Anwara’s latest venture

Anwara began acting in films back in the 60’s and has come a long way ever since, with a few hundred films to her credit.
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Azadul Kabir Arzoo receives Indian Dada Saheb Phalke Award

Azadul Kabir Arzoo, Executive Director of the social organisation, Jagorani Chakra Foundation (JCF), recently received the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation Award.
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Nusraat Faria becomes brand ambassador for Joya

Popular anchor, model and actor Nusraat Faria was announced as the brand ambassador of SMC Enterprise Limited’s sanitary napkin,
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Mohammad Rakibul Hasan wins 23rd Human Rights Press Award 2019

Bangladeshi documentary photographer and visual artist Mohammad Rakibul Hasan recently won the prestigious 23rd Human Rights
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM

“This was a life-altering experience” - Tahsan on ‘Footsteps of Tagore’

“At one point in life, we feel like we have learned everything there is to know,” says Tahsan, in an uncharacteristically excited tone.
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Veteran Actor Maya Ghosh Passes Away

Veteran actor and freedom fighter Maya Ghosh passed away yesterday at Queens Hospital in Jessore. She was 70 years old at the time of passing, and had been battling with cancer for a long time. She was buried yesterday in Jessore.
19 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Safiuddin Ahmed’s 7th death anniversary

Today marks the 7th death anniversary of Ekushey Padak and Shadhinota Puroshkar awardee, eminent artist and printmaker Shilpaguru Safiuddin Ahmed. One of the founders of Dacca Art College (now the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka), he was a friend and colleague of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin. From 1948 to 1979, he served as the Head of the Department of Printmaking at the institution.
19 May 2019, 18:00 PM

ATM Shamsuzzaman’s condition improves

Ekushey Padak and National Award winning actor ATM Shamsuzzaman has been hospitalised for more than two weeks. The actor, who underwent a gallbladder surgery at Asgar Ali Hospital in Dhaka on April 27, was put on life support at the hospital.
19 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Armeen Musa’s new song on hoichoi

Armeen Musa’s latest song, ‘Bhoy Korche’, is released and can now be viewed on hoichoi. The original number is composed by renowned music director from India, Indraadip Dasgupta, and released by SVF Music.
19 May 2019, 18:00 PM

International Museum Day observed

Every year, International Council of Museums (ICOM) selects a theme to observe the International Museum Day. This year’s theme was ‘Museums as Cultural Hubs: The Future of Tradition’. On this occasion, Bangladesh National Museum recently held a day-long programme, featuring a rally
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Sharmila Banerjee and Sudeshna Swayamprabha honoured in Kolkata

Eminent Manipuri exponent Sharmila Banerjee and her daughter Sudeshna Swayamprabha Tathoi, religiously pursue and perform dance as a means of devotion. The mother-daughter duo were awarded recently in Kolkata, India. Kolkata-based Odissi exponent Avirup Sengupta’s dance organisation
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Artpro International Video Art Festival in the offing

Artpro International Video Art Festival (AIVAF) 2019 will take place at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy from November 22 to 29. An open call, seeking artists from all over the world is now underway and will conclude on August 1. Presented by Artpro Art Initiative,
17 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Tayeba Begum Lipi’s artworks on display in New York

Renowned Bangladeshi artist Tayeba Begum Lipi’s artworks are now on display at the famous art gallery Sundaram Tagore Chelsea in New York, USA. The initiative is organised by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Lipi’s artworks have been
17 May 2019, 18:00 PM

The world of Pokémon comes to life!

Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the silver screen like never before, as Detective Pikachu, a Pokémon like no other.
16 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Shusmita Anis sings ‘Romjaner oi Rojar Sheshe’

Popular singer Shusmita Anis will release her rendition of Romjaner oi Rojar Sheshe, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of our National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam.
16 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Bipasha Hayat’s ‘Subconscious’ in Manhattan

Expression of all the experiences she has felt through her different senses such as touch, smell and sight is manifested in her paintings. She explained that she is not a proponent of fixating on a message in each of her artworks.
16 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Sohana Saba turns singer

Sohana Saba is best known for her acting skills. Now, she is set to surprise the audience with a new talent of hers. She will sing for a film titled Abbas O2, directed by Saif Chandan. Sohana Saba has paired up with singer Imran for the song, composed by Ahmed Humayun. Mahmud Manjur is the lyricist.
16 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Kamar Ahmad Simon’s ‘Onnodin…’ heads to Amsterdam for editing

Kamar Ahmad Simon’s ‘Onnodin…’ (Day After...) is going to Amsterdam for editing. ‘Onnodin…’ has been selected for IDFAcademy Summer School, an exclusive platform of International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA).
16 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Comedy stars through the ages

A simple online search will reveal the countless benefits laughter has on the human body. And perhaps as a means of wellbeing, we have embraced the genre of comedy with open arms in the entertainment industry.
16 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Hoichoi announces new web series ‘Money Honey’

Hoichoi, a leading Bengali on-demand video streaming platform, announced its upcoming original web series, ‘Money Honey’, recently.
15 May 2019, 18:00 PM