West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee resolves Tollywood dispute
In West Bengal, India, a dispute had been brewing within the entertainment industry, involving directors, actors, and technicians. The tensions between these groups have sparked ongoing debates and led to a pause in production activities for some.
Nachiketa on visiting Bangladesh amid curfew
Bangladesh recently witnessed a significant level of unrest due to the consequences of violent clashes which followed the quota reform movement. Over the past week, violence erupted across the country, especially turning the capital city into a battlefield. However, the situation is now being strictly monitored with the enforcement of curfews.
West Bengal stars wish ‘Toofan’ the best amid its release in Kolkata
Since its release in Bangladesh, the Shakib Khan starrer film “Toofan” is now creating quite a stir in West Bengal. The excitement was palpable at Thursday night's press conference, where it became evident that the people of West Bengal are keenly interested in the blockbuster.
Bharat-Bangladesh Film Festival kicks off in Kolkata
The Bharat-Bangladesh Film Festival, a three-day event, commences in Kolkata. This festival has been organised by the Bidhannagar Film Society of West Bengal in collaboration with the Fazlul Haque Mani Smriti Sansad, the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) of Kolkata, and the eastern section of the Federation of Film Society.
Minar Rahman lends voice in Tollywood film ‘Babli’
The cultural exchange between Bangladesh and West Bengal is prominently visible in the entertainment industry. Recently, several Bangladeshi singers have made their mark in Tollywood films. Among them is Minar Rahman, a beloved artiste from Bangladesh, who has lent his voice to Raj Chakrabarty's upcoming film “Babli”.
Nachiketa to perform in Dhaka again
Nachiketa Chakraborty, the beloved musician from West Bengal, is returning to perform for the Dhaka audience once more. "Nachiketa Live in Dhaka Volume 2" is scheduled for July 26 at the Krishibid Institute auditorium in the capital.
‘Mera bhai jeet gaya’: Irfan Pathan hails brother Yousuf’s stunning election win
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was over the moon on Tuesday after his elder brother Yusuf took an unassailable lead in the West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024 from Baharampur constituency for the Trinamool Congress.
Delicious flavours from o par Bangla
This Durga Puja, I collaborated with Joyadrita Ragavendran Chatterjee from across the border to share some of her family favourites. Joyadrita grew up enjoying the culture of both East Bengal and West Bengal as her maternal side is from Bangladesh and her paternal side is from India.
Teesta flooding should be a wake-up call
Bangladesh must push India to sign the treaty
Unravelling a forgotten chapter
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has done well to declassify the files on Subhas Chandra Bose. Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have followed suit and make available to the public the documents and papers which the Centre possesses on Bose.
Europe’s dilemma is a stark closer to Asia
Persecuted Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar and thousands of Bangladeshi nationals have undertaken perilous journeys across the Andaman Sea to reach countries in Southeast Asia.
West Bengal declassifies files on Subhash Chandra Bose
India's West Bengal government declassifies 64 files on revolutionary leader Subhash Chandra Bose.
8 Bangladeshis among 29 jailed for cattle smuggling
An Indian court sends to jail 29 people including eight Bangladeshis who were detained while smuggling around 320 cattle through Indian border.
Bangladeshi trafficking victim rescued in India, 2 held
Indian police claim rescue of a Bangladeshi teenage girl from human traffickers in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal last week, detain two.
Dhaka vs Kolkata
But it does not need Economist Intelligence Unit’s ranking for anybody to know that Dhaka has been rotting, stinking and becoming more terrible to live in every year.
Journo missing in West Bengal (video)
A journalist of an Indian Bangla daily goes missing near his home in Alipurduar district of West Bengal.
India floods kill more than 100
Heavy monsoon rains in India have killed more than 100 people in the past week and forced tens of thousands of people to take shelter in relief camps, India's home ministry has said.
Komen triggers heavy rains killing 70 in India
The depression that resulted from cyclone Komen triggers heavy rain in northeastern and eastern states of India, killing at least 70 people in Manipur, West Bengal and Odisha.
Depression likely to cross Bangladesh tomorrow
A deep depression over the northeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh and Indian state of West Bengal is likely to cross Bangladesh tomorrow morning.
