Miley and Liam tie the knot

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth recently tied the knot in a small ceremony in the presence of their families and loved ones.
27 December 2018, 18:00 PM

In remembrance of STAN LEE on his 95th birthday

Today marks the 95th birthday of legendary comic book writer, editor and publisher, Stan Lee. Lee rose to prominence through his work
27 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Shanarei Devi Shanu's first novel to release in 2019

Popular actor Shanarei Devi Shanu is also known as a poet amongst her peers. Her poems have been published in the Ekushey Book Fair in the last two years.
27 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Contemporary Dance Workshop conducted in Sylhet

Nrittyajog- a chapter of World Dance Alliance Bangladesh, organised a Contemporary Dance recently at Sharoda Hall, Sylhet.
27 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Two Jaya Ahsan films to be screened at DIFF 2019

Two films of celebrated actor Jaya Ahsan, 'Debi' and 'Ek Je Chilo Raja', are scheduled to be screened at the Dhaka International Film
27 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Nrityacharya Bulbul Chowdhury’s birth centenary in the offing

Marking the birth centenary (January 1, 1919-2019) of Nrityacharya Bulbul Chowdhury, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) together with Bangladesh Nritya Shilpi Sangstha (BNSS) has chalked out yearlong elaborate programme to celebrate the pioneer of modern dance in Bangladesh.
27 December 2018, 12:38 PM

Poet Syed Shamsul Haque’s 83rd birth anniversary today

Today marks the 83rd birth anniversary of revered poet, writer and lyricist, Syed Shamsul Haque. Syed Shamsul Haque was the youngest recipient to be awarded the Bangla Academy Literary Award in 1966, at the tender age of 31.
27 December 2018, 11:18 AM

Remembering Cultural icon Nirendranath Chakraborty

Born in 1924 at Faridpur, Nirendranath Chakraborty was a prominent face in Bangla literature. His first book of poems, Nil Nirjone, was published in 1954, when he was only 30.
26 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Dwijen Mukhopadhyay passes away

Renowned composer and singer Dwijen Mukhopadhyay passed away yesterday at the age of 91, at his home, in Kolkata. He has been suffering from lung complications for the last few months. Previously, he was also admitted several times to Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital, Kolkata.
25 December 2018, 11:51 AM

Poet Talim Hossain's 100th Birth Anniversary Observed

To celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of eminent poet Talim Hossain, a discussion and cultural programme was recently held at Bangladesh National Museum.
22 December 2018, 18:00 PM

SURVIVING 71 poster revealed

Wahid Ibn Reza, who made Bangladesh proud through his involvement in visual effects work in many Hollywood blockbusters, has
22 December 2018, 18:00 PM

FINAL TRIBUTES TO AMJAD HOSSAIN

Final tributes were paid to the late director Amjad Hossain at Dhaka's Central Shaheed Minar from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm yesterday.
22 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Priota Iftekhar wins 'Miss Culture Worldwide'

Priota Iftekhar from Bangladesh, also known as 'The Flag girl', was crowned as the First ever Miss Culture Worldwide and also as the First ever from her country to Win an international pageant.
22 December 2018, 08:01 AM

Bangladesh National Museum to pay tribute to poet Talim Hossain

On the 100th birth anniversary of poet Talim Hossain, a poetry recitation programme is being held today at 5 pm at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum.
20 December 2018, 18:00 PM

A tribute to the musical maestro PANDIT ARUN BHADURI

Pandit Arun Bhaduri, one of the maestros of Indian classical musc, unfortunately passed away in a hospital in Kolkata on
20 December 2018, 18:00 PM

'Who Cares' about anti-bullying

The consequences of bullying can often have a severe and at times, deadly impact on the victims. In an effort to raise awareness and
20 December 2018, 18:00 PM

DBL celebrates Bangladesh's Victory Day in Ethiopia

Recently, the company celebrated the 48th anniversary of the Victory Day of Bangladesh. A day long programme was held to imbue the people of Ethiopia with the prolific history, culture, and the spirit of the War of Liberation of Bangladesh.
20 December 2018, 11:18 AM

Saidul Anam Tutul laid to rest

After a heartfelt national tribute at the central Shaheed Minar, his Namaz-e-Janaza was held after Zuhr prayers at the Dhaka University Mosque.
20 December 2018, 11:02 AM

'Amar Dhaka' and 'Amar Kolkata' unveiled at Bengal Boi

Bengal Boi hosted a book launch event during which two books, Amar Dhaka by Shamsur Rahman and Amar Kolkata by Belal Choudhury were proudly presented.
19 December 2018, 18:00 PM

Blues Communications' 'Shakti' in the offing

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain is set to perform at a concert called Shakti in Dhaka this February, along with world-renowned artistes, John McLaughlin, Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh Rajagopalan and V Selvaganesh.
19 December 2018, 18:00 PM