The Dhaka International Folk Fest will not be held early next year. After five years, the International Folk Music Festival was supposed to be held on January 23, 2025, but that is now uncertain. Folk Fest organiser Bengal Foundation confirmed this. They said that the Army Stadium was allotted for the festival, but the stadium … Read more
Several young actors have been shining recently in the drama industry. The new addition to that list is Naznin Nahar Niha, who gained popularity quickly. In an interview with Cinebuzz Times, this actor talked about her career. Many people are calling you a ‘national crush’ on social media. Have you noticed? I like the compliments … Read more
The year was eventful due to political reasons, and that impression is also reflected in Bangladesh’s film industry. According to the Film Producers and Distributors Association, 53 films have been released in the country’s theatres. These include two imported Bollywood films, Mr. and Mrs. Mahi and Stree-2. Although not on the list, another Hindi film, … Read more
Another star has fallen from the cultural arena of Bangladesh. Kaushey Padak-winning Rabindra Sangeet artist Papia Sarwar has passed away. She died on the morning of December 12 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka. She had had cancer for the past three years. Papiya Sarwar was born in Barisal. She studied in … Read more
Shyam Benegal, a leading artist of the parallel movement in Indian film during the 1970s and ’80s, passed away on Monday at age 90 due to chronic renal illness. With a career spanning more than seven decades, Benegal dealt with various subjects, from rural problems to feminism and historical narratives. His best films include Ankur, … Read more
Internationally acclaimed tabla player and Indian classical music innovator Zakir Hussain has died at the age of seventy-three in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The eldest son of the legendary tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha, Hussain displayed prodigious skill as a child and began playing professionally at 12; by age 18, he was … Read more
Popular actor Mehazabien Chowdhuryhas made her big screen debut. The movie Priyo Maloti was released on December 20. Before the release, she faced controversy while promoting the film. As part of the campaign, she put up her movie poster over Suhagi Jahan Tonu’s graffiti, who was murdered in 2016, and the video spread on social … Read more
The next film ‘Priyo Maloti’ will showcase actress and model Mehazabien Chowdhury in her cinematic debut. The film is a collaboration between Frames Per Second and Chorki. On Thursday, Chorki announced on its verified Facebook page that ‘Priyo Maloti’ will be distributed in theatres. The announcement was made in April. Shankha Dasgupta directed, authored, and … Read more
By: DR YUGISHA GURUNG, MBBS DPMSA Psychiatry Trainee – Cygnet Churchill Hospital What is menopause? Menopause is the time when women stop having monthly menstrual bleeding, signifying the end of their reproductive years. They often occur between the ages of 45 and 55, but can also occur prematurely in women who have had their uterus … Read more
By DR DEVAN THANKI MD MSc General Medicine – Princess Alexandra Hospital When we think about improving our balance we may think about preventing falls. But that’s not the only thing, it’s also important for our overall health and wellbeing. The UK physical activity guidelines advise that maintaining a good balance is essential for people … Read more
U-19 Women’s Asia Cup In the concluding match of the Under-19 Women’s Asia Cup held today, Sunday, in Kuala Lumpur, the Bangladesh Under-19 Women’s cricket team was beaten by India by 41 runs. Consequently, they could not attain a dual triumph. The recent victory of Bangladesh’s male Under-19 team in the Asia Cup against India … Read more
Two days prior, Bangladesh hosted its inaugural women’s first-class cricket competition, representing a notable milestone for women’s cricket in the country. This occurrence was unprecedented in the country. Today, Nigar Sultana made history by being the first woman in Bangladesh to score a century in women’s first-class cricket. The national women’s cricket team skipper delivered … Read more
The BCB has authorised a compensation raise for the Bangladesh women’s national cricket team in their new central contract for 2024-25. The 16th BCB board meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday yielded the news. Grade A players earn BDT 120,000 per month, up to BDT 20,000, while Grade B players earn BDT … Read more
British footballer Hamza Choudhury, a midfielder for English Premier League side Leicester City, has now been granted clearance by FIFA to play for the Bangladesh national football team. This means a big breakthrough for him on what should have been a real landmark for his career: being the first Bangladeshi-origin player to do such things … Read more
Introduction A unique blend of community, tradition, and unwavering resilience intricately weaves every aspect of life in the quaint rural villages of Bangladesh. The ebb and flow of rural life, deeply rooted in cultural norms, and the myriads of challenges and opportunities inherent to their surroundings actively shape the daily experiences of women who have … Read more
Housing Minister Rushanara Ali has unveiled a comprehensive £1 billion funding package to address the UK’s escalating homelessness crisis. Figures show that more than 123,000 households are currently living in temporary accommodation. The newly appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government outlined the government’s strategy, which includes £633 … Read more
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq MP marked several significant milestones this month, including opening the UK’s 100th banking hub in Darwen, Lancashire, and hosting a Christmas card competition for local schoolchildren in Parliament. The new banking hub opened alongside Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP, will serve 10,000 local residents and 150 shops, addressing the impact of bank … Read more
A special screening of “Rising Silence,” a documentary about survivors of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War, marked International Human Rights Day and Bangladesh Victory Day at Eastbourne Town Hall on 16 December. The event, organised by Crossing The Screen in collaboration with Bombay Avenue and the United Nations Association Eastbourne, drew prominent attendees, including Eastbourne MP … Read more
In order to uphold the spirit of non-communal values, an event of non-communalism was held in the Central Shaheed Minar, East London on 21 December 21, organised by Sampriti Concert UK, in the month of victory, with songs of the Liberation War. Under the direction of the organisation’s spokesperson, Urmee Mazher, and coordinated by Gauri … Read more
After allegations of familial corruption, Cabinet Office officers questioned Labour Minister Tulip Siddiq. The Cabinet Office’s propriety and ethics team questioned Siddiq about the show, which prompted Bangladeshi anti-corruption investigators to probe her further. Last week, Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) examined Siddiq, her mother, Sheikh Rehana Siddiqui, and her aunt, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina … Read more