The Dhaka Art Summit's (DAS) sixth edition opens Friday at Shilpakala Academy. Free to the public, DAS runs daily, 3-11 February, 10 am-8 pm, occupying three floors of the National Art Gallery building. South Asia's biggest platform for art and architecture, this biannual event offers Dhakaites unprecedented exposure to the work
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Dipjol set to make OTT debut with Bioscope’s ‘Kabadi’
Popular Bangladeshi actor Dipjol is going to make his OTT debut with Bioscope Original web series, “Kabadi” on January 10. Who makes you laugh the most and, at the same time, intimidates you among all the villains of the Dhaliwood industry? For many from Gen Z, it's definitely Dipjol. It was not only
Antorjal finds Mir Group as sponsor
Mir Group has become the patronised sponsor of the upcoming Bangla movie ‘Antorjal’ which depicts the state of cyber security, a press release said Tuesday. An initiative of the government’s ICT Division, the film is scheduled to be released on Eid-ul-Fitr next year. Its motion poster was unveiled at a grand
Bangladeshi band ‘Ashes’ set for European tour
Ashes, a renowned Bangladeshi band, is going to perform at three concerts in three different European countries. The concerts will take place on Friday (December 16), 23, and 26 in Amsterdam (the Netherlands), Frankfurt (Germany), and Paris, France. The “Bangladesh Victory Day Celebration Concerts” will be co-organized by the BDFestivals
Zahid, Tauquir to appear in Bioscope web series ‘Ke’
Zahid Hasan and Tauquir Ahmed, two shining stars from the acting arena, are all set to make their first appearance in Bioscope’s web series ‘Ke,’ starting January 2023, a press release said Thursday. Fans will also see them appear together after a long time for this web series. ‘Ke’ will be streamed
‘Hawa’ served legal notice for breaching tobacco control law
A Supreme Court lawyer Saturday sent a legal notice to the creators and lead performer of the film "Hawa," including director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon and protagonist Chanchal Chowdhury, for "violating tobacco control law." The film did not show anti-tobacco messages while showcasing smoking as per the rules, Lawyer Jewel Sarkar said
Ustad Zakir Hussain receives Aga Khan Music Award
Acclaimed Indian tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain has received prestigious Aga Khan Music Award in lifetime achievement category for his enduring contributions to the musical heritage of humanity at a ceremony at Muscat in Oman. Prince Amyn Aga Khan on Saturday night presented the special award to Zakir Hussain as he
Eminent actor Masum Aziz dies
Ekushe Padak wining actor and playwright passed away on Monday at a private hospital in the capital. Masum, who had been suffering from heart-related ailments, breathed his last at the hospital this afternoon, said Faisal Hasan, senior information officer of the Cultural Affairs Ministry. He was admitted to Square Hospital with
Harry Potter’s Hagrid, Robbie Coltrane, dies at 72
Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 72, his agent said on Friday. Coltrane also played a former KGB agent-turned-Russian mafia boss in two James Bond films -- "Goldeneye" (1995) and "The World Is Not Enough" (1999) -- with Pierce Brosnan. "My client and
Teaser for Birkonna Pritilata reveals
Filmmaker Pradip Ghosh released the first-look teaser for his upcoming film, "Birkonnna Pritilata", on social media. The movie depicts the tales of immortal stories, self-sacrifice and eternal love for one's own motherland. The government-granted film is based on a novel titled "Bhalobasa Pritilata" by esteemed writer, Selina Hossain. The movie will