Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is considered one of the greatest novelists of the sub-continent. Bengali novel practically began with him. He is widely regarded as a key figure in literary renaissance of Bengal as well as undivided India. Some of his writings, including novels, essays and commentaries, were a breakaway from the traditional verse-oriented writings, and ... Read more
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Laila Hasan to attend dance conference in Seoul
Seasoned Bangladeshi dancer Laila Hasan has been selected as a member of Asian Dance Committee, according to press release. Initiated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea, the committee is a platform for artistes representing the Asian states. President of Bangladesh Dancers’ Organisation, Laila Hasan, is attending Asian Dance Committee’s conference ... Read more
Kuddus – an icon of Bangla folk music
n the realm of folk music in Bangladesh, Abdul Kuddus Boyati is a name that needs no introduction. In popularising folk music, especially Palagaan, his contribution is yet to be surpassed by any. Through his organisation Bangla Folk Media, Kuddus, along with a bunch of young Bauls, has been
Playing the part
In the media, some struggle throughout their career to reach their desired goal, while others find a fairytale journey awaiting them. For Sohana Saba it is definitely the latter, as the talented artiste began her career with dancing but over the years has managed to cement a niche for herself as an actor. Sohana has ... Read more
Gono Sangeet Utsab ends
With the performance of the song titled “Manusher majhe boshobash kori, manushe milechhe thai, manush aamar sujon swajan, manusher gaan gaai…..” by popular artiste Fakir Alamgir, the three-day Gono Sangeet Utsab (people’s song festival) ended recently. Performing another song titled “Bhoy ki morone………….,” written by Charon Kobi Mukunda Das, Fakir Alamgir marked the ending of ... Read more
“Amar Bondhu Rashed” screened at SUST
Five shows of the movie “Amar Bondhu Rashed” were held from June 26-28 at the mini auditorium of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet. A large number of evidently moved students and teachers came away from the screenings that were an initiative of Chokh Film Society, a cultural organisation of the University
Plasmic Knock work on solo album
Rock band Plasmic Knock are currently busy working on their first solo album. Promising rock band Plasmic Knock was formed in January 2007. The band won the 2nd place at the Nokia IAC [Independent Artist Club] in 2008. Swapner Rajya, the first song of the band, was released in 2010 in the mixed album Maanchitro. ... Read more
Ethnic Cultural Festival at Shilpakala Academy
A Demonstration of Diversity Ethnic Cultural Festival at Shilpakala Academy The recent Ethnic Cultural Festival featured traditional dances and songs by a number of indigenous artistes at National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on June 26. Khudra Nri Goshthi Cell [for ethnic groups] of BSA arranged the festival. The festival ... Read more
National recitation festival begins
A weeklong “Jatiya Abritti Utsab” was inaugurated on Sunday at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital. Information and cultural affairs minister Abul Kalam Azad opened the festival organised by Bangladesh Abritti Samanway Parishad with the slogan “Jagrata Kara Uddata Kara Nirbhai Kara Hey”. The inauguration ceremony was
Mou again in TVC after 2 years
Popular TV actress and dance artiste Sadia Islam Mou is also popular as a model in the showbiz arena. She has already received accomplishment in this arena in modelling. She lastly performed in TVC of Marks full-cream milk powder. After two years break she is going to be appeared as a model again in the ... Read more
Nadia at tonight’s gossip
Popular TV actress and dance artiste Nadia will be present as tonight’s episode’s guest at Banglavision’s weekly night-based travelling and gossiping celebrity show ‘Raat-Biraat-e.’ The show will be hosted by popular singer Shahed and will be produced by Kawnine Saurabh. Besides travelling her favourite various spots in the city Nadia will disclose many untold stories ... Read more
Double Dhamaal – Movie Review
In director Indra Kumar’s Double Dhamaal, the quartet of Ritesh Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Ashish Chowdhry and Javed Jaffrey often stand side by side and have their turns at cracking jokes from scene to scene. If Ritesh stole a few laughs in the previous scene (or at least attempted to), then the next one has Warsi ... Read more
Acting Comes Natural To Amitabh Bachchan; He Follows No Methods
You must be thinking that how can Big B manage to perform so well for the roles like he is playing in his upcoming flick. He was answering a similar question for his film BBUDDAH-HOGA TERRA BAAP. This actor does not prepare. He just acts and has very little faith in the ‘method’ theory of ... Read more
Katrina Kaif voted as sexiest women in the world
Bollywood Hot and Sexy Actress Katrina Kaif tops the Sexiest Women 2011 list of men’s lifestyle magazine FHM, edging out Deepika Padukone who won the title last year. Katrina had won the title in 2008 and 2009 too. The FHM 100 Sexiest Women list is based on online and SMS voting and saw a whopping ... Read more
Lighting up the stage and screen
In conversation with Nazneen Chumki Nazneen Chumki is a popular face on both TV and the stage. Her versatility has won her a national award for her acting skills. Not just that she is an upcoming screenwriter as well. Her performance as the protagonist in the monodrama, “Sitar Agniporikkha” has attracted much attention. The tested ... Read more
Bridesmaids
Director: Paul Feig Screenwriter: Annie Mumolo Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper Running time: 125 mins If the title hints at a frilly chick flick about love and forever, then the
Nazrul: The wonder of 20th century literature
International Nazrul Conference ends in the capital While inaugurating the International Nazrul Conference at the Osmani Memorial Hall on June 24, chief guest of the programme Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged that Nazrul’s works be promoted globally. She also presented the Nazrul Award 2011 to National Professor Kabir Chowdhury and eminent singer Nilima Das for ... Read more
I do not release any album because of piracy: Runa Laila
Millions of people in home and abroad adore her for her unique voice. Her mastery over various genres of music in different languages has given her an international recognition. She has some unique achievements like attaining popularity for playbacks songs simultaneously in Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani movies. Runa Laila, one of the
Chandni (Silvi) in central role again
Promising film actress Chandni alias Silvi is going to perform in the central role again. She will perform in the movie ‘Naag Sundori’, which story was written by Motiur Rahman Badal. It was scripted by Badal also and he will give direction of it. In the movie, Chandni will act in role of ‘Naag Sundori’. ... Read more
Abhik wins top position in ‘Nobo Gaan-e, Nobo Pran-e’
Abhik Dev won the top position in a talent hunt contest to search promising and talented Tagore artistes titled ‘Nobo Gaan-e, Nobo Pran-e’. Sumaiya Imam Ima and Mostafizur Rahman Turjo consequently secured the first and second runner-up positions of the contest. Channel i, in association with British Council and Grameenphone organised the contest. The first ... Read more