Talented singer Priyanka Gope’s rendition of raga based songs enthralled the audience in the regular musical event of Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts- titled Praner Khela on Sunday. Priyanka, who is enlisted TV and radio singer, rendered 15 songs at Bengal Gallery. She rendered seven songs written and composed by
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Banglalink Music Fest in Chittagong
anglalink, in its latest bid to keep abreast with changing music trends and connect with the country’s youth, has launched a series of nationwide concerts — the second of which was held on January 21 in Chittagong. Banglalink Brand Ambassadors Habib, Warfaze, Aurthohin and two of the most popular Bangladeshi bands LRB and Miles performed ... Read more
Notun Mukher Shondhaney 2011 begins soon
Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) and Channel i jointly launched the talent hunt “Notun Mukher Shondhane” on January 17. The talent hunt was launched at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel. In the course of the programme, the organisers discussed the details of the new show and upcoming events. Faridur Reza Sagar, managing director of Channel-i and Impress Telefilm ... Read more
Leading stars rock the night
Nokia’s concert at Army Stadium The year 2011 began with a great show ‘Rock the Legends’ was the first major open air concert of this year. Army Stadium in Dhaka rocked to the riffs of Nagarbaul, Miles and LRB on January 2. Mobile devices manufacturer Nokia arranged the event. The concert was unique since it ... Read more
Bengal releases five Bangla music CDs
Bengal Foundation has released five music albums as a part of its Bangla music promotion programme having the slogan ‘Bajuk Praney Bangla Gaan’. Classical artiste Ustad Ram Kanai Das, Nazrul singer Shahin Samad, Tagore singers Rezwana Chowdhury Banya and Mita Haq, and Bengal Foundation chairman Abul Khair Litu jointly unveiled the music CDs at a ... Read more
Fahmida Nabi teams up with Close Up 1 stars
“Priyo Bangladesh” to hit the store shelves Popular singer Fahmida Nabi’s suggestions and constructive criticism have long been appreciated by the contestants of the “Close Up 1” musical talent hunt. Fahmida always aspired to work with the young singers she mentored, but the opportunity kept evading her. This December, however, will finally see her dream ... Read more
Shah Rukh Khan Night: a show to be remembered
Bollywood mega star Shah Rukh Khan on Friday enthralled the Dhaka crowd at the Army Stadium with wonderful performances with the hit numbers of Hindi playbacks in his first ever visit to Bangladesh. His ability to create humour through improvisation and gestures made the huge budget concert a show to be remembered by over 25,000 ... Read more
Dancer turned actor Tathoi
Promising classical dancer Sudeshna Swayamprabha Tathoi has recently come into discussion for her performance in renowned Indian filmmaker Gautam Ghose’s yet to be released feature film ‘Moner Manush’. Tathoi plays the role of Golapi, the wife of the young Lalon in the film, which is based on the life and philosophy of the great baul, ... Read more
Eid attractions on abc radio
This Eid, abc radio will air special live musical programmes featuring five bands. The programme, titled “abc Studio Live”, will be aired from the first till forth day of Eid. The show will be aired every night from 11 pm to 2 am. On the first night, the band Trap will entertain the audience. The ... Read more
Black’s new album releases soon
Members of popular band Black are set to soar with their new album that is self titled, ‘Black’. It is some tentative moments growing in the studio as the band members race against time and race against traffic jam to deliver to their fans the ultimate uproar. The band has been moving on like a ... Read more
Shahrukh’s rendezvous with Dhaka well underway
Known the world over as “King Khan”, Bollywood superstar Shakrukh Khan will be in Bangladesh to perform at a show in the Army Stadium, Dhaka. Event management group Antar Showbiz is organising the event. A press conference was held yesterday at the Marble Room of Dhaka Sheraton Hotel in this regard. Chairman of Antar Showbiz, ... Read more
Remembering the mystic
Programme to observe the 120th death anniversary of Lalon A five-day programme has been chalked out to observe the 120th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shai at Chheuria Lalon Akhra in Kushtia. The programme starts from today. Lalon Academy, an organisation consisting of elected people to oversee Lalon’s shrine, is organising the programme in association ... Read more
Audio market gears up for Eid
Music lovers are eagerly waiting for new albums of their favourite singers on this Eid. Different music production houses have already released many solo and mixed albums and are on the way to release more before the Eid. A number of music albums featuring soundtracks from films will be available in the market this Eid. ... Read more
Momtaz IOM’s goodwill ambassador
Internationally renowned folk singer Momtaz Begum, MP, has signed up as the International Organisation for Migration’s (IOM) first migration goodwill ambassador. This was announced at a function at the National Press Club yesterday. As a Goodwill Ambassador initially for two years, Momtaz will dedicate herself to raising greater
GSE Team Travelogue to RID-5240, California, the Golden State of America
A Write-up By Syed Rabius Shams The Group Study Exchange (GSE) program of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) of Rotary International (RI) is a unique vocational and cultural exchange opportunity for young professionals and businessmen/women in their initial stage of career. Reciprocity is the key to GSE. Each of the paired Rotary District sends and receives ... Read more
Fahad, Nasima clinch surfing titles
Fahad emerged champion in the men’s event in the first ever surfing competition in the country which concluded today at Kolatoli beach point here. Aziz became runner-up, while Zafar, Russel and Nazir finished third, fourth and fifth respectively. Nasima clinched the top position in the girls’ event. Razu finished runner-up, while Ameena became
142 new audio albums this Eid
One hundred forty-two new solo, duet and mixed audio albums will be released by nine audio production houses on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The albums of both newcomers and noted singers are in the line during the festival. Production house Sangeeta will release 40 new albums, Soundtek 30, Fahim Music
Mila’s Redefined hits the music scene
The much-awaited album by the young and hip singer Mila was finally launched on August 29 at a local restaurant in Dhanmondi. This is yet another accomplishment by Fuad Al-Muqtadir, who hit the contemporary scene with his extraordinary music. Featuring lyrics by Shahan Kabondho, among others, the Fuad featuring Mila album “Redefined” has been produced ... Read more
Bangladeshi whizkid on the block
Mega-search engine launched to find local contents First-ever Bangladeshi meta-search engine SearchW3.net, created by a 13-year-old kid, has been launched to help Internet users find local contents and applications easily on the Web. Shehzad Noor Taus, a student of class seven at Seabreeze International School, created and programmed the meta-search
Love Aaj Kal is about kisses and more
Imtiaz Ali openly admits that his upcoming Love Aaj Kal, which stars Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, has unabashed kissing scenes and shows the lead actors mouthing expletives, but the director insists that it will still be a complete family entertainer. The director says he has included the so-called objectionable scenes in the movie’s ... Read more