Channel i is set to broadcast a dedicated television showcase, Shudhu Gaan Geye Porichoy, to mark the birthday of the revered playback legend Sabina Yasmin. Airing on Friday at 10:20 pm, the broadcast pays tribute to a defining figure in Bangladeshi music whose career has spanned over five decades. Hosted by media personality Abdur Rahman, […]

Mustafa Monwar, one of Bangladesh’s most influential artists and pioneers of puppetry, was remembered through music, dance and puppet theatre at a commemorative programme marking his 91st birth anniversary. Held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka on Thursday evening, the event brought together artists, former colleagues, students and cultural enthusiasts to celebrate Monwar’s extensive […]

Bangladeshi actress Sadika Parvin Popy’s recent comments about her life and acting career have triggered a fresh debate in the country’s entertainment industry, prompting actor Shahriar Nazim Joy to respond publicly. Popy, once one of the most popular leading actresses in Dhallywood, has remained away from acting and largely out of the public eye for […]

Musicians and cultural figures in Bangladesh have expressed growing concern over incidents involving the disruption of musical and cultural programmes, cancellation of events and attacks at venues. They argue that interference of this nature not only restricts artists’ freedom to work, but also raises wider questions about cultural diversity, freedom of expression and citizens’ rights […]