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A two-day Nazrul Sangeet workshop and festival, in observance of the National Poet’s 43rd death anniversary, concluded in Barishal on Saturday.
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Tabibul Islam Babu turns 75
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Manikganj Drama Circle completes two years
The Manikganj Drama Circle celebrated their second founding anniversary with theatrical productions, discussions, recitals and musical performances among other things, on Saturday. The celebrations started off with a colourful rally from the Shaheed Minar in the afternoon.
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National Dance Competition 2019 underway
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Shilpi and her dance troupe Nritya Niketan gains UNESCO recognition
“The authority of CID first contacted our Facebook page. Then Alkis Raftis, President of CID, contacted us directly on August 7,” said Morsheda Begum Shilpi, “We got the opportunity to perform abroad.
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Imran Ahmed Trio tours Poland
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Afzal-Aupee duo to perform on a stage show for the first time
Afzal Hossain and Aupee Karim have worked together in numerous tele-fictions. For the first time, they have paired up for a stage show, which is to be held in Canada.
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Gallery Shilpangan is hosting their 11th annual group exhibition titled, Borsha, Rhythm of Monsoon, at Lalmatia. Ambassador Waliur Rahman, Chairman, Bangladesh Heritage Foundation and National Security, will inaugurate the show as the chief guest today.
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Marking the 95th birth anniversary of the legendary art maestro SM Sultan, a four-day festival, titled ‘Sultan Festival’ was organised by the District Administration,
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FUAD opens up about the FOBANA Convention
The 33rd Convention of the Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America (FOBANA) was held at Nassau Coliseum, USA, recently. Fuad and Friends (FNF) performed at the event for the first time. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Fuad talks about his experience at the event.
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Registration for ‘Magic Bauliana 2019’ underway
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DUFS’s Short Film Festival on Cultural Diversity and Peace concludes
With an aim to embrace diversity for a peaceful future, the Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), in association with ActionAid, hosted their first international short film festival recently.
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BBFA to be held for the first time
During a press conference held recently, it was announced that the Bharat Bangladesh Film Awards (BBFA) will take place for the first time. The occasion is scheduled to be held in Dhaka at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), on October 21.
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