Arts-&-Culture
Better films, better audiences can lead to better society: Hasan Mahmud
Echoing the slogan of the organisers, Information Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud brought the 18th Dhaka International Film Festival to a close on Sunday by saying that better films and better audiences, who support and appreciate all the efforts that go into what appears on screen, can indeed contribute to the betterment of society.
Lantern festival held in Dalian, Liaoning
The lanterns here are made by professional teams from Zigong, a city in southwest China's Sichuan Province which is famous for lantern-making. The festival will last until Feb. 23, 2020.
Portrait found in gallery's walls verified as missing Klimt
Art experts have confirmed that a painting discovered hidden inside an Italian art gallery's walls last month is Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of a Lady," which was stolen from the gallery nearly 23 years ago.
Bangladeshi filmmaker Megh included in RIFF jury team
Bangladeshi filmmaker Monjurul Islam Megh has been included as a member of an international jury of the 6th Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF) 2020.
Ontorjatra to be screened in 3rd Asian Film Festival in Nigeria Jan 23
Bangladesh High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria will participate in the third ‘Asian Film Festival’ to be held at Caesar Hall, Abuja from January 23-26.
Artist uses snow as canvas for massive geometrical designs
Simon Beck carefully plots his course before shuffling through a windswept snowfield high in the Rocky Mountains.
Cleanliness campaign initiated at Central Shaheed Minar
People’s Theatre Association (PTA) in cooperation with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) held a cleanliness campaign on the Central Shaheed Minar premises on Monday.
18th Dhaka International Film Festival commences Saturday
The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), which continues to enjoy a rising profile on the international festival circuit with each passing year, commences its 18th edition on Saturday at different venues around the capital with participants from over 70 countries.
Art exhibition on ‘Gandhi@150’ at BSA
High Commission of India, Dhaka arranged an exclusive 10 day-long art exhibition titled ‘Gandhi @ 150’, in cooperation with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) at the National Art Gallery.
Music director Basudeb remembered
Peers and colleagues on Monday remembered renowned music director, singer, lyricist, musician and composer Basudeb Ghose who passed away recently.