A three-day Kathak dance festival began yesterday at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut Shangskriti Bhavan in Dhanmondi.

As Bangladesh celebrates Christmas through numerous events and traditional festivities, top TV channels of the country are set to air different special programmes today.

Joining hand in hand with the cold north breezes, arrives celebrations for Christmas and the New Year.

Marking a hundred years of Tagore’s visit to Sylhet, Moulvibazar Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan Parishad (MRSSP) hosted an event at the premises of Government High School Auditorium, in Moulvibazar.

Dhaka Rock Fest, an event for Bangla rock lovers, will be held on December 27, at ICCB Expo Zone (Bashundhara) from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The line-up includes Nemesis, Arbovirus, Avoidrafa, Powersurge, Bay of Bengal, Trainwreck, Owned, Conclusion, and Sin.

Marking the 25th anniversary of the renowned fashion house Bishwo Rang, a grand celebration was held at Narayanganj, recently. The brand is appreciated for promoting domestic products in the national and international markets.

The first look of Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul in the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, is out. A teaser premiered recently, featuring Hudson as Franklin belting out the classic cover of Otis Redding’s song, Respect.

Today will mark a historic day for band music in Bangladesh, as legends Miles and icons Artcell will celebrate their 40th and 20th anniversaries respectively, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).

In the month of Bangladesh’s Victory, the National Science and Technology Museum hosted a daylong art competition for children. The competition had three categories.

The 18th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced the programme for its Bangladesh Panorama Section, which aims to promote Bangladeshi filmmakers and their work.

Talented young singer Pragata Naoha released a new music video, titled Kaalo recently, aiming to raise awareness about an issue that is rarely talked about in the country – gender fluidity.

In observance of the 20th death anniversary of eminent poet-lyricist Hena Islam, a memorial programme, organised by Chattogram Musician’s Club Dhaka (CMCD), was held at the National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), recently.

Last Saturday’s wintry evening saw a large audience gather at parallel sides of the Expo Zone at International Convention City Bashundhara, for the second iteration of Big Rock Day, organised by Blues Communications. The first Big Rock Day concert took place in 2017.

Successful music streaming platform Imagine Radio has announced its new programme, Imagine Music Incubator.

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a musical evening titled, Bijoyer Ronge Aka Bela Shesher Gaan, featuring songs on the victory of Bangladesh. The programme is sponsored by Dhaka Bank Limited.

Soumitra, winner of the Dada Saheb Phalke award, India’s highest recognition for contribution to cinema, says he turned down several acting offers in Hindi films over the years.

While many people complain about the congested life of Dhaka city, Dr Sajid Bin Doza Bonny draws inspiration from them. The innumerable anonymous faces and their inner colours have thus become the subject of his cultural cartoon exhibition titled, People of many colours. The exhibition is hosted by Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD).

Artistes of Chhayanaut performed in their annual ‘Shuddha Sangeet Utshab’ held at the main auditorium at its premises in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

The shooting of the thriller film, Operation Sundarban, started yesterday in Satkhira. The Dipankar Dipon directorial features Siam Ahmed and Nusraat Faria as the slead pair, along with Riaz and Taskeen Rahman in significant roles.

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