death anniversary

Four years without the king of playback, Andrew Kishore

The artiste was honoured with the National Film Award eight times. He first won the National Award in 1982 for the song “Hayre Manush Rongin Phanush” from the film “Boro Bhalo Lok Chilo”, with lyrics by Syed Shamsul Haque and composed by Alam Khan.

REFLECTIONS / ‘Capitalist Realism’: Reading Mark Fisher in a contemporary world

Why does reality seem so fundamentally unchanging? Fisher argues that the slogan “No Alternative!” is useful for the beneficiaries who, at the end of the day, want to make it seem that nothing else is possible

A year after his death, the world continues to pay tribute to Pele

In these past 12 months, tributes to the three-time world champion have been, on various platforms, all over the world.

Maradona's final hours

It has been three years since the death of Diego Armando Maradona. The news that was known on November 25, 2020 shocked the world and led the Argentine government to decree three days of national mourning.

Your memories still leave me in tears: Shabnur

On the occasion of Salman Shah's death anniversary, Shabnur took to her social media and posted three pictures with him, captioning, “Where have you gone, Salman? Your memories still leave me in tears.”

Fiction / The Rakshushi by Kazi Nazrul Islam

‘It’s been two years today, a full two years, and it continues to amaze me that people run for their lives the moment they see me.

Our ‘Mishti Meye’ and her iconic movies

Kabori ruled over the silver screen for decades, with her powerful performance and enchanting smile. The latter got her the moniker of the 'Mishti Meye' (sweet girl) of Bangladeshi cinema, as she went on to become one of its most iconic ambassadors.

Zia's death anniversary today

The BNP is observing the 37th death anniversary of its founder and former president Ziaur Rahman across the country today with due reverence.

In pain, in anger

It was not dawn yet.It was not dawn yet. At House 677 on Road 32 in Dhanmondi, a contingent of security personnel comprised of police and army was on duty at the residence of President Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015

Lata, Neil remember Mukesh on 39th death anniversary

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar remembers legendary singer Mukesh on his 39th death anniversary.

August 6, 2015
August 6, 2015

Tagore in their hearts

Rabindranath's music has inspired all kinds of musicians in this part of the world for decades. Both lyrically and melodically, Rabindra Sangeet's appeal has transcended beyond just the purist practitioners – to creative young musicians who have interpreted the songs, keeping the essence of Rabindra Sangeet intact.

July 19, 2015
July 19, 2015

3rd death anniv of Humayun Ahmed observed

The third death anniversary of prolific author, dramatist, screenwriter, playwright and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed, who mesmerised his fans with his strong works for four decades, is observed amid unabated downfall all the day.

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