The coronavirus, which has been rapidly spreading across India, has taken a toll on the shooting schedule of Shyam Benegal’s forthcoming film on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Two differently abled Bangladeshi theatre artistes will perform in an international disability play,

Alliance Française de Dhaka hosted a musical concert featuring renowned French-Spanish artiste, Manu Chao. The event took place on Wednesday, March 11 at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

After being green lit by the Bangladesh Film Censor Board recently, celebrated TV director Chayanika Chowdhury’s debut film, Bishwo Shundori, has a release date. The film will hit cinemas nationwide on March 27, commemorating the Independence Day of Bangladesh.

One of the most illustrious theatre troupes in the capital, Dhaka Theatre was predominantly formed by young freedom fighters including prominent filmmaker, Nasir Uddin Yousuff, renowned playwright and theatre artiste Selim Al Deen.

“Mik-L”Gomes was recently endorsed by international musical brand, Yamaha. The bass player from Shunno is the first Bangladeshi artiste to be an official ambassador for the brand.

‘Shohorali’, starring Chanchal Chowdhury, Shaju Khadem, Nadia, Shahnaz Tushi and Masum Basher among others, will be broadcast on NTV at 8:20 pm today. The serial is directed by Ejaz Munna.

Renowned lyricist Asif Iqbal’s latest track, Je Shohore Bhalobasha Nei, will release today on Gaanchill Music’s YouTube channel.

From the biggest international concerts and conferences to the smallest community gatherings, organisers are either cancelling, postponing or rescheduling the events over public health concerns due to coronavirus.

Jaya Ahsan,throughout her illustrious career, has won a lot of accolades. However, this time was special for the actor, as her mother won the coveted ‘Ratnagarva’ award on International Women’s Day this year.

A photo exhibition, protesting border killings, began near the anti-terrorism Raju memorial sculpture at University of Dhaka (DU) on March 6.

A three-day festival, marking the 39th National Assembly for Rabindra Sangeet, concluded in Sirajganj recently, with discussions, cultural programmes and a rally. Jatiya Rabindra Sangeet Shammilon Parishad (JRSSP) organised the event at the Sirajganj Government College.

Farsia Kawsar Chowdhury and Ferdousi Aktar, the mother-daughter duo from Dhaka, became the champions of ‘Singer Family and Fun Show’.

Paap Punno, starring prominent actors Chanchal Chowdhury, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Afsana Mimi, Farzana Chumki and Siam Ahmed among others, is set to release this October.

The Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of University of Dhaka (DU) was filled with vibrant scenes on International Women’s Day.

Artist Akhtar Mahmud Kajal, the son of a government employee, was a school student when he witnessed the Liberation War of Bangladesh and its aftermath.

The Daily Star was to host a scintillating live performance by Saqi, the lead vocalist of Kolkata’s staple rock band, Cactus.

As one of the pioneer Bangladeshi brands for women empowerment, Freedom celebrates International Women’s Day each year, paying tribute and upholding the contributions of women in the society.

Bangladesh Art Week (BAW) is celebrating womanhood through a unique exhibition, titled ‘Ora Egaro Jon’, which is underway at Dhaka Gallery, Banani. Featuring a female-led group art exhibition, BAW Women 2020, is open for all till March 14.

On the eve of international Women’s Day, the tale of Draupadi was brought to life at EMK Center, Dhanmondi.