Loko Sangeet and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at NDUB

Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB) hosted Boishakhi Mela 1426 recently at their campus. The day started with a Mongol Shobhajatra, followed by a moment of silence for the tragic incidents in New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Members of the NDUB family...
3 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Playlist: Immortal songs of Manna Dey

Prabodh Chandra Dey, popularly known as Manna Dey, whose songs have mesmerised a generation of music lovers would have celebrated his 100th birthday this May.
3 May 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Protishodh’, ‘Agontuk’ and ‘Shaheb Bibi’ win Grameenphone’s ‘Reel Hunt’

Winners of Reel Hunt, the first ever short film festivalby Grameenphone, were announced and awarded in a gala event at GP House on May 2, 2019. Among the competing teams, ‘Noa- The Sky of Hope’ won the first place by the film titled Protishodh.
3 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Borun’s art-like photographs at Zainul Gallery

Kazi Anisul Haque Borun is a theatre artiste, designer, choreographer and director. Apart from directing several well-received short films, Borun has a passion for photography.
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM

‘A Scribble Story’ set to compete in 9th Pune Short Film Festival

This year, the Bangladeshi short film, A Scribble Story, will compete in the experimental category at the 9th Pune Short Film Festival, held in Maharashtra, India.
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Celebrations of International Jazz Day 2019

On April 30, 2019, celebrations of International Jazz Day took place at 138 East in Gulshan. The show welcomed jazz enthusiasts from all over Dhaka to witness performances by Imran Ahmed Trio...
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM

A Feedback for the ages

If you were in ICCB on April 30, 2019, consider yourself lucky, as you witnessed history as Feedback, one of Bangladesh’s legendary bands, celebrated the completion of 40 years of their illustrious career.
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Mosharraf Karim gears up for Eid

Mosharraf Karim is a popular name in the entertainment industry in Bangladesh. The actor stays busy all year round filming many projects. He is currently working on a number of Eid special tele-fictions.
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM

ATM Shamsuzzaman on life support

Veteran actor ATM Shamsuzzaman, who underwent a gallbladder surgery at Asgar Ali Hospital in Dhaka on April 27, has been put on life support at the hospital.
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Suman Sarkar’s ‘Rupomoy Bangla’ at AFD

Nature takes a prominent place in Suman Kumar Sarkar’s artworks. He embraces the beauty of the countryside as he feels confined to the cages of the concrete jungle. His colour palette, thus, soulfully portrays an agro-based Bengal. He grew up in Varendra.
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Erin Holland’s first time in Bangladesh

I knew that cricket had a massive fanbase here. I did not realise what a huge football loving nation Bangladesh is. I saw it after coming here. Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Looking back at Satyajit Ray’s noteworthy films

Yesterday marked the 98th birthday of Satyajit Ray. Akira Kurosawa spoke highly about his films. “It is the kind of cinema that flows with the serenity and nobility of a big river.
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM

4 Decades of Feedback

‘4 Decades of Feedback’ was a grand celebration of the completion of 40 years by one of Bangladesh’s most illustrious bands, Feedback at ICCB.
30 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Subir Nandi flown to Singapore

Ailing singer Subir Nandi was flown to Singapore for treatment recently under direct orders from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
30 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Honouring Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin and indigenous terracotta artists

In honour of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin and the indigenous terracotta artists of our country, a beautiful exhibition titled, Putul: Banglar Pran-Protima by Samina Nafis, concluded at Bangladesh National Museum recently.
30 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Bubly’s new ‘Password’

Actor Bubly came into the limelight after her first film Bossgiri was released. Her journey in the showbiz world has been a remarkable one since then. The actor is currently working on her upcoming film, Password.
30 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Aminul Islam Young Artists Award 2018 conferred

Artist Aminul Islam (1931-2011) is amongst the first generation artists and a leading member of the pioneering modern art movement in Bangladesh.
30 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Star Melodies to pay tribute to Manna Dey

Manna Dey is a legendary name in the music industry. May 1 marks the 100th birth anniversary of this famous singer and composer.
29 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Anukul Chandra Mojumder’s ‘Dawn of Black’ at Edge Gallery

Renowned artist Anukul Chandra Mojumder sees life and nature in their close proximities and weaves sagas of his artistic dreams with signature styles. His depiction of despair, pain and struggle, and man’s indomitable spirit to overcome them are portrayed brilliantly. The artist’s solo exhibition, ‘Dawn of Black’ opened at Edge Gallery, Gulshan 2, on April 27.
29 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Comedian Anis passes away

Comedian Anis won the hearts of many with his brilliant acting in television, films, as well as theatre. The actor passed away at the age of 78, on Sunday at 11 pm at his residence in Tikatuli.
29 April 2019, 18:00 PM