Star Melodies, the initiative of The Daily Star promoting Bangla music, will host a celebration of traditional folk songs of Bengal by prominent and emerging singers on April 27, Friday at 6pm.

Rafsanul Islam, a ten-year old from Netrokona who became a viral sensation on social media over the past couple of weeks for a cover of LRB's “Hashte Dekho”, has finally got to live the dream of meeting his hero, Ayub Bachchu.

Upcoming Bangladeshi film “Poramon 2”, starring Siam Ahmed and Pujja Cherry, will have its premiere at the Marche du Film of the

Fakhrul Arefeen Khan's “Bhuban Majhi”, a film connecting the Liberation War to the current times, released in March last year in the country to largely positive response. After a tour of a few film festivals and successful screenings around the country, the film is now set to release in India.

Satellite channel Rtv is broadcasting series “Semi Corporate” every Tuesday through Thrusday at 10pm. Written by Rafiqul Islam Poltu and directed by RB Pritam, it casts Afran Nisho, Aparna Ghose, Mishu Sabbir, Tawsif Mahbub, Sazu Khadem, Prosun Azad and others.

The show will start from 11 am to 8pm daily for four consecutive days. On the last day, there will be a prize giving ceremony at the BUET Auditorium where some of the best artworks will be given special prizes.

Bangladeshi dance troupe Turongomi has been invited at Dance Xchange: Philippine International Dance Festival 2018 from April 26-30, 2018, according to a press release.

Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) has organised a solo pattachitra exhibition titled “Baishakh in the Land of Tiger” (Bagh-er Deshe Baishakh) by patua Nazir Hossain at its Galerie Zoom, says a press release. Mostafizur Rahman Fizar, Primary and Mass Education Minister, inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest on April 24.

Popular TV actor Bhabna has already hit the sets for upcoming Eid ventures. The busy artiste showcased her affinity for writing earlier this year, with the release of her debut novel, and appeared in a film venture last year. But for now, Bhabna is sticking to familiar terrains, and where have appreciated her the most.

TV series “Birombona” will air its final episode tonight on Banglavision, at 9:05pm. Written and directed by Jabir Russel, it casts Apurbo, Mamo, Mir Sabbir, Nadia, Abul Hayat, Monira Mithu, Chitralekha Guha, Shirin Bokul and others.

After a long interval, Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) is going to arrange a concert with its member bands. Eleven out of 27 member bands of the organisation will perform in the Live Chapter One concert on May 3, at the International Convention Center Bashundhara.

Jaya Ahsan has recently wrapped up the shooting schedule for her first home production “Debi” in Bangladesh. Now, the “Bishorjan”

Human beings have been creating masks since time immortal. The oldest ones discovered dating back to 9000 years ago; masks have

With the rhythmic beats of the dhol commenced a two-episode long celebration of traditional Bengali cuisine at the Super Chef

“Illusion of Colour”, the second solo painting exhibition by promising artist Iskindar Mirza is currently underway at La Galerie, Alliance

French flutist Gilles de Talhouet performed at a programme titled “Mystic Music Evening” at Alliance Francaise de Chittagong on Saturday.

Star Melodies, the initiative of The Daily Star promoting Bangla music, will host a celebration of traditional folk songs of Bengal by prominent and emerging singers on April 27, Friday at 6pm.

Government Music College, Bangladesh's sole state-run music school has a rich tradition that dates back over 50 years. Starting out as a kindergarten in Kakrail, today it is up and running in an aesthetic campus. Many legends and artistes are associated with the institution. Among the luminaries are Dr. Kazi Motahar Hossain, Kamruzzaman Ilias, Sawkat Ali, Sheikh Luthfar Rahman, Abdul Ahad, Ustad Khadem Hossain Khan, Hemaet Ali, AKM.

Marking International Dance Day 2018, a weeklong (April 23-29) colourful programme sets off today at 5:30pm at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) premises. Jointly organised by Bangladesh Nritya Shilpi Sangstha (BNSS) and BSA, noted dance Guru Laila Hasan will inaugurate the dance festival and fair.

The Federative Republic of Brazil is holding a festive “Brazilian Week” at the capital's Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resorts, giving Dhaka residents a taste of authentic food and music from the Latin American nation. The festival was inaugurated this past Friday through a gala dinner with dignitaries in attendance.