Ameen Badal’s solo Ghazal soiree was held at Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum on October 4. Jahangirnagar University Graduates Club arranged the programme, in which the artiste rendered several famous ghazals like Kayse Sakoon Paoon Tujhe Dekhneko Baad, Gunchay Shakh Laga Haye, Dil Mein Ek Laherchhi Uthi Haye Abhi and Kabhi Aah Lab Pe Machal Gayi.

The Beatles’ Abbey Road has returned to the top of the British album charts, decades after its first release.

Bogura Youth Choir, a renowned socio-cultural organization in the northern districts, observed 43 years of establishment recently.

Marking Durga Puja 2019, singers Sandipan Das and Debolina Sur have recorded a duet, Eshechhe Ma Durga. Under the banner of Agniveena, the song has been published as a music video.

Bappy Chowdhury has carved a place for himself in the film industry within a short span of time. Since his debut in 2012 with Bhalobasar Rong, the actor has shown promise with his performances in films like Daag Hridoye (2019) and Sultana Bibiana (2017). The actor chats with The Daily Star about his Durga Puja plans this year.

Ushering in the season of autumn, the country’s leading cultural institute, Chhayanaut, held their Sharat Utshab 2019 at Bakultola, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, yesterday.

Popular actors Bidya Sinha Mim and Siam Ahmed have paired up for a film. The untitled project will be helmed by filmmaker and screenwriter Raihan Rafi of Dohon and Poramon 2 fame.

Puja Cherry enamoured the audience with her performance in blockbuster hits like Dohon, Noorjahan and Poramon 2. The diva’s year began with her impressive performance in Bidula Bhattacharjee’s Prem Amar 2, a sequel to the 2009 hit Prem Amar.

Eighty-one year-old Narayan Chandra Das has been in his ancestral profession of manufacturing rhythmic instruments in Mymensingh for decades. He started working at the age of 11.

My first impression of Hemedra Chowdhury was of a man who defied age with sheer willpower.

The High Commission of India, Dhaka celebrated the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi yesterday.

A painting competition for children was held at the auditorium of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala’s Art Gallery, recently. Khelaghar Ashor, Jatiya Shishu Kishore Sangathan’s Mymensingh unit, organised the competition.

The 9th SAARC Artist Camp and Exhibition 2019 recently took place at the National Art Gallery, Male.

A group art exhibition titled, NOUVEAUX VENUS, The newcomers, concluded recently at Gallery Chitrak in Dhanmondi. The exhibition was sponsored by Ananada Shipyard & Slipways Ltd.

With the vision to promote young changemakers, diversity and inclusion, Edward M Kennedy (EMK) Center for Public Service and Arts celebrated their seventh founding anniversary on Monday. The event was held at their premises in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

Musical soiree, ‘Ananda Dhoni Jagao’, organised by Meena Trust, was held recently in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Renowned singers Promod Dutta, Sadi Mohammad, and Ameenah Ahmed, with many other notable musical maestros performed at the event.

S D Burman completed his matriculation at the age of 14 from Comilla Zilla School in 1920, then pursued higher studies from Comilla Victoria College.

D A Tayeb has been acting in tele-fictions and films for a long time. Mahia Mahi starrer Ondhokar Jogot was his last released film.

Members of Alor Ishkool recently held the ninth instalment of their poetry recitation programme, Ebari Prothom Tumi, at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro.

Throughout the 14th National Children’s Drama and Cultural Festival, the atmosphere of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) was joyous and vibrant.