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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.

July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

What is it to be a Professor?

In memory of the late Mike Franklin, 1949-2024

May 17, 2024
May 17, 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.

May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024

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.

May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024

Remembering Haider Akbar Khan Rono: Dreamer of the day

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

May 2, 2024
May 2, 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.

April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024

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.

April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024

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".

March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024

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.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

‘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.

March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024

Bappy Chowdhury's mother passes away

Swapna Saha had been suffering from peptic ulcers for years and undergoing treatment at various medical institutions in Bangladesh and India.