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Kabir Suman to sing for Pori Moni starrer 'Pritilata'

Prominent singer-songwriter Kabir Suman will be singing in the Rashid Palash directorial Pritilata.
5 October 2020, 07:44 AM

Farooki’s ’420’ returns to Channel i today

Written and directed by Mostafa Sarwar Farooki, the acclaimed show, 420, returns to Channel i from today, after more than half a decade.
5 October 2020, 06:13 AM

Government to allot BDT 1000 crore for film industry development

A fund of BDT 1000 crore is to be allotted for the development of the film industry, according to Minister of Information, Dr Hasan Mahmud.
4 October 2020, 15:05 PM

Largest fiberglass sculpture in Bangladesh honours Bangabandhu’s 7th March speech

In celebration of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 73rd birthday, the Bangladesh National Museum (BNM), in collaboration with Hashumoni's Pathshala, recently organised an art exhibition. The event features paintings and sculptures from artists around the nation. It was inaugurated in the presence of K M Khalid, State Minister of Cultural Affairs, on September 28.
4 October 2020, 08:36 AM

Farooque discharged from hospital

National Film Award-winning actor and member of Parliament Farooque was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis, commonly known as TB. He was admitted to Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, for treatment. Farooque was taken to Singapore on September 13. His wife Farhana Farooque accompanied him. After arriving at the hospital, both of them were quarantined for 14 days.
4 October 2020, 08:28 AM

“I never want to retire”

Celebrated actor-director Zahid Hasan stepped into the limelight with Bichchoo. Theatre troupe Natyakendra performed the play, directed by Tariq Anam Khan. After his performance was lauded by the audience, he gradually entered the television industry.
4 October 2020, 07:55 AM

‘570’ will depict the aftermath of Bangabandhu’s assassination

Directed by Ashraf Shishir, the upcoming film 570 will be based on the brutal assasination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members. The mahurat of the film was arranged recently at a restaurant in Dhaka. The movie is produced by Cinebuzz Films.
4 October 2020, 07:40 AM

Shahed’s condition improves, transferred to cabin

Popular singer-songwriter Shaikh Shahed Ali Khan has been transferred to the cabin from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital in the capital.
4 October 2020, 06:56 AM

Enola Holmes – A fiercely feminist tale in the Sherlockian universe

Enola Holmes released on Netflix on September 23, 2020, starring Millie Bobby Brown, who also serves as a producer on the film. Supporting her is the delightful Helena Bonham Carter in yet another quirky role as Eudoria, the matriarch of the Holmes family. Henry Cavill and Sam Claflin play Enola’s older brothers Sherlock and Mycroft, respectively.
4 October 2020, 06:11 AM

Kureghor adorned with Youtube’s 'Gold Play Button'

Kureghor came into conversation with their original track Bachelor in 2018. The young band has recently received The Gold Creator Award for their official Youtube channel. This award is given to channels that surpass one million subscribers.
3 October 2020, 10:44 AM

Shakib Khan’s ‘Nabab LL.B’ to release online on October 23

Shakib Khan’s latest web film, Nabab LL.B, is set to release on October 23 via the OTT platform, iTheater. Nabab LL.B is the first-ever mainstream film in Bangladesh to be released online before it hits theatres.
3 October 2020, 07:28 AM

Returning to the sets and releasing movies - Filmmakers weigh in

The coronavirus outbreak left numerous Bangladeshi films in an indeterminate state, as film shoots and cinema theatres were forced to shut down for months.
2 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Dameer opens up about ‘Sun’ and future plans

Sun was inspired by a poem by Charles Bukowski called Man Mowing the Lawn.
2 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Musicians hopeful for a structured future with BLCPS

With the advent of renewed activities from BLCPS (Bangladesh Lyricists, Composers and Performers Society), things are looking upward for the music industry.
2 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Protecting the artiste’s rights: Establishing a music board

The ongoing pandemic has changed the course of our lives in every possible way. The artistes of the music industry have suffered the brunt of the pandemic as well. In pursuit of protecting and claiming their rights — singers, composers and lyricists are now looking for ways to get their fair share from their music. Meanwhile, many of them are currently getting regular remittance.
2 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Happy returns to the ‘guru’ of rock music

James, also known as the modern guru of Bangladeshi rock, has accomplished unimaginable feats since he started his career with the band Feelings. Today marks the National Award winning artiste’s 56th birthday.
2 October 2020, 09:24 AM

Theatre resuming at Shilpakala Academy from Oct 23

Three performance halls of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) -- National Theatre, Experimental Theatre and Studio Theatre -- are set to open their doors to theatre lovers of the country from October 23, after over seven months of closure.
1 October 2020, 14:17 PM

Popular singer Shahed in ICU

Popular singer-songwriter Shaikh Shahed Ali Khan is undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital in Dhaka. His close friend, Ershad Tinku, confirmed the news.
1 October 2020, 08:44 AM

In remembrance of the iconic S D Burman

Sachin Dev Burman was born on October 1, 1906, in the royal family of Tripura. He infused the refined rusticity of the land into his soulful music.
1 October 2020, 08:05 AM

Bhabna to start shooting for Nurul Alam Atique’s ‘Lal Moroger Jhuti’

Shooting of Nurul Alam Atique’s film Lal Moroger Jhuti, starring Ashna Habib Bhabna in the lead role, resumed today (October 1), in Gouripur, Mymensingh.
1 October 2020, 07:52 AM