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Bobby gets candid about her new film ‘Nolok’
Prominent actor Bobby has carved a space for herself in the film industry, with numerous successful ventures under her belt.
21 May 2019, 18:00 PM
In memory of Tazin Ahmed
On this day one year ago, we lost Tazin Ahmed, one of the most beloved actors of the Bangladeshi entertainment industry. She completed her post-graduation in Mass Communication and Journalism from University of Dhaka.
21 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Anwara’s latest venture
Anwara began acting in films back in the 60’s and has come a long way ever since, with a few hundred films to her credit.
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Azadul Kabir Arzoo receives Indian Dada Saheb Phalke Award
Azadul Kabir Arzoo, Executive Director of the social organisation, Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF), recently received the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation Award.
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Nusraat Faria becomes brand ambassador for Joya
Popular anchor, model and actor Nusraat Faria was announced as the brand ambassador of SMC Enterprise Limited’s sanitary napkin,
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Mohammad Rakibul Hasan wins 23rd Human Rights Press Award 2019
Bangladeshi documentary photographer and visual artist Mohammad Rakibul Hasan recently won the prestigious 23rd Human Rights
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM
“This was a life-altering experience” - Tahsan on ‘Footsteps of Tagore’
“At one point in life, we feel like we have learned everything there is to know,” says Tahsan, in an uncharacteristically excited tone.
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Veteran Actor Maya Ghosh Passes Away
Veteran actor and freedom fighter Maya Ghosh passed away yesterday at Queens Hospital in Jessore. She was 70 years old at the time of passing, and had been battling with cancer for a long time. She was buried yesterday in Jessore.
19 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Safiuddin Ahmed’s 7th death anniversary
Today marks the 7th death anniversary of Ekushey Padak and Shadhinota Puroshkar awardee, eminent artist and printmaker Shilpaguru Safiuddin Ahmed. One of the founders of Dacca Art College (now the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka), he was a friend and colleague of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin. From 1948 to 1979, he served as the Head of the Department of Printmaking at the institution.
19 May 2019, 18:00 PM
ATM Shamsuzzaman’s condition improves
Ekushey Padak and National Award winning actor ATM Shamsuzzaman has been hospitalised for more than two weeks. The actor, who underwent a gallbladder surgery at Asgar Ali Hospital in Dhaka on April 27, was put on life support at the hospital.
19 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Armeen Musa’s new song on hoichoi
Armeen Musa’s latest song, ‘Bhoy Korche’, is released and can now be viewed on hoichoi. The original number is composed by renowned music director from India, Indraadip Dasgupta, and released by SVF Music.
19 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Imran and Kona collaborate for television project
Imran Mahmudul and Dilshad Nahar Kona are a well-known singing duo in films, with multiple hit songs to their names. The two have recently finished working on a song titled Kotha Dilam. The song, written by Suhrid Sufian and composed by Ahmed Humayun, will be featured in the telefilm Angule Angule,
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Shooting houses in Uttara operating in full swing
Uttara is amongst the most popular of places when it comes to shooting tele-fictions. The area has a history of providing various apartments which are rented out as shooting houses. These houses remain active more or less throughout the year, but when Eid approaches, its rush hour!
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM
International Museum Day observed
Every year, International Council of Museums (ICOM) selects a theme to observe the International Museum Day. This year’s theme was ‘Museums as Cultural Hubs: The Future of Tradition’. On this occasion, Bangladesh National Museum recently held a day-long programme, featuring a rally
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Kangalini Sufia’s new avatar
Folk singer Kangalini Sufia is set to model for her new song Premik Bangal by Kona, Marcell and Kangalini herself, this upcoming Eid. The music video, produced by CMV, is written by Shomeshwar Oli and composed by Marcell. Dancer Ridy Sheikh, Marcell and various other dancers will also feature in the music video.
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Prosenjit Karmakar to perform at Int’l Music and Dance Fest 2019
Promising singer Prosenjit Chandra Karmakar has been invited to perform in the fifth International Music and Dance Festival 2019 to be held in Hyderabad. Organised by Suravi Academy of Performing Arts, around 300 artistes from across the world, including Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Spain and Germany
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Sharmila Banerjee and Sudeshna Swayamprabha honoured in Kolkata
Eminent Manipuri exponent Sharmila Banerjee and her daughter Sudeshna Swayamprabha Tathoi, religiously pursue and perform dance as a means of devotion. The mother-daughter duo were awarded recently in Kolkata, India. Kolkata-based Odissi exponent Avirup Sengupta’s dance organisation
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM
Tayeba Begum Lipi’s artworks on display in New York
Renowned Bangladeshi artist Tayeba Begum Lipi’s artworks are now on display at the famous art gallery Sundaram Tagore Chelsea in New York, USA. The initiative is organised by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Lipi’s artworks have been
17 May 2019, 18:00 PM
British Council organises Samsul Alam Helal’s ‘Disappearing Roots’
Marking World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, the British Council has arranged a solo exhibition titled Disappearing Roots by Samsul Alam Helal, from May 18 to 30 at British Council in Fuller Road.
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17 May 2019, 18:00 PM
What to binge watch once ‘Game of Thrones’ ends
Game of Thrones, one of the most successful television shows of our current age, is approaching its end. While there’s still time before the final episode of the series airs, diehard fans may already be wondering what they can watch next. Thankfully, there are plenty of other serials that feature what fans
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