Monday, 07 Oct, 2024

Entertainment

Prangonemor to stage 'Irsha' to commemorate Syed Haq

DHAKA: In memory of poet-lyricist-playwright Syed Shamsul Haq, theatre troupe Prangonemor is all set to stage 27th performance of their 8th production 'Irsha'.    This September 27th to mark 3rd death anniversary of the polymath litteratur of Bangla language.  

Priyanka Chopra sports 4 different looks in 'The Sky Is Pink'

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Farhan Akhtar will be seen together in the much-awaited The Sky Is Pink which is set to release on October 11, 2019, after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, 2019 on September 9 this year. A film directed by Shonali Bose, the storyline of

Tom Hanks: Cynicism 'has become our default'

Tom Hanks has said the increasing level of cynicism in society is partly what led him to take a role as a loveable children's entertainer. The actor plays Fred Rogers in his new movie - a legendary US kids TV host whose brand was wholesome and warm. "Cynicism has become the

Nancy to share Australia stages with daughter Rodela

DHAKA: Melody queen Nazmun Munira Nancy is all set to perform in three Australian cities in October. Vowing extra charm to the singing feasts, her elder daughter Marzia Bushra Rodela has been also invited by the organizers to sing with her. Nancy confirmed the matter to Banglanews

23rd death anniv of Salman Shah being marked

DHAKA: ‘Salman Shah’, one of the most iconic figures to step foot in the industry, has remained as popular as he was in his lifetime though 23 years have been passed since his death.  This Dhallywood superstar’s career and life was cut short when he left this world on September

Registration for 'Miss World Bangladesh 2019' begins

DHAKA: Registration for 'Miss World Bangladesh 2019' is set to start from Thursday (September 5)  The registration will continue till Sunday (September 8). Any women aged between 18 and 27 could participate in this competition. The audition round of the competition will

Anushka Sharma's cop avatar goes viral

Bollywood beauty Anushka Sharma has already impressed her fans with a variety of roles in her movies but for the first time, the actress has stepped into the shoes of a cop for an advertisement.  Anushka Sharma has recently shared a video on her social media in which she can be seen

Iftekhar signs Nusraat Faria for next action thriller

DHAKA: Nusraat Faria is finalized to star in a new action-thriller of director Iftekhar Chowdhury. The 'Boss 2' famed actress signed the yet-to-be-titled film amid formalities at a posh hotel in the city Wednesday (September 4). "I wish to show off some new action stunts in

Justin Bieber opens up about drug and depression

Justin Bieber has written an emotional essay about how he became "the most hated person in the world" thanks to a string of "bad decisions" in his 20s. The star, who was discovered by music manager Scooter Braun when he was 13, admitted to heavy drug use and abusing his relationships.

Jaffna Cinema Festival to screen 'Iti, Tomari Dhaka'

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s first anthology film 'Iti, Tomari Dhaka (Sincerely Yours, Dhaka)' will be screened at Jaffna International Cinema Festival that kicked off in Sri Lankan city of Jaffna Tuesday (September 3). On September 8th, the film will be screened at Majestic Complex,

BTV begins airing programmes in India

DHAKA: Bangladesh Television (BTV) has started transmitting its programmes in India on Monday (September 2).  Those have been airing through India’s state-run Doordarshan’s DTH platform-DD Free Dish. Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud inaugurated the broadcasting formally

BTV to broadcast in India from Monday

DHAKA: Bangladesh Television (BTV) is set to broadcast its programmes across India from Monday (September 2). Information Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud is expected to inaugurate the broadcast program. According to the press note of the Bangladesh government, BTV will be broadcasting

Lindsay Lohan making her music comeback

During Thursday's (Aug. 29) episode of Virgin Radio Dubai's The Kris Fade Show,the podcast host played a teaser for the actress and singer's upcoming single "Xanax," described as being about "anxiety and pressure and taking care of yourself."  "Would you like to sit next

ATM Shamsuzzaman returns home after 4 months of treatment

DHAKA: Veteran actor ATM Shamsuzzaman has returned home on Thursday (August 29) after receiving treatment at separate hospitals in the capital for four months. ATM Shamsuzzaman has gone to his daughter’s home from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University at noon. Doctors

Shraddha Kapoor to star in Bangla cinema-‘Masud Rana’

DHAKA: Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor is set to make her debut in a Bangladeshi film, according to an official Facebook post of Jaaz Multimedia uploaded on Thursday (August 29). Shraddha Kapoor is going to act in the spy thriller and action-packed movie “Masud Rana”.

'Radio Asia Conference and Radio Song Fest' kicks off Oct 29

DHAKA: The Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Radio Asia Conference and Radio Song Festival-2019 will be held in Dhaka from October 29 to October 31. The three-day festival will be organized by the Ministry of Information in collaboration with Bangladesh Betar and Bangladesh

Signing ceremony of film ‘Gondi’ held

Freedom sanitary napkin has recently sponsored the movie ‘Gondi--a Gorai Film production which is directed by Fakhrul Arefin khan. Fakhrul Arefin khan happens to be the director of the famous movie Bhubon Majhi. A signing ceremony held between Freedom sanitary napkin and Gorai

Leonardo DiCaprio gives $5m for Amazon rainforest

Leonardo DiCaprio's environmental organisation is putting $5m (£4.1m) towards helping the Amazon rainforest after the recent surge in fires there. Earth Alliance will give the money to local groups and indigenous communities as they work to protect the Amazon. The National

Film actor Babar passes away

DHAKA: Popular film actor for negative roles Khalilur Rahman Babar passed away at a city hospital on Monday (August 26) morning. He was 67. He breathed his last at the Square Hospital in the capital at 9am, Organizational Secretary of the Bangladesh Film Directors Association Kabirul

'Rickshaw Girl' first poster out, may release this year

DHAKA: The first official poster of Aynabaji famed filmmaker Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's latest big screen venture 'Rickshaw Girl' is already out.  The colorful poster shows off a girl amidst rickshaw artworks. 'Rickshaw Girl' is being produced by Eric James Adams.