Entertainment

Bangladesh Cultural Show at US State Department

Sun November 8, 2009 - 12:28am BdST

Diplomats, State Department officials, representatives of socio-cultural organizations, members of the Bangladesh community and journalists enjoyed a spectacular display of Bangladesh culture at the State Department on Friday. Dhroopad, a cultural organization of expatriate Bangladesh community, choreographed the show highlighting different aspects of Bangladesh's culture. The show began with the singing of national anthems of both Bangladesh and USA by Dhroopad artists, a release from the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington said.

6 docs indicted in actor Manna death case

Sun October 18, 2009 - 12:58pm BdST

A Dhaka court today framed charges against six physicians of United Hospital Limited who were responsible for their negligence in treatment causing the death of popular film actor SM Aslam Talukder Manna on February 17 last year.

Final farewell as Jackson laid to rest

Thu September 3, 2009 - 2:14pm BdST

Family and friends of Michael Jackson will bid a final farewell to the tragic King of Pop here Thursday as the singer is laid to rest in a private ceremony at a star-studded Los Angeles cemetery.

Venezuela wins sixth Miss Universe crown

Mon August 24, 2009 - 2:35pm BdST

Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, was crowned Miss Universe 2009 on Sunday, giving her country its sixth title in the international beauty pageant.

BNP mulls over sending separate team to Tipaimukh

Sun June 28, 2009 - 2:59am BdST

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is considering sending of its own team of experts on hydrology and international laws on water to the site of India’s Tipaimukh dam project for a field study, said a vice-chairman of the party.

Singer Michael Jackson dead at 50

Fri June 26, 2009 - 6:44am BdST

Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted “King of Pop” who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world’s most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50.

Afsana Mimi talks direction and TV plays

Tue May 19, 2009 - 10:16pm BdST

Actress Afsana Mimi has been quite popular among the small screen audience for over a decade. A few years back, she turned her hand to direction.

Nat’l Rabindra Sangeet festival begins May 5

Mon May 4, 2009 - 12:46am BdST

Five-day national Rabindra Sangeet festival titled '20th Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Utsab' will begin at Shawkat Osman Memorial Auditorium of the Central Public Library at Shahbagh in the city on May 5.

East End gala night for the street kids of Dhaka

Wed April 29, 2009 - 8:56pm BdST

A SATURDAY night gala is being staged in London's East End to raise cash for orphans and street kids in Bangladesh. Organisers are holding the 'Restless Beings' shindig at Bethnal Green's York Hall at £12 a throw for a three-course Indian meal and a night's entertainment.

National Street Theatre Festival 2009 begins

Tue February 3, 2009 - 10:48am BdST

No set, no costume, no star actors. At the Central Shaheed Minar premises, actors of Sanchalak Natya Charcha Kendra, Munshiganj were staging the play "Potla," a short, comic play with a strong social message.