Lyricist, composer, and renowned Islamic thinker Abu Zafar, the creator of numerous timeless songs such as 'Ei Padma Ei Meghna', 'Tomra Bhulei Gecho Mallikadir Naam' is no more. He passed away at 3:30 am on Friday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka. He was 82, said his daughter
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Shakib Khan suffers injury at ‘Borbaad’ shooting set in Mumbai
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Cultural Fest 2.0, Aloki, Dhaka, 15 November
For the second year, Event Box is set to present "Cultural Fest 2.0," a dynamic competition celebrating the talents of youths from universities across the country. Dedicated to promoting creativity, Event Box will host this year’s event on Friday, November 15, at the Aloki Convention Center in Gulshan, Dhaka. Participants from
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Fans of Atif Aslam, one of the subcontinent's most beloved music icons, are in for a treat as the Pakistani superstar is set to return to Bangladesh for a highly anticipated concert this November. Known for his soulful tracks and Bollywood chart-toppers, Atif will perform at the "Oraimo Spacebuds Z Presents
Folk music event ‘Shekorer Gaan’ held in Gopalganj
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India’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Sets Sights on Oscar for Best International Feature Film
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