Monday, 07 Oct, 2024

Entertainment

Habib features Shourin

DHAKA: Singer Shourin is getting her first song tuned and composed by Habib Wahid. Titled ‘Tor Du Chokhe’, Fouzia Sultana Poly has written the lyric. The song is scheduled to release on Habib Wahid’s YouTube channel on Thursday (Dec 20) night.  “Shourin is a promising

Filmmaker Saidul Anam Tutul passes away

DHAKA: Renowned drama and film director Saidul Anam Tutul has died while undergoing treatment in Labaid hospital in Dhanmondi Tuesday (Dec 18). He was 68. He breathed his last around 3:30pm. He was on life support. Directors’ Guild Secretary General SA Haque Olike confirmed

Miss Philippines Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe 2018

Catriona Gray from the Philippines claimed the Miss Universe crown for 2018 on Monday (Dec 17), beating contestants from 93 other countries. The 24-year-old Filipina-Australian pipped South African Demi Leigh Nel-Peters for the top spot, becoming the fourth Filipina to bring home the

Rap should be controlled in Russia: Putin

Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, President Vladimir Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling, rather than banning, the popular music. Putin says “if it is impossible to stop, then we must lead it and direct it.” But Putin said at

Siam marries longtime girlfriend Abantee

DHAKA: Actor Siam Ahmed married his longtime girlfriend Shamma Rushafy Abantee Sunday (Dec 16). “Jite Gelo Bhalobasa (Love secures win),” Siam captioned the updated profile photo of his Facebook account Monday (Dec 17). In the photo, Abantee was seen vowing a tender kiss on his

Amjad Hossain’s body coming to Dhaka Monday

DHAKA:  Bangladeshi film director Amjad Hossain’s body will be brought back to country from Bangkok on Monday (December 17). Sajjad Hossen Dodul, elder son of Amjad Hossain, confirmed the matter to Banglanews on Sunday (December 16). Amjad Hossain died at Bumrungrad International

Oyshee all set for maiden concert in Sydney

DHAKA: Dec 8 marked singer Oyshee Fatima Tuz Zahra’s birthday. But she couldn’t make it somewhat extravagant with packed celebrations this time! She was busy performing at a show of Bangladesh Navy in the port city.   “I have made the honorable President (Abdul Hamid) listen my

PJ Helen awaits release of new music video

DHAKA: Model-actress PJ Helen is appearing in a new music video after a long hiatus. The song is titled ‘Bhanga Mon’ of Haimanti Rakshit. Helen will be seen pairing up with model Antu Kareem. Swapnil has written the lyric and popular musician Bappa Mazumder has tuned and

Putul busy with 2 new songs, a novel

DHAKA: Singer-songwriter-music director Sajia Sultana Putul is currently busy with her two new songs and a novel. She lent voice to the songs recently. Of the songs, ‘Aar Jeyonako Ei Obelay’, has been written, tuned and composed by Masum. Lyric, tune and music arrangement for

'Phurut': Jaya's new film from her 'C-te Cinema'

DHAKA: After Debi, Jaya Ahsan on Saturday (Dec 8) has announced the second film to be made from her production house ‘C-te Cinema’.  She took her Facebook page to make the disclosure where she revealed the film title as ‘Phurut’. She also shared a paper artwork upon the

Mahtim collaborates with Kona for web series track

DHAKA: Singer Mahtim Shakib, who garnered recognition for his cover numbers on YouTube, has collaborated with popular singer Dilshad Nahar Kona for a brand new duet. The song will be used as the title track of web series ‘Kuasha’, and has been named after it. Kuasha is directed

FI Manik’s ‘Kathin Rai’ to hit shooting floor in Feb

DHAKA: Veteran Dhallywood filmmaker FI Manik has announced his latest film, slated to hit the shooting floor in February, 2019. Story of the film, titled ‘Kathin Rai’, has been written by another renowned film-maker Chotku Ahmed. “Story developing of the film is now nearly at

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas are now married

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra have married in a Christian ceremony at a royal palace in India. The Bollywood superstar and the Texan singer, formerly part of the Jonas Brothers, wed before family and friends in Jodhpur's Umaid Bhavan Palace. People magazine said the ceremony

Habib all set for CHT Peace Accord anniv concert

Habib Wahid is scheduled to perform at Rangamati Stadium on Sunday (Dec 2), marking 21st anniversary of signing Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord.     “Discussion has been finalized over the concert. The event will start in the evening of Dec 2.  Like always, there will be

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas' wedding at Umaid Bhawan Palace

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' wedding preparations get underway at India's lavish Umaid Bhawan Palace as couple's famous family and friends arrive three days before nuptials. The actress, 36, and her singer fiancé, 26, are set to wed at the $60,000 a night venue on

Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra arrive in Jodhpur for wedding

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have arrived in Jodhpur for their destination wedding. The couple left from Mumbai on Thursday morning and are all set to begin their wedding festivities in Rajasthan. Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas arrived with the couple. Nick’s parents arrived later in

Siam-Puja unveil ‘Dohon’ trailer amid fanfare at FDC

DHAKA: The theatrical trailer of Siam Ahmed and Puja Cherry starring ‘Dohon’ launched amid much fanfare and gracious arrangements at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) in the heart of the city Thursday (Nov 22) night. BFDC wore a rejuvenated and vibrant look to mark the

Samina collaborates with Shafiq Tuhin for ‘Sotti Noy’

DHAKA: Celebrated singer Samina Chowdhury is currently working on her latest single. Titled ‘Sotti Noy’, Aurpi Ahmed has penned the lyric. Popular songwriter-music director-singer Shafiq Tuhin has tuned ‘Sotti Noy’ and arranged music for it.  “There’s nothing new to

Deepika-Ranveer host wedding reception in Bengaluru

Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh had a blast at their wedding reception in Bengaluru of India on Wednesday evening.  Several fan clubs on social media have posted pictures from inside the reception.  The wedding reception was hosted at The Leela Palace Hotel and

Deepika- Ranveer in their wedding pics

Actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone may have made their fans wait for two days for the first pictures from their wedding but it seems worth it after all. The two have shared 17 new pictures from their mehendi, haldi and wedding ceremonies in Italy -- both Anand Karaj and the