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Noble served legal notice for remarks against Tagore
A legal notice was served today (August 14) against singer Mainul Ahsan Noble for making derogatory remarks against the writer of the Bangladeshi national anthem Rabindranath Tagore.
14 August 2022, 17:55 PM
Police probe 'online threat' to JK Rowling over Rushdie tweet
Scottish police said on Sunday they were investigating an apparent "online threat" made to Harry Potter author JK Rowling in response to her tweet supporting Salman Rushdie following his stabbing.
14 August 2022, 14:24 PM
‘Nodi Rocks’ wins Bangladesh Brand Forum Award
"Nodi Rocks", a first of its kind initiative to save the rivers of Bangladesh by Salt Creatives, has won the Bangladesh Brand Forum Award in the Social and Native categories. The award giving ceremony was held in a Five Star hotel on Saturday.
14 August 2022, 12:46 PM
Jasim hid sadness in his heart: Anjana
Today (August 14) marks the birth anniversary of eminent film star, Abul Khayer Jasim Uddin, popularly known as Jasim. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, veteran actress Anjana Rahman has shared unknown facts about this iconic actor.
14 August 2022, 11:42 AM
I did not get any respect from them: Mahiya Mahi
Government grant film “Ashirbad”, featuring Dhallywood actors Mahiya Mahi and Ziaul Roshan, is releasing on August 19. Mahi and Roshan were not present in a recent press conference, held to clarify the film’s status to the media.
13 August 2022, 11:59 AM
Popular anthology series ‘Love, Death, and Robots’ renewed by Netflix
Emmy-winning animated series “Love, Death, and Robots” has been renewed for a fourth season by Netflix.
13 August 2022, 10:47 AM
‘I’d rather have rumors about me than be a nobody’
Indian actor Vijay Deverakonda has garnered much attention from his fans, especially after he picked up the lead role in “Liger”. Alongside praises, many rumours, specifically regarding the “Arjun Reddy’ famed star, was also been trending among his followers.
10 August 2022, 13:59 PM
Gaiman’s Paradox: When adaptations are overanalysed
The approach to critiquing any adaptation is to judge it as a separate piece of work, rather than as a companion piece for the book.
10 August 2022, 13:08 PM
Apurbo, Heme pairing up for ‘Fire Esho Suronjona’
Popular actor Apurbo recently returned to shooting with the romantic drama "Fire Esho Suronjona" directed by Taufiqul Islam. This will the be the first time the actor will be working opposite Jannatul Sumaiya Heme.
10 August 2022, 11:28 AM
Ashraful, Jahanara and Shanto to star in drama serial ‘Golden Six’
A new drama serial, "Golden Six", which stars famous cricketers such as Mohammad Ashraful, Jahanara Alam and Hasibul Hossain Shanto will be airing tonight on RTV at 10 pm. Episodes of the show will air every Tuesday to Thursday at the same time.
9 August 2022, 07:51 AM
“Hawa” will release in Canada on September 2
Mejbaur Rahman Sumon directorial "Hawa" is going to release in 11 cities across Canada on September 2.
8 August 2022, 13:38 PM
Deconstructing my South Asian complexes
I thought to myself that this notion explains quite a lot about ourselves. Recalling my three and a half-years’ experience of living abroad, I remembered how I continuously felt the need to outperform myself by working too hard. Be it during my days of being a student in Sweden, or working in a multinational company—I never remember working less than 60-65 hours a week.
8 August 2022, 12:16 PM
Fazlur Rahman Babu in two new films
National Film Award winner Fazlur Rahman Babu has been a revered name on the silver screen and television for decades. He is now gearing up for two films— “Dui Diner Duniya'' directed by Anam Biswas, and “Jamdani'', by Anirudho Rasel.
8 August 2022, 08:31 AM
Netflix’s ‘The Sandman’ re-creates Neil Gaiman’s world in its own image
If you didn’t read The Sandman, watch The Sandman. If you read The Sandman, don’t expect the same magic as in the pages.
7 August 2022, 13:00 PM
‘Uunchai’ first look: Amitabh, Anupam, Boman Irani's film celebrates bond of friendship
The first look of the film "Uunchai”, starring veteran actors of Bollywood -- Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani, was unveiled on the occasion of International Friendship Day 2022. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the movie celebrates friendship.
7 August 2022, 12:52 PM
I wanted everyone to listen to my music one day: Hashim Mahmud
Hashim Mahmud, the magician behind "Shada Shada Kala Kala", has watched “Hawa”.
7 August 2022, 11:09 AM
Book news: ‘Banglar Rock Metal’ charts history of Bangla band music
The “Bangladeshi rock band encyclopaedia” is authored by music journalists Milu Aman and Haque Faruk, depicting the chronological history of 180 music bands in the country.
7 August 2022, 09:46 AM
‘Hothat’ is in town, here’s why you should take notice
The idea of ‘supergroups’ are not necessarily new – who can forget the energetic, ethereal performance by Azam Khan, Ayub Bachchu, Hasan and Partha Barua in Prothom Alo’s award function in 1999?
Throughout the years, many famous musicians have teamed up to form short-lived projects, many of which have remained ingrained in listeners’ memories.
7 August 2022, 02:53 AM
DhakaYeah designs book cover for HarperCollins India
The novel, first published in Bangla as Narach, is set in late 19th century colonial Bengal.
5 August 2022, 06:56 AM
“Bangamata” features Jyotika Jyoti as the historic figure
The poster of the short film "Bangamata”, based on the life of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, wife of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was revealed today. Actress Jyotika Jyoti will be playing the lead role, in this short film.
5 August 2022, 03:47 AM