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Stephen D Biggs’s pioneering work in helping small farmers
Stephen was more than a university teacher and researcher.
10 March 2025, 11:11 AM
Khaled Salahuddin, a pioneer of Bangladeshi colour cinema, passes away
Khaled was the key figure behind the color processing of Bangladesh's first color film, Zahir Raihan’s “Sangam” (1964).
19 January 2025, 10:36 AM
What is it to be a Professor?
In memory of the late Mike Franklin, 1949-2024
8 July 2024, 16:30 PM
Monali Thakur's mother passes away
Confirming the news, Monali Thakur shared on social media, "The chains have broken... the suffering has finally ended." This loss comes nearly three years after the death of their father, singer and actor Shakti Thakur, during the Covid pandemic.
17 May 2024, 14:35 PM
Dance exponent Dulal Talukdar passes away
The 74-year-old, a distinguished teacher at Bulbul Lalitakala Academy and Harvard School of Dance, succumbed to a cardiac arrest at his residence in the Medford city outskirts on Saturday, May 11.
13 May 2024, 05:26 AM
Remembering Haider Akbar Khan Rono: Dreamer of the day
The beloved writer and activist passed away on May 11, 2024
12 May 2024, 14:00 PM
Pioneering rock’n’roll guitarist Duane Eddy dies at 86
His legacy extends beyond his chart-topping success, as he inspired generations of musicians, from George Harrison to Bruce Springsteen, with his signature sound.
2 May 2024, 12:01 PM
Cancer claims life of Paper Rhyme vocalist Ahmed Saad
Three days ago, he suffered a heart attack and was admitted to United Hospital. He had another heart attack on Tuesday morning and was declared deceased by the attending physician that night.
24 April 2024, 09:34 AM
Tributes pour in for late actor Waliul Haq Rumi
Rumi's journey in acting began in 1988 with the play "Kreetodash". During the same year, he made his debut in the showbiz industry with the television drama "Kon Kanoner Phool", which earned him praise for his performance. Alongside television, he has also acted in several movies. In 2009, he debuted his silver screen with the film "Doriaparer Douloti".
22 April 2024, 18:05 PM
Mohammad Shoaib, a poster artist of the golden era, passes away
A more prominent poster artist of that golden era, 69-year-old Mohammad Shoaib – lovingly known as ‘Ustad Shoaib,’ passed away on Sunday (March 17). It was revealed that even in his last moments, he was painting.
19 March 2024, 05:21 AM
‘Khairun Lo’ famed lyricist Wadud Rangila passes away
Notably, besides penning lyrics for "Khairun Lo" Wadud Rangila also acted as one of the film's main characters, Rafiq (Khairun Sundari's younger brother), and delivered a successful performance alongside actors Moushumi and Ferdous Ahmed.
13 March 2024, 05:35 AM
Bappy Chowdhury's mother passes away
Swapna Saha had been suffering from peptic ulcers for years and undergoing treatment at various medical institutions in Bangladesh and India.
5 March 2024, 10:05 AM
'Hok Kolorob' lyricist, Rajib Ashraf, passes away
He was widely known for his collaborations with the popular singer Arnob, penning lyrics for several hit songs that resonated with music lovers across the country. Some of these tracks include "Hok Kolrob", "Naam Chilo Na", "Prokrito Jol", "Ghum", "Dhushor Megh", "Rod Boleche Hobe", "Prtoddhoni", "Ekta Meye", and "Mon Kharaper Ekta Bikel".
1 September 2023, 08:08 AM
Michael Parkinson, UK's 'king of the chat show', passes away
Parkinson, affectionately known as 'Parky', estimated he had interviewed more than 2,000 guests in total, including high-profile names such as Muhammad Ali, Elton John, John Lennon, the Beckhams, Michael Caine, and Madonna.
17 August 2023, 13:27 PM
Ex-BCB director Shafiqur Rahman Munna no more
The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s former director Shafiqur Rahman Munna passed away at a hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday morning. He was 70.
23 August 2022, 06:18 AM
KK: A love letter to a fallen icon
Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, filled the corridors in the heart of all ’90s kids, and generations after with his silvery voice. The acclaimed singer was born in Delhi on 23 August, 1968. KK’s musical journey began the day he listened to his mother’s Malayali songs while studying, recorded by his father within a little tape recorder.
1 June 2022, 07:38 AM
Former president Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed no more
Former president Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed passed away at Dhaka Combined Military Hospital (CMH) this morning. He was 92.
19 March 2022, 05:02 AM
Killed by Death
If there was anyone we considered immortal, it was Lemmy.
29 December 2015, 12:47 PM