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Prominent cultural activist, journalist and media personality, Muhammad Jahangir breathed his last at the age of 68, on July 10, 2019, after an uphill battle with cancer for years. He was the executive director of Centre for Development Communication and the coordinator of Nrityanchal.
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Medha Amio Pari: Providing spaces for the youth in creative economy
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Jannatun Nayeem Prity’s ‘Tala Bhangar Pala’ sheds light on social cruelties
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“I want to keep working for as long as I can “– Mamunur Rashid
Ekushey Padak and National Award winning actor, director and playwright Mamunur Rashid spearheads Aranyak Natyadal, one of the most popular theatre companies in Bangladesh.
28 February 2020, 18:00 PM
International Art Fest 2020 Nilphamari concludes today
Nilphamari’s Nilsagor offers an idyllic ambience covered with Siberian birds and greenery for the 350 artists from five countries, who are participating in the International Art Festival 2020 Nilphamari, which concludes today.
28 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Kamrun Nahar Asha’s ‘Calligraphy’s Pothchola O Onkonshoili’ intrigues
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“The greatness of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman cannot be captured in one or two books,” says Shah Alam Shazu, a popular writer-journalist who has authored 45 published books.
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‘Theatre Cycle’ introduced at DU
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27 February 2020, 18:00 PM
International Art Fest 2020 Nilphamari underway
The International Art Fest 2020 Nilphamari, an event which celebrates different artistic expressions, opened yesterday.
27 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Jayanta Mondal’s ‘Rotation of Time’ portrays evolution of time and society
Jayanta Mondal’s first solo exhibition, Rotation of Time, is underway at Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka. Noted artists Shishir Bhattacharjee and Rafiqun Nabi among others inaugurated the exhibition on February 23.
27 February 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Swapno Biliye Jai’, dedicated to Prithwi Raj, airs today
Swapno Biliye Jai, a telefilm, dedicated to popular musician Prithwi Raj will air on Maasranga Television at 9 pm today. The telefilm
27 February 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Ekattore Ek Bindu Shishir’: Bir Protik Mizanur Rahman Khan revisits the dark days of 1971
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27 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Studio round of ‘Magic Bauliana’ kicks off
The studio round of popular folk music reality show Magic Bauliana’s third season have opened to a splendid response from the audience.
27 February 2020, 18:00 PM
The legacy of Salman Shah
Salman Shah is the name that is relevant till date in the film industry. Had he been alive, the fraternity would likely be in a stronger position today.
27 February 2020, 18:00 PM
Mosharraf Karim and Nusrat Jahan to star in Bratya Basu’s ‘Dictionary’
Popular actor Mosharraf Karim is set to play the role of the protagonist opposite actor and Trinamool Congress lawmaker Nusrat Jahan in the Kolkata-based film, Dictionary. West Bengal Science and Technology Minister Bratya Basu is the director of the film.
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