Lead guitarist of the popular band Miles, Hamin will release an instrumental album soon. It will be his first ever solo music album. ‘In the western countries, instrumentals are famous genre in itself. But in our country the scene is yet to be developed. I’ve also decided to tell my timeless relation and friendship with ... Read more
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Artists blow whistle against irregularities
A group exhibition by six artists at Shilpangan Gallery of Fine Arts in Dhanmondi depicts various contemporary socio-political issues. The 10-day show titled Whistle features 34 artworks in different mediums including printmaking etching, terracotta, pastel, acrylic and oil on canvas by the participants-Anika Marium Ahmed, Tapan Haldar, Fatima Munni, Umma Shohag, Iqbal Bahar Chowdhury and ... Read more
Sohel Rana introduces son, nephew
Noted actor-producer Sohel Rana has a knack for introducing a fresh talent in each of his production either before or behind the camera. He has held on to this trend for his upcoming production Adrishhya Shatru under the banner of his production house Parvez Films. This time he has given the opportunity for a debut ... Read more
Maqsood emerges as actor
Popular rocker Maqsood will emerge as an actor in Shahidul Haque Khan’s telefilm Amar Piraner Kono Maap Nai. Maqsood will play the role of a baul in the telefilm featuring the life and struggle of the traditional baul singers across the country. ‘It’s a good experience for me. I’ve been working with the bauls for ... Read more
Mystic poet Pagla Kanai’s death anniv observed
The 124th death anniversary of mystic poet Pagla Kanai was observed in a befitting manner at Pagla Kanai complex at village Berbari in Jhenaidah on Friday. The death anniversary of the poet is observed on 28 of the Bengali month Ashar. Pagla Kanai Smriti Sangrakkhan Sangshad organised the programme that continued till midnight. After honouring
Under Pressure: a reflection of contemporary time
Artists of a society and particular times are under pressure to reflect the happenings and varied aspects of the society in their contemporary time on their canvasses. An exhibition of prints titled Under Pressure is on display at the Bengal Art Lounge in Gulshan area of the capital. A number of 61 artworks by 26 ... Read more
Shironamhin releases self-titled album
Famous rock band Shironamhin is all prepared to launch its fifth album titled Shironamhim globally on July 19. The album features 10 songs including Abar Hasi Mukh, Brishti Kabya, Michhil, Chithhi, Kori, Ahoto kichhu golpo. The songs have been written and composed by the band members. ‘I hope our fans will like this album
National Museum organises special exhibition
The National Museum has launched a month-long special exhibition at the Nalini Kanta Bhattasali Gallery on Monday. The exhibition is a part of the museum’s ongoing programme to mark its 100th founding anniversary. The exhibition displaying a selection of 223 artifacts and about 30 paintings from four major curatorial sections
Asad returns to silver screen
Seasoned artist Raisul Islam Asad has returned to the silver screen after a three year hiatus. Recently, he has completed shooting for a role in Gazi Rakayet’s feature film Mrittika Maya. Asad’s last appearance on silver screen was in Kolkata-based director Goutam Ghosh’s acclaimed film Moner Manush (2010), where Asad enacted the significant role of ... Read more
Chirkut set to perform live in Norway
Popular musical band Chirkut is going to perform live in concerts in six cities of Norway. Organised by Norway-based musical organisation ‘Rikskonsertene Norway,’ the first concert is scheduled to be held on September 30 in Oslo, the capital of Norway. Following that, the band will perform in five more cities—Bergen, Molde, Trondheim, Lafoten
Biren Shome’s retrospective continues at DAC
Noted artist Biren Shome’s retrospective featuring selective works done by the artist in his long artistic career spanning over four decades is going on at the Dhaka Art Center in Dhanmondi. The untitled show displays 52 prints created at different times since 1969 to 2013 applying various methods such as etching, relief process and collagraph.
Chandana sings for Phelani
Famous singer Chandana Majumdar has recorded the vital song of the film Phelani, which is based on the tragic death of an innocent girl on the border with India. Chandan’s song titled Aj amar koto rong dhong sukh sokhigo belongs to the traditional marriage genre, though the film features how brutally Phelani was killed by ... Read more
National Art Biennale ends tomorrow
The 20th National Art Biennale going on at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will end tomorrow. What is most noticeable in this year’s exhibition is that most of the awarded artworks in particular and other entries on display in general showcased contemporary social issues. The works on display address
Ethnic cultural archive launched
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy launched its ethnic cultural archive through a colouful programme on Monday at the Music and Dance Center of the academy. State minister for Social Welfare ministry Promod Mankin as chief guest launched the archive which will preserve documents and elements representing heritages of different ethnic minority groups
Film Club Award 2012 announced
Sohanur Rahman Sohan’s film Se Amar Mon Kerechhe was declared the best film of 2012 at the Ifad Film Club Award 2012 on Sunday at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre. Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas were named the best actors in 2012. Seasoned actors Razzaq and Shanam got lifetime achievement awards. FI Manik was given ... Read more
Kuddus Boyati enthralls audience with folk songs
Abdul Kuddus Boyati enthralled the audience presenting different types of traditional songs in his signature style at a solo musical programme on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Gulshan. His high pitched voice modulation, brilliant skill of expressing the emotion of the lyrics through gesture and movement and wonderful ability of enacting roles ... Read more
Contemporary film trend analysed
Speakers at a seminar on the contemporary film industry in Bangladesh called for taking a holistic measure for the improvement of each and every sector of the industry for its revival. Film researcher Fahmidul Hoque in his keynote paper evaluated the industry and analysed the contemporary trend in the seminar titled Samakalin bangladesher chalachitra: probanatar ... Read more
Rabirag celebrates monsoon
Rabirag artistes welcomed monsoon presenting evergreen songs of Rabindranath Tagore on the season at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium of the Central Public Library on Saturday. Dance troupe Nrityanchal also presented a few colourful dance recitals with Tagore songs at the programme titled Barshamangal. The show began with a chorus
Group show presents contemporary issues
A group exhibition by six artists at Shilpangan Gallery of Fine Arts in Dhanmondi depicts various contemporary socio-political issues through art. The 10-day show titled Whistle features 34 artworks in different mediums including printmaking etching, terracotta, pastel, acrylic and oil on canvas by the participants-Anika Marium Ahmed, Tapan Haldar,
Narrating simple story in artistic way
Newly formed theatre troupe Arshinagar staged the premiere show of its debut production Se Ratey Purnima Chhilo on Friday at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Following the concept developed by Selim Al Deen, which is based on the traditional narratives and rejects the western concept of dramatic conflict, Al Deen’s student Reza ... Read more