'Ben-Hur' flops with $11.4m, 'Suicide Squad' still on top

"Ben-Hur" derails spectacularly at the multiplexes this weekend, as the latest attempt to revive the chariot racing epic opened to an anemic $11.4 million. That's a disastrous result for the $100 million production, putting "Ben-Hur" in the ranks of the summer's biggest flops.
22 August 2016, 07:05 AM

Malaysian rapper held for 'insulting Islam': report

A popular Malaysian rapper and film director has been arrested over a music video which allegedly disrespects Islam, the national news agency says.
22 August 2016, 05:42 AM

World Photography Day

A two-day photography exhibition held at Mymensingh Muslim Institute concluded on August 19. Mymensingh Photographic Society (MPS) organised the exhibition titled “Noisargik Mymensingh”, marking World Photography Day-2016.
20 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Manipuri exponent Kalavati Devi holds a workshop

Living legend of Manipuri dance Kalavati Devi, recently visited Dhaka to conduct a pure classical Manipuri dance workshop.
20 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Shadhona presents folk and modern dance today at BNM

On the occasion of the 53rd presentation of their monthly programme “Nupur Beje Jaye”, Shadhona has organised a dance event
19 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Metallica to release first album in 8 years

Metallica announces to release its new album Hardwired ... To Self-Destruct on November 18, 2016.
19 August 2016, 07:06 AM

From passion to profession: 30 years with magic

Chittagong-born Rajib Basak, a leading magician, likes to introduce himself as a magic entertainer.
18 August 2016, 18:00 PM

World Photography Day today

Pathshala-South Asian Media Institute will celebrate World Photography Day on August 19 at the institute in Panthapath, Dhaka, says a press release.
18 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Stars share little- known stories about themselves

I stay at home whenever I get some leisure hours.
18 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Mega movie on Bangabandhu on the cards

The decisions were taken at a meeting the visiting Bangladeshi Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu had with his Indian counterpart M Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi yesterday morning.
18 August 2016, 18:00 PM

London 1971: Unsung Heroes of Bangladesh's Liberation War

A discussion on the title “London 1971: Unsung Heroes of Bangladesh's Liberation War” will take place at 5:30pm the same day.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Nirob to work in a Hindi film

After marking his territory in Bangladeshi cinema, popular actor Nirob has recently bagged a Hindi film. Titled “Bala,” the film will be helmed by Faisal Saif. Kavita Radheshyam co-stars with Nirob.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Nirob to work in a Hindi film

After marking his territory in Bangladeshi cinema, popular actor Nirob has recently bagged a Hindi film. Titled “Bala,” the film will be helmed by Faisal Saif. Kavita Radheshyam co-stars with Nirob.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

India to facilitate making of ‘mega movie’ on Bangabandhu

India accepts a proposal to facilitate the making of a “mega movie” on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by Bangladesh on his birth centenary in 2020.
17 August 2016, 14:39 PM

Wishing Monirul Islam many happy returns

Today marks the 73rd birth anniversary of internationally acclaimed artist Monirul Islam - one who believes that art, aesthetics and emotions are the basics of human existence.
16 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Selena Gomez never used Justin Bieber

Selena Gomez did not use Justin Bieber's fame to boost her reputation, says a source close to the songstress.
16 August 2016, 15:27 PM

148th birth anniversary of Promoth Chowdhury

Promoth Chowdhury, one of the leading writers of the early 19th century had his roots in Haripur village of Chatmohar upazila
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Queenie's ventures into fine art world

Nasima Khanam Queenie is a passionate artist, curator and art organiser. In 2011 she undertook a unique initiative with the
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Opshora to represent Bangladesh in Miss Asia 2016

Opshora Ali was first noticed in a model hunt competition by Channel i. She was one of the top five competitors, who won the title “Miss Beauty Smile”. Later her appearance was very appreciated in various TVCs and TV plays. Cast opposite actor Emon, her first film “Porobashini” will soon be released.
13 August 2016, 13:25 PM

Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan to act in 'Thug'

Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan will team up for the first time in Yash Raj Films' next project, to be directed
12 August 2016, 18:00 PM