Books by Bangladeshi authors to be locally published in Kolkata
Recently, Patra Bharati, a publication house in Kolkata and Onno Prokash, a book publisher in Dhaka, signed an agreement, according to which books of renowned Bangladeshi writers such as Humayun Ahmed, Imdadul Haque Milon and Selina Hossain and popular Indian authors such as Sunil Gangopadhyay and Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay among others, will be available to bookworms in both the Bengals.
5y ago
Topu entertains Kolkata for the first time
Prominent musician Topu recently entertained the audience in Kolkata during a musical evening arranged at a renowned restaurant. Bangladeshi record label G-Series and Kolkata based musician Anurag Halder jointly organised the programme.
5y ago
Veteran Indian actor Ruma Guha Thakurta passes away
Veteran Indian actor and singer Ruma Guha Thakurta passed away at her own residence in Kolkata’s Baliganj yesterday at 7:30 am in the morning. She was 84 years old at the time of passing, and was suffering from old-age complications.
5y ago
Kabori honoured with Nayakraj Razzak Award
Last year, The Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce (BFTCC) introduced the Nayakraj Razzak Award, in loving memory of
5y ago
GAZI ABDUN NOOR asked to leave India
The controversy regarding the involvement of two Bangladeshi actors in the Indian political campaigns have stirred quite unease since the allegations were brought forward by the Indian authorities.
5y ago
Bangladesh's Rockstar Parambrata!
“The film is based on a personal experience that I witnessed,” says the director. “Ajob Karkhana explores the journey of an individual
5y ago
Dhaka-Kolkata Souhardo Bus: Service shut for brothers' rivalry
Shouhardo Paribahan, the direct bus service between Kolkata and Dhaka, has come to a halt, much to the frustration of passengers across the borders.
5y ago
Dhaka-Kolkata-Dhaka bus service shut over Indian brothers’ rivalry
Shouhardo Paribahan, the direct bus service between Kolkata and Dhaka, comes to a halt, much to the frustration of passengers across the borders.
5y ago
June 29, 2018
International Art Exhibition for Children and Young Adults 2018 in Kolkata
A three-day long art exhibition titled, International Art Exhibition for Children and Young Adults 2018, was held in Kolkata from June 19-21 at Bengal Gallery, ICCR Kolkata.
June 26, 2018
Bangladeshi Film Festival underway in Kolkata
Yesterday marked the opening of the four-day event titled Bangladesh Film Festival 2018 in Kolkata's Nandan West Bengal Film Centre.
June 22, 2018
Haimanti Sukla to receive 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Award'
Celebrated singer Haimanti Sukla is going to be honoured with India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in Sugata Sangeet category.
June 17, 2018
How was Eid for Bangladeshi tourists stuck in Kolkata?
Thousands of Bangladeshi tourists go to Kolkata every day for various reasons. Most of these tourists are Muslims. Unless for dire needs, these tourists do not stay in this Hindu-majority town during the Eid celebrations.
June 15, 2018
APU takes a 'Shortcut' to Kolkata
Apu Biswas, after passing a turbulent time in her life, is starting to find her own feet again. The renowned actor is about to enter Tollywood with Nachiketa's Shortcut.
June 3, 2018
Kabir Suman gets candid
Renowned singer Kabir Suman has refused to appear on a show in Dhaka after receiving an offer from media personality Anjan Roy.
May 21, 2018
Asha Bhosle to be awarded 'Banga Vibhushan' today
Living legend Asha Bhosle will be honoured with West Bengal's highest civilian award, Banga Vibhushan today at the 'Nazrul Mancha' in
May 3, 2018
Alamgir receives Lifetime Achievement Award in the name of Razzak
The Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce (BFTCC) has been acknowledging people from different categories in the film
April 1, 2018
JAYA AHSAN learned actual circus tricks for a role
Jaya Ahsan has gone from strength to strength as an actor, particularly in recent years, as her success transcended borders. One of the busiest actors in Indian Bangla cinema right now, Jaya's commitment to her craft has taken her places, including a circus.
February 19, 2018
Jaya wins Best Actress Award!
At the third edition of the Jio Filmfare Awards (East) Bangladesh's Jaya Ahsan bagged the award of Best Actress in the “popular” category for her stellar performance in the Indo-Bangla joint venture movie “Bishorjan”.
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