Popeye

Tintin, Popeye, Hemingway among US copyrights expiring in 2025

US copyright law expires after 95 years for books, films and other works of art, while sound recordings from 1924 will also be copyright-free.
2 January 2025, 04:57 AM

From rockstar to ‘jharudar’, no work is small for exemplary musicians

Music played a pivotal role in inspiring the nation to rise against the fascist and autocratic regime of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. From Shezan’s stirring “Kotha Ko” to Hannan’s powerful “Awaaz Utha Bangladesh”, the youth united in a quest for democracy against a corrupt government. 
11 August 2024, 11:20 AM

Popeye to perform first solo concert in Dhaka

Renowned for his contributions to the music industry, Raffan Imam, affectionately known as 'Popeye,' has been sweeping audiences off their feet with his voice for more than a decade. Throughout his extensive career, Popeye has produced numerous popular tracks, including hits like “Neshar Bojha,” “Tikto Shotto,” “Bishanna Shundor,” “Moron Iccha,” and “Raat Kotha.” Despite his permanent residence in the United States, Popeye has been a rare presence in concerts in his home country.
20 May 2024, 05:25 AM

'Popeye the Sailor Man' live-action film officially in the works

Navigating beyond the waves of iconic nostalgia, “Popeye” is setting sail for another adventure. The muscular spinach enthusiast, who captivated multiple generations of children, stands as one of the few cartoon characters to inspire them to embrace green food despite parental persuasion. Now, Popeye is poised to embark on a larger-than-cartoon-life journey once again.
20 March 2024, 05:30 AM

Popeye releases new track

Taking fans by surprise, Popeye released a new song titled, “Bhul” today. The melodious yet melancholic number was uploaded to YouTube.
20 April 2023, 16:54 PM