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Chhayanaut greets ‘Boshonto’ with colours and melody

Celebrating the arrival of Falgun, 1426, Chhayanaut arranged a colourful and joyous programme to greet Rituraj Boshonto, at their premises, recently.
An evening adorned with colours of Kathak

The impeccable footwork and storytelling of the dancers of Nrityanchal and Guru Shishya Parampara, along with the masters Shibli Mohammad and Shamim Ara Nipa, captivated the audience at ICCR Scholar’s Evening: Colours of Kathak.
Ferdous launched Nokia 2.3 phone

Heartthrob film and television star Ferdous recently launched the new Nokia 2.3 phone at the Dhaka International Trade Fair. The actor claims to have been a huge fan of Nokia phones since a long time.
7th death anniversary of Suchitra Sen today

Today marks the 7th death anniversary of legendary actor Suchitra Sen. The actor breathed her last on January 17 in 2013 in Kolkata. The star orginally hailed from Pabna.
TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2020 announced

Internationally renowned haircare brand TRESemmé has announced one of their flagship programmes, TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion
DIFF 2020 hosts ‘West Meets East’ conference

At the end of the day, filmmaking is an expensive business. So, how the investment in this sector will return has to be decided in advance
‘Zainul Jonmoutshab’ begins in Mymensingh

Marking the 105th birth anniversary of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, Zainul Jonmoutshab, a week-long programme, will begin at Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala auditorium in Mymensingh from today.
Munmun Ahmed to perform at ‘Sambandh: Bestowing Inspiration’

As a tribute to the legend Pandit Vijay Shankar, Prerna- Centre for Performing Arts is organising a music and dance ensemble titled, Sambandh: Bestowing Inspiration at Ghanshyam Das Birla Sabhagar, Kolkata. The programme will be inaugurated on January 18.
Prize-giving ceremony of ‘Prothom Alo Borshoshera Boi’ held at Bangla Academy

The 16th prize-giving ceremony for Prothom Alo Borshoshera Boi was held at Bangla Academy’s Abdul Karim Shahitya Bisharod Auditorium, yesterday.
Publication ceremony of ‘Prithibi Shera Shomokaleen Kobider Kobita’ held

Eminent National Professor Anisuzzaman graced the event as the chief guest. “Back in the 80s, translating poems and novels was common, but now, few people take up such a task. I hope people like Aminur Rahman will continue their work,” he shared.
Entries open for 27th International Radio Playwriting Competition

The script submission for the 27th International Radio Playwriting Competition has begun.
Shelu Barua launches his YouTube channel

Renowned singer Shelu Barua has recently launched his YouTube channel, Nazrul Sangeet Adi Sur-e.
Ten-day art and literary fair concludes in Manikganj

A ten-day art and literary fair at Manikganj Government High School concluded with prize distributions and cultural functions, recently.
Bangladesh Sangskritik Utshab 2020

The ‘Bangladesh Sangskritik Utshab 2020’ is in full swing at Nandan Mancha of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
In remembrance of Basudeb Ghose

Peers and colleagues attended a programme, in remembrance of renowned music director, singer, lyricist, musician and composer Basudeb Ghose, who passed away recently. Laser Vision arranged the memorial seminar at Bishwo Sahitto Kendro.
Best of Golden Globes 2020

The Golden Globes 2020 for film and television, organised by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, were awarded at a ceremony hosted by British comedian Ricky Gervais in Beverly Hills, California, recently.
CRACK International Art Camp 2019 concludes

The participating artists are Ashis Rathore (India), Balagopalan Bethur (India), Jewel Chakma (Bangladesh), Joya Barua (Bangladesh),
Syed Jahangir remembered

Veteran painter Syed Jahangir is one of the most significant contributors to the fine arts in Bangladesh.
Jingle bells in showbiz

Joining hand in hand with the cold north breezes, arrives celebrations for Christmas and the New Year.
Curtain falls on the 15th International Short and Independent Film Festival

The 15th International Short and Independent Film Festival came to an end on December 13. The festival was organised by Bangladesh Short Film Forum.
Shirin Akter Shela’s journey to Miss Universe 2019

This year, Bangladesh opened a new chapter by participating in the 68th edition of the Miss Universe beauty pageant.
Sandalina Bold Women campaign begins

Sandalina, the flagship brand of Kohinoor Chemical Company (Bangladesh) Limited, has launched a new campaign, Sandalina Bold Women,
‘Fresh Tissue Potuar Utshob’ – Art competition organised in DU

On December 6, in the greenery of Charukola Institute, Dhaka University, Fresh Tissue organised an art competition titled Fresh Tissue Potuar Utshob.
Ocean Dance Festival concludes on a high note

Ushering in a new horizon of prospect for Bangladeshi dance artistes, and inspiring cultural exchange with the global dance community, the international dance biennial ‘Ocean Dance Festival 2019’ concluded in Cox’s Bazar on November 25.
Contrast in the rural and urban: Art talk with Marufa A Chowdhury

On Saturday, artist Marufa A Chowdhury opened up about her experiences at Art Talk in 3rd Space, Dhanmondi. Titled Contrast in the rural and urban, the talk was hosted by Arafat Ahmed Ali. The session, attended by youths, began with a brief introduction of the artist and the participants of the art talk.
A blend of contemporary and classical dances

The penultimate day of the four-day Ocean Dance Festival 2019 featured several outstanding performances -- contemporary and classical. Indian artiste Srabasti Ghosh set off the event with Unshared Desire, a piece that blended Odissi and contemporary styles.
Zonta International completes a century

During the formation of Zonta Clubs in Bangladesh, three women -- Zakariah Murshed, p Anwari Kabir and Sarwari Rahman -- had a vision to bring the professional women under a single platform.
‘IDLC Theatre Festival 2019’ concludes at BSA

IDLC Theatre Festival 2019 concluded at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), recently. Professor Emeritus Dr Sherajul Islam Choudhury attended the closing ceremony as the
Ocean Dance Festival in full swing

Centring on the theme “Bridging the Gap”, the largest international dance fiesta,’Ocean Dance Festival Bangladesh 2019’ is underway in Cox’s Bazar.
HASINA: A DAUGHTER’S TALE

“She is the story herself. Her eventful life is the script. If brevity is the soul of wit, no one could be more precise narrating the journey of Sheikh Hasina, daughter of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.”