“We need to attract more brains, more patronage to theatre”
Sayeeda Islam is popularly called “The mother of Bangladesh Stage Drama”. A dedicated theatre activist Sayeeda has a bright presence
27 April 2018, 18:00 PM
“We are doing injustice to traditional folk music”
Through decades of her dominant presence in the Bangla folk music arena, Farida Parveen has become synonymous with Lalon songs.
19 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Anjan Dutt's biography published in Dhaka
Surrounded by die-hard fans, seminal Indian singer-songwriter Anjan Dutt tirelessly signed autographs in Dhaka on Tuesday, as a biography on him, titled “Anjanjatra”, was launched at the capital's Bishwa Sahitya Kendra. Some fans came with guitars and ukuleles to be autographed on by their favourite singer, while some others were busy taking selfies with him.
28 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Star-BRACU Short Film Contest 2018 crowns winners
It was a total delight in disorder. The Hall-4 of Star Cineplex was filled with enthusiasm of youngsters on Thursday afternoon. Seated in groups, they cheered and greeted their fellow filmmakers by applause, while the films were being screened one after another.
16 March 2018, 18:00 PM
I believe in quitting with dignity
In a glorious musical career spanning 40 years, Kumar Biswajit has won over music lovers of all ages. Starting his musical career in
15 March 2018, 18:00 PM
National Gambhira Festival ends
A two-day National Gambhira Festival began on Friday (February 23) at Bakultala of Charukala (Faculty of Fine Arts), Dhaka University.
24 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Her soul left her body
Sabah Tani entered the music arena with “Neel Kham” that earned her huge popularity. Some popular numbers sung by her are “Ektu
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Catching up with an all-new JOLER GAAN
With a single-storey, antique-type building and token of music and art hanging here and there on the walls, the house was a perfect
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Anwara Bahar Chowdhury's birth centenary observed
Noted educationist, writer and cultural activist Anwara Bahar Chowdury's birth centenary was observed on February 13 at the Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum.
14 February 2018, 18:00 PM