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A poetry book titled Patroput, along with a recitation album called Prokriti O Manush by poet and elocutionist Shakib Lohani was recently launched at the auditorium of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro on commemorating the 83rd birthday of late poet Fazal Shahabuddin.
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Dhruba Music Station wins Gold Play Button
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6 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Open Call submission date extended
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Badrul Anam Saud hospitalised
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NIAZ CHOWDHURY TULI
Cover artist Niaz Chowdhury Tuli has been designing books for the Ekushey Grantha Mela since the last 19 years. “I have worked for each Boi Mela since 2000 with utmost sincerity. Passion makes one do so,” says the artist.
2 February 2019, 18:00 PM
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The second edition of Dhaka Live Art Biennale (D'LAB) was inaugurated at Bakultala, Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka (DU) on January 31. Liaquat Ali Lucky, DG, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, inaugurated the biennale.
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1 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Jatiya Kabita Utshab concludes today
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1 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Dhaka International Poets Summit under spotlight
Dhaka International Poets Summit 2019 began on Wednesday morning with the participating poets paying tribute to our martyrs at the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar, Dhaka.
31 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Peter Jackson's upcoming film about The Beatles
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31 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Habib and Porshi's new track releases today
Popular singer Porshi has teamed up with Habib Wahid for a musical venture. Titled Abahon, the solo track is sung by Porshi and composed by Habib. It is written by Faujia Sultana Poly. Habib has also arranged the music for the song.
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'The Challenger' to air on ATN Bangla
ATN Bangla is launching a new programme titled, The Challenger, directed by Quueen Rahmaan, from February 3. The show will feature
31 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Ekushey Grantha Mela begins today
The month-long Ekushey Grantha Mela starts today at Suhrawardi Udyan and Bangla Academy, with all the publishers prepared with their stalls. A competitive spirit is evident amongst them, as the most eye-catching stall receives an award at the end of the fair.
31 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Government hands over Rs 10 crore for Bangladesh Bhavan
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, inaugurated the Bangladesh Bhavan, handing over the responsibility of the building to Visva Bharati University in Shantiniketan, India, in May 2018.
30 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Jolshiri Sanskritik Utshab at JU
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30 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Moushumi's 'Ratrir Jatri' to take off in February
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30 January 2019, 18:00 PM
BUSTLING BANGLABAZAR ahead of EKUSHEY BOI MELA
Publishers, writers, cover artists and workers are busy preparing for the Ekushey Grantha Mela or as it is endearingly reffered to - the Boi Mela - which is set to commence tomorrow.
30 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Bhabna's 'Taara' at Ekushey Boi Mela
Popular actor Ashna Habib Bhabna will be launching her second novel, Taara, at the forthcoming Ekushey Boi Mela. The story of the novel revolves around a woman named Taara and the many ups and downs of her life.
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