Literature

Humayun Ahmed’s 10th death anniv today

Shawdesh Desk: Today is the 10th death anniversary of eminent writer, playwright, lyricist and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed. Different socio-cultural organisations have chalked out various programmes, marking the day. Himu Paribahan,

The ‘Mona Lisa’ has been caked in attempted vandalism stunt

Shawdesh Desk: The “Mona Lisa” was the subject of attempted vandalism on Sunday when a visitor to the world-famous Louvre museum in Paris smeared frosting all over the Renaissance-era painting’s

Virus

Shina finished her regular work and came out of the coal station. She does the work of coal processing: Shina, a fifth-generation robot. Today, in the late 4085s, there are

12 named for BACHSAS Award

Shawdesh Desk: Twelve renowned personalities have been selected for Bangladesh Cholochitra Sangbadik Samity (BACHSAS) Awards. The selected persons are noted actor Alamgir, producer Chhatku Ahmed, cinematographer Abdul Latif Bachchu, drama

DU to celebrate Bengali New year with ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ after 2 years

Shawdesh Desk: The Dhaka University (DU) authorities has announced a roadmap to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year, with traditional ‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ on April 14 after

Lalon Festival begins in Kushtia this eveningv

Shawdesh Desk: After a Covid-induced hiatus of two years, a three-day festival remembering the legendary Baul Lalon Shah will begin on Tuesday evening. The Lalon Academy, in association with the

Amar Ekushey Book Fair extended till March 17

Shawdesh Desk: The duration of Amar Ekushey Book Fair has been extended till March 17 as the the number of Covid-19 cases drops significantly in the country. State Minister for

Amar Ekushey Book Fair starts Feb 15

Shawdesh desk: Hectic last-minute preparations for the traditional ‘Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2022’ is going on in full swing on the Bangla Academy premises here to welcome booklovers from February