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Noted Indian director Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming film, with Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan in the lead roles, has been pushed by a few months due to some unforeseen reasons.
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Mostofa Sarwar Farooki is taking a break from the post-production of his upcoming hostage drama “Shonibar Bikel” (“Saturday
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Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan begins in Nilphamari
As singers belted out inspirational songs, the three-day 37th Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan was inaugurated at Nilphamari high school grounds in the district town on March 9.
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Dhaka Padatik's theatre festival underway
Dhaka Padatik, one of the foremost theatre troupes of the country, is celebrating their 38th founding anniversary with an eight-day theatre festival at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
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“Phagun Hawa” goes on floors
Tauquir Ahmed, who has been on a bit of a roll these last few years as a director, is all systems go for his next venture. “Phagun Hawa”, a film based on the history of our Language Movement, is beginning principal photography today in a small suburb of Khulna.
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OBAMAS in talks to produce for Netflix
Netflix may be closing in on one of its biggest prizes yet: the former president and first lady of the United States. According to a New York Times report, Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, are in talks to produce a series of high-profile shows for the streaming giant.
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Lily James in talks for Danny Boyle comedy
Lily James, who appeared in “Baby Driver” and “Darkest Hour”, is in negotiations to star in Danny Boyle's untitled comedy for Universal and Working Title.
9 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Abbas Uddin International Bhawaiya Festival in Rangpur
A three-day Abbas Uddin International Bhawaiya Festival 2018 has opened here in Rangpur city on Thursday, amid much festivity.
9 March 2018, 18:00 PM
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Michael Bay looks to have found not one, but his next two films to work on, as sources tell Variety he has lined up “6 Underground” and “Robopocalypse” as his next two projects.
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Irish rock band The Cranberries will move forward with a new album and a 25th anniversary reissue of their debut album,
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Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma, who are working on their next big project titled “Sui Dhaaga”, are reportedly
8 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Rathindra Nath Roy on Ganer Manush
One of most prominent performers of the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, Rathindra Nath Roy will perform his hit numbers on Ganer
8 March 2018, 18:00 PM
An Alamgir-Champa reunion, three decades later
Noted actor-director Alamgir's next directorial venture, “Ekti Cinema'r Golpo” has finally set a release date, coming to theatres across the country around Pahela Baishakh, on April 13. The director confirmed the news to The Daily Star.
8 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Nilphamari ready to celebrate Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan
All-out preparations have been taken in the little northern district town Nilphamari as three-day Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan is due to commence from today amid enthusiasm.
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Behind the lens
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8 March 2018, 18:00 PM
An upsurge of youthful effervescence
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A cry for change
With Women's Day upon us, the air takes on a triumph note as we look at how far we've come in history. Over centuries, women have fought for an equal stance in society, created changes in social attitudes and reformed policies, to get us to where we are today. While there is much to celebrate for, there is also much more room for change. Noted elocutionist Progga Laboni notes that today is a good day to reflect on some of the questions society must ask themselves.
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Changing perceptions - Chayanika Chowdhury gears up for Women's Day
The number of women on the directing front in Bangladesh's entertainment industry has always been scarce, but television director Chayanika Chowdhury has remained staunchly active throughout her career.
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Special dance programme Rangaboti on Rtv
On the occasion of International Women's Day, satellite TV Channel Rtv will air a special dance programme “Rangaboti” at 6:05pm today. Noted and promising dancers --Tamanna Rahman, Tanzin Tisha and Tama Mirza will perform dances at the programme. Shaheed Sharif has produced the programme.
7 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Chirkut to perform International Women's Day Concert
UN Women, the entity of the United Nations that works for gender equality, has organised a concert on March 8 at Mukto Moncho in Rabindra Sarobar to celebrate International Women's Day, says a press release. Chirkut, one of the most popular bands in Bangladesh, will perform in the concert on the theme of “Women, Peace and Security”.
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