DHAKA: The 45th birth anniversary of late Bangladeshi cinema superstar Salman Shah is set to be celebrated on September 29. Salman Shah Memorial Committee has chalked out scores of programs, including daylong discussion and cultural events, to mark the day. Confirming the matter, SM

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was detained for the third time in a USA airport. This time immigration officials at Los Angeles airport detained him for quizzing on Friday.  The actor tweeted, “I fully understand & respect security with the way the world is, but to be detained

DHAKA: One of the fastest bowlers in cricket history has made an unlikely career move - starring in a romantic comedy. The film ‘UnIndian’ was shot in Sydney and will open across 300 screens on the cricket-mad sub-continent after a red-carpet premiere on 19 August. Australian

DHAKA: The 10-day art exhibition featuring tiger-inspired paintings by artist Nazir Hossain ended on Sunday (August 7) at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka. The exhibition drew a huge attention amongst the art lovers and tiger enthusiasts. Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman

KUSHTIA: Eminent baul singer Abdur Rob alias Gopal Shah breathed his last at the age of 75, under treatment at Kushtia General Hospital on early Sunday (August 7). Rauf, son of late Siraj Joaddar of Baradi Fakirpara in district town, fell ill a week ago after returning from London.

DHAKA: A literature seminar, titled “Theory, Interdisciplinarity and the Wor(l)d” by eminent Professor Dr Azfar Hussain, was held on July 30 at Notre Dame University Bangladesh (NDUB). Dr Azfar said, “Mobilizing Shakespeare’s character Caliban as a figure of resistance, while

DHAKA: Eminent writer and social activist Mahasweta Devi died on Thursday (July 28) in Indian city Kolkata. She had suffered a major heart attack on July 23. The 90-year-old was a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award, Padma Vibhushan, Jnanpith and Magsaysay Award, among several

DHAKA: The Rajasthan High Court on Monday acquitted Salman Khan in the blackbuck and chinkara poaching cases of 1998. Justice Nirmaljeet Kaur of Jodhpur principal seat of the High Court pronounced the verdict, reports The Hindu. The actor has reportedly been given the benefit of

DHAKA: The brother of Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch has been arrested for her murder. Qandeel’s brother, Waseem (25) was arrested in Dera Ghazi Khan in central Pakistan on Saturday (July 16) night. The Dawn newspaper said that he had confessed to the murder,

DHAKA: Popular social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch has been killed in Multan, becoming the latest victim in the spate of ‘honor killings’ that plague the country. Qandeel, 26, who is popular for posting bold videos and statements on Facebook, was killed by her brother, Regional

DHAKA: A new sportswear advert that celebrates India’s female athletes has promoted a debate on how few Indians recognize their own sportswomen. The online video made by Nike features 10 Indian sportswomen, as well as actress Deepika Padukone, who has spoken out against gender

DHAKA: Bangladesh Community in Florida celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr this year with cultural programs arranged by Ektara Florida where famous singer Mustafa Zaman Abbasi was chief guest. Bangladesh Association of Florida’s senior deputy president Golam Mustafa and general secretary M Islam

DHAKA: Award-winning Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami has died in Paris aged 76. He had been undergoing hospital treatment in France for cancer. Kiarostami stayed in Iran after the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and made more than 40 films, including documentaries. He won the

DHAKA: Star Cinelpex will open a new hall at country’s tourist hot spot Cox’s Bazar to provide the visitors entertainment facilities. The hall will be installed at Hotel Saimon in the district on the occasion of upcmoing Eid-ul-Fitr. Hotel Saimon and Star Cineplex will jointly

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DHAKA: Star Cineplex has released a latest Hollywood movie for the Eid holidaymakers at its halls at Bashundhara City Shopping Mall in city’s Panthapath area. It will also release another movie for Eid. Action and adventure movie ‘The Legend of Tarzan’, was released on Friday

DHAKA: The director of the 1978 Vietnam War film ‘The Deer Hunter’ has died, his friend and former lawyer has confirmed. Double Oscar winner Michael Cimino passed away peacefully on Saturday surrounded by friends and family, the BBC publishes this report on Sunday (July 3).

DHAKA: The organizers of the Oscars have invited a record number of new members to vote in next year’s Academy Awards, in response to criticism of a lack of diversity at this year’s ceremony. Nearly 700 people were invited, with a focus on women and ethnic minorities, reports the

DHAKA: Pop star Adele has conquered the Glastonbury festival with an emotional set, full of generosity and warmth. The crowd in front of the Pyramid Stage stretched as far as the eye could see, as she opened with a note-perfect rendition of Hello. The star changed one of the lyrics

DHAKA: As part of the Cultural Exchange Programs between the Republic of Korea and People’s Republic of Bangladesh, “Charm of Korea VIII” will be performed by seven Korean musicians on July 29 and 30. The performance will be held at National Theater Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala