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Raising a voice against sexual harassment through dance
The many incidents of sexual harassment and discrimination were depicted through a dance performance titled, Dohon – Burning, at EMK Center recently.
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'Bijoy Utshab 2018' concludes at Liberation War Museum
To celebrate our victory day, a festival titled, Bijoy Utshab 2018, was organised at the Liberation War Museum in Dhaka from December 10 to 16. The event aimed to bridge the gap between humanity and the history of liberation, and thus, conveyed the motto “Fom Human Rights Day to Victory Day.”
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM
“I started directing only after being an active actor for many years”
Seasoned actor Mahfuz Ahmed first came into prominence with his versatile roles in television as well as cinema. He further went on to try his hand at direction and win the National Film Award. Mahfuz discusses his years of working as an active actor, his career choices and more.
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Café Mango and Gallery organises 'King Kortobbyo'
Café Mango and Gallery at Dhanmondi is hosting a month long group art exhibition titled, King Kortobbyo. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on November 24.
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With the theme, Dui Bangla: Seemana Bhule, Ek Sur-e, a three-day (January 4-6, 2019) Bangla Utshab is in the offing. Bangladeshi and Kolkata-based renowned and promising singers together with popular bands will be performing at the festival.
16 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Abul Khair Litu honoured in Kolkata
Bangladeshi industrialist and entrepreneur Abul Khair Litu, who is known for his involvement in the promotion of Bangladesh's culture, art, music, theatre and literature, was recently honoured with the award, 'Jibon Kriti Samman Shadok', during the Swara Samrat Festival 2018, organised at the Nazrul Mancha auditorium in the city of Kolkata.
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'Hajaro Konthe Deshgaan' commemorates 47th Victory Day
Chhayanaut Sangeet Bidyayatan, in association with University of Dhaka, organised a cultural programme titled, Hajaro Konthe Deshgaan to mark Bangladesh's 47th Victory Day at central playground, DU, where a thousand voices harmonised to the national anthem.
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Renowned director and National Film Award winner Saidul Anam Tutul was admitted to Labaid Hospital's Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at 3 today due to a heart attack.
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Monira Mithu talks about 'Abdullah'
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Remembering: AMJAD HOSSAIN
Amjad Hossain's demise left an irrevocable void in Bangladesh's film industry. His films, many of which were classics, paved the way for many artistes to attain greater fame and go on to win national awards. On his departure, stars who had the fortune of working with him, spoke to The Daily Star about the beloved artiste.
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SIAM AHMED to tie the knot today
Siam Ahmed, one of Dhaliwood's brightest young stars, is to tie the knot to his long-time partner Shamma Rushafy Abantee today with an Akht ceremony at a restaurant in Dhaka.
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Amjad Hossain passes away
Bangladesh lost one of its greatest filmmakers Amjad Hossain yesterday.
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TISHA'S 'PHOENIX' takes off today
Nusrat Imrose Tisha, who has garnered landmark popularity with her remarkable performances both on television and the silver screen, will be seen in Chabial's telefilm, Phoenix, helmed by Redoan Rony. It is presented by Bhalobashar Bangladesh, a campaign which shows the positive sides of Bangladesh from the perspective of the Bangladeshi youth to help people reignite their patriotism. Phoenix will air on Maasranga Television, SA TV, Nagorik TV and ETV at 8 pm tonight. Ahead of the release, Tisha talks about working on the telefilm and more.
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Dhaliwood ace Shakib Khan's acting résumé speaks for itself. However, the superstar is now ready to rock the top charts as he lends his
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Monirul Islam to receive Royal Spanish Order of Merit tomorrow
Internationally renowned Spanish-Bangladeshi artist Monirul Islam will be conferred the Royal Spanish Order of Merit at the residence of the Ambassador of Spain in Bangladesh, tomorrow evening. The living legend of art was recently bestowed with the Bangla Academy Honouary Fellowship 2018 in Fine Arts. He will also receive Zainul Sammanona (conferred by the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka) on December 29, the birthday of Shilpacharya Zainul Abadin.
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Shameem Akhtar's 'Rina Brown' screened at film festival in Nigeria
Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria for the first time participated at the Asian Film Festival in Nigeria from December 10 to 14.
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Telefilm 'Sare Tin Khana Chithi' airs on Channel i today
Commemorating the Martyred Intellectuals Day, Sare Tin Khana Chithi will feature acclaimed actors Shomi Kaiser and Mahfuz Ahmed in
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Addressing the many faces of corruption through art
Cartoonists and photographers have emerged as powerful forces to increase awareness and raising demand for transparency and accountability in our society.
13 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Yash Rohan's 'Chaka' ready to roll
Yash Rohan, who made his mark in the industry with Giasuddin Selim's 'Swapnajaal', is all set to take on another challenge with Chabial's telefilm, 'Chaka.
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