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Art Fair 2024: Celebrating 14 years of Jolerdhara Fine Arts

On Friday, October 4, the inaugural ceremony will feature guests including artists Hamiduzzaman Khan, Biren Shome, Ranjit Das, and Jamal Ahmed. The exhibition titled Chitromela 2024 at Illusions Gallery will be open daily from 12 PM to 11 PM. It will run until Saturday, October 12, 2024. The inauguration will take place on October 4th, Friday, at 5 pm.

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Muktoshor observes World Peace Day in four different countries

The production was planned and coordinated by Zeenat Jahan. The background music was composed by Riaz Roni and Kazi Rajesh. It was produced by Zeenat Jahan, with Riaz Roni as the executive producer.

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BTV to air ‘Ferari Shukh’

A new drama series titled “Ferari Shukh” has begun airing on Bangladesh Television (BTV) starting September 17. Written and directed by Fazlul Haque Akash and produced by Yasmin Akhtar, the show will be broadcast every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at 9:30pm.

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Kamal Ahmed receives ‘The International Creative Arts Award 2023’

Singer Kamal Ahmed was honoured with "The International Creative Arts Award 2023" by the ICALDRC Linguistics Unit at Dhaka University.

1y ago

A look into Urmi’s world of abstract art

Fatema Jasmine Urmi, a passionate artist, thrives to prove her mantle into the world of abstract universe with her surreal artworks. Her passion for painting was reflected through her works, which highlight the intricate harmony between nature and humans.

1y ago

Insights from a four-decade career in journalism

Rafi Hossain is now poised to represent Bangladesh at the World Cultural Festival in Washington DC. This three-day long festival, scheduled from September 29 to October 1, will bring together musicians, artists, and actors from across the globe under the theme 'One World Family’.

1y ago

Getting to know Indranil Banerjee

Banerjee’s works have transcended borders through his international awards and expanding audiences across many countries. “I have been very close to Bangladesh, as my first short film received recognition in Rangpur. It was an honour receiving an award for my work from the eminent director Morshedul Islam,” he recalled.

1y ago

9-month long film festival concluded today

The 266 days long celebration kicked off initially at the district Shilpakala Academy on November 4, 2022.

1y ago

‘Ma Padak’ honours the mothers of showbiz stars

Marking Mother’s Day (May 8), renowned journalist Ovi Moinuddin organised ‘Ma Padak 2022’, to celebrate the selfless contributions of ‘ratna garbha’ mothers. This was the first iteration of the award.  

2y ago

Wireless More releases second track

Wireless More, a promising young band from Dhaka, has released their second song, titled ‘Ishara’.

2y ago

Minar’s ‘Keu Kotha Rakheni’ crosses 40 million views on YouTube

His song, “Keu Kotha Rakheni”, which was released on his YouTube channel on January 13, 2022, has now crossed 40 million views.

2y ago

Magic Bauliana 2022 kicks off

The fourth edition of the musical reality show Magic Bauliana 2022 is set to air soon on Maasranga Television. The registration process for this show has already begun.

2y ago

Magic Bawliana 2022 kicks off

The fourth edition of the musical reality show, Magic Bawliana 2022, is set to air soon on Masranga Television. The registration process for this show has already begun.

2y ago

Shusmita Anis’s Eid special song ‘‘Ek Bikele’

Noted artiste Shusmita Anis released her latest track ‘Ek Bikale’ featuring Sunerah Binte Kamal and Shariful Islam Razz in a completely new look.

2y ago

More elderly characters should be written for television: Azam Khan

Azam Khan is a banker by profession and an actor by passion. He debuted on television with “The Hero”. He is featured in Raihan Rafi’s film, “Damaal” and Khijir Hayat Khan’s film, “The 7”.

2y ago

Samsung and Fair Electronics organises Art Camp for children with special needs on Pohela Boishakh

Celebrating Bengali New Year 1429, an art camp was arranged for children with special needs was organised by Samsung and Fair Electronics, under the supervision of Nabiha Raida Foundation. The event was held at Samsung Flagship Store, Gulshan Avenue.

3y ago

Nisho becomes brand ambassador for Mr White Detergent Powder

Popular actor Afran Nisho is the new brand ambassador for Mr White Detergent Powder. He has signed a contract with Quazi Enterprises Ltd and will be promoting the brand.

3y ago

A soulful rendition for doctors

Sabbir who rose to fame through the second edition of Closeup 1 competition has come up with a new rendition dedicating it to the doctors.

3y ago