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‘Ekushey Padak-2026’ to be conferred on Feb 26
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to distribute the ‘Ekushey Padak-2026’ at a function in the capital on February 26.
A cultural ministry press release said, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will hand over the ‘Ekushey Padak-2026’ at Osmani Memorial Auditorium at 11:00 am on February 26.
The government has already announced the names of nine eminent citizens and one music band for awarding the country's second highest civilian award Ekushey Padak-2026 in recognition of their outstanding contributio...
Palestinian actor Mohammad Bakri dies
Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was 72.
Bakri was best known for “Jenin, Jenin,” a 2003 documentary he directed about an Israeli military operation in the northern West Bank city the previous year during the second Palestinian intifada, or uprising. The film, focusing on the heavy destruction and heartbreak of its Palestinian residents, was banned by Israel. [caption id="attachment_34880" align="alignleft" width="503"]1st-ever AI Art-A-Thon to reimagine heritage thru human-AI synergy
Bangladesh’s first national AI-driven design competition, the National AI Art-A-Thon, ended today at the ICT Tower in Agargaon, Dhaka. Organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) under the ICT Division, the event was held as part of the Partnerships for a More Tolerant, Inclusive Bangladesh project, supported by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dhaka.
This two-day event brought together a diverse group of participants—professional and student artists, creators, architects, de...
Pahela Baishakh being celebrated with festive fervour
The nation is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, today (Monday) with vibrant festivities, cultural programmes and traditional enthusiasm across the country.
Marking the advent of the New Year, the government has undertaken elaborate arrangements. People from all walks of life are joining in the celebrations with colourful processions, music, fairs and traditional Bengali attire.
Boipremi Sangathan hosts iftar, community gathering in Laksham
In a vibrant display of community spirit and cultural exchange, Boipremi Sangathan, a prominent literary and social organization in Laksham, South Cumilla, hosted an Iftar and community gathering at the Nawab Faizunnesa Choudhurani Library. The event brought together intellectuals, activists, and book lovers in an evening dedicated to celebrating literature, culture, and social progress.
Moderated by Kamrul Hasan, General Secretary of Boipremi Sangathan, t...
