Muslim fans see reflection of their lives in ‘Ms Marvel’

July 13, 2022

NEWS DESK Jumana Zakir knows who she is going to be for Halloween this year. Hint: Her new favorite superhero is a lot like her – female, teen, Muslim, American and “totally awesome.” “Kamala Khan is me,” said the exuberant 13-year-old from Anaheim, California. “She is just like me.” Khan is the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s […]Continue Reading

Zayed Khan threatens to shoot Omar Sani

June 11, 2022

NEWS DESK Controversial actor Zayed Khan allegedly took out a pistol and threatened to shoot Omar Sani during the post-wedding reception of actor and producer Monowar Hossain Dipjol’s son at the Bashundhara Convention Centre in Dhaka on Friday. The incident ensued as Omar Sani slapped Zayed Khan as soon as he entered the event, said […]Continue Reading

Shah Rukh, Katrina test positive for Covid

June 5, 2022

NEWS DESK Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and leading actress Katrina Kaif are the latest Bollywood celebrities to have contracted coronavirus. Both are currently in home isolation in the city of Mumbai. Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter to wish Shah Rukh a fast “recovery”. “Just came to know that our Brand Ambassador […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh-India Poem Festival entertains Rangpur people

May 29, 2022

Bangladesh-India Poem Festival entertained many literary personalities and common people at Rangpur Public Library Hall Room in Rangpur city on Friday night, May 27, 2022. Noted literary and socio-cultural organization of Rangpur ‘Firdekha’ organized the festival. Poets from Rangpur, Rajshahi and Bogura districts in Bangladesh participated in the festival in Continue Reading

Preserving, flourishing, practicing ‘Bhaoyaiya’ songs stressed

May 21, 2022

NEWS DESK Cultural personalities at a function in Rangpur have stressed properly preserving, flourishing and practicing ‘Bhaoyaiya’ and other folk songs to revive the past glory of rich Bengali culture, heritage and social values. They put special importance on enriching Bengali culture through strengthening cultural movement, frequently arranging cultural Continue Reading

AR Rahman enthrals Dhaka audience

March 30, 2022

Oscar-winning Indian composer and musician AR Rahman has mesmerised the audience in Dhaka, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with songs on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh. Hasina was seen filming Rahman’s performance at Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100 concert in Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Rahman took the stage at 9:40pm Continue Reading

A R Rahman to mesmerize ‘Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100’ tomorrow

March 28, 2022

News Desk: The much-awaited A R Rahman concert, which was postponed for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is finally going to take place at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium tomorrow (Tuesday). The Oscar-winning musician will perform in ‘Cricket Celebrates Mujib 100’ programme, organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to mark the birth centenary of Continue Reading

Bengali actor Abhishek Chatterjee dies at 58

March 24, 2022

Bengali film and television actor Abhishek Chatterjee’s shocking demise has left Tollywood deeply saddened. Reports suggest, Abhishek suffered a heart attack. He was 58. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed grief over Abhishek’s sudden demise, Times of India reports. Despite being unwell, the senior artist was shooting for upcoming TV show ‘Ismrat Continue Reading

PM confers National Film Award 2020

March 24, 2022

Dhaka, March 23 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today distributed the National Film Award-2020 among the winners at a gala ceremony at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Dhaka city. She conferred the awards, the highest recognition of the contribution of artistes to Bangladeshi films, as the chief guest, joining virtually the function from her […]Continue Reading

International Children Film Festival begins in Rajshahi

March 24, 2022

Rajshahi, March 20 – A two-day International Children Film Festival began in Rajshahi on Sunday with the theme of ‘Frame Frame Agamir Swapna’. Initiated by Children Film Society Bangladesh, the 15th festival is being held at Shilpakala Academy auditorium. Panel Mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation Shariful Islam Babu and Additional Deputy Commissioner Joya Continue Reading