Shah Alam Shazu's 'Monphoring' hops on as a youth favourite

Veteran writer Shah Alam Shazu, who has a noteworthy career of 20 years, has published 6 books this year including Jochonaghor, Esho Brishtite Bhiji and Bhoyonkor Pahare Obhijan.
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Md Faruk Chowdhury's Poetry book Launched

Kobitar Pran, Kobitay Gaan, Kobir Kotha, by Md Faruk Chowdhury is out now at the Ekushey Boi Mela. The book, published by Danantik,
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Two books by Shamim Ara Smrity released

Young and multi-talented writer Shamim Ara Smrity has published two books in this year's Ekushey Boi Mela,
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Maheen Khan speaks about TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2019

TRESemmé, a leading brand of hair-care products, is organising one of the biggest fashion events in Bangladesh — the TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2019, in partnership with Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh, between February 23 - 25, at the International Convention City, Bashundhara.
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Press conference of Bangabandhu Shobdoti Amader at BSA

An artist camp titled 'Bangabandhu Shobdoti Amader' with 50 promising and prominent artists, organised by Shadhinota Charushilpi Porishad, will be held tomorrow at the National Art Plaza of Bangladesh Shilpakala Acamedy (BSA).
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Portrait of a Cover Artist - Kheya Mezba Shormi

Cover artists across the country become extremely busy during the month of February, and Kheya Mezba Shormi is no different.
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM

International Art Exhibition opens tomorrow at Shilpakala Academy

Artopolitan, an art organisation promoting visual arts and artists of the world, together with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is jointly organising a fortnight-long (February 23 - March 09) international art exhibition titled Celebrating Mother Language in the Light of Art at the National Art Gallery
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Poet Emran Mahfuz's 'Dirghosthayi Shoksabha' awarded in India

Young poet Emran Mahfuz received the 'Jugna Sagnik Ekushey Sammanona' today for his poetry book 'Dirghosthayi Shoksabha' from West Bengal's Sahitya.
20 February 2019, 12:50 PM

Shafin Ahmed hospitalised

Shafin Ahmed, lead singer and bassist of Bangladeshi rock band Miles, was recently admitted to Apollo Hospital for cardiovascular issues due to exhaustion.
20 February 2019, 08:41 AM

A year without Sabah Tani

One of the most popular pop singers in Bangladesh during the 80s-90s, Sabah Tani had a unique combination of good looks, natural charm and a colorful presentation. She had a huge following during her time, especially from the youth who looked up to her as a pop idol. Kono Boishakhi Rathe Jodi and Kichukkhon are two of her most timeless tracks, and are still remembered by classic pop fans today. Today marks a year of her untimely death.
19 February 2019, 11:15 AM

Shilpangan to pay homage to Ferdousi Priyabhashini

Today marks the 72nd birth anniversary of Ferdousi Priyabhashini, an artist par excellence and a Birangona of our great Liberation War.
18 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Portrait of a Cover Artist - Asifur Rahman

In the case of comics, I have to make the storyboard first, known as 'thumbnailing' in our field. Next, the thumb nails are discussed with an art editor, if one is available.
18 February 2019, 18:00 PM

A journey to the architectural worlds of URBANA

Bangladesh, which has been stigmatised in many respects as a peripheral region, has hardly been present on the global architectural map. However, this is likely to change in the near future, because of the work of Bangladeshi architect and founder of URBANA, Kashef Chowdhury.
17 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Portrait of a Cover Artist Indira Sarker Chaity

Cover artist Indira Sarker Chaity has devoted her life to art since childhood. When her fellow classmates aspired to be doctors and engineers, she dreamt of filling her canvas with creativity.
17 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Welcoming spring with Joler Gaan

Charukala is the home of art and a haven for those who love nature and all the beauty it has to offer. So, it was no surprise when on the evening of February 16, 2019, Charukala's back yard was buzzing with people. We all waited eagerly to welcome Spring, with everyone's favourite folk band, Joler Gaan.
17 February 2019, 11:21 AM

Portrait of a Cover Artist Sabyasachi Mistry

Sabyasachi Mistry is considered as one of the most gifted contemporary cover artists in the industry today.
16 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Remembering Al Mahmud's literary contribution

Al Mahmud was one of the most iconic poets in Bengali literature. In his early youth, he entered Dhaka city with a broken suitcase. The same man, through his masterful poetry, took us to a wonderful journey of imagery.
16 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Wahid Ibn Reza's 'Self Deprecating Humor' at Ekushey Boi Mela

Multi-talented artist and visual effects producer Wahid Ibn Reza recently released his book, Attopochanimulok Rosh or Self Depreciating Humor, at the Ekushey Boi Mela. The book, dedicated to the author's mother, contains jokes in both English and Bangla. It is published by Annesha Prokashon.
15 February 2019, 18:00 PM

In conversation with Anisul Hoque

Anisul Hoque gained popularity as an author through his many articles, short stories and books. His repertoire also includes poems and scripts for tele-fictions and films.
14 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Kibria International Print Fair 2019 begins today

The eighth Kibria International Print Fair 2019 begins today at 5:30 pm at Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.
14 February 2019, 18:00 PM