Literature

Zimbabwean writer, Americans on diverse Booker Prize list

A Zimbabwean writer who was arrested during anti-government protests is among six finalists announced Tuesday on a diverse list of contenders for the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction. Tsitsi Dangarembga

Shakespearean sisterhood: Maggie O’Farrell on Hamnet

Shawdesh Desk: In the run-up to publication of her novel Hamnet at the end of March, Maggie O’Farrell bought herself a vintage dress. “There was going to be a party

Namaj-e-janaza of Rahat Khan held at Jatiya Press Club

Shawdesh desk: The namaj-e-janaza of veteran journalist and novelist Rahat Khan was held on the premises of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka around 11:00 am on Saturday. Ekushe award winner

Death anniversary of Nat’l Poet today

The nation observes the 44th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on Thursday with due respect. The poet breathed his last on 12 Bhadra, 1383 Bangla (August 29,

Selim Al Deen’s 71st birth anniversary observed at Jahangirnagar University

Shawdesh desk: The 71st birth anniversary of eminent playwright ‘Natyacharya’ Selim Al Deen was observed today at Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus with due respect. Marking the day, Drama and Dramatics

Murtaja Baseer to be buried at Banani Graveyard today

Shawdesh Desk: Renowned artist Murtaja Baseer will be laid to rest at Banani Graveyard in the capital on Saturday afternoon. Confirming the news, Munira Baseer, elder daughter of the deceased,

Indian independence hero Gandhi’s iconic glasses go on sale in UK

Shawdesh Desk: A “rare and important” pair of iconic glasses worn by Indian independence hero Mahatma Gandhi look set to sell for tens of thousands of pounds after a British

Maestro artist SM Sultan’s 96th birth anniversary today

Shawdesh desk: The legendary artist SM Sultan’s 96th birth anniversary is being observed at his residence in Masumdia-Kurigram area of Narail district today. On the day, SM Sultan Foundation and