Vicky Zahed, Safa Kabir, and Khairul Basar reunite for 'Tumi Arekti Din Thako'

Following the success of telefilm "Telemaster", popular actors Khairul Bashar and Safa Kabir will pair up with Vicky Zahed's for their new project. "Tumi Arekti Din Thako". Inspired by the song of the same name by National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, this production will be airing today at 9:25 pm on Channel i, marking the 43rd death anniversary of the rebel poet.
27 August 2021, 11:57 AM

Mithila set to star in Riingo Banerjee’s ‘A River in Heaven’

Rafiath Rashid Mithila is set to star in noted Indian-Bengali filmmaker Riingo Banerjee’s “A River in Heaven”. The forthcoming film, produced by Flixbug, delves into the age-old myth of water as a powerful agent of change and its repercussions on our lives. The story is written by Riingo.
27 August 2021, 09:14 AM

The lone treasure trove of Bengali literary heritage in Karachi

The revolution that litterateur and musical polymath Kazi Nazrul Islam brought to Bengali literature is unparalleled.  It is known that he joined the British-Indian Army in 1917 during World War I, when he was just 18. Barely out of his teen years, Nazrul travelled across India to join his regiment at Karachi.
27 August 2021, 08:36 AM

Nazrul, Rabindranath, and Their Admiration for Each Other

Today is the 45th death anniversary of the younger of the two icons.
27 August 2021, 08:14 AM

Shibu Kumer Shill and Amzad Hossain’s single ‘Ke Deke Jay’ to drop soon

Meghdol band members Shibu Kumer Shill and Amzad Hossain are set to release his new song “Ke Deke Jay” under the banner of Amzad Hossain’s production house Taalkachari. Voiced by Shibu Kumer Shill, the number is jointly written by Mahi Flora and the singer himself. Amzad Hossain is the composer and music arranger of the track.
27 August 2021, 06:50 AM

Television specials to watch on Nazrul’s death anniversary

Marking the 45th death anniversary of National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam, top TV channels of the country are broadcasting special programmes for audiences. Here is a list of special programmes you can watch today.
27 August 2021, 04:15 AM

Online programmes to pay tribute to Nazrul

Today is the 45th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Different organisations and institutions have arranged online programmes to pay tribute to him.
26 August 2021, 20:35 PM

Nusrat Jahan blessed with a baby boy

Bengali actor turned TMC MP Nusrat Jahan welcomed her first child, a baby boy, earlier today. She was admitted to Neotia Hospital in Kolkata last night (August 25).
26 August 2021, 11:32 AM

Chorki original film ‘Joar Bhata’ releases today

“Joar Bhata”, directed by Sumon Anowar, will release on Chorki at 8 pm today. The short film is jointly produced by Chorki and Redpad Studio. The poster of “Joar Bhata” was released on Chorki’s official Facebook page and the trailer premiered on their YouTube channel, recently.
26 August 2021, 10:06 AM

Masum Reza returns to theatre

Masum Reza is one of the most popular playwrights of today. He is also a prolific screenwriter, with hit television serials like “Ronger Manush” and “Vober Hat” to his credit. After some time away from the limelight, he is set to write and direct the stage play, “Janaker Anantajatra”, in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
26 August 2021, 07:21 AM

Charlie Watts: To the Beat of the Rolling Stones

The quiet man of the Rolling Stones passed away August 24, 2021.
25 August 2021, 18:10 PM
25 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Pt Subhankar Banerjee no more

Renowned classical tabla maestro Pt Subhankar Banerjee passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata earlier today. He was diagnosed with Covid-19. He was under extracorporeal life support. Banerjee had been hospitalised from June 20.
25 August 2021, 13:46 PM

The abandoned cultural hub

Tangail’s Bhasani Hall, a centre of entertainment and cultural events, has remained abandoned for the last three years, due to its worn-out condition.
25 August 2021, 08:04 AM

Bangladesh’s Wahid Ibn Reza working on “Spider-Man: No Way Home”

Wahid Ibn Reza, who has made a name for himself in Hollywood by working in several superhero films as a production manager, is now working on Marvel Studios’ much-anticipated film, “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”
25 August 2021, 07:54 AM

Zahid Hasan set to make his web series debut

Zahid Hasan is set to make his web series debut with director Shaheen Shumon’s “Mafia”.
25 August 2021, 06:56 AM

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80

Charlie Watts, widely regarded as one of the coolest men in rock during his nearly 60 years as a drummer with the Rolling Stones, has died peacefully, surrounded by his family in a London hospital at the age of 80, his spokesperson said on Tuesday.
24 August 2021, 17:28 PM

Celebrated singer Nancy gets engaged

Celebrated singer Nazmun Munira Nancy recently got engaged to Mohsin Mehedi, the Chief Operating Officer of music production company, Anupam Recordings, at a private ceremony amongst their close family members. Mehedi is also a lyricist.
24 August 2021, 16:08 PM

Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti’s initiative to name a shooting floor at BFDC after Nayak Raj Razzak halted

August 21, 2021, marked the fourth death anniversary of Nayak Raj Razzak. Since his demise, many from the film industry have been demanding for an initiative in Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) to commemorate his legacy.
24 August 2021, 10:35 AM

Raef Al Hasan Rafa of AvoidRafa ties the knot

Noted singer-songwriter and drummer Raef Al Hasan Rafa of AvoidRafa, tied the knot with Samira Kamil in a private ceremony, yesterday. The news soon was announced to his fans by Rafa on his Facebook after the ceremony.
24 August 2021, 10:13 AM