Say no to violence against women

American playwright Eve Enslar, centre, speaks at the press conference on Thursday at Hotel Ruposhi Bangla. — Ali Hossain Mintu

American playwright, performer, feminist, activist Eva Ensler called everybody to observe February 14 as V-day for the protest against violence on women at a press conference held at the Hotel Ruposhi Bangla on Thursday. Tony award winning... Full story

Abstractionist Sultan deals with various urban issues

Visitors at the exhibition. — Ali Hossain Mintu

Artist Tipu Sultan’s five-day solo exhibition titled Miscellaneous at the Drik Gallery features 40 abstract paintings done in acrylic on canvas. Special features of Sultan’s compositions are the use of shapes and vibrant colours through which the abstractionist... Full story

Natyajan premieres Shesh Rakkha today

Actors in Shesh Rakkha, which will be premiered today at
Shilpakala Academy. — New Age photo

Theatre troupe Natyajan will premiere Rabindranath Tagore’s comedy Shesh Rakkha today at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Another show of the play, the 9th production of the troupe, will be staged tomorrow at the... Full story

Oscars: Hollywood awaits 85th Academy Award nominations

Hollywood is gearing up for the announcement of the 2013 Academy Award nominations ahead of the Oscars ceremony next month, reports BBC online. Films expected to make the best picture shortlist include Kathryn... Full story

Bulbul Ahmed’s daughter releases album dedicated to her father

Iconic film actor Bulbul Ahmed’s daughter Tahsin Farzana Tilottoma will release her first solo titled Mahanayaker Gaan dedicated to the late actor. The album featuring popular playbacks from the films, in which Ahmed acted lead characters, will be... Full story

AROUND THE TOWN

Exhibition Art exhibition Pentagon: An Exploration of the Five Senses By artists Mohammad Eunus, Jamal Ahmed, Ahmed Shamsuddoha, Sheikh Afzal Hossain, and Mohammad Iqbal Athena Gallery, Uttar Badda... Full story