Moushumi opens online portal

Moushumi, besides being one of the most decorated stars in the film industry, now plans to give tough competition to online portals in the country!
4 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Lalon festival held in Manikganj

Manikganj Achin Pakhi Lalon Sangathan, an association dedicated to Lalon’s work organised a Lalon festival in Manikganj on November 4, 2018 at the martyred freedom fighters’ memorial premises.
4 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Ritwik remembered in Rajshahi

A three-day long film festival began in Rajshahi on November 4, commemorating the 93rd birth anniversary of renowned auteur Ritwik Ghatak. This is the seventh instalment of the festival organised by Ritwik Ghatak Film Society, an association of film lovers dedicated to highlighting Ritwik Ghatak’s work.
4 November 2018, 18:00 PM

Application call for The Aminul Islam Young Artists Award and Subir Choudhury Curatorial Practice Grant announced

Bengal Foundation has announced a call for application for the 2018 edition of the Aminul Islam Young Artists Award and Subir Choudhury Curatorial Practice Grant. The deadline for submissions of the applications is until December 20, 2018, according to the official website.
30 October 2018, 18:00 PM

'I am Rohingya' wins IPA Discovery of the Year Award 2018

Bangladeshi photographer Mohammad Rakibul Hasan's 'I am Rohingya' series has won the International Photography Awards' Discovery of the Year Award 2018 in the 'Deeper Perspective' category.
30 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Directors' Guild oath-taking ceremony held

The oath-taking ceremony for the Directors' Guild was recently conducted at Bangladesh Shishu Academy. The ceremony began to the tune of the national anthem.
30 October 2018, 18:00 PM

OF MODERN MASTERS AND A GARDEN CINEMA

This year, the festival ran from October 10-21 with visits from several renowned directors and famous Hollywood superstars.
26 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Pori Moni's noble initiative

Actor Pori Moni will turn a new leaf in life today, as she grows a year older. She hopes to make the day special by spending time with children, for they have a special place in her heart.
23 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Mehazabien unveils Lever Ayush

A modern and hectic lifestyle leaves minimal scope for recuperating from several adverse effects. We do not get enough time for natural healing, and the consequences of pollution, stress, and sleep deprivation linger on. Looking for swift remedies, many of us end up using products that often expose us to potential harm and side effects.
19 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Nrityanchal stages 'Rai Krishna Padabali'

The atmosphere of Kalabagan Puja mandap was festive on Wednesday night with the blasts of dhaak-dhol and music. A cultural programme organised by Kalabagan Puja Comitteee doubled the celebration of the night.
18 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Eminem turns 46 today

Eminem has dominated the rap genre for years and is considered one of the greatest of all time by many established artistes in the entertainment industry. Born as Marshall Bruce Mathers III, he is also a record producer and an actor.
16 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Homage to the BARD

Marking the 128th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah, the most prominent figure of the country's Baul tradition, Lalon Biswasangha has organised a three-day historical exhibition titled Fakir Lalon and Fakiri Inheritance of Bangladesh at Chheuriya.
16 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Aruna Biswas in celebratory mood for Durga Puja

Aruna Biswas started her journey in the show business in 1986 with the film 'Chapa Dangar Bou', directed by Nayak Raj Razzak. Since then, she has appeared in 150 movies and recently, she directed a tele-fiction. The actor shares her plans for this Durga Puja.
14 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Three cultural legends honoured

The award ceremony and gala of the 11th edition of The Daily Star-Standard Chartered Celebrating Life, a film-making, photography and lyrics contest, was held at the International Convention City Bashundhara last night.
12 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Khelna Mela 2018 underway at Shishu Academy

In order to celebrate National Children's Rights Week, Shishu Academy, in association with Khelna Bank has organised Khelna Mela 2018 at their premises. This fair is the first of its kind in the country.
9 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Star Cineplex celebrates 14 years of excellence

Minister of Information, Hasanul Haq Inu was the chief guest of the event. “I would like to congratulate Star Cineplex for reaching such a tremendous milestone,” said the minister.
9 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Remembering Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria

Eminent scholar, archaeologist and historian, Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria was recently remembered on his 100th birthday by a committee to publish books on the architectural sites in Dhaka, at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. He was the former president of the editorial board of the organisation.
2 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Grooving the Latin way

The lively rhythm of different forms of Latin dance - Cha-cha-cha, Tango, Salsa, Rumba, Samba, Mambo, Lambada, Merengue - can brighten up anyone's mood. To help the people of Dhaka appreciate the dance form, 3rd Space has introduced Latin dance classes.
28 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Salahuddin Ahmed Paulash's 'Rohingya Crisis: Through Despair there is Hope'

Bangladeshi photographer Salahuddin Ahmed Paulash bagged the Ian Parry Scholarship 2018 in the “Award for Potential” category.
28 September 2018, 18:00 PM

DU's homage to Rabindranath and Nazrul

University of Dhaka (DU) will host a programme in honour of Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam at 4 pm today. Pro-Vice Chancellor of University of Dhaka, Dr Nasreen Ahmad will inaugurate the programme in the presence of National Professors, Dr Anisuzzaman and Dr Rafiqul Islam.
26 September 2018, 18:00 PM