In conversation with Tanzir Tuhin While many find academic studies getting the priority to be a restriction in pursuing artistic/cultural practices, Tanzir Tuhin — lead vocalist and songwriter of the band Shironamhin — considers his major, architecture, as an inspiration to his passion for music. Tuhin finds some links between architecture and music as well. ... Read more
Entertainment
Monir Khan, Milton Khondaker together after 6 years
Popular singer Monir Khan will present his 40th album to hislisteners on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The album will contain 10songs. The lyrics of the songs were written by Milton Khondaker while the songswere also composed by him. Through this album, the listeners will get Milton Khondakeralong with Monir after a span of six ... Read more
Elita is now guest faculty
Popular singer Elita Karim is familiar to all as a promisingsinger, some may recognise her as an anchor too. But none of above is herprofessional identity. Professionally, she is a journalist of a leading Englishdaily in the country. However, all of these identities could not meet her thirst.She has recently started teaching the students of ... Read more
Mila raises voice against cyber crime
Pop diva Mila is creating social awareness against the cyber crime, which has appeared a social problem in the country. In an interview with New Age, Mila Islam informed that through the concerts she was generating awareness against such crime for which many women in the country have faced serious social problem and forced a ... Read more
Tarin’s different preparation…
Popular TV actress Tarin is simultaneously expert in singingand dancing besides acting. During her early age Tarin became champion innational children talent hunt contest ‘Notun Kuri’. Later she continued actingand dancing. But her singing career was limited in only homely environment. Tokeep requests from her friends Tarin is going to launch her debut solo musicalalbum ... Read more
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows makes $1bn
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 has passed the $1bn (£609m) mark at the worldwide box office, distributor Warner Bros has said. The final instalment in the eight-part boy wizard series is the first to reach the milestone. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone had the previous best global takings with $974.8m (£593m) ... Read more
World of solitude
Kibria Exhibition at Bengal Gallery To pay homage to the great artist Mohammad Kibria, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts has organised a 15-day long special exhibition, titled “Tribute to Mohammad Kibria”. The exhibition is now on at Bengal Gallery in Dhanmondi. The exhibition comprises Kibria’s artworks from the collections of Matiur Rahman, editor of the ... Read more
Dreek rocks the youngsters
Dreek, a promising musical band, has been rocking the young music lovers of the country with their strong lyrics quality music since it emerged. As a talented entity in the Bangladesh rock panorama, Dreek has already been elected as a member of Bangladesh Musical Band Association just right after winning the 6th position in the ... Read more
Aupi Karim faces accident in Germany
Popular TV actress Aupi Karim is now passing her days with a serious injury after facing a road accident in Germany. Now she has to stay there for her higher study on landscape architecture. She fortunate survived in the accident recently. It was disclosed from her facebook status recently where she mentioned that after completing ... Read more
Maasranga Television goes on air
First HD TV channel in Bangladesh Private channel Maasranga Television started its journey through airing over an hour-long inaugural programme live on July 30. The inaugural ceremony was held at the Ball Room of Radisson Water Garden Hotel. The programme featured different items including music and dance. A documentary highlighting the culture and heritage of ... Read more
I’m pregnant and very excited: Lara Dutta
Finally, the cat is out of the bag. For months long, it was speculated that Lara Dutta is pregnant but neither the actress nor her tennis hubby Mahesh Bhupathi has confirmed the news but in a recent interview, Lara has confirmed that the news of her pregnancy. An elated Lara said, “Yes, I am pregnant ... Read more
Kareena Kapoor to be the brand ambassador of Lakme
She started off her career with Refugee, did a handful of average films…only to catapult herself into the top league of actresses in Bollywood with her stunning size zero figure. We are indeed referring to the one and only hot and talented Kareena Kapoor. The way every single filmmaker wants to have her as the ... Read more
Uttarayan’s ode to monsoon
Cultural programme at Shilpakala Academy Marking the 150th birth anniversary of Tagore and the first anniversary of music school Uttarayan, a cultural programme featuring Tagore’s monsoon- themed songs along with recitation was held at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on July 29. With the theme “Ebong Borsha”, the event also featured instrumental ... Read more
Aly Zaker—image of a theatre icon
Aly Zaker, a well-known theatre personality of the country, has presented himself as a versatile character in our cultural arena. He played an active role in the country’s Liberation War in 1971. He is also a trustee of the Liberation War Museum, a writer and the owner of Asiatic Marketing Communications Limited. Besides working as ... Read more
Music fest at Dhaka University
As part of its annual programme, Music Department of Dhaka University arranged a two-day Music Festival 2011 at the TSC auditorium. Chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC) Professor AK Azad Chowdhury inaugurated the festival as the chief guest on July 29. Presided over by the chairman of the department Kuheli Islam, Pro Vice Chancellor Professor ... Read more
Nafiza faces eve teasing
Popular TV actress Nafiza Jahan faced eve teasing recentlywhile taking part in the shooting for an Eid play in the city’s Uttara area.She was taking part in the shooting for the play, which was being directed byMd Mostafa Kamal Raz. While in the shooting spot two youths teased Nafiza andthrew some unfair comments to her. ... Read more
New generation popular bands rock huge crowd
Popular new generation rock music bands –Artcell, Black and Cryptic Fate– rocked the audience together in a concert on Friday at the Engineers’ Institute. The concert titled “ABC Generation Concert” was organised by Live Square Concerts with the motto to revive the pulse of the new generation rock music lovers. Cryptic Fate was first to ... Read more
Of Art, Aesthetics and Shadhona
In conversation with Lubna Marium Lubna Marium — aesthete, danseuse, dance pioneer, teacher, choreographer and impresario is a pioneering figure in the contemporary South Asian cultural scenario. Daughter of illustrious parents Colonel Quazi Nooruzzaman and Professor Sultana Zaman, Lubna Marium has dedicated a lifetime to the promotion of culture, particularly dance and other performing arts. ... Read more
‘Concert for Bangladesh’ goes digital
August 1 marks the 40th anniversary of a pair of historic benefit concerts that the late George Harrison staged with a little help from some very famous friends. Now, thanks to new technology, fans of all ages can relive the event. Tuesday marks the digital debut of The Concert for Bangladesh, the Grammy Award-winning album ... Read more
“Pubal Batash”: Album of Bhawaiya songs released
A mixed album featuring Bhawaiya songs, titled “Pubal Batash” was released on July 27 at the Seminar Hall of Central Public Library, Shahbagh, Dhaka. The album features 10 popular songs of the genre. Lawmaker and noted media personality Asaduzzaman Noor was present as the chief guest at the programme. Among others, journalist and