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
February 14, 2018
Hatil opens fourth showroom in India
Furniture maker Hatil opened its fourth showroom in India on Monday as part of its plans to strengthen its foothold in the neighbouring country in
February 1, 2018
Shoumitra Chatterjee awarded the Légion d'Honneur
Veteran West Bengal actor Soumitra Chatterjee was conferred with the highest civilian award of France, the Légion d'Honneur on Tuesday
January 27, 2018
SUPRIYA DEVI passes away
West Bengal suffered a tragic loss with the passing of veteran actor Supriya Devi yesterday (January 26). The “Meghe Dhaka Tara” star
January 26, 2018
Kolkata Int'l Children Film Festival
After the inauguration at Nandan, Kolkata on January 19, Kolkata International Children Film Festival is in full swing. (OK) Filmmakers
November 5, 2017
Prangonemor's Bangladesh Theatre Fest opens in Kolkata
Bangladeshi theatre troupe Prangonemor's six-day theatre festival opened in Kolkata, India on Friday evening at the Satyajit Roy
October 7, 2017
Indian cyclist launches Sundarbans campaign
A part-time schoolteacher of West Bengal has taken an initiative to travel 2,700km in Bangladesh on cycle to raise awareness about saving the Sundarbans.
September 8, 2017
Gulzar: From garage worker to lyricist
Gulzar, one of the most prominent Indian lyricists of the sub-continent, dwelt on his spiritual connection with Rabindranath Tagore recently, when he spoke at the publishing ceremony of his two books - “Pantabhate” and “Pluto” in Kolkata.
July 30, 2017
Benapole Landport: 24-hr operation starts on Aug 1
Import and export of goods through the Benapole-Petrapole land ports will be round the clock from August 1.
January 29, 2017
Take me home
Hearing-impaired Bangladeshi girl Nasima Khatun has been stranded in India for at least 10 years. The 25-year-old, now in a shelter there, cannot
December 16, 2016
Bangladeshi made dean of West Bengal diplomatic corps
Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata Zokey Ahad has been elected dean of the diplomatic corps, comprising envoys
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