Literature

Unseen Vincent van Gogh painting of Paris goes on public display for the first time

Shawdesh Desk: A painting of Paris by Vincent van Gogh, which has almost never been seen by the public after being stashed within a French family’s private collection for more

Research book on Bangabandhu to be unveiled Thursday

Shawdesh Desk: A research book on Bangabandhu titled ‘Bangabandhu’s Thought on Society and State’ will be unveiled tomorrow, marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur

Khondkar Ibrahim Khaled passes away

Shawdesh Desk: Noted banker Khondkar Ibrahim Khaled passed away at a hospital in the capital on Wednesday morning. He was 80. He breathed his last at around 5:40am at Bangabandhu

Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny co-writing mystery novel

Shawdesh Desk: One of the world’s better known fans of mystery novels, Hillary Rodham Clinton, is now writing one. Clinton is teaming up with her friend, the novelist Louise Penny,

Arturo Di Modica, sculptor of the Wall Street Charging Bull, dies

Shawdesh Desk: Italian sculptor Arturo Di Modica, who created the famous “Charging Bull” statue which has become a symbol of New York’s Wall Street, died overnight at the age of

47th anniversary programme of Shilpakala Academy begins

Shawdesh Desk: A two-day programme marking the 47th founding anniversary of the country’s leading cultural institution Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy began on the academy premises today. The programme began with the

Jibanananda Das’s 122nd birth anniversary today

Shawdesh Desk: Wednesday marks the 122nd birth anniversary of legendary Bengali poet Jibanananda Das, often considered the greatest poet of the post-Tagorian era for his contribution to Bengali literature. Marking

Chobi Mela Shunno begins in Dhaka

Shawdesh desk: International photography festival Chobi Mela’s 11th edition kicked off at DrikPath Bhaban in the capital on Friday. Organised by Drik Picture Library and Pathshala South Asian Media Institute,