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Sneak peek into Ayman-Munzereen's wedding ceremony
Ayman Sadiq, founder and CEO of 10 Minute School, and Munzereen Shahid, author and public speaker, tied the knot today at a private akhd ceremony in the capital. Here's a sneak peek into the heartwarming moments that united these two souls.
Films, flashing lights, and stars: Cannes Film Festival concludes today
The Cannes Film Festival geared up for a bumper 75th anniversary edition with a selection of big Hollywood names, buzzy newcomers and previous Palme d’Or winners from May 17– a splashy return even as the conflict in Ukraine looms over festivities.
Youth Employment: UNDP Movers summit ends with new job opportunities
The summit brought together six private companies and 160 young participants of the Movers Programme in Bangladesh to offer them job opportunities and Master Classes on skill-sets for emerging job sectors.
Achievements larger than life
Ekushey Padak awardee Raisul Islam Asad stepped into acting 50 years ago, winning 5 National Awards for his commendable screen presence. The star has been honoured for the sixth time this year, with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Selena Gomez presents SAG Awards barefooted
Selena Gomez got on stage barefoot on Sunday’s 2022 SAG Awards, while presenting the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role.
‘Amar Bhashar Chalachchitra 1428’ kicks off at TSC
The 20th edition of ‘Amar Bhashar Chalachchitra 1428’, organised by Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), starts today. The will take place at the TSC premises of Dhaka University and will end on February 26.
‘Payer Tolay Mati Nai’ to screen in six international film festivals
After screening in the 26th Busan International Film Festival and 52nd Goa International Film Festival, the film “Payer Tolay Mati Nai” will be previewed in six international film festivals in three countries (Japan, India and Nepal).
Solo exhibition ‘Ka’-Shommondhiyo [Connected Speech]’ underway at AFD
The solo art exhibition, “Ka’-Shommondhiyo [Connected Speech]” by Azizee Fawmi Khan, is underway at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD).
PM grants financial assistance to four artistes
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina granted financial assistance amounting to 90 Lakh Taka to four senior artistes yesterday at her official Ganabhaban residence.
BIRTHDAY BLAST
Aly Zaker, a stalwart of Bangladeshi theatre and TV and his son, Iresh Zaker, who has made a name for himself with his acting skills in recent years, both celebrate their birthdays today.
Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018 to open on November 15
Like previous years, the fourth edition of the Dhaka International Folk Fest will have a myriad of Bangladeshi and international folk artistes on one platform.
Star Cineplex in Mohakhali soon
Film buffs in Dhaka are in for a treat as they will soon have a new branch of Star Cineplex in SKS Tower at Mohakhali. Executives from Show Motion Limited and SKS Tower recently signed a memorandum of understanding in this regard.
Moushumi opens online portal
Moushumi, besides being one of the most decorated stars in the film industry, now plans to give tough competition to online portals in the country!
Lalon festival held in Manikganj
Manikganj Achin Pakhi Lalon Sangathan, an association dedicated to Lalon’s work organised a Lalon festival in Manikganj on November 4, 2018 at the martyred freedom fighters’ memorial premises.
Ritwik remembered in Rajshahi
A three-day long film festival began in Rajshahi on November 4, commemorating the 93rd birth anniversary of renowned auteur Ritwik Ghatak. This is the seventh instalment of the festival organised by Ritwik Ghatak Film Society, an association of film lovers dedicated to highlighting Ritwik Ghatak’s work.
Application call for The Aminul Islam Young Artists Award and Subir Choudhury Curatorial Practice Grant announced
Bengal Foundation has announced a call for application for the 2018 edition of the Aminul Islam Young Artists Award and Subir Choudhury Curatorial Practice Grant. The deadline for submissions of the applications is until December 20, 2018, according to the official website.
'I am Rohingya' wins IPA Discovery of the Year Award 2018
Bangladeshi photographer Mohammad Rakibul Hasan's 'I am Rohingya' series has won the International Photography Awards' Discovery of the Year Award 2018 in the 'Deeper Perspective' category.
Directors' Guild oath-taking ceremony held
The oath-taking ceremony for the Directors' Guild was recently conducted at Bangladesh Shishu Academy. The ceremony began to the tune of the national anthem.