Rafi Hossain, a celebrated figure in Bangladeshi entertainment journalism and theatre, has spent decades witnessing the dynamic rise and fall of stars across television, film, and digital platforms. Former editor of Showbiz and a cultural activist from his early days with Dhaka Little Theatre, Hossain offers a sharp, insightful perspective on how the industry has transformed, its challenges, and the cultural forces shaping it.
On Friday, October 4, the inaugural ceremony will feature guests including artists Hamiduzzaman Khan, Biren Shome, Ranjit Das, and Jamal Ahmed. The exhibition titled Chitromela 2024 at Illusions Gallery will be open daily from 12 PM to 11 PM. It will run until Saturday, October 12, 2024. The inauguration will take place on October 4th, Friday, at 5 pm.
The production was planned and coordinated by Zeenat Jahan. The background music was composed by Riaz Roni and Kazi Rajesh. It was produced by Zeenat Jahan, with Riaz Roni as the executive producer.
A new drama series titled “Ferari Shukh” has begun airing on Bangladesh Television (BTV) starting September 17. Written and directed by Fazlul Haque Akash and produced by Yasmin Akhtar, the show will be broadcast every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at 9:30pm.
Singer Kamal Ahmed was honoured with "The International Creative Arts Award 2023" by the ICALDRC Linguistics Unit at Dhaka University.
Fatema Jasmine Urmi, a passionate artist, thrives to prove her mantle into the world of abstract universe with her surreal artworks. Her passion for painting was reflected through her works, which highlight the intricate harmony between nature and humans.
Rafi Hossain is now poised to represent Bangladesh at the World Cultural Festival in Washington DC. This three-day long festival, scheduled from September 29 to October 1, will bring together musicians, artists, and actors from across the globe under the theme 'One World Family’.
Banerjee’s works have transcended borders through his international awards and expanding audiences across many countries. “I have been very close to Bangladesh, as my first short film received recognition in Rangpur. It was an honour receiving an award for my work from the eminent director Morshedul Islam,” he recalled.
With a deep understanding of Rabindranath's message, Shwapnil's melodious voice has managed to spread the charm of Rabindra Sangeet, not only in the hearts of Bangladeshi music lovers, but also to fans around the world.
Bushra Shahriar is a musician, vlogger, and a PHD student at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
On the the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti 'Saregama Bengali' has released a collection of six timeless poems from Rabindranath Tagore.
Kamal Ahmed’s 27th audio album, “Desher Mati”, was released on Independence Day, March 26, under the banner of Music of Bengal. The album features 10 patriotic Tagore songs.
10-days long group exhibition titled “Wings of Art”, jointly initiated by Wings of Wind and Shilpangan is being held at the Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) in the capital.
On the occasion of United Arab Emirates' 51st National Day, the Ehtifal Al Emirates Art Training Workshop was organised by ArtCrafts—with artists from over 65 countries participating—in Abu Dhabi.
Bangladeshi film school, International Academy of Film and Media has become a member of the Green Film School Alliance. The alliance addresses climate change and conservation challenges by creating a close network among film schools, television studios, and production houses and is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the implementation of sustainable solutions.
Rock band “The Roads” recently released their first album titled “Ekdin”. It consists of five melodic songs, written and composed by Aapel Mahmud.
Singer Kamal Ahmed and “Close Up One” star Beauty launched the duet music video, "Gaaner Desh" on the first day of our victory month, December. The music video for the song was uploaded to Youtube.
“Tomar Kiba Jay Ashe”, a new folk song from Toukir Ahmed, was premiered on November 9, through his official YouTube channel—Toukir Ahmed Official. The song was composed by Nashir Uddin and written by Shahnoor Wahid.