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Re-telecast of “Ityadi” today
Popular variety show “Ityadi” is credited for highlighting our culture, history and heritage. Historic venues where the show has been shot generate viewer interest.
9 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Bengal Foundation opens call for art research grant
Bengal Foundation has opened a call for research proposals on visual art of greater Bengal region, for the Ganesh Haloi Bengal Research Grant 2017. The Grant of BDT 2 lacs, is hosted by Bengal Foundation on behalf of eminent Indian artist and researcher Ganesh Haloi.
7 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Smash hit 'Despacito' becomes most viewed YouTube video
"Despacito" -- the racy Spanish-language global smash hit throbbing with sexual innuendo -- racks up another record supplanting "See You Again" as the most watched video on YouTube.
6 August 2017, 12:56 PM
BSA's programmes shed light on Tagore and Bangabandhu
Marking the 76th death anniversary of Tagore, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has arranged a discussion and musical programme at its National
5 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Dilip Kumar's health not good, says doctor
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, 94, who is being treated at a hospital for kidney problems, is not doing good and may need dialysis, a doctor says.
5 August 2017, 10:53 AM
Bengal's Art Writing Workshop concludes
With the announcement of initiating an Art Writers' Hub, a four-day Art Writing Workshop organised by the Arts Programme of Bengal
4 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Ferdousy Priyabhashini: A Unique Sculptor
Contemporary art gallery Shilpangan is holding a solo sculpture and art exhibition by famous sculptor Ferdousy Priyabhashini. The
4 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Lost in Translation: The perception of Tagore in the West
Last year, Chinese writer Feng Tang became the centre of controversy as his translation of Tagore's poems, collectively published in a volume titled Stray Birds, raised an uproar that culminated in it being pulled from the shelves. Deemed too vulgar, the writer staunchly
3 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Tagore's gift to Nritya
Rabindranath Tagore, a poet, philosopher, composer, playwright, and painter, was one of the strongest figures to have given a solid
3 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Feluda's journey to Bangladesh
Prodosh Chandra Mitra, otherwise known as Feluda, is one of the most popular fictional detective characters in Bengali literature, and was brought to the silver screen by Satyajit Ray himself.
1 August 2017, 18:00 PM
HBO says data hacked, media says 'Game of Thrones' targeted
US cable channel HBO says that hackers have stolen upcoming programming, and Entertainment Weekly reports that the theft included a script for an unaired episode of the hit fantasy show "Game of Thrones."
1 August 2017, 10:32 AM
A quest for the mythical Muslin
Muslin, the premier fabric of Bengal of the pre-Moghul and Moghul era, has many legends attached to it – a six yard piece of fabric is
31 July 2017, 18:00 PM
DOT launching programme at NSU
A large number of architecture students and teachers along with reputed educationists, architects and intellectuals got together at North
30 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Chhayanaut's musical offerings to Monsoon
Chhayanut held a musical programme of monsoon melodies at its main auditorium on July 28. The artistes of the organisation set off the
29 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Star Melodies' Homage to Sudhin Das and Karunamaya Goswami today
To pay homage to two eminent music exponents - Sudhin Das and Karunamaya Goswami, Star Melodies will hold commemorative programme at AS Mahmud Hall of The Daily Star Centre at 4pm today.
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya to receive Feroza Begum Commemorative Gold Medal
Eminent Rabindra Sangeet artiste and chairperson of the Department of Dance at University of Dhaka (DU) Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya,
24 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Metlife and Sisimpur launch new campaign
MetLife Foundation and Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, the non-profit educational organisation behind Sisimpur, announced the launch
22 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Veteran actor ABDUR RATIN passes away
Veteran film, TV and theatre actor Abdur Ratin, who acted in films like “Harano Sur” and “Debdas”, passed away in the early hours of
19 July 2017, 18:00 PM
2 new Harry Potter books set to be published in October
Two new books from the Harry Potter universe are set to be released as part of a British exhibition that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of the series.
19 July 2017, 13:19 PM
BSA to confer Shilpakala Padak on July 20
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has instituted the Shilpakala Padak to recognise seasoned artistes for their contributions to the
18 July 2017, 18:00 PM