Dhaka Art Centre (DAC) in Dhanmondi has organised a group art exhibition titled “Changing Images”, featuring the works of the faculty members of Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India. The exhibition was inaugurated on May 10. The Members of
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
May 12 marked the 53rd death anniversary of legendary poet Sukanta Bhattacharya. He was born in 1926 in Kalighat, Kolkata. His ancestral home is at the village Unshiya, under Gopalganj district, in Bangladesh. His father, Nibaran Bhattacharya, was in the
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Buddhists all over the world celebrated Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death with the holy day of Buddha Purnima just a few days ago. As the history of this day runs parallel to their celebration, it almost becomes essential to retell
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Dhaka Cantonment Public Art Gallery has organised a solo painting exhibition featuring the works of promising painter Rezowan Pilow. The exhibition was inaugurated on May 5. Brigadier General Imamul Huda, psc (Commander of Signal Brigade) inaugurated the exhibition as chief
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Bangladesh and India jointly organised a two- day celebration on the occasion of the closing ceremony of the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore and the inaugural function of his 151st birth anniversary. The function was inaugurated on May 6.
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Socialist Francois Hollande swept to victory in France's presidential election May 6 in a swing to the left at the heart of Europe that could start a pushback against German-led austerity.
The TNS-Sofres polling agency said in a projection based on
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
On April 19, Michel Trinquier, newly appointed French Ambassador to Bangladesh has assumed office after presenting his credentials to President Zillur Rahman.
Trinquier arrived in Dhaka on March 11 and succeeded Ambassador Charley Causeret. Trinquier last served as Ambassador Extraordinary and
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Chairman and CEO of Youngone Corporation and Korean EPZ (KEPZ) Corporation (BD) Ltd, Mr. Kihak Sung has called on the global community to help save the Royal Bengal Tiger from extinction.
The Korean entrepreneur, the biggest investor in readymade garments in
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Delvistaa Foundation recently organised a solo Rabindra Sangeet performance by Indian singer Shreya Guhathakurta. The musical soiree was held at BRAC Centre auditorium in Mohakhali, Dhaka. She was accompanied by Indian music composer Durbadal Chattopadhyay on the violin. The two
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
To celebrate 41 years of Bangladesh's independence and the 38th anniversary of Saju Art Gallery, the gallery has organised its 31st Grand Group Art Exhibition. The current exhibition is significant because a variety of 128 artworks, created by 93 old
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012