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Subrata Acharya

Books by Bangladeshi authors to be locally published in Kolkata

Recently, Patra Bharati, a publication house in Kolkata and Onno Prokash, a book publisher in Dhaka, signed an agreement, according to which books of renowned Bangladeshi writers such as Humayun Ahmed, Imdadul Haque Milon and Selina Hossain and popular Indian authors such as Sunil Gangopadhyay and Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay among others, will be available to bookworms in both the Bengals.
25 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Topu entertains Kolkata for the first time

Prominent musician Topu recently entertained the audience in Kolkata during a musical evening arranged at a renowned restaurant. Bangladeshi record label G-Series and Kolkata based musician Anurag Halder jointly organised the programme.
2 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Veteran Indian actor Ruma Guha Thakurta passes away

Veteran Indian actor and singer Ruma Guha Thakurta passed away at her own residence in Kolkata’s Baliganj yesterday at 7:30 am in the morning. She was 84 years old at the time of passing, and was suffering from old-age complications.
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Kabori honoured with Nayakraj Razzak Award

Last year, The Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce (BFTCC) introduced the Nayakraj Razzak Award, in loving memory of
22 April 2019, 18:00 PM

GAZI ABDUN NOOR asked to leave India

The controversy regarding the involvement of two Bangladeshi actors in the Indian political campaigns have stirred quite unease since the allegations were brought forward by the Indian authorities.
18 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh's Rockstar Parambrata!

“The film is based on a personal experience that I witnessed,” says the director. “Ajob Karkhana explores the journey of an individual
6 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Dhaka-Kolkata Souhardo Bus: Service shut for brothers' rivalry

Shouhardo Paribahan, the direct bus service between Kolkata and Dhaka, has come to a halt, much to the frustration of passengers across the borders.
2 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Dhaka-Kolkata-Dhaka bus service shut over Indian brothers’ rivalry

Shouhardo Paribahan, the direct bus service between Kolkata and Dhaka, comes to a halt, much to the frustration of passengers across the borders.
2 April 2019, 11:04 AM

International Art Exhibition for Children and Young Adults 2018 in Kolkata

A three-day long art exhibition titled, International Art Exhibition for Children and Young Adults 2018, was held in Kolkata from June 19-21 at Bengal Gallery, ICCR Kolkata.
28 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi Film Festival underway in Kolkata

Yesterday marked the opening of the four-day event titled Bangladesh Film Festival 2018 in Kolkata's Nandan West Bengal Film Centre.
25 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Haimanti Sukla to receive 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Award'

Celebrated singer Haimanti Sukla is going to be honoured with India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in Sugata Sangeet category.
21 June 2018, 18:00 PM

How was Eid for Bangladeshi tourists stuck in Kolkata?

Thousands of Bangladeshi tourists go to Kolkata every day for various reasons. Most of these tourists are Muslims. Unless for dire needs, these tourists do not stay in this Hindu-majority town during the Eid celebrations.
17 June 2018, 14:44 PM

APU takes a 'Shortcut' to Kolkata

Apu Biswas, after passing a turbulent time in her life, is starting to find her own feet again. The renowned actor is about to enter Tollywood with Nachiketa's Shortcut.
14 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Kabir Suman gets candid

Renowned singer Kabir Suman has refused to appear on a show in Dhaka after receiving an offer from media personality Anjan Roy.
2 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Asha Bhosle to be awarded 'Banga Vibhushan' today

Living legend Asha Bhosle will be honoured with West Bengal's highest civilian award, Banga Vibhushan today at the 'Nazrul Mancha' in
20 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Alamgir receives Lifetime Achievement Award in the name of Razzak

The Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce (BFTCC) has been acknowledging people from different categories in the film
2 May 2018, 18:00 PM

JAYA AHSAN learned actual circus tricks for a role

Jaya Ahsan has gone from strength to strength as an actor, particularly in recent years, as her success transcended borders. One of the busiest actors in Indian Bangla cinema right now, Jaya's commitment to her craft has taken her places, including a circus.
31 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Jaya wins Best Actress Award!

At the third edition of the Jio Filmfare Awards (East) Bangladesh's Jaya Ahsan bagged the award of Best Actress in the “popular” category for her stellar performance in the Indo-Bangla joint venture movie “Bishorjan”.
18 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Hatil opens fourth showroom in India

Furniture maker Hatil opened its fourth showroom in India on Monday as part of its plans to strengthen its foothold in the neighbouring country in
13 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Shoumitra Chatterjee awarded the Légion d'Honneur

Veteran West Bengal actor Soumitra Chatterjee was conferred with the highest civilian award of France, the Légion d'Honneur on Tuesday
31 January 2018, 18:00 PM

SUPRIYA DEVI passes away

West Bengal suffered a tragic loss with the passing of veteran actor Supriya Devi yesterday (January 26). The “Meghe Dhaka Tara” star
26 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Kolkata Int'l Children Film Festival

After the inauguration at Nandan, Kolkata on January 19, Kolkata International Children Film Festival is in full swing. (OK) Filmmakers
25 January 2018, 18:00 PM

Prangonemor's Bangladesh Theatre Fest opens in Kolkata

Bangladeshi theatre troupe Prangonemor's six-day theatre festival opened in Kolkata, India on Friday evening at the Satyajit Roy
4 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Indian cyclist launches Sundarbans campaign

A part-time schoolteacher of West Bengal has taken an initiative to travel 2,700km in Bangladesh on cycle to raise awareness about saving the Sundarbans.
6 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Gulzar: From garage worker to lyricist

Gulzar, one of the most prominent Indian lyricists of the sub-continent, dwelt on his spiritual connection with Rabindranath Tagore recently, when he spoke at the publishing ceremony of his two books - “Pantabhate” and “Pluto” in Kolkata.
7 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Benapole Landport: 24-hr operation starts on Aug 1

Import and export of goods through the Benapole-Petrapole land ports will be round the clock from August 1.
29 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Take me home

Hearing-impaired Bangladeshi girl Nasima Khatun has been stranded in India for at least 10 years. The 25-year-old, now in a shelter there, cannot
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi made dean of West Bengal diplomatic corps

Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata Zokey Ahad has been elected dean of the diplomatic corps, comprising envoys
15 December 2016, 18:00 PM

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