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
Entertainment
Group art show begins at Drik tomorrow
A group artwork exhibition titled ‘Shells and Souls’ by four young artists will be inaugurated at 6:00pm on October 9 at Gallery Drik in Dhanmondi. The exhibition will be inaugurated by noted artist Shishir Bhattacharjee, a professor at the Faculty of Fine Art in Dhaka University. The young artists include Asma Sultana Mita, Golam Faruque ... Read more
Close encounters with reality
Print and sculpture exhibition at Zainul Gallery The duo exhibition of printmaker Farhana Ahmed and sculptor Tanny Dey is now on at Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University. Farhana Ahmed received a Masters in printmaking. She started with watercolour in her primary stage and received acclaim. Afterwards, she concentrated on printmaking and studied ... Read more
Katrina makes Santoshi uncomfortable
Rajkumar Santoshi is heard to be uncomfortable with Katrina Kaif on the sets of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. The director confirms Katrina’s successful career and his series of flops in the past is the reason for his timid behaviour on the sets. Santoshi was quite modest to express his emotions before the media. He ... Read more
Farooki’s Third Person Singular Number to be premiered at South Korean film fest
Mostafa Sarwar Farooki’s latest movie “Third Person Singular Number” will have its world premiere at the upcoming 14th Pusan International Film Festival, South Korea. The film will participate as part of ‘A Window on Asian Cinema’ category at the festival. A total of 53 films from 23 countries will be screened in this category. ‘A ... Read more
Slumdog Millionaire to be unleashed in Bangladesh
Film enthusiasts of the country will soon get an opportunity to watch last year’s multi-Oscar-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire” on big screen. Production house Impress Telefilm Limited and mobile phone operator Aktel have brought the film to Bangladeshi theatres. The film will be screened at theatres in and outside Dhaka, starting from October 9. Prior to ... Read more
Life in the slums
Lalita on Ekushey TV Drama serial “Lalita” will be telecast tonight on Ekushey TV at 9:30pm. Based on a story by Abdus Salam, the serial is scripted and directed by Jewel Mahmud. A production of Ekushey TV, the serial’s cast includes Sumaiya Shimu, Jayanto Chattopadhyay, Anisur Rahman Milon, Bannya Mirza, Elora Gauhar, Pran Roy, Joyraj ... Read more
Recital of kheyal held
A recital of the Indian classical music kheyal by Robiul Hossen was held at the Indian High Commission’s cultural centre in Gulshan on Friday. The musical event was jointly organised by the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and Shadhona -a center for advancement of Southasian Music and Dance. Artist of the classical music Robiul Hossen ... Read more
Chinese acrobats earn big applause from Dhaka crowd
Dhaka audience enjoyed a memorable evening with the performances of the Chinese traditional folk songs, bowl dance, jar balancing and several other eye catching acrobatics. Artistes of the Inner Mongolia Artist Troupe of China delighted the audience at The National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Monday. The three-day cultural show, begun on Monday, ... Read more
Aishwarya Rai ranks 9th on Harpers & Queen 100 Most Beautiful Women List
Former Miss World still captivates Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the 100 most beautiful women in the world according to Harpers & Queen magazine. In fact, the former Miss World is ranked number 9 in the annual list proving that her beauty has not only stood the test of time since she won her ... Read more
Hit Men: The Top 5 heroes who rule the Bollywood
They are the ultimate lean, mean, fighting machines or the masters of mush, melting hearts from 8 to 80. These top 5 heroes seem to have it all, the dancing feet that tap a rhythm to the top of the charts and the intensity that makes the audience watch spellbound. From all out action, to ... Read more
Eid Treats
Highlights of special programmes This Eid-ul-Fitr, TV viewers are in for a treat. BTV, ATN Bangla, Channel i, ntv, Banglavision, Desh TV and others are offering an array of special TV plays, feature films, tele-films, musical and variety shows on the occasion of Eid. The programmes will be aired throughout the week and will feature ... Read more
Eid programmes on TV channels
Satellite television channels will broadcast special and attractive programmes for their viewers on the occasion of Eid festival. Besides the three days of Eid holiday, some of the channels have taken up ten-day programmes that include films, telefilms, dramas, live musical programmes, celebrity shows and shows for the
Eid Special
Shurer Jhorna: Highlighting the irresistible melody of ghazals Special musical programme “Shurer Jhorna” will be aired on ntv on the third and fourth day of Eid at 6:45pm. Five adept singers — Yasmin Mustari, Shakila Zafar, Anup Barua, Swani Zubayeer and Ariful Islam Mithu — will perform popular ghazals in an informal setting on the ... Read more
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
Gangajatra to be premiered on Eid day
World premiere of the full-length Bangla feature film ‘Gangajatra’ (The Journey) will be held on the Eid day on Channel-i. The film will be telecast at 2:25pm. The Star Cineplex will also release the film on the day. The film is scripted and directed by Syed Ohiduzzaman Diamond and starred by Ferdous and Popy. Hasan ... Read more
Rani Becomes Queen
Rani Mukherjee looked elegant as she strutted in a purple couture dress (almost fit for a Queen) on the red carpet of the esteemed TIFF in Toronto earlier this week. Looking sexy and elegant, the actress who has lost oodles of weight looked ecstatic about her new film ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’. Rani gleefully signed autographs ... Read more
Shahabuddin’s painting exhibitions in Dhaka
Expatriate artist Shahabuddin Ahmed’s solo exhibition ‘Shahabuddin 2009’ will be inaugurated at Gallery Chitrak on September 18 and ‘Jai Bangla’ at Bengal Gallery of Fine Art on September 27. Planning minister air vice marshal (rtd) AK Khandker will inaugurate the ‘Shahabuddin 2009’ as chief guest while eminent artist Aminul Islam will be present as special ... Read more
Sisimpur steps into fifth year
‘Sisimpur’, the popular household show on Fridays, has stepped into its fifth year. To celebrate the occasion, Nayantara Communications arranged a ‘Utshob’ at Bongobondhu International Conference Centre on September 15. Young children, the main attraction of the event, attended the programme to spend a few hours with ‘Tuktuki’ and ‘Halum’, two popular Muppet characters in ... Read more
Hanif Sanket’s TV play on ATN Bangla
On the occasion of Eid, celebrated media personality Hanif Sanket has been producing a single episode TV play for satellite channel ATN Bangla over the last couple of years. In line with this tradition, the special TV play “Toshamodey Khosh Amodhey” will be aired on Eid-ul-Fitr. The play will be aired on the first day ... Read more