Ekushey book fair: Shrabon Prokashani banned for 2yrs

Bangla Academy decides not to allot book stall to Shrabon Prokashani for two years in the Amar Ekushey Granthamela for an alleged stance of its owner against the academy’s action over a ‘controversial book’.
26 December 2016, 14:01 PM

Singer George Michael of Wham! fame dies at 53

British singer George Michael dies at his home in England.
26 December 2016, 04:14 AM

MERRY MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS

A week before Christmas, bakery shop Coopers has its fairy lights. In Dhanmondi, the places are decked up with blue, white and purple fairy lights. I am forced to put on my 'dancing shoes and dance away the blues'.
24 December 2016, 18:00 PM

'Star Wars' actress Carrie Fisher suffers heart attack

Hollywood actress and writer Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" movies, suffers a cardiac episode during a flight from London to Los Angeles.
24 December 2016, 05:14 AM

Dhruba Guha's second album awaits release

Dhrubo Guho's “Je Pakhi Ghor Bujhena” hit over a million views on YouTube since its first upload a year ago. The popularity of the
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Mongol Shobhajatra recognised as 'Intangible Cultural Heritage'

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently declared Mongol Shobhajatra, a unique celebratory procession of hailing Bangla New Year, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM

“Shongkhodhwoni” renamed “Shikolbaha”

Kamar Ahmad Simon's upcoming feature film has been renamed as “Shikolbaha” (“Iron Stream”). The previous title of the film was
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Kathak Dance Festival begins today at Chhayanaut

For the fifth consecutive year, a three-day Kathak Dance Festival will begin this evening at 6:05pm at the main auditorium of
23 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Sabina Yasmin, Badhan return together with 'Abar Dujone'

After more than over 10 years, legendary Bangla singer Sabina Yasmin has returned for her fans with a fresh joint album teaming up with her daughter Yasmeen Fairooz alias Badhan.
23 December 2016, 11:13 AM

BUBLY turns heads

Television news anchor -turned actress Shabnam Bubly is a new face on celluloid with two films behind her. Bubly made her debut in “Bossgiri,” before turning to another production titled “Shooter.” The actress is also pursuing her MBA at Dhaka University.
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

A tribute to Mahmudun Nabi by his children

Paying tributes to the legendary singer Mahmudun Nabi, his children will be taking the stage on December 23 for the programme
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Japanese family story ready to enchant Bangladesh

The show, dubbed in Bangla, is a story about a single man called Mamoru, who is about to turn 40 and have no parenting experience.
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Pearl Jam, Journey, Joan Baez, ELO and Tupac in Rock&Roll Hall of Fame

Five first-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees -- Pearl Jam, Journey, Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Baez and Tupac Shakur -- will join three-time nominee Yes as the shrine's 2017 inductees.
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

“Ankhi O Tar Bondhura” off the ground

Morshedul Islam, one of the most prominent film directors of the country, has shared a close connection with wordsmith Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal for many years. He has brought two of Zafar Iqbal's novels to the big screen – “Dipu Number 2” (1996)
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Pakistani cinemas show Indian films again as tensions ease, losses mount

Pakistani movie theatres begin screening Bollywood films again, ending an 11-week boycott in response to political and military tensions with India, theatre officials say.
20 December 2016, 11:45 AM

Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan welcome son Taimur

Actors Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan welcome their first child, a son they've named Taimur, in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.
20 December 2016, 07:04 AM

Dilip Kumar discharged from hospital

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was discharged from Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Thursday, reported news agency ANI. The veteran
16 December 2016, 18:00 PM

AR Rahman in Oscar race again

Two-time academy award winner AR Rahman is in the Oscar race again for his work in the American biographical film 'Pele: Birth of a Legend'.
15 December 2016, 08:57 AM

Dhaka University Festival in Kolkata

A 'Dhaka University Festival' will be held this December 16-17 in Kolkata's famous Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, India. A
14 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Golden Globe Nominations announced

Damien Chazelle's “La La Land”, a musical ode to Los Angeles, topped the 2017 Golden Globe nominations this week, picking
14 December 2016, 18:00 PM