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Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 49th Death Anniversary / Like an undying phoenix, the spirit of Nazrul lives on
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Emon Chowdhury on how he bet on ‘Baaji’
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Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
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AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
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National dance-drama festival begins at BSA today
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Talented dancers to perform in Nritya Nandan’s ‘Parampara’ at Chhayanaut today
Renowned dance school Nritya Nandan has arranged an evening of classical dance programme, titled Parampara, at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut Sangskriti Bhaban today at 6:45pm.
27 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Tasmit Rafiyat Arny on making Miss Universe Bangladesh’s ‘national costume’
Miss Universe Bangladesh, Shirin Akter Shela was appreciated for her national costume in the final round of the contest. She looked stunning in a red jamdani saree, complete with a model hood of the iconic Bangladeshi rickshaws, and jewellery made to imitate Bengali letters.
26 December 2019, 18:00 PM
‘His Dream World’ opens at Shilpangan today
Shilpangan, the contemporary art gallery, has organised His Dream World, an exclusive exhibition, featuring the works of 50 great artists of Bangladesh and India.
26 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak’s family objects to BJP’s use of his films to promote CAA
The West Bengal unit of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to use legendary director Ritwik Ghatak’s partition trilogy films, which depict the tragic consequences of largescale human displacement,
26 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Suchanda and Rafi Hossain to receive the Fazlul Haque Memorial Award 2019 today
Actor Kohinoor Akhter Suchanda and journalist Rafi Hossain will be honoured with the 16th Fazlul Haque Memorial Award 2019 for direction and cine-journalism, respectively.
26 December 2019, 18:00 PM
A busy year ahead for Bappy
Popular actor Bappy Chowdhury, who was last seen in Shah Alam Mondal’s Dongiri (2019), has signed two new films, Safiuddin Safi’s Secret Agent and Rumman Rony’s untitled project.
26 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Star Melodies to host ‘Bijoyer Ronge Aka Bela Shesher Gaan’ today
Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a musical evening, titled Bijoyer Ronge Aka Bela Shesher Gaan, featuring songs on the Victory of Bangladesh. The programme is sponsored by Dhaka Bank Limited.
26 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Star Melodies to host ‘Bijoyer Ronge Aka Bela Shesher Gaan’ tomorrow
Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a musical evening, titled Bijoyer Ronge Aka Bela Shesher Gaan, featuring songs on the victory of Bangladesh. The programme is sponsored by Dhaka Bank Limited.
25 December 2019, 18:00 PM
BTV celebrates 55 years
Bangladesh Television (BTV) is a name which readily generates nostalgia in most of us. Before the era of private television channels began in Bangladesh, BTV served as the sole source of information and entertainment for the audience.
25 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Tagore remembered in Moulvibazar
Marking a hundred years of Tagore’s visit to Sylhet, Moulvibazar Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan Parishad (MRSSP) hosted an event at the premises of Government High School Auditorium, in Moulvibazar.
23 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Rock Fest 2019 to be held on December 27
Dhaka Rock Fest, an event for Bangla rock lovers, will be held on December 27, at ICCB Expo Zone (Bashundhara) from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The line-up includes Nemesis, Arbovirus, Avoidrafa, Powersurge, Bay of Bengal, Trainwreck, Owned, Conclusion, and Sin.
23 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Celebrating 25 years of Bishwo Rang
Marking the 25th anniversary of the renowned fashion house Bishwo Rang, a grand celebration was held at Narayanganj, recently. The brand is appreciated for promoting domestic products in the national and international markets.
23 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Jennifer Hudson shines as Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’ teaser
The first look of Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul in the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, is out. A teaser premiered recently, featuring Hudson as Franklin belting out the classic cover of Otis Redding’s song, Respect.
23 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Legends and Icons commemorate six decades
Today will mark a historic day for band music in Bangladesh, as legends Miles and icons Artcell will celebrate their 40th and 20th anniversaries respectively, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).
23 December 2019, 18:00 PM
National Science and Technology Museum holds children’s art competition
In the month of Bangladesh’s Victory, the National Science and Technology Museum hosted a daylong art competition for children. The competition had three categories.
22 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Pragata Naoha’s ‘Kaalo’ released
Talented young singer Pragata Naoha released a new music video, titled Kaalo recently, aiming to raise awareness about an issue that is rarely talked about in the country – gender fluidity.
22 December 2019, 18:00 PM
A tribute to poet-lyricist Hena Islam
In observance of the 20th death anniversary of eminent poet-lyricist Hena Islam, a memorial programme, organised by Chattogram Musician’s Club Dhaka (CMCD), was held at the National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), recently.
22 December 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Big Rock Day V. 2’ sees phenomenal success
Last Saturday’s wintry evening saw a large audience gather at parallel sides of the Expo Zone at International Convention City Bashundhara, for the second iteration of Big Rock Day, organised by Blues Communications. The first Big Rock Day concert took place in 2017.
22 December 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Shuddha Sangeet Utshab’
Artistes of Chhayanaut performed in their annual ‘Shuddha Sangeet Utshab’ held at the main auditorium at its premises in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
21 December 2019, 18:00 PM
Imagine Music Incubator could be your big break
Successful music streaming platform Imagine Radio has announced its new programme, Imagine Music Incubator.
21 December 2019, 18:00 PM