Thursday, 28 Nov, 2024

Entertainment

Brazilian, Bangladeshi tie knot after love on Facebook

COMILLA: Have you found your love on Facebook, if not, then get to know who have found, got hitched, and lived happily ever after. Love, relationship on social networking sites are common phenomena now-a-days. Bangladesh, having a satellite, 4G, or MNP service, is not lagging behind in

Mantasha stars in Kumar Bishwajit’s music video

DHAKA: Lux Channel i superstar Mim Mantasha has appeared in a music video of noted singer Kumar Bishwajit, said to be marking her debut in short-format video. Mantasha shared a teaser of the video on her Facebook timeline recently, captioning ‘My first music video’.  The song

“Paathshala” to be released on November 23

DHAKA:  After all speculation, the much-awaited Bangla cinema ‘Paathshala’ is set to be released in November. The story of ‘Paathshala’ revolves around the life struggle of a talented 10-year-old street child Manik. The release date of ‘Paathshala,’ produced by Faysal

AB son performs with LRB at MA Aziz ground

CHITTAGONG: LRB had performed at a concert for the first time since their frontman ‘Guitar God’ Ayub Bacchu’s departure to eternity. Definitely they were missing their beloved vocal while tuning the guitar without him. Hundreds of viewers welcomed LRB at MA Aziz Stadium after

Dhaka Int’l Folk Fest kicks off Nov 15

DHAKA: The fourth edition of the Dhaka International Folk Fest will take place from November 15-17 at the Army Stadium in the capital.  The event’s organizing company issued a written statement in this regard on Sunday (October 28). Music enthusiasts can enjoy the program through

Pakistan court restores ban on Indian content on TV

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has reintroduced a ban on Indian films and television shows being broadcast on the country’s local channels. The apex court was hearing a case filed by the United Producers Association pertaining to the broadcast of foreign content on Pakistani television

All you need to know about Arzeen and his ‘Firey Aye’

DHAKA: Bangladeshi singer-songwriter-composer living in Los Angeles, United States Arzeen Kamal is a familiar name among the expatriates from his country. Arzeen earned recognition for singing Bangla songs in various US cities—Las Vegas, New York, San Diego and Santa Barbara.  He

Bangladesh 7th best value destination: lonelyplanet.com

DHAKA: Lonelyplanet.com, in a recent report, has ranked Bangladesh 7th in their list of the top 10 places for affordable adventures. The report of Lonely Planet-a large travel guide book publisher, is showcases the best-in-value travel destinations for 2019. Their guidebooks are

Bust of Ayub Bachchu to be erected in Ctg: CCC Mayor

CHITTAGONG:   Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) Mayor AJM Nasir Uddin has declared to erect a bust of legendary singer, guitarist and songwriter Ayub Bachchu in any significant area of the city. The CCC mayor said this after the fourth namaz-e-janaza at the Jamiatul Falah Mosque on

Ayub Bachchu laid to rest beside mother

CHITTAGONG: The legendary Bangladeshi singer, guitarist and songwriter Ayub Bachchu was laid to eternal rest beside his mother’s grave at the Chaitanya Goli graveyard. Before burial, Bachchu’s fourth namaz-e-janaza was held at the Jamiatul Falah Mosque after Asr prayers on

Ayub Bachchu’s body arrives in Chittagong

CHITTAGONG: The body of legendary Bangladeshi singer, guitarist and songwriter Ayub Bachchu has arrived in Chittagong for burial.  A US Bangla Airlines flight carrying the body of the musical maestro, landed at Shah Amanat International Airport at 10:55am on Saturday. His body,

Thousand & One Arabian Nights at Radisson Blu 

DHAKA: At the end of this month, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden is hosting “Thousand & One Arabian Nights at Water Garden Brasserie” in a grand and majestic fashion with exclusive cuisines and decorations, inspired from the rich traditions of the Arabia. The hotel is embracing the

First janaza of AB held at National Eidgah

DHAKA: The first namaz-e-janaza of the legendary singer Ayub Bachchu was held at National Eidgah after Jumma prayers on Friday (October 19). Thousand of people attended the prayer. Earlier, fans paid their last respects to celebrated guitarist, songwriter, composer and singer Ayub

Ayub Bacchu no more

DHAKA: Famous Bangladeshi rock musician and one of the leading guitarists Ayub Bacchu died in Dhaka Thursday (Oct 18) morning. He was 56. He was taken to Square Hospital after he fell sick at his residence. He was pronounced dead by the physicians.  Ayub Bacchu was the

WATCH: Shwapnil-Srabani’s Puja music video stars Heme

DHAKA: Bangladeshi singer Shwapnil Shojib and Kolkata’s veteran Rabindra Sangeet exponent Srabani Sen recently lent their voice to the celebrated Rabindra number ‘Aji Jhoro Jhoro’. The song has been arranged with rejuvenated music to present a spellbinding listening feast to all

‘Kobitaye Epar Opar-3’ at Bangladesh Book Fair-Kolkata

DHAKA: Prior to the 8th Bangladesh Book Fair-Kolkata 2018, the poetry book containing poems of two Bengals (Bangladesh and Kolkata), has been published.  The book fair is scheduled to be held from 2nd to 11th of November. The book features the poetry of some 67 new and promising

Jaya, Faria at Banglanews as part of ‘Debi’ promotion [VIDEO]

DHAKA: Celebrated actress Jaya Ahsan and Shabnam Faria made a sudden visit to leading online news portal Banglanews24.com’s office in Bashundhara R/A, as part of their promotional campaign for the much-awaited film ‘Debi- Misir Ali Prothombar’.  Jaya played the role of Ranu and

Emon-Airin’s 'Akash Mahal' hits the shooting floor

DHAKA: Popular actor Mamnun Hasan Emon and actress Airin Sultana for the first time ever will be seen sharing screen in a Dhallywood film. The duo recently have signed the film titled Akash Mahal. The film is being directed by reputed director Delowar Jahan Jhontu. Meanwhile,

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi dies

Legendary Indian musician Annapurna Devi died at Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai on Saturday. She was 91. She passed away at 3:51 am. She was suffering from age related issues for the past few years, hospital officials said. Annapurna Devi was an Indian surbahar player of

Taylor Swift endorses Democrats in US mid-term elections

Taylor Swift's decision to break her silence on politics triggered a social media storm on Monday, with fans and commentators divided over whether one of pop music's biggest stars should have shared her opinions. Swift, 28, has notably stayed out of the US political fray in