his remarkable roles on screen, but he was also an established singer. His memorable songs include Hoy Jodi Bodnaam Hok Aro and Sukhe Theko O Amar Nondini, among others.

Renowned playwright, actor and the presidium member of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation, Lucky Enam, was recently appointed as the chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.

The festival, Salman Shah Jonmo Utshab 2019, concluded yesterday, with the screening of the blockbuster film, Shotter Mrittu Nei. It was released on September 13, 1996, a week after Salman Shah’s demise. Chotku Ahmed is the director of the film, which also starred Shabana, Alamgir, Shahnaz and Raisul Islam Asad.

What are your expectations from ‘Shaap Ludo’? Shuvoo: We started the promotional campaigns for the film a while ago. We hope that the audience appreciates our hard work and come to watch the film in theatres from today.

The 21st Annual Bonsai Exhibition, organised by Bangladesh Bonsai Society, opened yesterday at the Women’s Voluntary Association (WVA) Auditorium in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

Duronto TV will broadcast ‘Rong Beronger Golpo’, a children’s series, every Friday and Saturday at 9 pm. Based on books by Room to Read, the channel aims to instill cultural, social and educational values in the viewers through the show.

Starring Dilara Zaman, Ahsan Habib Nasim, Maimuna Ferdous Momo among others, the telefilm, ‘Chhele Dhora,’ directed by Aditto Jony, will air on Channel i at 3:05 pm today. The plot of the telefilm revolves around an elderly woman and her grandson.