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TRIBUTE / What is it to be a Professor?

In memory of the late Mike Franklin, 1949-2024

Monali Thakur's mother passes away

Confirming the news, Monali Thakur shared on social media, "The chains have broken... the suffering has finally ended." This loss comes nearly three years after the death of their father, singer and actor Shakti Thakur, during the Covid pandemic.

Dance exponent Dulal Talukdar passes away

The 74-year-old, a distinguished teacher at Bulbul Lalitakala Academy and Harvard School of Dance, succumbed to a cardiac arrest at his residence in the Medford city outskirts on Saturday, May 11.

TRIBUTE / Remembering Haider Akbar Khan Rono: Dreamer of the day

The beloved writer and activist passed away on May 11, 2024

Pioneering rock’n’roll guitarist Duane Eddy dies at 86

His legacy extends beyond his chart-topping success, as he inspired generations of musicians, from George Harrison to Bruce Springsteen, with his signature sound.

Cancer claims life of Paper Rhyme vocalist Ahmed Saad

Three days ago, he suffered a heart attack and was admitted to United Hospital. He had another heart attack on Tuesday morning and was declared deceased by the attending physician that night.

Tributes pour in for late actor Waliul Haq Rumi

Rumi's journey in acting began in 1988 with the play "Kreetodash". During the same year, he made his debut in the showbiz industry with the television drama "Kon Kanoner Phool", which earned him praise for his performance. Alongside television, he has also acted in several movies. In 2009, he debuted his silver screen with the film "Doriaparer Douloti".

Mohammad Shoaib, a poster artist of the golden era, passes away

A more prominent poster artist of that golden era, 69-year-old Mohammad Shoaib – lovingly known as ‘Ustad Shoaib,’ passed away on Sunday (March 17). It was revealed that even in his last moments, he was painting.

‘Khairun Lo’ famed lyricist Wadud Rangila passes away

Notably, besides penning lyrics for "Khairun Lo" Wadud Rangila also acted as one of the film's main characters, Rafiq (Khairun Sundari's younger brother), and delivered a successful performance alongside actors Moushumi and Ferdous Ahmed.

September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023

'Hok Kolorob' lyricist, Rajib Ashraf, passes away 

He was widely known for his collaborations with the popular singer Arnob, penning lyrics for several hit songs that resonated with music lovers across the country. Some of these tracks include "Hok Kolrob", "Naam Chilo Na", "Prokrito Jol", "Ghum", "Dhushor Megh", "Rod Boleche Hobe", "Prtoddhoni", "Ekta Meye", and "Mon Kharaper Ekta Bikel".

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Michael Parkinson, UK's 'king of the chat show', passes away

Parkinson, affectionately known as 'Parky', estimated he had interviewed more than 2,000 guests in total, including high-profile names such as Muhammad Ali, Elton John, John Lennon, the Beckhams, Michael Caine, and Madonna.

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

Ex-BCB director Shafiqur Rahman Munna no more

The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s former director Shafiqur Rahman Munna passed away at a hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday morning. He was 70.

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

KK: A love letter to a fallen icon

Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, filled the corridors in the heart of all ’90s kids, and generations after with his silvery voice. The acclaimed singer was born in Delhi on 23 August, 1968. KK’s musical journey began the day he listened to his mother’s Malayali songs while studying, recorded by his father within a little tape recorder.

March 19, 2022
March 19, 2022

Former president Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed no more

Former president Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed passed away at Dhaka Combined Military Hospital (CMH) this morning. He was 92.

December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015

Killed by Death

If there was anyone we considered immortal, it was Lemmy.

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