World Hindi Day was celebrated by High Commission of India, Dhaka, recently. High Commissioner Smt Riva Ganguly Das presented the

Poush Mela, a three-day winter event organised by Jatiya Robindra Sangeet Sammilon Parishad (JRSSP), Barisal branch, began at Jagadish Sarasswat Girl’s school and college, Barishal, recently.

The four-day event, ‘Art Festival 2020, Nilphamari’ will take place from February 26 to 29. The prime purpose of the arrangement is to introduce a healthy culture against the backdrop of poor taste, from cities to the remote countryside of Bangladesh.

Commemorating renowned playwright and theatre artiste Selim Al Deen on his 12th death anniversary, theatre troupe Swapnadal has organised the ‘Selim Al Deen Memorial Festival 2020’, which will take place on January 14, 15 and 17 at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). This is the twenty-first edition of the festival.

Popular actor Apurba has added significant milestones to his career over the years. Currently, he is keeping busy with a handful of television projects. In an interview with The Daily Star, he speaks about his latest ventures and more.

Providing young artists with a platform to exhibit their artworks, Gandaria Kisholoy Kochi-Kachar Mela’s Kisholoy Charukola Kendra organised their 17th annual art exhibition at its auditorium at Dinanath Road, Old Dhaka, recently. The three-day event was inaugurated on January 11.

The four-time Guinness World Records holder, London based Bangladeshi percussionist Pandit Sudarshan Das’s rhythmic performances enthralled Sylhet’s audience, recently.

Shabdaboli Group Theatre will be staging Eugene O’ Neill’s Desire Under the Elms, in Nattyasrijan -4, in Tripura today. They will also stage the play at the Natyamancha Natya Utshab 2020 in Dharmanagar, and the Shekhor Srity Natya Utshab 2020 in Agartala, on January 12 and 13, respectively.

The 18th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) opens today with the screening of Una Ventana Al Mar (Window to the Sea), directed by Miguel Angel Jimenez, at Bangladesh National Museum (BNM).

The art forms that showcase Bangladesh and India’s shared legacy deserve celebration.

Timothee Chalamet is in talks to play Bob Dylan in The Fox Searchlight film, titled Going Electric. It will be helmed by Ford v Ferrari director James Mangold. The film is set during the years of the folk icon’s rise to fame.

Award-winning journalist Rafi Hossain plays the role of a paranormal investigator in eminent screenwriter and director Animesh Aich’s new television serial, Boka Bhoot, for Duronto Television.

The grand finale of the quiz show, Mastermind Family Bangladesh, will air at 8 pm tonight on Duronto Television.

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain captivated the audience with her works, which reflects social realism.

Promising young singer Rehan Rasul made his film debut by lending his voice for Fakhrul Arefin Khan directorial Gondi, recently.

Marking the 117th birth anniversary (January 1) of eminent poet Jasim Uddin, popularly known as Palli Kobi, Kaler Dhoni organised a discussion session, in Batighar at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, recently. Professor Salimullah Khan was the chief guest of the event.

This year’s edition of the cooking reality show, Shera Rondhonshilpi, will begin from January 31. The title sponsor of the contest is Meizan Palm Olein, while Omera LPG is the premium sponsor of the show.

National Award-winning actor Champa celebrated her birthday yesterday. Starring in nearly 200 films in Bangladesh and beyond, she has a highly successful career. Currently, she is gearing up for the release of her film, Bishwa Shundori. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, the seasoned actor talks about her birthday and more.

Reputed literary magazine Kali O Kalam, honoured four young wordsmiths with the Young Poet and Writer Award 2019 on January 4, at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi.

The popular rock song ‘Didimoni’, by James, dedicated to the female garment workers had won the hearts of the audience. National Film Award winner Rezaul Rezu, inspired by the song, will be directing the film, Didimoni.