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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).
Mim becomes the brand ambassador for Emami 7 Oils in One
Bidya Sinha Mim has recently shot for a new TV commercial, directed by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury. The popular actor told The Daily Star that she is now the brand ambassador for Emami 7
Uttarayan’s 9th anniversary celebration honours Tagore’s Europe trips
Members of cultural organisation Uttarayan presented the musical soiree, ‘Europe-e Rabindranath’, with twenty hand-picked songs. The programme was held at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum on November 2, marking the 9th anniversary of the organisation.
A memorable celebration on Abul Hayat’s 75th birthday
National Film Award and Ekushey Padak winning actor-playwright-director, Abul Hayat turned 75 on September 7.
‘Syed Mohidul Islam Smaran Utsab 2019’ opens at BSA
In memory of playwright, actor and director Syed Mohidul Islam, a five-day festival titled Syed Mohidul Islam Smaran Utsab 2019, began recently at National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The event was organised by Batikrom Natya Goshthi.
Karam Utshab concludes in Sylhet
People from different districts attended the festival and performed their rituals. On the opening night, the community people, led by the chief, prayed under the ‘Holy Karam’ tree.
Jamdani Festival underway at Bengal Shilpalay
National Crafts Council of Bangladesh and Bengal Foundation jointly organised a five-week Jamdani Festival, a celebration of the proud heritage of Jamdani weaving in Bangladesh, demonstrating the outstanding skills and the artistic finesse of our weavers.
BRAC IED organises children’s book launching event
BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BRAC IED), organised a story book launching event for children, recently at their premises. The books were part of a series titled ‘Esho Golpo Shuni’, written by 16 authors. 30 books, 15 each for two age groups (1-
National Mourning Day observed in Mymensingh
Marking National Mourning Day 2019, a painting competition for children was held at Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala in Mymensingh.
Depicting the Grace of Monsoon in Rangamati
Bangladesh Ethnic Artists’ Forum, in association with Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts and Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, has organised a three-day (August 14-16) art camp in the Rangamati Hill Districts. Around 70 artists from 52 indigenous communities of Bangladesh
Chhayanaut pays homage to Rabindranath Tagore
To commemorate the 78th death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, Chhayanaut arranged a cultural programme recently at their premises, a practice the organisation has been carrying out committedly.