Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Elton John will perform at a unique event called “A Night When Hope and History Rhyme” at the White House, Friday (Sept. 23) . The event is a joint effort between A&E Networks and The History Channel. The concert and related event, which will feature John performing for 2,000 invited guests ... Read more
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Art Bangla Foundation starts new journey
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com The official launch of a new art platform titled Art Bangla Foundation took place on September 17, 2022 with the inauguration ceremony of a group exhibition, ‘Pratibimba Parampara’ State Minister of Cultural Affairs, K M Khalid attended this event as the chief guest. The Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Liaquat ... Read more
Kabir Suman to stage musical performance in Dhaka
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Three events are planned in Dhaka in October, featuring the musical performance of celebrated Indian Bengali singer, songwriter and composer Kabir Suman. The program’s organizer, Peephole, confirmed the information to New Age. The music shows will be held at the Bangladesh National Museum in the capital. Fuad Bin Omar, a partner ... Read more
Solo exhibition that explores nature and women’s emancipation
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com In a solo exhibition currently on view at the Edge Gallery in Gulshan in the capital, painter and printmaker Rokeya Sultana illustrates nature and women’s emancipation. The exhibition titled An Ode to Joy: Fire, Water and the Essence of Life that features 51 artworks were produced using a variety of techniques, ... Read more
BTV screens jatrapala after two years
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Television is going to air Jatrapala after a two-year hiatus, said a press release. Popular actress Aruna Biswas is going to anchor the programme, which will be aired every Thursday at 2:30pm. Today, the BTV will air Banglar Bani Opera’s production titled Kajalrekha at 2:30pm. Besides, the BTV will gradually ... Read more
Jaya Ahsan enchants viewers in the ‘Beauty Circus’ trailer
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The trailer for Jaya Ahsan starring ‘Beauty Circus’ was released on the YouTube channel Yesterday. The 2-minute trailer captures a variety of emotions ranging from fear to excitement. In the video, Jaya Ahsan stars in multiple scenes, displaying a wide range of expressions and emotions to help viewers understand the gravity ... Read more
Brahmastra Twitter review: Watch it or skip it?
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra part 1 was released on Friday Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com After much-anticipation, preparation of more than 5years, multiple controversies, promising VFX experience, one real life love story, the Ayan Mukerji directorial, Brahmastra, was released on Friday September 9. The Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt starrer is the first installment of ... Read more
Bangladeshi artworks exhibited in Nepal
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu, in association with the Siddhartha Art Gallery, is organising an art exhibition in Nepal as part of the celebration of 50 years of Nepal-Bangladesh diplomatic relations. The event, titled “Spirit of Friendship”, will exhibit artworks and paintings by renowned Bangladeshi artists at the exhibition hall of the ... Read more
Blackpink first artist in YouTube history to surpass 80 million subscribers
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Blackpink makes history again as the K-pop band broke all records and became the first artist in YouTube history to surpass 80 million subscribers. It took them six years to reach this milestone after the channel was created in June 2016.
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Gram Theatre commemorates anniversary through a boat ride Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com The Bangladesh Gram Theater held a cultural boat ride to commemorate its 40th anniversary in Rajshahi on Saturday. The boat ride was called ‘Bangla Natyaer Naujatra’. Theater President Nasiruddin Yousuf Bachchu opened the journey from the Alupatty top of the Padma River in ... Read more
Gazi Mazharul Anwar passes away
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Legendary lyricist, director, producer and screenwriter Gazi Mazharul Anwar is no more. His daughter-in-law, Shahana Mirza, confirmed that he passed away at 6:30am today. The iconic personality composed more than 20,000 songs for various media including radio, television and cinema over 60 years.
National Poet Nazrul’s 46th death anniversary today
Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com Today is the 46th anniversary of the death of the national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. The death anniversary of Nazrul, widely known as the rebel poet, is observed in Bangladesh on Bhadra 12 according to the Bangladeshi Bangla calendar. Different government and socio-cultural organisations, television channels and radio stations have chalked ... Read more
Britney Spears and Elton John’s new cover for upcoming duet “Hold Me Closer” delights fans
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Fans were mesmerized when Britney Spears unveiled a stunning cover for her upcoming track ‘Hold Me Closer’ with music legend Elton John. The two musical legends collaborated on the highly anticipated tune Hold Me Closer, which Universal Music will release on August 26. The 40-year-old singer revealed a glimpse of the ... Read more
‘Moshari’ wins an honor at Oscar-qualifying film festival
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The horror-themed short film “Moshari” by Nuhash Humayun won Best Horror at the Oscar-qualifying “Hollyshorts Film Festival.” The movie was also ranked in the top 8 in the whole competition. For its unique storyline and skillful execution, the highly acclaimed movie is being praised and widely recognized at the international film ... Read more
Pathshala opens the door for ‘Expanded’
Exhibition underway at DrikPath Bhobon Cultural Desk : dhakamirror.com In the capital’s DrikPath Bhobon at Panthapath, the Pathshala South Asian Media Institute on Friday officially opened an exhibition named Expanded. The show, which has been organized to celebrate World Photography Day, August 19, features the works of eight emerging photographers from Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, ... Read more
‘Din: The Day’ director to sue Ananta Jalil
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The director of the Bangladesh-Iran co-production film “Din: The Day,” Iranian filmmaker Morteza Atashzamzam, has chosen to file a lawsuit against Ananta Jalil, who plays the lead role, alleging violation of contract.On his Instagram post, the director disclosed the news.“Ananta Jalil has breached the contract by distorting my creation. The name ... Read more
Director sued for breaching Wildlife Act in ‘Hawa’ movie
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The director of the Bangla film “Hawa” was accused of violating animal conservation rules on Wednesday by the Wildlife Crime Control Unit of the Bangladesh Forest Department, namely in a scene when a Common Myna was seen being held in a cage.The WCCU inspector Nargis Sultana filed the lawsuit with a ... Read more
Dighi got admitted to ULAB’s Journalism department
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Prarthona Fardin Dighi, a budding actress, is utilizing her talent to advance her own career in addition to her acting career. The actress was just admitted to the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh’s Media Studies and Journalism department (ULAB). Dighi passed her HSC exam with a 3.75 GPA from Stamford College ... Read more
Sumi bags awards for Nodi Rocks
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The first-of-its-kind project “Nodi Rocks” by Salt Creatives to protect Bangladesh’s rivers has won the Bangladesh Brand Forum Award in the Social and Native categories. On August 13, the award presentation ceremony took place in a five-star hotel. The main goal of this exciting project was to use music as a ... Read more
Legal notice issued to singer Nobel for remarks about Rabindranath
Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Singer Mainul Ahsan Noble has received legal notice Sunday (August 14) for making disparaging remarks about Rabindranath Tagore. The notice says, a case would be brought against him under the Digital Security Act, according to the notification, which was submitted by Chattogram court advocate Mithun Biswas, if he does not publicly ... Read more