Women DJs, unthinkable just years ago, becoming common in Saudi Arabia
Standing behind her control tower with headphones around her neck, Saudi DJ Leen Naif segues smoothly between pop hits and club tracks for a crowd of business school graduates noshing on sushi.
Tickets for ‘Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100’ concert featuring AR Rahman on sale today
A. R. Rahman, one of the most celebrated musicians of the sub-continent, confirmed his return to Bangladesh on Saturday. The tickets of the concert, scheduled for March 29, is set to be available from Monday morning, 10 am onwards.
Shamol Mawla talks ‘Mohanagar’
“Mohanagar” depicts the events of a fateful night in a police station in Dhaka, where paths of criminals, an eminent industrialist, the general public, and members of the press, intertwine in the aftermath of a road accident, for a period of seven hours. The series, produced by Shopnoghuri Productions, features Mosharraf Karim as O C Harun, Zakia Bari Mamo as Shahana Huda, Shamol Mawla as Afnan Chowdhury, Mostafizur Noor Imran as Moloy Kumar, and Khairul Basar as Abir Hasan, among others.
EMK Center’s virtual exhibition ‘Connect with Nature’ addresses climate crisis
The exhibition explores the adverse effects of climate change. “Climate Refugees in Bangladesh” is a photography series by Abir Abdullah.
A chat with Lovely Deb
Growing up in a musical family based in Sylhet, Lovely Deb was prompted to persuade music from a very early age. Events such as Mongola and Nagarkirtan acted as a motivational force for her, more so because Lovely’s father realised her potential and inspired her.
Messianic Era’s 10-year journey to culminate in debut album
Progressive band Messianic Era have seen their share of vicissitudes throughout the years. The talented underground band, inspired by the likes of Dream Theatre, Opeth and Porcupine Tree, will release their self-titled debut album on June 18.
Women DJs, unthinkable just years ago, becoming common in Saudi Arabia
Standing behind her control tower with headphones around her neck, Saudi DJ Leen Naif segues smoothly between pop hits and club tracks for a crowd of business school graduates noshing on sushi.
Tickets for ‘Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100’ concert featuring AR Rahman on sale today
A. R. Rahman, one of the most celebrated musicians of the sub-continent, confirmed his return to Bangladesh on Saturday. The tickets of the concert, scheduled for March 29, is set to be available from Monday morning, 10 am onwards.
Pori Moni appears at BFDC for the first time since membership suspension
Popular film actress Pori Moni appeared at a press conference for the first time since she was released on bail.
Depp says ‘no one safe’ from cancel culture before receiving lifetime award
Nobody is safe from so-called "cancel culture," movie star Johnny Depp said on Wednesday at the San Sebastian Film Festival where he was due to receive the event's top award for his nearly 40-year career on screen.
‘Up’, ‘Lou Grant’ actor Ed Asner dies aged 91
US television actor Ed Asner, winner of a record seven Emmy awards, has died at age 91, his family said Sunday.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over ‘Black Widow’ release
Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow,” which she said breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings.
Britney Spears says won't perform while her father controls career
Britney Spears on Saturday said she would not perform again while her father retains control over her career, and said the conservatorship she has been under for 13 years had "killed my dreams."
‘Black Widow’ soars to pandemic box office record
Even with an option to watch “Black Widow” at home, audiences went to the movie theater in pandemic record numbers to catch the first Marvel movie released in two years.
418 children dead in road accidents in first half of this year: report
At least 418 children were killed in road crashes in the first six months of this year, Road Safety Foundation said today.