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Shilpakala Academy dazzles at 14th North America Bengali Conference
Shilpakala Academy delivered a captivating cultural performance at the 14th North America Bengali Literature and Culture Conference, held on July 27 and 28 at the Madison Theater of Molly University in New York.
Sabyasachi Hazra's Primer to Press
The epoch we live in, which started fourteen thousand years ago, is called the Holocene epoch while traces of the first village were found in Turkey some 10,000 years ago. Civilization is claimed to have started since the discovery of writing in the Sumer region of the Middle East some 6,000 years ago. Many famous nations of the world, such as English or French, do not have their own alphabet. Their language is written in Roman alphabet. We Bengalis are fortunate to have alphabet of our own. Just as no one values the luck that is found incidentally, Bengali alphabet also cannot be said to have received much attention from native researchers. Not many books or articles have been written about the Bengali alphabet in Bangladesh, known as the 'Land of Language Movement'.
Popularity of Uttam Kumar in Bengali cinema remains unmatched even today: Sharmila Tagore
Last Friday (January 26th) at 4 PM, the Samsung H Lounge at Dhaka Club was filled with journalists and filmmakers. The anticipation grew for the arrival of the renowned actress Sharmila Tagore from the subcontinent. Breaking the shackles of that anticipation, she arrived with a radiant smile precisely at the appointed time. She adorned herself in a black kurta with a muffler, complemented by elegant black boots. With skillful exchanges and the culmination of the formalities, she took the stage.
Poet Suhita Sultana received Mahakabi Madhusudan Padak
The poet Suhita Sultana received the Mohakobi Madhusudan Padak in the Creative Literature (Poetry) category. This poet, deserving of contemplative literary talent, has been awarded this accolade for her poetry collection titled 'Shreshtha Kavita'.
Poet Suhita Sultana receiving Madhusudan Padak
This year, poet Suhita Sultana is receiving the Michael Madhusudan Award. She has been selected for the award in the creative literature (poetry) category for her book 'Sreshttho Kobita.'
Mike" selected for Moscow children's film festival
The film "Mike" has been nominated at the Moscow International Children's Film Festival. The feature film, which draws inspiration from the historic March 7 speech of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was released on August 11, 2023.
Poet Jahidul Haque is no more
Poet Jahidul Haque has passed away (Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un). Today, at 12:40 PM, he breathed his last while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Christmas celebrations at 21 Queen Street, Australia
Christmas is a occasion of celebrations, a day filled with religious solemnity, rituals, and joyous festivities for the followers of Christianity around the world. Brisbane, one of the largest cities in Australia, is decorated with colorful arrangements on this festival marking the birth of Jesus Christ. Every corner of Queen Street, the main hub of Brisbane is in festive mood. Rahat Minhaz captured the joyous moments for Views Bangladesh.
Solo poetry evening by poet Soumya Salek in Kolkata
Poet Soumya Salek was born on February 27, 1987 in Chandpur district. He did his Masters in Accountancy from Victoria College, Comilla. His nine books have already been published. He has received several awards and honors so far in recognition of his art and literature. Currently, he is working as a cultural officer in Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Bidhan Rebeiro's "Nationalism in Bangladesh Liberation War Films" is in bookstores now.
On the first day of the beginning of the month of victory, the new book on the liberation war of Jagatika Prakashani came to the bookstores. The book 'Nationalism in Bangladesh Liberation War Films' is penned by film writer and critic Bidhan Rebeiro. This book highlights the representation of nationalism in the films based on the great liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971.
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