Md Rafiqul Islam’s second solo print exhibition, Transformation, opened recently at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD).

The date for Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti election has been postponed to October 25. The announcement came from the election commissioner Ilias Kanchan.

The incessant changing beauty of clouds; freshness and fragrance of sheuli-bokul, eye-soothing beauty of kashphul, sunlight-glittering dewy pearl on the spider webs and the joyful advent of Devi Durga – are the features of Autumn.

In observance of the third death anniversary of eminent poet and ambidextrous litterateur Syed Shamsul Haq, Bengal Publications has recently published two of his poetry books.

A cultural programme, featuring vibrant performances, was held at Sreemangal, Moulvibazar, recently. Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) arranged the programme, which kicked off with the performance of a patriotic song, followed by performances of many other songs by renowned singers. It also featured a beautiful performance of Manipuri dance.

Tom Hanks became one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors through an array of likable roles, and now, his decorated career has earned him one of the highest honors at the Golden Globes next year.

Lata Mangeshkar has won millions of hearts with her melodious voice in the songs, Aayega Aanewala Aayega (Mahal, 1949), and Ye Zindegi Usiki Hai (Anarkali, 1953), among a plethora of others. The singer turns 90 today.

Renowned filmmaker, Jean-Nesar Osman’s government-funded film Ponchosongi, is based on his father, eminent litterateur, Shaukat Osman’s acclaimed novel of the same title.

Renowned playwright, actor and the presidium member of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation, Lucky Enam, was recently appointed as the chairperson of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.

The festival, Salman Shah Jonmo Utshab 2019, concluded yesterday, with the screening of the blockbuster film, Shotter Mrittu Nei. It was released on September 13, 1996, a week after Salman Shah’s demise. Chotku Ahmed is the director of the film, which also starred Shabana, Alamgir, Shahnaz and Raisul Islam Asad.

The 21st Annual Bonsai Exhibition, organised by Bangladesh Bonsai Society, opened yesterday at the Women’s Voluntary Association (WVA) Auditorium in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

On August 31, a day-long art camp for street children was held at LEEDO’s shelter, Peace Home, at Washpur, Keraniganj. LEEDO carries the mission of rescuing children from the streets and placing them in their Peace Home, or reuniting them with their families.

A special seminar and children’s drawing competition, marking International Peace Day (September 21), was held at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture.

Canadian musician Avril Ramona Lavigne turns 35 today. Despite her long hiatus from the industry, she is more prominent than ever.

Renowned actor and freedom fighter Zafar Iqbal was not only praised by the audience for his remarkable roles on screen, but he was also an established singer. His memorable songs include Hoy Jodi Bodnaam Hok Aro and Sukhe Theko O Amar Nondini, among others.

Senior dance teachers from the port city Krishna Biswas and Shoibal Sen Rupak were honoured, along with Tarun Chakrabarty.

“Renowned chef, TV personality and author, Siddiqua Kabir’s Ranna, Khadya, Pushti won the Gourmand Award in 2012, the year that she passed away, in the Easy Cooking category.

Marking the 200th birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a discussion session along with a musical soiree was held at the auditorium of Shishutirtha Anandhani Sangeet Bidhyatan, on Tuesday.

Many actors from West Bengal have established a career in the Bangladeshi film industry, much like the way artistes from Bangladesh have made their mark in Kolkata-based films.

With an acting career spanning over 15 years, Mir Sabbir is a prominent name in the television industry. He also ventured into direction, with Borishal Banam Noakhali. He continued to direct many more one-hour tele-fictions as well as TV serials over the years.