22nd DIFF wraps up with cinematic splendour and global triumph
Internationally renowned figures, including Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Mokammel Hossain, Bangladesh National Museum Director General Md Kamruzzaman, DIFF Chairperson Kishwar Kamal, and Sharmila Tagore, graced the occasion as special guests.
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Wana-Mena artistes unite for powerful ode to Palestinian resistance
Translated as "We will return" or simply "Returning", this eight-minute track was composed and performed as an act of solidarity. It serves as an anthem that transcends borders, paying tribute to the strength and resilience of the Palestinian people and their history while resoundingly calling for justice.
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'Love Letters': Companionship and melancholy etched between the lines
What happens when two unlikely individuals forge a bond so strong that it stands the test of time; when two hearts, despite the distance between them, carefully nurture their shared connection—all through penning their thoughts in letters?
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‘Nonajoler Kabbo’ wins Hiralal Sen Award 1428 for Best Feature Film
“Nonajoler Kabbo” (The Salt in Our Waters) has won the Hiralal Sen Award 1428 in the Best Feature Film category at the 20th Amar Bhashar Cholochitro film festival.
2y ago
5 latest anime shows on Netflix
Despite the pandemic, there has been a considerable increase in the number of anime shows produced. As the curtains fall on 2021, it is time to look back on some of the shows that were released on Netflix this year.
2y ago
Ronni Ahmmed’s solo exhibition ‘NOOR’ underway
Bridging the past and the future, all artworks displayed in artist Ronni Ahmmed's solo exhibition, NOOR, radiate the mysticism of Sufism. Organised and curated by ARTcon, the exhibition began at Bengal Art Lounge, Gulshan, on April 14. It will continue after the lockdown is lifted. A 3D virtual version of the exhibition is available on ARTcon’s website.
2y ago
Virtual exhibition for Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020-21 Bangabandhu Youth Art Competition to begin on June 17
A virtual exhibition of the entries from “Dhaka OIC Youth Capital 2020-21 Bangabandhu Youth Art Competition” will be organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The month-long exhibition will begin from June 17.
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February 14, 2020
Curtain closes on ‘Amar Bhashar Cholochitro 1426’
Amar Bhashar Cholochitro film festival, organised by the Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), and supported by Bangladesh Film Archive, Jaaz Multimedia and Walton Laptop, concludes after five days of film screening and several interactive sessions.
February 12, 2020
Amar Bhashar Cholochitro 1426: Showcasing the best of cinema
From Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, Mukh o Mukhosh, Moina Moti, and Angar, to Iti, Tomari Dhaka --film posters, both vintage and recent, welcomed the visitors as they stepped into the premises of the Teacher’s Student Centre (TSC), University of Dhaka (DU) for the five- day film festival
December 16, 2019
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.
December 13, 2019
‘Tales of the Old Dhaka’ underway at AFD
As a part of the ‘Open Heritage Week 2019’, the exhibition, Tales of the Old Dhaka, featuring Old Dhaka themed artworks by the art group Joloj, was inaugurated at Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) in Dhanmondi, recently.
December 10, 2019
TIB’s anti-corruption cartoon exhibition underway
Marking the International Anti-Corruption Day (December 9), Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) inaugurated their 14thAnti-
December 9, 2019
15th International Short and Independent Film Festival begins
Film enthusiasts gathered at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium of the Central Public Library for the opening ceremony of the 15th International Short and Independent Film Festival, on December 7. Organised by Bangladesh Short Film Forum, the festival will conclude on December 13.
November 30, 2019
Yearly exhibition of Charukala’s Department of Crafts underway
The six-day long yearly exhibition, by the Department of Crafts of the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka (DU)is underway at Jainul Gallery.
November 27, 2019
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.
November 25, 2019
Inktober 2019 exhibition at EMK Center concludes
As visitors entered EMK Center, Dhanmondi from November 9 till yesterday, they were greeted with inked artwork by the students of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. Titled Inktober 2019, the exhibition featured works by 44 students of Charukola, all of which were created during the month of October.
November 19, 2019
‘Colors of Bangladesh’ concludes at BNM
As visitors stepped into Bangladesh National Museum (BNM) from November 15 to 17, they were greeted with pictures that showcased the beauty of the country, at the photography exhibition and competition, Colors of Bangladesh. The event, organised by UNESCO Dhaka, in partnership with Prito Reza Productions, was supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea.
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