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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).
Photo Talk with Prito Reza completes a picturesque year
Prito Reza has been one of the most well known photographers in the country for quite a while now. The man of many talents constantly rediscovers himself as a man of many talents
BIRTHDAY BLAST
Growing up, ATM Shamsuzzaman loved writing. From expressing his thoughts through poems and short stories, he grew up to become an actor. Today the beloved actor celebrates his birthday.
Bangladesh Bhavan in Shantiniketan to open this month
On May 25, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bangladesh Bhavan in Shantiniketan. From the third week of September, Bangladesh Bhavan will be open to all.
'Blossoms from Ash' unveiled
The documentary was filmed in the Ukhiya refugee camp and documented the life and struggles of the stateless people residing there. “We are made to fear migrants and refugees back in my country,” said Alexander I Blum.“Bangladesh has inspired me incredibly and thus I decided to make the film to spread awareness among people.”
Five Bangladeshi and four foreign artists awarded
Dhaka has become the hub of contemporary art thanks to the rendezvous of a few hundred local and foreign artists, curators, connoisseurs, critics and enthusiasts marking the 18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh (AABB).
Syed Hasan Imam and Ferdousi Majumdar honoured with Shaheed Altaf Mahmud Padak
Eminent cultural personalities Syed Hasan Imam and Ferdousi Majumdar were awarded with this year's Shaheed Altaf Mahmud Padak for their contribution to their respective fields.
Gold Gilding Workshop concludes at Britto
Britto Art Trust organised Gold Gilding Workshop 2018, together with an open studio at its space in Green Road, Dhaka. Britto's current residency artist, Kathrina Rudolph conducted the workshop.
Australian High Commission Pays Tribute
Recently, the Australian High Commission and US Embassy Dhaka jointly hosted a special programme called 'Music Buzz', with talented Australian diplomats Amy Sheridan, James Dillon, Jane Hardy and Swedish Embassy's Magdalena Skarp performing at the American Center Dhaka.
Indo-Bangla literary seminar at Kolkata Press Club
Ankur Art and Cultural Institute of India recently organised a panel discussion on four seminal books of Avik Gangopadhyay at the premises of Kolkata Press Club, India.
“Jol Abeg” observes Nazrul's death anniversary
“Jol Abeg”, a forum of painters in Mymensingh observed the 42nd death anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Marking the occasion, they organised a workshop styled “Water Colour Workshop” to sketch the portraits of the bard at Udichi Mymensingh Zila Sangsad hall room.