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The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), beginning on November 20, 2024, will showcase ten films from around the world in the race for the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal. This prestigious award is presented to films that promote the values of peace, non-violence, and social harmony, ideals ch...
Bangladeshi actress and director Afsana Mimi’s film project, ‘Red Lights Blue Angels’ (Bengali: ‘Laal Batir Neel Pori’), has won the Best Project Award at the 7th Hanoi International Film Festival (Haniff) in Vietnam. The award was presented on November 11 during the fe...
The highly anticipated ‘Dhaka Retro’ concert, initially postponed due to security issues, has been rescheduled. The event, which was originally set for October 18, will now take place on November 15 (Friday) at Senaprangan in Dhaka. The concert will begin at 5 pm, according to an officia...
Renowned singer Farzana Wahid Shayan is set to return to the stage with her solo concert, ‘Gaane Gaane Shayan,’ organized by Aajob Karkhana. The event will take place at the National Art Gallery Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on November 22, beginning at 6 pm. This special t...
Celebrated filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has been appointed as an adviser to the interim government, taking his oath at Bangabhaban today at around 7:30 pm. Known for groundbreaking films such as ‘Television’ and ‘Doob - No Bed of Roses’ Farooki’s contribution to Ban...
Bangladeshi music fans in Toronto are gearing up for a memorable night as some of their favorite artists gather for "Nostalgia Unplugged." Scheduled for December 1 at the People's Theatre for the Performing Arts in Markham, this concert will bring together legends Babna Karim from Warf...
Sylhet-based band Oirabot has released a new single, 'Ondho Obisshash' (Blind Disbelief), as part of their debut album 'Harano Biggopti' (Lost Notice). This latest track is the fifth song from the album, which will feature nine original songs that mix Sylhet’s folk music with m...
An exhibition titled ‘Bristite Roder Kona,’ featuring the artwork of the late Kazi Abdul Baset, opened at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi on Friday. Organized by Bengal Art Gallery, the exhibition highlights the works of the renowned Bangladeshi artist from the 1960s to the 1990s, reflecti...
Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish are among the female artists tipped to dominate the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards to be held in Manchester, northwest England, on Sunday.The ceremony's 30th edition, which brings together the biggest names in world music, gets under way at the city's...
The popular Bangladeshi drama series "Best Friend" is making a comeback with a new sequel , "Best Friend 2.0," reuniting the acclaimed trio of Farhan Ahmed Jovan, Mehazabien Chowdhury, and Probir Roy Chowdhury. Known for their strong on-screen camaraderie, the actors first collab...
The much-anticipated play Pulsiraat was staged at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mahila Samity in the capital on Saturday. Presented by the popular theatre troupe Prachyanat, this production marks the play's return after a long break.Pulsiraat adapts Palestinian writer Ghassan Khana...
Aranyak Natyadal, a prominent Bangladeshi theater group, canceled its scheduled play ‘Company’ at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) following an attack during a protest by theater activists in Dhaka on Friday. The incident occurred at the National Theatre Hall, where theater activi...
Veteran actor Afzal Hossain, known for his powerful performances across stage, television, and cinema, is making a comeback to the web series scene. His latest project, Messmate, is set to premiere on the OTT platform Bongo on November 13. In this series, Afzal takes on the role of a psychologist, a...
An Indian short film, Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know, has made it to the 2025 Oscars in the Live Action Short Film category. The film, directed by Chidananda S Naik, follows the story of an elderly village woman who steals a rooster, causing the sun to stop shining and triggering chaos in he...
Rapper Hannan, known for his powerful anthem "Awaaz Ura," will perform at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Today at 6 pm. The event will take place at the Nandan stage of the Academy, where Hannan, along with F Minor and other artists, will celebrate the resilience and spirit of the histo...
After months of slow activity in the Bangladeshi film industry, Rong Dhong is set to hit theaters nationwide on November 8, sparking hope for a revival in local cinema. Directed by Ahsan Sarwar and produced by Ahsan Zubayer, this long-awaited film finally secured its theatrical release after passing...
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), starting on November 20 in Goa, will honour the centenaries of four iconic figures in Indian cinema: Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), and Mohammed Rafi. Organizers announced that restored versions of classic films will be sc...
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced a revised jury board for the National Film Awards 2023. This updated lineup replaces some previously selected members and brings in new names to ensure diverse industry expertise.According to the official notification, the additional secreta...
Ali Raj, a celebrated Bangladeshi magician, has been in the entertainment world for over 30 years. Known for his captivating performances, he is one of Bangladesh’s most popular magic artists, making significant strides to share the nation’s rich tradition in magic on an international pl...
The International Documentary Film Festival, "RT.Doc: Time of Our Heroes," is being prepared by Russia’s state-run RT Documentary TV channel. This festival is dedicated to showcasing stories of resilience and heroism, especially highlighting those involved in the ongoing situation in...
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