1+ hour, 10+ min ago   (466+ words) Bangladesh’s entertainment industry has seen a new generation of performers who are building their careers across multiple creative platforms. Among them, Sumaiya Khan is gradually establishing herself as an emerging actress and model, creating her own identity through television dramas,…...

4+ hour, 40+ min ago   (1206+ words) “At the altar of the temple of freedomSo many lives were sacrificed,Written in tears of grief…”Encapsulated in rhythm and melody, this immortal song, “Muktir Mondir Sopantole,” continues to stir the Bengali soul, awaken national consciousness, and serve as…...

20+ hour, 49+ min ago   (1232+ words) Kabita BanerjeeKolkata/Dhaka: Bengali literature has long been celebrated as one of the richest literary traditions in the world. From the philosophical reflections of Rabindranath Tagore to the social realism of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, the revolutionary prose of Kazi Nazrul…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1118+ words) Within a couple of days humanity across us will be celebrating the 85th death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. It was exactly on August 7, poet, Nobel Laureate, novelist and music composer of repute, departed for eternal peace for a new journey. Rabindranath…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (798+ words) Margaret Cohen is a scholar of transatlantic literary and cultural modernity, with particular expertise in the history of the novel and the oceans. Her most recent book, The Underwater Eye: How the Movie Camera Opened the Depths and Unleashed New…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (335+ words) Actor Alia Bhatt has lent her voice to the growing concern over the devastating floods in Assam. Deeply disturbed by the situation, the actor took to social media to express solidarity with those affected and urged her followers to support…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (616+ words) Jannatul Fardaus MahiaBengali literature has long been one of the greatest treasures of Bangladesh, reflecting the nation's history, culture, and identity. The works of literary legends such as Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Jasimuddin, Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, and Begum Rokeya…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (417+ words) Tamil star Dhanush has worn the hats of actor, director, producer and singer through his career, and fans are now convinced that he might soon switch gears. A fiery speech he delivered at a fan-organised blood donation camp on Sunday…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (365+ words) UK television personality Bill Oddie, best known for his role in the TV comedy series "The Goodies" and presenter of nature programmes, has died aged 85, his agent said Monday."Bill was a multi-talented celebrity -- wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (277+ words) The home ministry has asked the Ministry of Cultural Affairs to blacklist Event Sajai and take legal action against the organiser over alleged permit violations, mismanagement and security lapses at Pakistani singer Atif Aslam's concert in Dhaka.In a letter…...