Memories of a Freedom Fighter

A book focusing on the history of the Liberation War, titled “Pabna-1971”, was launched in Pabna on Friday. The book, authored by valiant Freedom Fighter Rabiul Islam Rabi, hinges on his memories of the battlefield and sheds light on the key events of the Liberation War.
26 February 2017, 18:00 PM

DU's Annual Theatre Fest ends today

With the theme “Bibidho Bhashar Bibidho Ratan”, Dhaka University's 11th Central Annual Theatre Festival, arranged and produced by the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies of University of Dhaka, opened on February 21 at Teachers' and Students' Centre (TSC) auditorium in the campus. The weeklong festival ends today.
26 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney reunite in studio

It's not every day two Beatles come together. But it happened Sunday (February 19) when the surviving members of the Fab Four, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, connected in the studio.
22 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Painting competition in Bogra

A painting competition was held by Bogra Press Club on International Mother Language Day at its campus in Bogra town on Monday afternoon.
22 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Unity in Diversity

Marking International Mother Language Day, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) organised a two-day programme at Central Shaheed Minar and BSA premises. Artistes from 12 foreign missions and embassies took part in a cultural programme. Several ambassadors also performed songs and poems in their own languages at the event.
22 February 2017, 18:00 PM

“Ekush was our stepping stone on the path to emancipation”

Noted poet Asad Chowdhury has won various prestigious awards in his long career span. He is a TV anchor as well. He recently received
20 February 2017, 18:00 PM

[Watch] Shaon explains her concerns about ‘Doob’

Mostafa Sarwar Farooki’s Irrfan Khan-starrer movie ‘Doob’ comes under fiery debate recently centering complaints of its being modelled upon the life of celebrated Bengali writer Humayun Ahmed.
19 February 2017, 12:30 PM

Hanif Sanket writes two books for Ekushey Book Fair

Popular television host and magazine show “Ityadi” famed Hanif Sanket is also a maverick dramatist, environmentalist and writer. He
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM

SHAHABUDDIN AHMED in residence at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Internationally-acclaimed Bangladeshi painter Shahabuddin Ahmed today secured the distinction of becoming the first foreign artist to live in the hallowed precincts of Rashtrapati Bhavan here as an Artist In-Residence as a guest of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Shahabuddin 1st foreign artist-in-residence at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Internationally-acclaimed Bangladeshi painter Shahabuddin Ahmed secures the distinction of becoming the first foreign artist to live in the hallowed precincts of Rashtrapati Bhavan in India as an Artist In-Residence as a guest of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
18 February 2017, 07:27 AM

“Boimela Protidin” on GTV

GTV is airing a month-long show “Boi Mela Protidin”, marking the Ekushey Book Fair. Hosted by Iqbal Khandakar, the
17 February 2017, 18:00 PM

The country's biggest culinary competition returns to TV

The 2017 season sees the introduction of Daniel Gomez, a famed chef in the Bangladeshi culinary scene in the judge's
17 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Tisha to appear in Indo-Bangla joint venture film

Popular actor Tisha has had a busy year in 2016, landing big projects in television plays as well as on the big screen.
17 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Ed Sheeran drops new song on birthday

Ed Sheeran is building the buzz for “Divide”, his upcoming third album, with the release of a third track from it.
17 February 2017, 18:00 PM

In conversation with Syed Abdullah Khalid

Syed Abdullah Khalid is considered one of the pioneer sculptors of Bangladesh. He is predominantly recognised for
17 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Jibanananda Fair starts in Barisal

The three-day Jibanananda Fair to observe the 117th birth anniversary of the most popular poet of modern Bengali literature started at Govt. BM College on Wednesday morning calling for more study and research on him.
15 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Tanvir Mokammel bags Ekushey Padak for 2017

“I want to dedicate the honour to all Freedom Fighters of Bangladesh who have made the biggest contribution to the country,” said eminent director Tanvir Mokammel on his selection for the prestigious Ekushey Padak for 2017.
15 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Ushering in Pahela Falgun

With the onset of Pahela Falgun, nature gets a new lease of life. Like previous years, the city dwellers hail the season with joys and
13 February 2017, 18:00 PM

STARS SHARE STORIES OF LOVE AND HEARTBREAKS

Valentine's Day, the day of romance is upon us, and amongst the many tokens of love and ardent desires, exist the shunned.
13 February 2017, 18:00 PM

Grammy Awards shape up as clash of pop titans Beyonce and Adele

The Grammy awards are shaping up to be the ultimate showdown between pop's two biggest female stars as Beyonce and Adele go head-to-head for song, record and album of the year.
12 February 2017, 06:37 AM