Arts & Entertainment

Swadhinata Concert temporarily suspended

The concert was set to feature performances from Bangladeshi artists
8 April 2025, 10:52 AM

The Oscars: Of big wins and bigger surprises

The 97th Academy Awards were filled with unforgettable moments that had audiences on the edge of their seats.
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Indian news agency ANI sues Netflix for using its content in hijack drama

The series, called "IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack" - a fictionalised version of the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight 814 from Kathmandu - has been embroiled in controversy since its release last month.
9 September 2024, 09:04 AM

BFAA secretary post: Dipjol moves SC over HC injunction

A petition was filed with the Supreme Court today seeking a stay on a High Court order that issued an injunction restraining Monwar Hossain Dipjol from performing as general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA) for six months
26 May 2024, 05:46 AM

21 personalities to get Ekushey Padak 2024

The government yesterday announced the recipients of Ekushey Padak 2024 upon 21 distinguished citizens in recognition of their momentous contributions in various fields of the nation.
13 February 2024, 18:00 PM

A K Rahul bids farewell to band Trainwreck after 11 Years

Guitarist, drummer, and music composer A K Rahul has officially said goodbye to the band, Trainwreck after an incredible 11-year musical journey. Rahul took to Facebook to share this significant decision with his fans and followers.
19 September 2023, 05:40 AM

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor dies aged 56

Irish pop singer Sinead O'Connor, who shot to worldwide fame in the 1990s, has died at the age of 56
26 July 2023, 18:49 PM

Artist Harry Belafonte dies at 96

Harry Belafonte, a singer, songwriter and groundbreaking actor who started his entertainment career belting “Day O” in his 1950s hit song “Banana Boat” before turning to political activism, has died at the age of 96..Belafonte died of congestive heart failure at his home in New York on T
25 April 2023, 15:48 PM

Folk-rock pioneer David Crosby dies at 81

David Crosby, the trailblazing singer-songwriter whose time with The Byrds and later Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young expanded rock's range, has died, his publicist said Thursday. He was 81..Citing a family member, his publicist confirmed the death to AFP but did not provide a cause. The sin
20 January 2023, 10:19 AM

Writer Ali Imam passes away

Noted writer and television anchor Ali Imam passed away at a hospital in Dhaka today.
21 November 2022, 13:02 PM

Drik celebrates 33rd anniversary with Amiya Tarafdar’s ‘The Long Journey Home’

Drik Gallery has celebrated its 33rd founding anniversary with the inauguration of Indian photographer Amiya Tafadar’s solo exhibition “The Long Journey Home”. The exhibition, featuring heart-wrenching photographs captured during the War of Liberation, 1971– was inaugurated on September 4, 2022. This open-for-all exhibition will run at Drik Gallery from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM every day till September 16, 2022. 
8 September 2022, 15:11 PM

Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating Netflix documentary

Barack Obama is halfway to an EGOT. The former president won an Emmy Award on Saturday to go with his two Grammys.
4 September 2022, 08:15 AM

Police probe 'online threat' to JK Rowling over Rushdie tweet

Scottish police said on Sunday they were investigating an apparent "online threat" made to Harry Potter author JK Rowling in response to her tweet supporting Salman Rushdie following his stabbing.
14 August 2022, 14:24 PM

Johnny Depp's art collection sold out for $5 mn within hours after debut

Actor Johnny Depp's debut art collection, Friends & Heroes, sold out within hours for 3 million pounds (S$5 million) on Thursday (July 28).
29 July 2022, 07:08 AM

‘Bhager Manush’ at Shilpakala today

The critically-acclaimed theatre play, “Bhager Manush” produced by Somoy Theatre Troupe will be staged today at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
23 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Mithila’s silver screen debut: Two films in two countries

Celebrated actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila recently made her silver screen debut in two countries on the same day. Anonno Mamun directorial “Omanush” in Bangladesh, co-starring with Nirab Hossain and Sauvik Kundu’s “Ay Khuku Ay” in India, sharing the screen with Prosenjit Chatterjee.
19 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Chorki announces two new web films

Two new web films, “Sahosh” and “Ei Muhurte” have been announced by the streaming platform Chorki.
10 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Tanjin Tisha receives silver play button from YouTube

Noted television actress Tanjin Tisha recently announced that she received the “YouTube Silver Play Button” for having 1 lakh subscribers. The actress took to her Facebook account to announce the news to her fans.
10 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Mahima Chaudhry beats cancer

Anupam Kher recently shared an emotional video of Mahima Chaudhry discussing her battle with breast cancer on his Instagram account. Having successfully won her battle against breast cancer, Mahima confirmed that she has started working in her next project, “The Signature” with Anupam Kher and Annu Kapoor.
10 June 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Weaving the Art of the Hills’ concludes today

Showcasing the vivid beauty of the mountains, Abinta Kabir Foundation organised the exhibition titled “Weaving the Art of the Hills” at Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts, Badda, Dhaka. Curated by noted artist, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, the exhibition showcases significant artworks by young indigenous artists who reside in Rangamati.
3 June 2022, 18:00 PM