Bhuban Majhi: A personal narrative of a nation's struggle

A War is written in history in terms of numbers and dates and political leaders, and even the stories that come out of it are often of
2 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Upholding diverse aspects of Bangladeshi culture

In an attempt to showcase the diverse elements and aspects of Bangladeshi culture, the 10-day (February 22-March 3) Bengal Sangskriti Utshab Sylhet 2017, organised by Bengal Foundation, has many things to offer.
2 March 2017, 18:00 PM

“I'm going back to my roots a little bit”

Ten years to the week after the release of “Girlfriend”, her first ever Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single, Avril Lavigne has some big news
2 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Cumberbatch to lead limited series “Melrose”

Benedict Cumberbatch has been constantly taking on new projects on TV and in film, and he has signed another one: “Melrose”, a limited 5-part series coming to Showtime where Cumberbatch will star and executive produce.
1 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Lady Gaga to replace Beyonce as Coachella headliner

Just this year, Lady Gaga's performed at the Super Bowl and Grammys… and now she's headed to Coachella.
1 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Amitabh is 'Angrier than Ever' in “Sarkar 3” poster

The first poster of Amitabh Bachchan-starrer “Sarkar 3” was unveiled on Tuesday, justifying the tagline “Angrier Than Ever' in an intriguing and intense look.
1 March 2017, 18:00 PM

IGCC holds “Fragrance of Souls” at BNM

Indira Gandhi Culture Centre (IGCC)organised an evening of audio-visual play and songs titled “Fragrance of Souls” by cultural group “Paikpara's...
1 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Preema holds solo exhibit “Objectified” at Bistaar

In present patriarchal society, women are constantly deprived or oppressed. They are treated as an object rather than a human being.
1 March 2017, 18:00 PM

An assortment of melodic offerings

The seventh day's (February 28) programme of the 10-day Bengal Sangskriti Utshab Sylhet 2017 was set off with classical flute recital by renowned flautist Md. Moniruzzaman.
1 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Rani Mukerji to make comeback with “Hichki”

Actress Rani Mukerji is all set to return to the big screen, nearly four years after she was last seen in 2014 film “Mardaani”.
28 February 2017, 18:00 PM

An evening of timeless Bangla songs

Music aficionados in the port city of Chittagong were spellbound on Saturday evening, as they enjoyed the performance of noted artistes of the country.
28 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Bengal Cultural Fest '17

The fifth day of Bengal Cultural Festival in Sylhet marked the closing of Kali O Kalam Sahitya Sammilan at Syed Mujtaba Ali Mancha where poets from all walks of Bangladesh and India had gathered and presented their own creation on stage.
28 February 2017, 18:00 PM

“Bhuban Majhi” premieres today

The ever growing film industry of Bangladesh has witnessed the arrival of quality cinema, offering the audience unforgettable experiences in the theatre halls.
28 February 2017, 18:00 PM

London 1971 photography exhibits in Sylhet

Hundreds of people at the 'London 1971' exhibition at Mohammad Ali Gymnasium in Sylhet learnt with fascination about the many unsung heroes of the Liberation War of Bangladesh through a display of memorabilia from London back in 1971.
28 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Tweeting accountant blamed for Oscar best picture blunder

An accountant for the Academy Awards botched the meticulous procedure for announcing the Oscar for best picture when he handed victory to "La La Land" before declaring "Moonlight" the real winner, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) says.
28 February 2017, 07:07 AM

Prachyanat to celebrate 20th anniversary

Prachyanat, one of the leading theatre troupes of the country, completed its 20th year of founding on February 21, and are all set to
27 February 2017, 18:00 PM

A SHOWCASE OF GUITAR MASTERY

It is not too often that a proper international rock musician gets to perform in Dhaka, and when news broke out that Guthrie Govan, considered one of the most skilled guitar players in the world today, was performing here, fans of the genre were not going to miss out.
27 February 2017, 18:00 PM

“Moonlight” wins Best Picture in politically-charged show

“Moonlight,” a drama about a gay man in the inner city, scored best picture at the 89th Academy Awards, beating out the heavily
27 February 2017, 18:00 PM

China earns art 'superpower' status

Global art sales plunged in 2016 as the number of high-value works sold dropped by half, while China regains its status as the world's top market, Artprice says in an annual report.
27 February 2017, 14:37 PM

Natalie Portman skips Oscars

Natalie Portman is missing the 2017 Oscars, set to take place this morning Bangladesh time, and the Spirit Awards the day before because of her pregnancy.
26 February 2017, 18:00 PM