Arts & Entertainment

Jaya Ahsan to be the new face for Berger’s Luxury Silk Product

Eminent model and actress Jaya Ahsan officially pairs up as the Ambassador for Berger Paints Bangladesh’s Luxury Silk Product. According to the contract, Jaya Ahsan is going to be associated as Berger’s Luxury Silk Product face in various campaigns, engagement sessions, and other promotional activities for the next 2 years. An event, in regards to the agreement signing, was held recently.
16 July 2021, 11:58 AM

IDLC to launch Eid shows featuring inspiring stories of SME entrepreneurs

On the occasion of Eid-Ul- Azha, IDLC Finance Limited is set to launch seven tele-fictions, featuring the stories of SME entrepreneurs. The overall production was supervised by prominent director Mizanur Rahman Aryan. The tele-fictions are scheduled to air on NTV from the first day of Eid at 9:00 pm, for a week. They will also be available on the official YouTube channels of NTV and IDLC.
14 July 2021, 11:38 AM

Why is art important?

I wish I were good at math. Math is pragmatic, logical and incontestably valuable to our society, just like law. Being pragmatic in order to contribute to our society made the most sense to me when I went to university.
14 July 2021, 06:18 AM

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ‘Ladies & Gentlemen’ releases tomorrow

Internationally acclaimed director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's debut web series, "Ladies & Gentlemen" will be released in 190 countries, including Bangladesh, India, USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, tomorrow, on Zee5 Global. All eight episodes of the show will be available in Bangladesh at 12 midnight. Viewers in Bangladesh can stream the series for free.
8 July 2021, 08:59 AM

Revisiting Dilip Kumar’s stellar performances

As the world woke up to the news of legendary actor Dilip Kumar passing away yesterday (July 7), an era in Bollywood came to a sudden end. In a career span of nearly six decades, the star gave several unforgettable movies and moments that have been forever etched in the minds of his fans.
8 July 2021, 07:21 AM

Kishwar secures place in top 4 of MasterChef Australia

Kishwar Chowdhury, a non-resident Bangladesh who currently lives in Melbourne, has secured a place in the top four of MasterChef Australia season 13. The other contestants are Pete Camobell, Justin Narayan and Elise.
7 July 2021, 09:45 AM

‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ receives standing ovation at Cannes

"Rehana Maryam Noor" premiered today at 11: 15 am in the 74th Cannes Film Festival (3:15 pm Bangladeshi time), in France.
7 July 2021, 09:40 AM

A year without Andrew Kishore

Andrew Kishore, one of the most prolific playback singers in the country, passed away on this day, one year ago. The evergreen singer was considered the king of playback. The songs he voiced have reached the hearts of millions, making him an immortal legend in the music industry.
6 July 2021, 09:21 AM

Kishwar Chowdhury makes it to the Top 5 of MasterChef Australia

MasterChef Australia contestant Kishwar Chowdhury has made it to the Top 5, getting closer to clinching the title. Week after week on the renowned cooking show, Kishwar has leaned into her proud Bangladeshi heritage to bring Bengali delicacies to the world. The other contestants who made it to the Top 5 are Linda Dalrymple, Pete Camobell, Justin Narayan, and Elise.
6 July 2021, 09:15 AM

Biopic on celebrated choreographer Saroj Khan announced

One of India's leading production houses, T-Series, has acquired the rights to produce celebrated choreographer Saroj Khan's biopic.
4 July 2021, 08:24 AM

A new shooting paradise for Bangladeshi filmmakers

Film Valley, one of the largest private film cities in the country, was inaugurated recently. Located in Dhamrai, Savar, this shooting location extends on three and a half acres of land. It is built in honour of showbiz legends loved by audiences in Bangladesh.
4 July 2021, 06:44 AM

A new shooting paradise for Bangladeshi filmmakers

Film Valley, one of the largest private film cities in the country, was inaugurated recently. Located in Dhamrai, Savar, this shooting location extends on three and a half acres of land. It is built in honour of showbiz legends loved by audiences in Bangladesh.
4 July 2021, 06:44 AM

‘Salam Salam Hajar Salam’ lyricist Fazal-e-Khuda dies of Covid-19

Noted lyricist Fazal-e-Khuda, best known for the legendary song, "Salam Salam Hajar Salam", passed away at today in the capital’s Sohrawardy Hospital at 4 am in the morning. He was previously diagnosed with Covid-19.
4 July 2021, 06:18 AM

Reimagining luxury outdoor lounging chairs with rickshaw art

24-year-old Tahira Resalat is a British Bangladeshi, living in London. She is pursuing an MA/MSc in Innovation Design Engineering at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art. She completed her undergraduate degree in Materials Science and Engineering from The University of Sheffield, following which she did a year-long internship at Dyson Technology as an upstream research engineer. She is now pursuing a more creative field in engineering, which explores human-centric designs.
3 July 2021, 11:07 AM

Bringing Tintin to Bangladesh

Popularly known as RJ Apu, Zahidul Haque Apu recently stirred social media with his concept fan art series, "Tintin in Bangladesh", inspired by "The Adventures of Tintin", a series of 24 comic books created by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Hergé.
2 July 2021, 16:19 PM

No shooting to be held at BFDC during lockdown

In compliance with the rules for the seven-day lockdown, no shooting will be allowed at the premises of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), starting from tomorrow, July 1.
30 June 2021, 13:18 PM

Noted actor Naseeruddin Shah hospitalised for pneumonia

Noted Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah was admitted to Khar Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai on June 29 after a small patch was found in his lungs. He is currently undergoing treatment, his wife Ratna Pathak, also an actor, informed Indian media earlier today.
30 June 2021, 11:35 AM

Tanvir Tareq and Raudiah team up for ‘Chokh Jure Kotha’

National Award-winning composer Tanvir Tareq’s new single, "Chokh Jure Kotha", is out now on his YouTube channel, Sounds of Tanvir. Penned by noted writer and entertainment journalist Zahid Akbar and composed by Tareq, the duet song is voiced by the composer himself, alongside Raudiah, daughter of celebrated musician Ashiquzzaman Tulu, who currently resides in Canada. The song is set to be released in two solo versions as well.
30 June 2021, 11:10 AM

Dilip Kumar hospitalised again; currently in ICU

Veteran Hindi film actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to a hospital again last night. He was admitted to a Mumbai hospital earlier this month following similar complaints of breathlessness.
30 June 2021, 10:20 AM

In conversation with Sabirul Haque, CEO of Shadhin Music

Sabirul Haque is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record, having worked extensively with Asian and European telcos and is a pioneer in the Value Added Services (VAS) industry in emerging markets.
30 June 2021, 06:16 AM