The Rajshahi city rights activists formed a human chain on Monday and called for a social movement to stop violence and sexual harassment against women and female children. The speakers have urged to build social resistance to stop the violence against women and also demanded implementation of the National Women
Month: November 2013
Founding anniv of Khulna Univ observed
The 23rd founding anniversary of Khulna University was observed on Monday in festive mood through different programmes. A colourful procession, headed by vice-chancellor Professor Fayekuzzaman, was brought out at 10:30am from Shibbari intersection under Sonadanga thana and it ended at the Hotel Royal intersection under Sadar thana of the city.
Chhayanaut remembers Sufia Kamal
Cultural organisation Chhayanaut observed the 15th death anniversary of its founding president poet Sufia Kamal, which actually falls on November 20, through a commemorative programme at its auditorium in Dhanmondi on Saturday. The programme featured discussion and music presentations by the artistes and students of the cultural organisation. They rendered timeless songs of Ranajikanta Sen, Atul
Radharaman music fest ends
The two-day Radharaman Music Festival at the open field of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy ended on Saturday in presence of hundreds of audience. Around 50 singers from the greater Sylhet region presented Radharaman’s songs in the signature style at the festival, which was jointly organised by Radharaman Sangskriti Charcha Kendra and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. A few ... Read more
Silverlight wins singer hunt contest
The band troupe Silverlight won the Robi Singer Hunt contest, the first time introduced competition through social media in Bangladesh. Solo singer Niger Sultan Mimi secured the second position. The winner of the competition will win a music album deal worth BDT one lakh from Robi Axiata Ltd. The grand finale was held on
2-day concert held at BRAC Univ
With a hoard of excitement BRAC University opened its doors on 22nd November to welcome the end of this year with a two-day rock and fusion musical programme held at BRAC University. The charity event titled The Jukebox, formerly known as The Music Grunge, has been arranged by the BRAC University Cultural Club for the ... Read more
Swadeshi staged on second day
Prangonemor Theatre Fest Swadeshi staged on second day Theatre troupe Prangonemor staged its second production Swadeshi on the second day of the troupe’s ongoing eight-day theatre festival at the Music and Dance Centre of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Saturday. Based on Tagore’s Char Adhyay, the play has been adapted and directed by Nuna Afroz. Set ... Read more
Amin Khan: Small screen foray
Dhallywood superstar Amin Khan became hugely popular after he played the protagonist in the film “Obujh Duti Mon”. Now he is busy shooting for TV plays. In a recent conversation, the actor talked to The Daily Star about his foray in the small screen. Why the decision to take on more TV plays and telefilms ... Read more
Momo in commercial movie
After a long time break, popular actress and Lux superstar Jakia Bari Momo has confirmed to perform in a commercial movie. With the story written by Abdullah Zahir Babu under the direction of Rakibul Alam Rakib Momo is going to perform in movie ‘Prem Korbo Tomar Sathe.’ She has finalised the matter yesterday. While talking ... Read more
Mirakkel’s Abu Hena Rony becomes TVC model
Champion of ‘Mirakkel Akkel Challenger 6’ Abu Hena Rony has started to perform as a model in a television commercial (TVC) for first time. Under the direction of Syed Apon Ahsan Rony is taking part in shooting of a TVC of ‘Ringo Chips’ of Rani Foods now. Shooting of this TVC began at Coke factory ... Read more
BPL fixing trial gets underway
The much-hyped trial of the Bangladesh Premier League’s match fixing scandal got underway at a city venue on Sunday with all nine accused individuals attending the preliminary hearing through their lawyers. The hearing at the Radius Centre, near the tribunal headquarters at Gulshan, where the lawyers of the accused persons, except Mohammad Rafique,
Gazi on the brink of DPL title
Gazi Tank Cricketers can seal the Dhaka Premier League title today if they beat Mohammedan Sporting Club and their nearest challengers, Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club, lose against Kalabagan Cricket Academy in the penultimate round. A victory for Gazi Tanks, on 20 points, coupled with a defeat for Prime Doleshwar on 18 points will clinch the title ... Read more
Ashraful’s lawyer appeals to reduce punishment
The much-expected hearing was underway on Sunday in the city against nine cricketers and officials indicted with match-fixing and spot-fixing offences involving into the second edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The lawyers of the respective individuals dealt the matter before the three-member anti-corruption tribunal in closed-door, convened by
Muktis, Brothers thru’ to quarters
Muktijoddha Sangsad beat Chittagong Abahani 3-2 and Brothers Union beat Bangladesh Police 2-1 to book their spots in the knock-out stages of the Walton Federation Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Sunday. Muktijoddha’s Group B victory also put defending champions Sheikh Russell KC, who beat Chittagong Abahani earlier, through to the
Arch-rivals meet in Fed Cup today
Rivals Abahani Ltd and Mohammedan SC meet today in a crucial Walton Federation Cup group match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. Both teams, having already sealed quarter-final places courtesy comfortable victories over second-tier Rahmatganj MFS, will be aiming to top
Australia trounce England by 381 runs
England suffered one of their heaviest-ever Ashes Test defeats Sunday when Australia trounced them by 381 runs at the Gabba and went one-up in the series with a day to spare. The tourists collapsed under the searing pace of Mitchell Johnson and were all out for 179 late on the fourth day after they were ... Read more
Siddik finishes 55th at golf WC
Bangladeshi golfer Siddikur Rahman finished in a tie for 55th out of 60 participants at the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf in Melbourne. Australian Jason Day won the US$7 million tournament at -10 after his fourth round score of 70. Siddik finished the tournament at 14-over-par after his fourth-round 73 on Sunday. He shot two ... Read more
Faridpur clinch youth hockey title
Faridpur clinched the title of Agrani Bank 24th National Youth Hockey Tournament beating Rajshahi 4-0 in a one-sided final at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium yesterday. Mostafizur Rahman was the hero for Faridpur as he struck twice while Salman Sadik and Moinul Islam scored one each for the winning side.
Violence against women goes unabated
Int’l Day for Elimination of Violence against Women today Bangladesh will observe the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women today with various forms of violence against women including rape and sexual harassment continuing unabated. Different government and non-government organisations have taken elaborate programmes marking the day. Women right activists said that violence against
Tk 314.53cr DU budget passed
The Dhaka University Senate at its annual meeting held at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban Saturday night passed a Tk 314.53 crore budget for the fiscal year 2013-14. Earlier on June 28, the syndicate members approved the budget, placed by the university treasurer Kamal Uddin, but the Senate could not pass the