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Directed by Ashraf Shishir, the upcoming film 570 will be based on the brutal assasination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members. The mahurat of the film was arranged recently at a restaurant in Dhaka. The movie is produced by Cinebuzz Films.
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Popular singer-songwriter Shaikh Shahed Ali Khan has been transferred to the cabin from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital in the capital.
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Kureghor came into conversation with their original track Bachelor in 2018. The young band has recently received The Gold Creator Award for their official Youtube channel. This award is given to channels that surpass one million subscribers.
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Shakib Khan’s latest web film, Nabab LL.B, is set to release on October 23 via the OTT platform, iTheater. Nabab LL.B is the first-ever mainstream film in Bangladesh to be released online before it hits theatres.
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The ongoing pandemic has changed the course of our lives in every possible way. The artistes of the music industry have suffered the brunt of the pandemic as well. In pursuit of protecting and claiming their rights — singers, composers and lyricists are now looking for ways to get their fair share from their music. Meanwhile, many of them are currently getting regular remittance.
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Happy returns to the ‘guru’ of rock music
James, also known as the modern guru of Bangladeshi rock, has accomplished unimaginable feats since he started his career with the band Feelings. Today marks the National Award winning artiste’s 56th birthday.
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Popular singer Shahed in ICU
Popular singer-songwriter Shaikh Shahed Ali Khan is undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital in Dhaka. His close friend, Ershad Tinku, confirmed the news.
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In remembrance of the iconic S D Burman
Sachin Dev Burman was born on October 1, 1906, in the royal family of Tripura. He infused the refined rusticity of the land into his soulful music.
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Shooting of Nurul Alam Atique’s film Lal Moroger Jhuti, starring Ashna Habib Bhabna in the lead role, resumed today (October 1), in Gouripur, Mymensingh.
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Actor Sonu Sood receives UNDP’s SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award
Actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood was honoured with the SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), recently. The award-giving ceremony was held virtually on September 28.
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Babita in seven languages!
Multiple time national award-winning actor Babita is arguably the most recognisable face in Bangladesh’s film industry. She is now also the first Bangladeshi actor to be featured on Wikipidea in 7 languages. Her Wikipedia page, Farida Akhtar Babita, is now accessible in Bengali, English, Korean, Arabic, Tamil, Orissa and Panjabi. “This is a great achievement for me, and a valuable milestone. I am honoured,” shares Babita.
30 September 2020, 05:56 AM
Farooque diagnosed with tuberculosis
National Film Award-winning actor and member of parliament Farooque has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, commonly known as TB. He is currently undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore.
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PM grants singer Akbar free treatment for life at BSMMU
Akbar, a noted singer of yesteryears, was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in August, due to diabetes and kidney disease. As his condition worsened, the singer was scheduled for an appointment in India in October.
29 September 2020, 07:34 AM
BSA launches month-long exhibition marking PM's 74th birthday
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has started a month-long special exhibition at its National Art Gallery, marking the 74th birthday of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday.
29 September 2020, 05:46 AM
“I devoted 50 years of my life to this industry” – Uzzal
Bangladeshi megastar Ashraf Uddin Ahmed stepped into the film industry in 1970, teaming up with famous filmmaker Subhash Dutta in Binimoy. Known by his stage name Uzzal, the actor’s pairing with Sarah Kabori is still remembered by the audience.
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