In the month of August, Bangladesh mourns the death of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bishwakabi Rabindranath Tagore, National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and Netaji Subash Chandra Bose also passed away in August.

Promising model Ariana Jaman, a BBA student from Mymensingh, is set to step into the world of cinema with the upcoming film, Bir, opposite superstar Shakib Khan. The film, produced under the banner of SK Films, will be helmed by noted director Kazi Hayat. Bubly

Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Mymensingh observed the 43rd death anniversary of our National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam, on August 27. The JKKNIU community placed floral wreaths at the portrait of Nazrul at their campus, and organised a discussion on the life and work of the poet.

After the success of Bangladesh Heritage Crafts Foundation’s first event, which was held in May 2018, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden hosted the second exhibition of the foundation recently.

The music video for singer Imran Mahmudul’s latest song, Shudhu Tomay Ghire, will be released tomorrow. The song is written by Sharif Al Din and composed by Nazir Mahmud. Mushfiq Litu was behind the music arrangement. Vicky Zahed handled the script, direction and

Students from the Department of Drama & Dramatics of Jahangirnagar University recently staged the musical production, Man of La Mancha, at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Written by Dale Wasserman and inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’

The film, produced under the banner of Gorai Films, is sponsored by Freedom Sanitary Napkin, a product of ACI Consumer Brands. A signing-ceremony was recently held, where the Managing Director of ACI Consumer Brands, Syed Alamgir and Fakhrul Arefeen Khan, the

Gallery Cosmos is currently hosting a solo art exhibition of Indian artist Sukhamoy Majumder at Atelier71, Cosmos Centre, in Dhaka. Internationally renowned Bangladeshi artist Shahabuddin Ahmed inaugurated the exhibition as the chief guest on August 22. The exhibition

Eminent actor Afsana Mimi is set to make her comeback in films with Giasuddin Selim’s Paap Punno. She is currently shooting for the film in Chandpur.

Khalilur Rahman Babar, mostly known for his roles as an antagonist in Bangla films, breathed his last while under treatment at Square Hospital in the capital yesterday. He was 67. He has been suffering from diabetes, along with ailments of the heart and

A six-day (August 26-31) documentary film and project show began in the capital yesterday for the third time to promote independent filmmakers, directors and producers of South Asian countries. Dhaka DocLab, a South Asian project market for

Today marks the 43rd death anniversary of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, a man who enriched Bangla literature and music with his extraordinary genius. Composer and lyricist of about 4,000 songs, which are known as Nazrul Sangeet, his literary talent is also evident

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is hosting an array of programmes, in honour of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, throughout August. Artistes and officials of BSA started off with a Shilpajatra from Dhaka to Tungipara, Gopalganj to place wreaths at the mausoleum

As the raindrops drenched the streets yesterday, poets and artists gathered at Dwip Gallery, Lalmatia to discuss art and poetry.

PSA International Print Photography Exhibition 2019, which opened on August 23 at Gallery 2 of the National Art Gallery, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), concluded yesterday. Phoenix Photographic Society (PPS) and Photographic Society of America (PSA) jointly organised the exhibition, which was the first PSA International Print Photography Exhibition in Bangladesh.

Prangonemor staged Tagore’s allegorical play Roktokorobi at Mahila Samity recently. This play is the fourth production of the popular troupe, who staged this drama after a year. The play was directed by Nuna Afroz, who also played the role of the protagonist named Nandini.

The poster for the much anticipated film, ‘Rickshaw Girl’ by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury was released yesterday. Already gaining momentum across social media platforms

Gems of Nazrul, an initiative to portray National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s musical genius in new light and popularise his spirited songs, will release their ninth music video tonight at 12 am, on the occasion of the poet’s death anniversary on Channel i.

Around ten years back in Giasuddin Selim’s directorial debut Monpura, Chanchal Chowdhury won the hearts of the masses with his brilliant portrayal of Shonai. Following the success of Monpura, Chanchal did not need to look back. The film is highly regarded in the industry, by experts and critiques alike. According to the actor, many people often address him as Shonai to this day, and he believes that is the result of a successful character.

A discussion, in remembrance of noted novelist Rizia Rahman, was held in Mymensingh recently.