An evening of inspirational poetry at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Members of Alor Ishkool recently held the ninth instalment of their poetry recitation programme, Ebari Prothom Tumi, at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro.
5y ago
“Hip Hop is life to me” – ABD
Since his teenage days, Mohammed Abdullah, also known as ABD, developed an interest in music.
5y ago
Star Melodies pays homage to Bangabandhu
Sadya Afreen Mallick, Chief, Culture Initiatives, The Daily Star, conceptualised the musical tribute, titled, Tomar Shomadhi Phule Phule Dhaka. She also hosted the special event, as part of Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music. The musical soiree was held at The Daily Star Centre yesterday.
5y ago
Khurshid Alam accomplishes 50 years in playback
Born in 1946, Khurshid Alam is one of the most prominent artistes to have ever graced the Bangladeshi music industry. His melodious prowess began to win the hearts of the masses from the early sixties.
5y ago
Bangla Academy observes Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 43rd death anniversary
Bangla Academy organised a programme on the 43rd death anniversary of our National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam at the Kobi Shamsur Rahman Seminar Hall. Early in the morning, Bangla Academy placed floral bouquets at his tomb, and later in the evening, the programme commenced.
5y ago
“Hip hop changed the course of my life” – Black Zang
The presence of hip hop culture in the Bangladeshi music industry was not as prevalent even a decade ago. However, the scene has changed drastically over the years. Asiful Islam Sohan, who goes by the alias Black Zang (BZ), is one of the prominent artistes in the game. One day while playing around with Bangla words, he realised that he could write rhymes in his mother tongue. Ever since then, he has been honing his craft.
5y ago
Towfique Ahmed: An ode to Bangla rap
Long before he garnered popularity as one of the pioneers of Bangla rap, Towfique Ahmed was introduced to the art of poetry and music by his father from a very young age.
5y ago
Dining out with Adnan Faruque Hillol
Making his television debut early in 1999, Adnan Faruque Hillol later took acting as a profession and pursued it for more than a decade.
5y ago
February 2, 2019
Jatiya Kabita Utshab concludes today
For Bangladeshis, the quintessential month of linguistics marked by February 1, starts with the eloquence of poetry.
February 1, 2019
Maya begins a new journey today
We live in a time where we are often judged for the things that we say or do. How great would it be, if we could just speak without having to worry about other's opinions? Thanks to Ivy Huq Russell, the founder and CEO of Maya, (formerly known as Maya Apa), who actually made it possible.
January 28, 2019
STAR Cineplex now in Dhanmondi
STAR Cineplex, a pioneer for premiering blockbusters in Bangladesh, launched their second outlet through a festive celebration recently.
January 26, 2019
Alauddin Ali still in ICU
Celebrated composer and music director Alauddin Ali was hospitalised recently due to respiratory illness. Being a cancer survivor has already left his lungs weaker.
January 20, 2019
Momtazuddin Ahmed's 85th birthday at Bangla Academy
In order to pay homage to the virtuoso on his birthday, Bangla Academy arranged an event on January 18, at Abdul Karim Shahitya Bisharad Hall.
December 20, 2018
In memory of Mahmud Un Nabi
Today marks the 28th death anniversary of eminent playback singer, Mahmud Un Nabi. Born on December 16, 1936, he started his musical career during the 60s and went on to win the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the film The Rain (1976).
December 9, 2018
Afran Nisho gets expressive on his birthday
Afran Nisho began his journey as a model and later ventured into acting. His versatility and dedication when it comes to portraying
November 30, 2018
AMORSHO the stripped down session
Toning down their 'loud' take on music, the band, Owned, recently released a new version of the video for their song Amorsho.
November 28, 2018
'Kotha O Shurer Omor Juti'
During the early days of Bangla music, maestros like Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam chose to compose the lyrics as well as the tunes of their own songs respectively.
November 23, 2018
DHAKA CLIMATE TALK 2018
Youth Environment and Social Development Society (YESDS) & Department of Environmental Science, Stamford University Bangladesh,
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