As the first half of 2019 comes to a close, it is apparent that the Bangladeshi film industry is picking up steam again, having delivered some ace productions that kept the audience hooked. It is crucial that we support our film industry by going to the theatres and watching what our superstars have to offer. We take a look at some of the most notable upcoming releases.

Mahadiyah Naim, daughter of star couple Naim-Shabnaz, is an aspiring singer who idolises the legendary Runa Laila. The young talent

Renowned artist and famous gallerist Goutam Chakraborty collected thirteen valuable early works by eminent Bangladeshi artist-sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan from England, around three months back. The original watercolours, done in the period from 1963 to 1969 by Khan were first exhibited in Chittagong Club, and later taken to Scotland, when he was in Edinburgh for treatment at E. R. I. following brain surgery.

As a part of the popular film screening and discussion series, ‘Through Her Eyes’, Goethe-Institut Bangladesh, in cooperation with the International Film Initiative of Bangladesh (IFIB), screened films directed by Tasmiah Afrin Mou recently.

Eminent Bangladeshi musicians Rafiqul Alam and Abida Sultana, is set to attend a cultural programme in Munich, Germany on June 23. The Bangladeshi community in Munich arranged the event as a part of their Eid festivities, where they have invited the duo to entertain expatriates.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), International Theatre Institute (Bangladesh Centre) and Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation is all set to organise the weeklong (June 20-26) festival titled Bangladesh International Theatre Festival 2019 at BSA. Theatre troupes from different countries including France, Russia, China, Vietnam, India, Nepal and Bangladesh will stage their productions at the festival.

Popular actor Pori Moni is currently in Faridpur to shoot for her upcoming film, Bishwa Shundori, produced and directed by Chayanika

The first solo art exhibition by Iqbal Bahar Chy, Grits and Grains, is currently taking place at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on June 14.

A ceremony for the muhurat (inauguration) of the film Moner Moto Manush Pailam Na was held recently at Dhaka Club. Helmed by Zakir Hossain Raju, the film stars popular duo Shakib Khan and Bubly.

Formed in 1979 by Farid Rashid, Miles embarked on a musical journey that played a prominent role to shape the band music scene in Bangladesh. As this year marks their fourth decade as musical marvels in the entertainment industry, Miles, in association with Windmill Advertising Limited, held a press conference at The Daily Star Centre yesterday.

The Film Censor Board of Bangladesh has approved Arun Chowdhuri’s upcoming film, ‘Mayaboti’, with no cuts. “The distinguished members of the censor board were immensely impressed with the film,” says Arun Chowdhuri. “The hard work and dedication of the cast and crew shines through every aspect of this project.

Ferdousi Majumdar, one of the towering figures in Bangladeshi theatre, has made a rich contribution to the country’s cultural sector. She is one of the leading figures of the neo-theatre movement which reshaped the country’s theatre scenario in independent Bangladesh. The celebrated actor was born on this day in 1943 in Barishal to a well-off Muslim family.

National Film Award winning actor Tariq Anam Khan has been a prominent face in the industry for years. Two of his films, ‘Abar Boshonto’, directed by Ananya Mamun and ‘Nolok’, directed by Sakib Sonet, were released this Eid season.

Prominent dance company Nrityanchal is currently hosting a Chhau dance workshop, conducted by Chhau exponent Swapan Majumder, from India. The workshop, which began on June 15, will continue till the 22nd.

Theatre troupe Natyam Repertory staged the Bangla adaption of Jerome Kilty’s Dear Liar, at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) recently.

Acclaimed director Tanvir Mokammel is all set to wrap up his upcoming full-length feature film Rupsha Nodir Bankey in the next couple of months. The movie, funded by the Bangladesh government, is slated for release this December in Bangladesh.

Afsana Mimi has high hopes for the match today. “The tigers have played remarkably well in the World Cup so far, and I feel that under the dynamic leadership of our captain Mashrafe, good things are coming our way today,” she says.

Today marks the 99th birth anniversary of Hemanta Mukhopadhyay, a legendary singer and composer of the subcontinent. He was born in Varanasi in 1920. His family came from Jayanagar of West Bengal. They went to Bhawanipur of Calcutta in the early 1900s. While studying in Mitra

Yesterday, to welcome the first day of Ashar, prominent cultural organisation Udichi Shilpigoshthi organised a festival titled, ‘Barsha Utshob 1426’ at the Nazrul Moncho of Bangla Academy. The programme featured musical performances, group dances and poetry recitations

Bipasha Hayat has won the hearts of the masses with her multitude of talents over the years. She has garnered an extensive fan base with her work in tele-fictions as well as films. Besides acting, she is also known for her skills as a script writer and artist. On the