'Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano' in 12 languages

A Bangladeshi youth has done a wonderful job by composing the famous song 'Amar Bhaier Rokhte Rangano Ekushey February' into 12 languages together marking the International Mother Language Day.
21 February 2016, 07:49 AM

Meet folk rock fusion band ‘Lalon’

Band Lalon is famous for its fusion music with a touch of ethnicity and a dash western. The band begins its journey in Khulna nine years ago.
21 February 2016, 06:23 AM

“Music requires a lifetime of devotion”

One of the torchbearers of Nazrul Sangeet in Bangladesh, Shaheen Samad has an illustrious music career that spans over five decades.
20 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Music is the greatest source of my power, devotion and liberation: Pt. Amaresh Roy Chowdhury

Eminent Bangladeshi classical vocalist Pandit Amaresh Roy Chowdhury was born in a zamindar family of Faridpur in 1928. Chowdhury
20 February 2016, 18:00 PM

EKUSHEY ON MIND

1952 was 64 years ago; today's youth is somewhere around the third generation of the Language Movement activists and martyrs. Still,
20 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Three-day Barno Utsab in Barisal

Charukala Barisal, a fine arts institute in Barisal, arranged a three-day Barno Utsab at Aswini Kumar Hall in the city marking the International Mother Language Day.
20 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Mahbuba Rahman releases “Kaaljoyee Gaan”

Noted singer Mahbuba Rahman has released an album featuring some of her most popular songs. The launching ceremony of the album, titled “Kaaljoyee Gaan”, took place at Dhaka Club in the capital.
20 February 2016, 18:00 PM

“Brihonnola” nabs Best Picture, ZR Anjan Best Director

Ahead of its official announcement expected in the coming week, the names of a number of National Film Award 2014 winners in the final
20 February 2016, 18:00 PM

“Grateful to the government for this award”

Amanul Huq began his career as a dancer in 1959 under the guidance of Ghonoshyam Anjariya in Karachi, Pakistan. A prominent name in
20 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Preity Zinta to tie the knot with Gene Goodenough

Preity Zinta is all set to marry her friend Gene Goodenough who is now being referred to as her fiance. The couple will donate proceeds from wedding photos to charity.
20 February 2016, 14:10 PM

James Bond Aston Martin DB10 Spectre car sold for £2.4m

An Aston Martin sports car from the James Bond film Spectre has sold at auction for £2,434,500.
20 February 2016, 08:22 AM

Facebook blocks Suman after JNU row song

Indian former Trinamool Congress MP Kabir Suman on Friday claimed he was blocked by Facebook after he had posted a song that he had written in support of the JNU agitation, reports The Indian Express today.
20 February 2016, 08:10 AM

PM hands Ekushey Padak 2016

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hands over Ekushey Padak for 2016 to 16 eminent personalities in recognition of their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.
20 February 2016, 07:48 AM

Amar Bhai'er Rokte Rangano Ekushey February

Although the most iconic song of our Language Movement is Abdul Gaffer Chowdhury's “Amar Bhai'er Rokte Rangano Ekushey February”,
19 February 2016, 18:00 PM

“PP&Z” at Star Cineplex

Hollywood action, horror, romance film “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” opened at Star Cineplex at Basundhara City in the capital yesterday.
19 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Emily Blunt in talks to play Mary Poppins

Emily Blunt is in talks to star in Disney's sequel to “Mary Poppins”, with Rob Marshall set to direct.
19 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Nazrul's works translated in Spanish and Portugese

Two books of translations of selected works by National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam were published on Thursday, at the Nazrul Institute. Portugese
19 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Ahmad Rafique on “Maaer Golpo” tonight

Language Movement veteran Ahmad Rafique will be tonight's guest on a Language Movement special episode of Radio Shadhin's popular programme, “Maaer Golpo”.
19 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Jyoti and Imran in jute ad

Jyotika Jyoti and Anisur Rahman, the two familiar faces of the small screen, have paired up for a TV advert, promoting jute and jute products. The ad was shot recently in Rupganj.
19 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Sajal to celebrate birthday at shooting set!

Popular television actor Sajal will celebrate his birthday today. However, he will spend the day at shooting set, and will return home late in the night. After returning home, Sajal will join his family in the celebration.
19 February 2016, 18:00 PM