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Afsana Mimi’s latest projects
Renowned actor of the 90’s, Afsana Mimi, is a household name in the industry. Recently, she has diverted her concentration to directing, where she is seeing incredible success with whichever projects she works on. The Daily Star has a conversation with the star, who talks about her work, recent projects and future goals.
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM
‘Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale’ to screen at Durban Film Festival
Director Piplu Khan’s critically acclaimed docu-fiction Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale, based on the life of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be screened at the Durban Film Festival in South Africa on July 20 and 24.
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM
“My heart lies in art” - Ruhul Karim Rumee
Even before he started school, Ruhul Karim Rumee’s passion for art was profound in his performance. Born and brought up in Dhaka, the artist learnt from his family members that as a young child, he would often use chalks to draw on the ground, transforming it into his very own imaginative canvas.
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Asif Akbar turns writer
Over the last two decades, singer Asif Akbar maintained a steady position in the music industry.
8 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Tisha and Mimi working together after 17 years
After 17 years of last working together with Afsana Mimi, Nusrat Imroz Tisha is once again reuniting with the renowned director to work in a TV show called Bahni.
8 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Alpana Habib wins Gourmand World Cookbook Award
Bangladeshi culinary artiste Alpana Habib’s first cookbook ‘Alpana’s Cooking’ was bestowed with the “Best First Cookbook” award of 2018 in the 24th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2019, held in Macao recently. First introduced in 1995 at Frankfurt Book Fair, Gourmand Awards
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Masud Karim’s ‘Atsho Gaaner Songkolon’ launched
One of the most prominent lyricists to have graced the music industry, Masud Karim was a stalwart in his art.
5 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Yamaha Music officially launched in Bangladesh at Jamuna Future Park
Yamaha Corporation, Yamaha Music Bangladesh - ACI Motors Ltd are launched their flagship music store, Yamaha Music, at Jamuna Future Park, 4th floor in the East Court yesterday.
5 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Loko Natyadal turns 38
Popular theatre troupe Loko Natyadal will celebrate its 38th founding anniversary today. To mark the occasion, the troupe has organised two-day long commemorative programmes at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
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Pentagon is back with new line-up
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Mohan Khan: A career spanning 30 years
Popular playwright, scriptwriter and director Mohan Khan’s first tele-fiction, Amar Dudh Ma, was aired on BTV in 1988. Titir o Shankhachil, written by him, is one of the most memorable television dramas ever produced for BTV. The likes of Humayun Faridee, Subarna Mustafa and Afzal Hossain starred in this project.
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Remembering Pandit Mithun Dey
Laaya, a Dhaka based cultural organisation with the goal of promoting classical music, organised an event marking the 33rd death anniversary of classical maestro, Pandit Mithun Dey on Thursday evening at Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy auditorium.
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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ at Star Cineplex today
After its recent release in the US, Marvel Studio’s Spider-Man: Far From Home will premiere today in Bangladesh at Star Cineplex.
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ZEE5 aims to present Bangladeshi entertainment for global audiences
During a press conference held recently in Dhaka with Robi Axiata Limited, ZEE5, one of the largest global streaming platform in South Asia, announced its plans to make Bangladeshi entertainment available for the global audience.
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An ‘Easier’ debut for DAMEER
18 year old Dameer Khan, son of seasoned musician Pilu Khan, made news when he signed up for Majestic Causal Records, a mainstream German label.
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FARZANA RAHMAN BOBBY: Revealing ‘The Soul of the Soil’
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TV Watch
‘Family Crisis’, directed by Mostafa Kamal Raz, will be aired on NTV at 9:40 pm today. The tele-fiction stars Shahiduzzaman Selim,
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Chanchal Chowdhury in a BTV serial for the first time
For the first time in his storied career, Chanchal Chowdhury is going to star in a regular television serial on BTV. The serial, titled Kaaler
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‘Drawing Words’ underway at British Council
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