Md. Tokon’s solo exhibition in New York Queens Museum of Art in New York, USA has organised a solo painting exhibition featuring works of Bangladeshi expatriate painter Md. Tokon. The painter has been in New York since 2001. The exhibition opened on March 19 and will run till April 10. The museum also held a ... Read more
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Bhalobashi Mago Tokey
Rumana Islam’s latest album featuring inspirational songs On the occasion of the Independence Day, Rumana Islam released her latest album “Bhalobashi Mago Tokey”, under the banner of Laser Vision. Among the ten songs featured in the album are — “Haire Amaar Mon Matano Desh”, “Bhalobashi Mago Tokey”, “Bot-er Chhaya Re”, “Jodi Aar Dekha Nai Hoye” ... Read more
Robi Bangladesh Mela at Suhrawardy Udyan
One of the leading mobile operators in the country, Robi, marked the first anniversary of its re-branding. Robi, earlier known as AKTEL, arranged ‘Bangladesh Mela’ for the second time. Showcasing Bangladesh’s opulent culture and heritage, the daylong fair was held at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka on March 28. Robi also arranged cultural programmes countrywide on ... Read more
Moushumi Bhowmik performs in Gana Sangeet fest
Celebrated Indian singer and lyricist Moushumi Bhowmik performed some of her popular songs on the concluding day of a two-day programme marking the 103rd birth anniversary of Satyen Sen. Organised by Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi with the slogan ‘Esho gana sangeeter aynai dekhi swadesher mukh’, the annual peoples’ song competition and festival ‘Satyan Sen Gana Sangeet ... Read more
Sarika Makes it Big
Last year marked a high point for model-actress Sarika who successfully established a niche for herself in the media. She chalked up the highest number of TV Commercials (TVC) which won viewers’ hearts. She also won accolades with her performance in TV plays like Chayanika Chowdhury’s “Tomar Kachhe Phera”, Animesh Aich’s “Commissioner”, Akram Khan’s “Odrishsho ... Read more
Syed Abdul Hadi on his latest album and more
In his over five decades of music career, celebrated singer Syed Abdul Hadi for the first time is going to release an album of Tagore songs on Pahela Baishakh. The singer recently shared with New Age his feelings about the upcoming album and his views on the current music trend. The album titled ‘Jakhan Bhanglo ... Read more
Runway screened at Jahangirnagar University
As part of a country-wide campaign, Tareque and Catherine Masud’s latest film “Runway” was screened at the Zahir Raihan auditorium, Jahangirnagar University. The two-day event was held on March 21-22. Masud’s other films — “Adam Surat”, a documentary on the life and works of artist SM Sultan and “Naroshundar”, a short film on the Liberation ... Read more
Shako presents group art exhibition at DAC
Different aspects of women issues have been displayed through artworks at a nine-day art exhibition which is now going on at Dhaka Art Center in Dhanmondi in the city. Organised by Shako, an association of women artists of Bangladesh, the group exhibition titled ‘Celebration’ marks the 100th years of International Woman’s Day. Various aspects of ... Read more
Banglalink Music Fest 2011 in Rajshahi
Popular Bangladeshi bands — Warfaze, Aurthohin, LRB and Miles — played to a huge crowd at the Rajshahi District Stadium on March 18. The event, ‘Banglalink Music Fest 2011’, was an initiative to popularise and promote local culture and heritage. Ayub Bachchu of LRB, Shafin Ahmed and Hamin Ahmed of Miles, along with Warfaze, Aurthohin ... Read more
Roksana Khatun emerges as the Garbo of Bangladesh
The grand finale of the musical talent hunt for garment workers, “Premier Bank Garbo Gao Pran Khuley Gao” [by BGMEA], was held on March 19 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended the event as chief guest. Commerce Minister, Faruk Khan; LGRD Minister Syed Ashraful Islam and State Minister for ... Read more
Nawsheen’s journey to stardom
Nawsheen Nahreen, widely known as Nawsheen, has been present in the entertainment industry for a while now. Talented in both acting and TV show hosting, Nawsheen has already carved a niche in the media. For Nawsheen, who began as a Radio Jocky, journey to stardom has been fast. Acting, TV show hosting and modeling- she ... Read more
Fans Gift Skirts To Deepika
Deepika Padukone gets fan mail delivered to her house on a daily basis. Most of it consists of soft toys, chocolates and greeting cards from fans professing their love for her. Not this time! When the leggy lass returned home from her Aarakshan shoot in Bhopal, she was shocked to see the nine skirts lined ... Read more
Is Madhuri Dixit worth Rs 5 crores?
When we speak about actress Madhuri Dixit, the only thing that strikes our mind is the word ‘evergreen’. Even if she is not an active member in B-Town Madhuri still has the power to grab the spot light, news paper headlines, camera focus and hearts of Bollywood Fans. Her short stay in India proved the ... Read more
Desperately Seeking Breathing Space
Exhibition at Goethe Institut highlights a distraught Dhaka Walking into Goethe Institut in Dhanmandi, Dhaka, one notices a fairly large structure of whitened bamboos — with shoes and mirrors hanging randomly from the intricately positioned arms. What is more unsettling about this piece is that little plants with tiny green leaves are sprouting out of ... Read more
Grand Finale of Talent Hunt for RMG Workers Today
The grand finale of the musical talent hunt for garment workers, “Premier Bank Gorbo” (by BGMEA), will be held today at 5:30pm at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has consented to grace the programme as the chief guest. Commerce Minister, Faruk Khan; State Minister for Labour and Employment, Munnujan Sufian ... Read more
History in Flashes
Light and sound show at Suhrawardy Udyan Starting from March 7, a three-daylong light and sound show, titled “Bangladesh-er Hridoy Hotey”, was held at Suhrawardy Udyan. The show was held to celebrate the ‘month of independence’. Our national flag was hoisted for the first time in this month [March 2] in 1971. Bangabandhu delivered his ... Read more
Dhaka University Theatre Festival
“Ashchorjo Shundor Ei Bechey Thaka” and “Durghotona” staged The ongoing fortnight-long theatre festival by the Department of Theatre, Dhaka University featured two plays on March 9. The plays — “Ashchorjo Shundor Ei Bechey Thaka” and “Durghotona” — were staged at Natmandal Auditorium of DU. Tanvir Rashid directed “Ashchorjo Shundor Ei Bechey Thaka”. The play is ... Read more
Contenders Representing Rahimafrooz Win “Busy-der Easy Show”
At the grand finale held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre, Farzana Afroze and Tahasina Rafa of the Rahimafrooz team were declared the champions of the reality programme “Busy-der Easy Show”. Sumaiya Jannat and Tanjeri Hoque from Eastern Bank Limited were runners-up. All the 24 contending teams including the four finalists — The City Bank, Rahimafrooz, ... Read more
Catching up with S I Tutul
In the contemporary Bangla music scene singer S I Tutul needs no introduction. Often addressed as the ‘Surer Karigar’, S I Tutul’s popularity can be largely attributed to his innovative compositions and songs. Jai Din Jai Ekaki, Valo Lage Raat, Valo Lage Cha(n)d and Keu Prem Korey, Keu Preme Porey are some of the songs ... Read more
A Grounded Actress
Tête-à-tête with Bidya Sinha Mim Bidya Sinha Mim stepped into showbiz when she won the Lux-Channel i Superstar title in 2007. Immediately, she was recruited as a lead actress in Humayun Ahmed’s feature film, “Amar Achhe Jol”. “My dreams came true when I won the ‘Superstar’ title and had a remarkable opportunity to work with ... Read more