Filmmaker Badal Rahman’s third death anniversary was jointly observed by Moviyana Film Society and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy through a film screening and discussion on Tuesday at the conference room of the academy. Rahman, till his death, remained proactive in the arena of film and culture. He was the president of Federation of
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Shafin’s album gets digitally released
Famous rocker and lead vocalist of the band Miles, Shafin Ahmed signed with ME Label, a product of Mushroom Entertainment Inc, as its new brand ambassador to promote digital distribution and artist ownership of content on Tuesday. At the signing ceremony, Shafin Ahmed released his new album ‘Hits of Shafin Ahmed’ (volume 1 and 2) ... Read more
Popular singers present songs of folk maestros
Legendary traditional singers Abbas Uddin Ahmed and Abdul Alim were remembered through a musical sprogramme organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Monday at its National Music and Dance Centre. A discussion session was also held on the life and works of the two legends at the same venue prior to the
Fund-raising exhibition for Rana Plaza victims continues
Gallery Chitrak has organised a group exhibition to raise funds to help the Rana Plaza victims and their families. Titled Human Being for Humanity, the exhibition showcases 41 paintings, drawings and sketches by 40 renowned artists of the country like late Safiuddin Ahmed, Qayyum Chowdhury, Murtaja Baseer, Hashem Khan, Rafiqun Nabi, Syed Jahangir,
IUB observes Nazrul’s birth anniv
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organised a programme on Tuesday to celebrate the 114th Birth Anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, permanent campus at Bashundhara. The programme entitled Nazrul Prohor was jointly organised by the Kazi Nazrul Islam-Abbasuddin Ahmed Research and Study Centre, Art Club and Division of Students Affairs (DoSA) of the university.
Superman celebrates 75th birthday with Man of Steel
The world’s most famous superhero Superman celebrates his platinum anniversary this month with the new film of the famous series, Man of Steel, hitting the theatres, reports Hindustan Times. The character was imagined by a pair of Jewish teens from Cleveland about three-quarters of a century ago and since then he has fought for ‘truth, ... Read more
Sharmin Lucky to host radio show
Popular model and anchor Sharmin Lucky will host a show on Radio Foorti after a two year break. She told New Age that she has already signed an agreement with the radio station for six months. Total Time pass, a popular show of the radio station which will be hosted by Lucky, is basically a ... Read more
Leading singers present Kamal Dasgupta’s songs
The legendary singer-composer Kamal Dasgupta was remembered through a musical show organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Sunday at National Music and Dance Center. The programme shed light on the life and works of the legendry musician and transported the audience to the yesteryear Bangla melodies as celebrated singers like Iffat Ara Dewan, Shoma Rani ... Read more
Badal Rahman’s death anniv today
Moviana Film Society and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has jointly organised a programme to mark noted filmmaker Badal Rahman’s third death anniversary today. Badal Rahman (1949-1980) was the director of the first full-length feature film for children in Bangladesh, Emil-er Goenda Bahini (1980). Till his demise, he was the president of the Federation
Saga of nature illustrated
The bounty and elegance of nature have been presented through paintings by artist Warior Rahman Sami. A total number of 36 paintings, mostly done in watercolour, are on display at the young artist’s debut solo exhibition titled The Great Saga of Nature at the Shilpangan Gallery in Dhanmondi. Eye-soothing natural scenes,
Five artists unite through Awakening show
A print exhibition titled Awakening has created a path to unite five printmakers—Rokeya Sultana, Ahmed Nazir, Rafi Haq, Rashid Amin and Mustafa Zaman, who had formed a group called The Dhaka Printmakers roughly 21 years ago. The 12-day exhibition displaying 45 prints is currently being held at Bengal Shilpalaya Gallery in Dhanmondi. Noted printmaker Rokeya ... Read more
Actor Sirajul Islam Montu dies
Once popular comic actor Sirajul Islam Montu, famous for his appearance in the TV shows of 1980s Jodi Kichhu Money Na Koren, died at the Mymensingh Medical College Hospital on Saturday night. He was 75. He was admitted to the hospital on Friday following a brain stroke, her elder daughter said.
Shafin Ahmed performs at IGCC
Popular rocker Shafin Ahmed, lead vocalist of the band Miles, rocked a full-house audience at Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Gulshan on Saturday evening. Accompanied by musicians on different instruments like guitar, bass, drums and violin, Shafin presented his famous numbers, most of which are his own compositions. He also presented a cover
Momo busy with Eid special plays
Acting in television plays for different channels for upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr is keeping National award winner actress Zakia Bari Momo busy currently. She will appear on 10 or more TV plays during the festival. She has also signed a new film with director Masud Hasan Ujjal. ‘I will reveal the details of the film after Eid. ... Read more
Manna Dey critically ill
Legendary singer Manna Dey is in a critical condition after being admitted to a hospital here due to chest infection. The 94-year-old singer was taken to the hospital yesterday after his health deteriorated, reports Hindustan Times. ‘No change at all (in his condition). He is stable,’ a senior doctor at Narayana Hrudayalaya, told PTI. Born
Shakil moves audience
Renowned singer Khairul Anam Shakil moved the audience presenting Nazrul songs from his latest album on Friday at the Bengal Shilpalaya in Dhanmondi. His seventh solo Benuka was launched at the programme by Nazrul exponent Sudhin Das. Shakil presented six out of 12 songs
Bishwajit, Putul perform in charity concert
Eminent singer Kumar and Close-up 1 star Putul entertained a full house audience presenting hit numbers in a charity concert for the benefit of the of underprivileged children. Nongovernment organisation Utsho Bangladesh, which runs schools for the education of the street urchins, organised the programme on Friday at the Bangladesh National Museum auditorium.
Tagore’s poems, songs presented
A jam-packet audience enjoyed Rabindranath Tagore’s poems and songs performed at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium of the Central Library on Friday evening, amid a moderate shower throughout the day. Noted recitation troupe Sharabritta organised the programme titled Rabi Thakurer Ajor Kabita Abinashi Gaan taken from a verse of the late poet Shamsur Rahman.
Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 receives poor critics’ review
The second franchise of the Deol trio Yamla Pagla Deewana has failed to impress the critics. The comic caper is rather forced and hence becomes unbearable. Directed by Sangeeth Sivan, the film that Casts Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Neha Sharma, Kristina The film, which promised double
3 singers present Nazrul songs at Chhyanaut
Three promising singers presented popular Nazrul songs on Friday at Chhayanaut as part of the organisation’s regular monthly musical programme. The singers of the evening were Manosh Kumar, Nasrin Jahan and Abhijit Kunda. The show began with Abhijit’s solo.