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Sanjida wants to emulate Munna & Co at East Bengal

Bangladesh women’s team footballer Sanjida Akhter today, on her Facebook page, posted a picture of herself in front of pictures of East Bengal Football Club’s overseas heroes – pointing her finger to a special picture of Sheikh Mohammad Aslam, Late Monem Munna and Rizvi Karim Rumi – three of the biggest stars of Bangladesh football who played for the cross-border club in the 1990s.

Di Maria coming to Dhaka!

Angel di Maria, the World Cup winning Argentina forward, will come to Dhaka in late May or early June, confirmed Kolkata-based sports promoter Satadru Dutta. 

Why 'Tiger 3' won't run at these two theatres in Kolkata

The excitement for “Tiger 3” is soaring at cinema halls across India. The film is also earning good revenue through advance ticket bookings in Kolkata. However, it won't be screened in the two halls of Kolkata

Meghdol to perform in Kolkata

The concert, headlined by Meghdol, will also feature several other musicians from Coke Studio Bangla at the Hard Rock Cafe in Kolkata on November 18.

Reinventing the pujo feast

Everyone talks about food during pujo. More often than not, khichuri, polao, ilish, chingri and mangsho tends to land leading roles in these discussions with luchi, and cholar dal playing solid supporting roles. And of course, beyond all this there are sweets. Artful, creative, delicate, yet honest to god mishti. Sandesh, kamolabhog, chandrapuli, narkel naru… the list can go on.

Apurba to debut in Tollywood

Ziaul Faruq Apurba has gained a massive fan base in Kolkata following his popular tele-fictions, including "Boro Chele" and "Batch 27". Now, the actor is all set to debut in Tollywood with the thriller film, "Chaalchitro".

Coke Studio Bangla's hit trio to perform in Kolkata

Coke Studio Bangla's hit musical trio- Emon Chowdhury, Arfan Mredha Shiblu and Aleya Begum who mesmerised audiences with "Kotha Koiyo Na" are all set to entertain audiences in Kolkata

Apu Biswas starrer 'Laal Shari' shines in Kolkata

Kolkata's vibrant cultural center, Nandan, is buzzing with excitement as the much-awaited Bangladesh Film Festival commences. The festival, showcasing 45 films from Bangladesh, has attracted a sizable crowd. 

'Emi, welcome to Bangladesh', writes elated Mashrafe

Bangladesh cricket team's former captain and Member of Parliament, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, expressed his delight in meeting Argentine World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who is currently on a short trip to Dhaka.

December 2, 2021
December 2, 2021

Manoranjan Byapari's 'Imaan': Between the familiar and the alien

Through Imaan's interactions with the world outside of the central jail in Kolkata, we meet rickshaw pullers, street hawkers, and tea-stall owners, who belong mostly to the lowest strata of the society and come from highly marginalised caste and economic backgrounds.

May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017

Diego Maradona will visit Kolkata on Sept 18-19

Argentina’s football wizard Diego Maradona will visit Kolkata on September 18-19 this year, about a month ahead of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Final in that city.

April 1, 2017
April 1, 2017

'Plastic eggs' sold to woman in Kolkata, 1 held

A shopkeeper is arrested for allegedly selling "artificial eggs" to a woman in Kolkata.

February 16, 2017
February 16, 2017

Bangladesh blind cricketers visit Eden Gardens

Visually-challenged cricketers from Bangladesh got their wishes fulfilled when they got an opportunity to meet former India captain Sourav Ganguly in an event hosted by the National Cricket Club at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

December 20, 2016
December 20, 2016

Kolkata beat Kerala to win ISL

Kolkata won the Indian Super League title Sunday after beating Kerala Blasters 4-3 on penalties.

October 4, 2016
October 4, 2016

Dhawan out of 3rd Test

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out Monday of the third and final Test against New Zealand with a broken thumb after

October 2, 2016
October 2, 2016

Cricket: Seamers put India in driving seat in 2nd Test

Paceman Mohammed Shami picks up two wickets in the session as India wrap up New Zealand's first innings for 204 on the third day of the second Test at Eden Gardens.

September 29, 2016
September 29, 2016

Jimmy to miss Kolkata Test

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham will miss the second Test against India in Kolkata due to the rib injury that

September 4, 2016
September 4, 2016

Pope Francis proclaims Teresa a saint

Pope Francis proclaims Mother Teresa a saint, hailing her work with the destitute of Kolkata as a beacon for mankind and testimony of God's compassion for the poor.

August 24, 2016
August 24, 2016

Earthquake jolts Bangladesh

A tremor jolts Dhaka and other parts of the country.

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