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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).
Wash painting workshop ends at DU
A nine-day wash painting workshop concluded at Lecture Theatre of the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka (DU), last weekend. Professor Nisar Hossain, Dean of FFA, DU, inaugurated the workshop on June 22.
Jamdani- Weaving our heritage
Jamdani is a flamboyantly patterned pure cotton fabric, that is hand loomed by craftsmen. Its prominence lies in the elegant handmade sarees that drape the women of Bengal and beyond. However, over the years, the age old craft was losing much of its context, and reached a stage where revival was of utmost importance.
163 years of rebellion
A cultural porgramme marking the 163rd Santal revolt, also known as Santal Hool, was conducted recently at the Chitrashala Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and was organised by Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigosthi. Santals are an indigenous people of Bangladesh, who are scattered around different regions.
Two-day Nazrul Festival ends today
With the aim of spreading National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's work, a two-day long Nazrul festival began in Chhayanaut yesterday.
Hailing Monsoon SSSG holds “Borsha Utshab” at FFA
Since monsoon has set in, it is time to celebrate the season. Poets of the stature of Vidyapati, Chandidas, Kalidas, Joydev, Rabindranath, Nazrul and Jibanananda Das uniquely portrayed the beauty and connotation of monsoon in their poems and musical compositions.
Rahsaan Noor wins appeal for 'Bengali Beauty'
The Appeal Committee has overturned the Bangladesh Film Censor Board's ruling on Hollywood based actor-director Rahsaan Noor's 'Bengali Beauty'. Noor appealed the Censor Board's decision and on June 5th, the Appeal Committee issued a ruling overturning the Censor Board's ban.
A snapshot of Bangladesh for the community of the Netherlands
Bangladesh House, the official residence of Bangladesh Ambassador to the Netherlands, arranged a programme to showcase the arts and heritage of Bangladesh for the diplomatic community in the Netherlands. The diplomatic representatives immersed themselves into the Bangladeshi culture, and learned about the country's fashion, tribal heritage, wedding traditions, and women and children.
BORSHA BORON 1425 IN DHAKA
Satyen Sen Shilpi Goshthi has arranged "Borsha Utshob 1425" in the premises of the Department of Fine Arts, Dhaka University on June 29 at 7:30 am.
Two-day exposition of Bharatnatyam: Ranagsree ends
The two days exposition of Bharatnatyam performance by Kolpotoru concluded yesterday at Nat Mandal, Dhaka University.
Two-day long Manipuri Dance Festival concludes
The first day began with a lamp lighting ceremony by the guests and organisers in order to pay respect to the dance maestro, followed by a transcending performance by the 'Pung' players of Srimangal, Sylhet.