The High Court on Wednesday asked the government to explain in four weeks why Kazi Nazrul Islam should not be declared the national poet of Bangladesh formally by publishing a
Today is the 10th death anniversary of eminent writer, playwright, lyricist and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed. Different socio-cultural organisations have chalked out various programmes, marking the day. Himu Paribahan, a noted
The “Mona Lisa” was the subject of attempted vandalism on Sunday when a visitor to the world-famous Louvre museum in Paris smeared frosting all over the Renaissance-era painting’s protective glass.
Shina finished her regular work and came out of the coal station. She does the work of coal processing: Shina, a fifth-generation robot. Today, in the late 4085s, there are
Twelve renowned personalities have been selected for Bangladesh Cholochitra Sangbadik Samity (BACHSAS) Awards. The selected persons are noted actor Alamgir, producer Chhatku Ahmed, cinematographer Abdul Latif Bachchu, drama personalities Ramendu
The Dhaka University (DU) authorities has announced a roadmap to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year, with traditional ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ on April 14 after a two-
After a Covid-induced hiatus of two years, a three-day festival remembering the legendary Baul Lalon Shah will begin on Tuesday evening. The Lalon Academy, in association with the Ministry of
The duration of Amar Ekushey Book Fair has been extended till March 17 as the the number of Covid-19 cases drops significantly in the country. State Minister for Culture KM
Hectic last-minute preparations for the traditional ‘Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2022’ is going on in full swing on the Bangla Academy premises here to welcome booklovers from February 15. “With
The Bangla Academy premises and Suhrawardy Udyan are now abuzz with sounds of hammering woods and other materials for the construction of makeshift stalls and pavilions ahead of the Amar