Warda Rihab on adjusting to life during the pandemic
It has been two months since I started online lessons for my students at University of Dhaka. I have also been taking online classes at Chhayanaut for the past four to five weeks.
16 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Dr Salma Sultana bags the 2020 Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application
Veterinarian Dr Salma Sultana was honoured with the 2020 Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application from World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF). The ceremony was held virtually on October 13, 2020.
13 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Masha Islam and Shishir Ahmed’s cover of Salil Chowdhury classic releases in India
The timeless song, Ja Re Jare Ure Jare Pakhi, originally written and composed by Salil Chowdhury and sung by the melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, was released in 1959.
25 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Adar Rahman on winning INMA 30 Under 30 Award
Since her childhood, Adar wanted to pursue writing as a profession. Her dedication towards entertainment journalism stemmed from her grandfather Md Shahidullah, who was the general manager of Ovishar Cinema Hall, Dhaka.
24 September 2020, 18:00 PM
“Unity is the only way we will overcome these circumstances”
Celebrated danseuse and television personality Shamim Ara Nipa has enthralled the audience for decades with her elegance, poise and grace.
18 September 2020, 18:00 PM
“I have had a lot to learn during this pandemic”
Kathak exponent and celebrated television personality Munmun Ahmed has enthralled the audience with her grace and poise for decades.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Valiant women contributing to culture and economy
Ribana started Bunon with only an investment of BDT 500 and a pair of crochet sticks without any concreate planning. She had to visit the Dhaka Geneva Camp to conduct a survey for academic purposes.
20 August 2020, 18:00 PM
“I admire his versatility as a composer” -Naquib Khan
Alongside designing magical melodies and being one of the finest music composers of the sub-continent, Alauddin Ali was also an amazing lyricist.
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM
“He taught me everything that I know about music” – Foad Nasser Babu
We often see performers or anchors mentioning the names of the music composer or lyricist before presenting a song. However, legends like Alauddin Ali require no introduction.
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM
“She was a guiding light” -Sharmila Banerjee on her guru, Amala Shankar
Sharmila Banerjee first came across Amala Shankar when her family visited Kolkata in 1969. Her cousin Bhaswati Ghosh, a student of Uday Shankar India Culture Centre at the time, took her to the academy, where she discovered the magic of dance as a means of communication.
7 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Transitioning from campus to corporate life
The session, Transitioning from Academics to Corporate: The Post-COVID-19 Scenario, moderated by Galib Bin Mohammad, Head of Marketing, Arla Foods Ltd, discussed how the pandemic has affected students and graduates.
30 July 2020, 18:00 PM
“Dancers have quickly turned to technology for survival”
Eminent dancer, art director, researcher and cultural activist Lubna Marium has transformed the face of classical dance through her initiatives.
24 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Aiding communities in North Bengal
Active Bangladesh, an organisation founded by Moshiur Shafi and Tasin Al Rafid, has been working relentlessly to help underprivileged communities,
9 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Reliving ‘Artcellism’ through ‘Cartoon People Gaan-Toon Caricature Challenge 2’
Cartoon People launched their online weekly contest titled, Cartoon People Gaan-Toon Caricature Challenge, recently. In the second edition of this series challenge, artists from all over the country were asked pay their tributes to George Lincoln D’Costa, main vocalist and guitarist of the popular band Artcell.
5 July 2020, 11:44 AM
“Dance gives me the wings to fly towards freedom”
Gaudiya Nritya exponent Rachel Priyanka Perris has mesmerised audiences with her performances both at home and abroad.
3 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Sohomormita Foundation looks out for the ones in need
Parvez Islam started Sohomormita Foundation in 2018 to restore the basic rights and fulfill the basic needs of underprivileged families across Bangladesh.
2 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Strengthening communities hit by Cyclone Amphan
Barishal Youth Society (BYS), in association with Duronto Foundation, has initiated their project ‘Shomporke Bhalo Thakuk Desh’, to help underprivileged families that were harshly affected by Cyclone Amphan.
18 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Bridging the gap between farmers and local consumers
Krishan, a digital market platform created by iPAGE & Partners, started with a vision to help farmers sell their produce through e-commerce. Led by Mashrur H Shurid, Mohammad Saifullah Mithu, and Labib Tarafdar, this social welfare initiative was launched on May 1, 2020.
4 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Mustafa Kamal Syed dies from Covid-19
Renowned television personality Mustafa Kamal Syed passed away yesterday afternoon at Square Hospitals in Dhaka.
31 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Renowned TV personality Mustafa Kamal Syed passes away with Covid-19
Renowned television personality Mustafa Kamal Syed passed away at Square Hospital in Dhaka at the age of 75.
31 May 2020, 11:53 AM