In 1963, music exponent, educationist and Ekushey Padak winner Pandit Barin Mazumder, founded the Government Music College in Agargaon, Dhaka. To commemorate the 98th birth anniversary of the maestro, Government Music College recently organised a two-day long music festival titled Pandit Barin Mazumder Sangeet Utshab 2019, at its premises.

Sabyasachi Mistry is considered as one of the most gifted contemporary cover artists in the industry today.

Al Mahmud was one of the most iconic poets in Bengali literature. In his early youth, he entered Dhaka city with a broken suitcase. The same man, through his masterful poetry, took us to a wonderful journey of imagery.

Multi-talented artist and visual effects producer Wahid Ibn Reza recently released his book, Attopochanimulok Rosh or Self Depreciating Humor, at the Ekushey Boi Mela. The book, dedicated to the author's mother, contains jokes in both English and Bangla. It is published by Annesha Prokashon.

Bengal Foundation organised a spring festival titled, Phagun Shamirone, at Bengal Boi in Dhaka. The festival, featuring literary discussions, launching of books and audio CDs and

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, artistes Tahsan and Tina launched their latest music video on the official YouTube channel of the music label, CD Choice, recently.

"The response has been incredible, both in and outside of Dhaka. I am happy that my fans are liking the film. As an actor, that is the greatest gift for me,"expresses Bappy. Recently, he also went to cinema theatres to observe the audience's honest reactions to the film.

Talented artist Morshed Mishu, developed a keen interest in drawing from a young age, inspired heavily by comic books. Currently an assistant editor at Unmad, the popular

Dhaka-based indie band Level Five will officially release the physical copies of their debut ablum, Obosheshey, at Jatra Biroti today.

An art exhibition by Aagami Mohiraaj, a young artist, was inaugurated in Barrington, Rhode Island, USA recently.

Tauquir Ahmed's much anticipated directorial venture, Fagun Hawai, is set to release in 52 cinema halls across the nation today.

A graduate from the Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA), University of Dhaka, Sadatuddin Ahmed Amil started scribbling art since he was a child.

Eminent artist and cartoonist Rafiqun Nabi writes about life in his book 'Smritir Pothrekhay'. The narration starts from his birthplace, Nawabganj, and discovers the true beauty of Old Dhaka. Besides places that hold importance in his life, he talks about the memories he created around the city – parks, the stadium, his university etc.

Popular actor Pori Moni and journalist Tamim Hasan declared their love for each other, few years back on Valentine’s Day.

After suffering from multiple complications including throat ache, kidney diseases, irregularities of blood circulation in the brain, and heart problems, noted folk singer Kangalini Sufia was admitted to Savar Enam Medical College Hospital in the first week of December last year.

National award winning actor, Syed Ahsan Ali Sydney was a prominent figure in the Bangladeshi television drama and film industry.

The second phase of 'Artivist December-2018' titled Dystopia, started at the gallery of Epiphania Visuals, in Lalbagh of Puran Dhaka.

Anisul Hoque gained popularity as an author through his many articles, short stories and books. His repertoire also includes poems and scripts for tele-fictions and films.

The eighth Kibria International Print Fair 2019 begins today at 5:30 pm at Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.

Heralding the arrival of spring, the nation celebrated Pahela Falgun yesterday. Every year, this day is celebrated to welcome the season of flowers -- symbolising youth, vigour and love. People from all over the country rejoiced, donning colorful attires and floral garlands, with performances of music, dance, drama and poetry to welcome the most endearing season of all.