Literature

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

3D art festival transforms Dubai’s City Walk into giant canvas

Shawdesh desk: Dubai’s City Walk has been transformed into a giant canvas that features 3D street art, live pendulum paintings and calligraphy shows. Spanish 3D artist and Guinness World Record

Bangladesh connect in global COVID-19 bestseller book

Shawdesh desk: The world has recently witnessed a literary and artistic approach to supporting Coronavirus tackling frontline services globally. Together: an Anthology from the COVID-19 pandemic is a 444-page best

PM stands by artiste Nomita Ghosh

Shawdesh desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave financial assistance of Taka 21 lakh to Nomita Ghosh, an artiste of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, for her treatment. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina donated