'Don McCullin – The Impossible Peace' by Robert Pledge at Chobi Mela X

A programme titled 'Don McCullin - The Impossible Peace' was conducted by Robert Pledge on the second day of the Chobi Mela X, at Goethe-Institut Bangladesh.
2 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Two-day fashion fair begins today

Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB) organised a fashion fair from March 1 – 2. Renowned fashion designers from across the
28 February 2019, 18:00 PM

TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2019 concludes

The biggest fashion event in the country, TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2019, recently concluded at the International Convention City, Bashundhara.
26 February 2019, 18:00 PM

SHAKTI to perform at Pan Pacific Sonargaon

Music lovers in Dhaka are set to witness a brilliant performance by SHAKTI, a renowned fusion band which combines elements of traditional Indian music with elements of jazz.
19 February 2019, 18:00 PM

TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week to begin on February 23

TRESemmé has owned the fashion platform in Bangladesh, sponsoring fashion events since its launch in 2015. This year, TRESemmé intends to revolutionise the Bangladesh fashion scene by launching the TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2019.
17 February 2019, 18:00 PM

IGCC celebrates spring in Chhayanaut

An Indian and Bangladeshi collaborative lyrical-musical-dance ensemble, titled Madhur Basanta, was recently held at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut. Indira Gandhi Cultural Center (IGCC), in collaboration with Indian High Commission, Bangladesh, organised the event to celebrate spring in Bangladesh.
17 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Bengal's 'Phagun Shamirone' concludes

Bengal Foundation organised a spring festival titled, Phagun Shamirone, at Bengal Boi in Dhaka. The festival, featuring literary discussions, launching of books and audio CDs and
15 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Rafiqun Nabi's 'Smritir Pothrekhay' launched at Bengal Boi's 'Phagun Samirone'

Eminent artist and cartoonist Rafiqun Nabi writes about life in his book 'Smritir Pothrekhay'. The narration starts from his birthplace, Nawabganj, and discovers the true beauty of Old Dhaka. Besides places that hold importance in his life, he talks about the memories he created around the city – parks, the stadium, his university etc.
14 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Spring, harnessing the colours of life

Heralding the arrival of spring, the nation celebrated Pahela Falgun yesterday. Every year, this day is celebrated to welcome the season of flowers -- symbolising youth, vigour and love. People from all over the country rejoiced, donning colorful attires and floral garlands, with performances of music, dance, drama and poetry to welcome the most endearing season of all.
13 February 2019, 18:00 PM

The 2019 BAFTA Awards

At the 72nd British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, Olivia Colman's performance as the unstable,
12 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Afzal Hossain unveils two books

Afzal Hossain has entertained his fans and well-wishers throughout his career, not only as an actor, but also as a director, painter and writer. A man of many talents, he has written two books for this year's Ekushey Grantha Mela, Unish Nong Kobita Mokam and Shaban Makha Rowd, published by Anannya.
12 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Bishwo Shahitto Kendro turns 40

Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) celebrated its 40th founding anniversary yesterday through holding various programmes in its building. Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed founded the institution with
8 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Reesham Shahab Tirtho

This year, in the Ekushey Boi Mela, Tirtho has designed covers of books by renowned writers, including the likes of Habibullah Siraji and Khasru Choudhury.
5 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Patho natya utshab 2019

'Dhonshostup' was performed by theatre troupe Shongshoptok from Narayanganj yesterday, at the Jatiya Patho Natya Utshab.
3 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Celebrating Mother Language in the light of art

Artopolitan, an art organisation promoting visual arts and artists of the world, and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in association with the Ministry of Cultural Affairs,
3 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Celebrating Life's Filmmaking Workshop Concludes

The three-day programme titled The Daily Star-Standard Chartered Bank Celebrating Life Filmmaking Workshop 2018, concluded recently at The Daily Star Centre.
3 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Spring looms over Dhaka

To celebrate the end of the winter days and to gear up for spring with festivities, Dhaka saw two weekend fairs taking place in different corners of the city. Many people flocked to Dhanmondi's Drik Gallery to attend 'Pousher Pala', while in Niketon, 'Go Deshi', an initiative to support and promote locally produced crafts and goods attracted large crowds.
3 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Grand Finale of 'Rodoshee Presents Amar Prithibi Tumi' held

The grand finale of Rodoshee Presents Amar Prithibi Tumi was held successfully at the Rose Dell Convention Center recently.
30 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Kali O Kalam awards four young wordsmiths

The Kali O Kalam Torun Kobi O Lekhok Puroshkar for the year 2018 was conferred to four aspiring young writers and researchers for their achievement and pursuit of literary works.
29 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Pran Premium Ghee-Anandadhara Pitha utshab Concludes

The Pran Premium Ghee-Anandadhara Pitha Utshab was a marquee celebration of one of the best facets of Bangladeshi culture, Pitha.
27 January 2019, 18:00 PM