Chobi Mela X concludes on a high note

Chobi Mela, one of the premiere international festivals of photography since its inception in 2000, concluded yesterday.
9 March 2019, 18:00 PM

'One Hundred Years of Solitude' coming to Netflix

The groundbreaking novel One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is coming to the screen for the first time in a
8 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Open Call for Charukala Utshab 2019 underway

Like previous years, Charukala Utshab 2019, Gazipur, has been arranged in order to inspire a creative and humane generation through
8 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Tahsan talks 'Jodi Ekdin'

Jodi Ekdin, starring celebrated singer-turned-actor Tahsan Rahman Khan, released in the prominent movie theatres across the country
8 March 2019, 18:00 PM

'The Earth is Closing on Us - Rohingya Refugees in Exile' at Chobi Mela X

The aforementioned, are the first few lines from the poem The Earth is Closing on Us, by Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. The poem is based on the plight of the refugee crisis. According to UNHCR, a refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence.
8 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Chobi Mela X A peek into the world of Gerhard Steidl

Gerhard Steidl, among the world's most respected printers and publishers, and the founder of the German publishing company, Steidl, spoke about the beauty of analogue books in the digital era and explored his inspiration and process as a bookmaker at an event this week.
7 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Stars reflect on INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

I believe all women should be self-sufficient. They are capable of doing everything a man can. On International Women's Day, I would like to say that if women have the freedom to work and grow, it will only benefit the society.
7 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Joy Bangla concert 2019 resonates across Dhaka

In remembrance of the historic March 7 speech by the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Joy Bangla Concert 2019 set off amidst spectacular enthusiasm at the Bangladesh Army Stadium yesterday.
7 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Naeem Mohaiemen talks history, visual art and film at Chobi Mela X

Academic and artist Naeem Mohaiemen, who was nominated last year for the UK's prestigious Turner Prize (the Prize eventually went to Scotland's Charlotte Prodger), is one of the most informed people of our time.
6 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Obhinoy Shilpi Shongho election on April 19

Preparations are underway with the biennial elections approaching for the Obhinoy Shilpi Shongho. A new committee will be elected, who will take the responsibilities from the current committee, recently hosted the annual general meeting.
6 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Joy Bangla Concert to rock the youth today

In remembrance of the historic 7th March speech by the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the annual Joy Bangla Concert will take place at Bangladesh Army Stadium today.
6 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Lakshyapar's 10th Annual Classical Music Conference

Lakshyapar's 10th Annual Classical Music Conference was held recently with great enthusiasm and festivity. It was dedicated to Sudhin Das, described as the “sincerest soul of Bangladesh music.”
6 March 2019, 18:00 PM

An array of roles for Nadia Ahmed

In a short span of time, prominent actor Nadia Ahmed has won the hearts of millions with her versatile roles on television. She is currently seen in a number of television serials across different channels, and is also gearing up for Eid ventures. We caught up with the actor to find out more about her upcoming projects.
6 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Martin Anthony Bradley at DU today

Renowned English litterateur, art critic and curator, Martin Anthony Bradley is a man of many talents. He is also the founder and editor of the Asian arts and culture e-magazine,
5 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Halide Salam's 'Drawings and Works on Paper' at Gallery Twenty One

Gallery Twenty One in Dhanmondi has organised a solo exhibition, Drawings and Works on Paper by artist Halide Salam. Professor Dhali Al Mamoon, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Chittagong, and art critic, Moinuddin Khaled, jointly inaugurated the exhibition on March 1.
5 March 2019, 18:00 PM

LUKE PERRY passes away

Actor Luke Perry, who rose to stardom on the teen-oriented 1990s American television show, Beverly Hills 90210 and then aged into a fatherly role on comic-based Riverdale, passed away at the age of 52.
5 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Al Mahmud's Nagorik Shok Sabha observed

Kabi Al Mahmud Parishad organised 'Nagorik Shok Sabha' yesterday, in memory of the late poet Al Mahmud, at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum (BNM).
5 March 2019, 18:00 PM

'Her Take: Rethinking Masculinity' at Chobi Mela X

In this project, each photographer narrates their take on masculinity through visual representation. By exploring masculinity historically and culturally, they try to reframe and challenge the concept of it.
5 March 2019, 18:00 PM

IRRFAN KHAN to begin shooting for 'Hindi Medium' sequel

Actor Irrfan Khan was undergoing treatment in London for neuroendocrine tumour for the past year before coming back to India recently.
4 March 2019, 18:00 PM

CHOBI MELA X: A purposeful discussion on archives

Considered as one of the most significant photography events in Asia and the first of a regular biennale, Chobi Mela - International Festival of Photography, is organised by Drik Picture Library Ltd and Pathshala South Asian Media Institute. 21 countries,
4 March 2019, 18:00 PM