Shafin Ahmed talks about his illustrious mother

July 28 marks the 86th birth anniversary of legendary Nazrul singer Feroza Begum. Her legacy lives on.
27 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Shurer Dhara tours India

Music school Shurer Dhara , spearheaded by leading exponent of Rabindra Sangeet Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya, took a 17-member team of performers on an eight-day tour to Kolkata, Lucknow and New Delhi at the invitation of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
26 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Kamar Ahmad Simon wins grant for “Shonkhodhoni”

Berlinale Film Festival has awarded Kamar Ahmad Simon with its premium grant - the World Cinema Fund (WCF). Kamar won the grant for his upcoming feature “Shonkhodhoni” (Silence of the Seashell).
24 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Aminul Islam Young Artist Award '15

Artist Aminul Islam (1931-2011) was one of the pioneers of the modern art movement in the country. To preserve his memory, his family introduced the Aminul Islam Young Artist award in 2013.
24 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Celebrating melancholia with monsoon melodies

As the monsoon sets in, there is reason to celebrate the season. Poets of the stature Vidyapati, Chandidas, Kalidas, Joydev, Rabindranath...
24 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Timeless works of Nazrul

Shadhona hold 52nd presentation of their monthly programme “Nupur Beje Jaye” at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum, largely featuring the timeless works of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
23 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Sharmin crowned winner of Banglar Gaan

After six months of stiff competition, Mymensingh's Sharmin has emerged as the winner of Aarang Dairy- Channel i Banglar Gaan. Her victory was based on SMS votes and ratings by viewers and jury.
23 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Award and open studio at Bidyapeeth

Aminul Islam Young Artist Award 2015 will be conferred tomorrow (July 23) at 5:30pm at Gyantapas Abdur Razzaq Bidyapeeth...
21 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Shadhona's “Nupur Beje Jaye” at BNM

To mark the 52nd presentation of their monthly programme “Nupur Beje Jaye”, Shadhona has organised a dance recital celebrating the timeless works of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
21 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Grace and fluidity

Four young students of Kolpotoru, one of Bangladesh's leading dance schools, presented a rather brief, yet captivating Bharatanatyam recital on July 16 at the Chhayanaut auditorium, momentarily liberating the audience from the darkness Dhaka has been victim to for the past few weeks.
17 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh to make strong showing at Locarno

Six critically-acclaimed feature and short films from Bangladesh made by talented young directors will be showcased in the non-competitive section of Locarno Film Festival beginning August 3 in Locarno, Switzerland.
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Asian Cinema Retrospective set to begin

Moviyana Film Society and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has organised Asian Cinema Retrospective 2016, set to screen 65 films from...
12 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Workshop on Lalon held in Mymensingh

A two-day workshop on Lalon and his spiritual songs held at Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy auditorium concluded on Monday.
28 June 2016, 18:00 PM

ArtistSpread to distribute Bangladeshi artistes worldwide

Leading music and home entertainment label Sony DADC and Official Marketing and Distribution Partner of Sony DADC in Bangladesh...
28 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Aminur Rahman honoured in Malaysia

The 3rd Numera World Poetry Expression was held recently at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, says a press release.
26 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Indigenous culture fest in Moulvibazar

A daylong cultural competition, including traditional dances of ethnic communities of Moulvibazar, was organised at the remote Patrokhola tea garden field of Kamalganj upazila, under Moulvibazar district on June 19.
22 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Folk Culture Cell Operating in Mymensingh

A Folk Culture Cell of Mymensingh District's Shilpakala Academy began its journey this month, to preserve traditional songs and palas of Mymensingh region.
21 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Chhayanaut to celebrate Sufia Kamal today

Marking the 105th birth anniversary of Sufia Kamal -- one of Chhayanaut's founders, the leading cultural organisation of the country is set to hold a programme at its Ramesh Chandra Memorial Auditorium today. Solo and choral songs and recitation will feature at the programme, beginning 11am.
19 June 2016, 18:00 PM

USHERING IN MONSOON

Among all the six seasons, monsoon has a special appeal. And when it comes to melody, Bengali people have a special place in their hearts for monsoon melodies. Though the city dwellers have been experiencing occasional showers over the last couple of weeks,
15 June 2016, 18:00 PM

“Knockings at My Heart” set for release

A collection of unpublished short poems written by Rabindranath Tagore while giving autographs is being published for the first time in a book form.
14 June 2016, 18:00 PM