entertainment
French-Japanese designer Kenzo Takada dies from COVID-19
Kenzo Takada, the iconic French-Japanese fashion designer famed for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic that channeled global travel, has died. He was 81.
‘An Insignia of a Forced Winter’ wins Best Project at Dhaka DocLab-2020
The fourth edition of Dhaka DocLab, which provides an international platform for South Asian documentary project market in Bangladesh, has awarded Indian filmmaker Ajimesh Saha’s ‘An Insignia of a Forced Winter’ the Best Project award for this year at its pandemic-affected closing ceremony on Saturday.
BLCPS, the apt answer to copyright issues in Bangladeshi music industry: Shawkat
From being a source of entertainment to serving as a means of elucidating human expressions, it is impossible to imagine a world without music. But plagiarism is something that has been plaguing the Bangladesh music industry for decades.
James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ pushed back again, to 2021
The release of the James Bond film “No Time To Die” has been delayed again, this time to 2021, because of the effects of COVID-19 on the theatrical business.
No one killed Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, say doctors
No one killed Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput — he took his own life, a medical report has concluded.
Rape allegations false, in Sri Lanka then: Bollywood filmmaker
Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Friday claimed that the rape allegations against him were "outright lie" as he was in Sri Lanka at the time, a day after he was grilled by police in Mumbai for a good eight hours in connection with the seven-year-old case.
Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap grilled in rape case
Police in the Indian city of Mumbai on Thursday grilled leading Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap in connection with a seven-year-old rape case.
Actor-politician Farooque diagnosed with TB
Prominent actor, politician and Member of Parliament from Dhaka-17 constituency Akbar Hossain Pathan Farooque has been diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore.
"The doctors here have found that it’s TB (Tuberculosis). I’ve been taking treatment under four specialist doctors and they will observe me for four weeks," the National Award-winning actor shared his condition with media on Tuesday.
Assuring that his condition is improving, the eminent actor said: "I’m feeling much better than before and expecting to return as soon as possible after my recovery. Please keep me in prayers."
BSA launches month-long exhibition marking PM Hasina's 74th birthday
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has started a month-long special exhibition at its National Art Gallery, marking the 74th birthday of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday,
Theatre arena eagerly awaiting its resurgence: Kamal Bayazid
The theatre scene in Bangladesh has never lacked its share of enthusiasts but like everything else was forced to bite the dust once the pandemic arrived and the country went into lockdown mode. Good news awaits however, as theatres are expected to get permission to stage shows once again, according to Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation's Secretary General Kamal Bayazid.