National theatre festival on liberation war begins

Habiganj District Shilpakala Academy stages Jyoti Sanghita at the National Theatre Hall on Monday.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was delighted by the presentation of Mujib Maney Mukti, a theatre production staged by Loko Natyadal, at the inaugural ceremony of the 12-day National Theatre Festival on Liberation War on Monday, at the National Theatre Hall... Full story

Local musicians recall the legend

Today is the 41st death anniversary of legendary rock star Jim Morrison, who died at the age of 27. On this day, the piqued lyricist-composer-vocalist, who died of the overdose of drugs, will be remembered worldwide with a great sense of loss yet cherishing... Full story

AIUB inter-university theatre fest begins

A scene from Meraj Fakirer Maa staged on Sunday at the Centre Public Library.— Snigdha Zaman

A six-day inter-university theatre festival organized by American International University of Bangladesh began on Sunday at the Sawkat Osman Auditorium of the Central Public Library. Besides AIUB, three universities— Dhaka University, Jahangirnagar... Full story

German and French dancers to perfrom in Dhaka, Ctg

Speakers at the press conference on Monday at Goethe Institut.

German and French choreographers Samir Akika and Andy Zondag will present contemporary dance at two venues in Dhaka and Chittagong, said the organisers at a press conference held at the Library of Goethe Institut on Monday. The presentations will take place... Full story

Brown, Beyonce win top BET Awards

The BET Awards on Sunday split top honors among several artists, including Beyonce and Chris Brown, in a telecast filled with lively performances and an emotional tribute to late singer Whitney Houston. Full story