Sports Correspondent Host Madaripur became champion in the Zone-B competitions of the Exim Bank 20th National Women Handball Championship defeating Jessore 10-6 in the final at Madaripur Stadium on Monday. The winners led the first half 6-3. Sipra scored the highest five goals for Madaripur, while Bilkis netted four for
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No plan to enter IPL: Kareena Kapoor
New Delhi, IANS: Asked if she planned to enter IPL like other actresses, Kareena said: “I have no idea about business. I only know how to act. As for business, I will think about it five years later.” Bollywood beauties Preity Zinta, Juhi Chawla and Shilpa Shetty are trying their luck in the business of ... Read more
Event: Pinky wins Style Icon crown
Sheikh Arif Bulbon Sadia Afrin Pinky won the beauty contest ‘Style Icon 2008.’ Rezwana Chowdhury Jhinuk became the 1st runner-up, while Maliha Mostaq secured the 2nd runner-up position. Kumkum Laila got ‘Miss Smile’ award, Tania Rauf got Best Intelligence’ award, Smarani Jannat Naynna received ‘Best Catwalk’ award and
Nokia’s fashion fest
Sabrina Fatma Ahmad It was an evening of sizzling style at the Radisson Water Garden Hotel with Nokia’s fashion event. Attendees were greeted by cocktails and canapés at the foyer, where the latest Nokia models were on display. Kicking off with a few upbeat instrumentals by a jazz band – Jazzy Chopsticks – the event ... Read more
Shah Rukh doesn’t like a pat on the back, Gauri tells Deepika!
By Spicezee Bureau Now that he has got a shoulder surgery done, superstar Shah Rukh Khan doesn’t like it when someone pats on his back. Recently, when actress Deepika Padukone tried to catch up with the actor to find out about his health post surgery, SRK’s wife reportedly messaged her saying that he doesn’t like ... Read more
Preity meets Sachin in NZ
Many Fridays have gone by since we last saw Preity Zinta on the big screen . But the actor has a lot to keep her busy otherwise. The dimpled dazzler, who is in the Maori Nation on an invitation by New Zealand Cricket and New Zealand Tourism Board, attended the official reception where the Prime ... Read more
Fancy a bit of French?
Nivedita Raitz von Frentz Coinciding with the city’s 400th birthday, and in an attempt to leave no stone of Old Dhaka unturned, intrepid architects, Homaira Zaman and Taimur Islam conduct heritage walks to arouse interest and awareness among locals and
Stories of Change screened on Int’l Women’s day
Nadia Sarwat On the occasion of International Women’s Day, documentary film “Stories of Change” was screened at Star Cineplex, Bashundhara City Mall. The 55-minute documentary directed by Kamar Ahmed Simon is an artistic documentation of the success stories of five valiant women, who, braving all obstacles, have made significant achievements. The event also marked the ... Read more
Becoming one with Romena
Sadya Afreen Mallick “To date, I don’t know what horrified me more. The fact that this was too close to reality or that during the shoot, I could sometimes sense the presence of the faceless Romena,”–Babita “Even after 37 years, it still unnerves me when I think of the role I played in a movie ... Read more
Movie Mentors
Movies are living proof that even the weakest, ugliest and most stupid of us can be transformed into swans who reach their potential or beat off the bad guys. But to achieve this said potential you are going to need a helping hand along the way and some of cinema’s best characters have been mentors ... Read more
Another feather in the cap
Ramendu Majumdar receives Ekushey Padak ‘09 Jamil Mahmud International Theatre Institute (ITI), worldwide President and renowned cultural personality Ramendu Majumdar is among the 13, who received ‘Ekushey Padak’ this year. Majumdar, a seasoned theatre activist, received the
Defence policy in the offing: Armed Forces to be kept above controversies: PM
UNB, Dhaka Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday said her government would keep the Armed Forces above all controversies and build up them as a patriotic, brave, efficient and invincible force. Referring to her party’s election manifesto she said a National Defence Policy will be formulated to ensure security of the people and
Milk of Sorrow takes top nod
Berlin International Film Festival Milk of Sorrow takes top nod Shaheen Dill-Riaz, Berlin With the applauses of 1600 guests and the announcement of award-winners, the Berlin International Film Festival 2009 (also known as Berlinale) closed the ten-day-long celebration of world cinema on February 14. The international jury of Berlin Film Festival has surprised the audience ... Read more
Babul’s Canvas: Tribute to Language Movement martyrs and Birangana
Takir Hossain Babul Mahmood is a talented young artist who has been working on the theme, freedom movement of Bangladesh and its different aspects, over the last decade. “Ekushey Smaraney” and “Birangana” — two such series by him — delve into memorable events that forged our nation. “Ekushey Smaraney” is a series of watercolours. The ... Read more
Khudey Gaan Raaj ‘08 at finishing line
Moment of decision Khudey Gaan Raaj ‘08 at finishing line Cultural Correspondent The grand finale of “Meridian Channel i Khudey Gaan Raaj’08”, will be held tonight at National Women’s Sports Complex, Dhanmondi. Channel i will air the programme live from 7:50 pm. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel ... Read more
Valentine’s Day special on Banglavision
Cultural Correspondent “Bhalobasha Karey Koy” Noted educationist Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed and well- known poet Nirmalendu Goon will appear in a Valentine’s Day special programme on Banglavision. The programme, titled “Bhalobasha Karey Koy”, will go on air on
Lara sparkles in white on Man’s World
Since the time she stormed onto the scene winning the Miss Universe title, there has been no looking back for Lara Dutta. Lara is on every man’s wish-list and hence it comes as no surprise to see the beautiful actress gracing the cover page of Man’s World in the February issue. Lara who has a ... Read more
Ranbir and Deepika’s sizzling hot ‘make out’ session in cinema hall
Spicezee Bureau Mumbai, Feb 10: As the newly matured lovebirds Kareena and her Saifu settle down for a work-some Valentine’s Day, it’s the young Kapoor lad Ranbir Kapoor and his ladylove Deepika Padukone, who are painting the town red with their no-holds-bar public display of affection. The couple that is infamous for their famous airport ... Read more
Bebo turns bridesmaid?
The buzz is that the ‘Khan’daan hanger-on Amrita Arora is fed up being in the forever struggling mode( only doing movies with family and friends like Kareena) and is set to get married soon. Close friends of the actress has claimed that this time it’s for real and unlike the short term serial dating she ... Read more
Images from All Roads Film Project at Asiatic Gallery
Chobi Mela V: The many shades of freedom Images from All Roads Film Project at Asiatic Gallery Takir Hossain Asiatic Gallery of Fine Arts is one of the venues holding exhibitions that are part of the ongoing ‘Chobi Mela V.’ The current exhibition at Asiatic Gallery features works of awarded photographers — Alejandro Chaskielberg (Argentina), ... Read more