Arts-&-Culture
Exhibition on marine wildlife begins at BSA
Dhaka, Nov 01 (UNB) - A five-day-long interactive exhibition titled “Healthy Ocean, Healthy People” began at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Thursday.
Mexicans line capital's boulevard for Day of Dead parade
Mexico City, Oct 28 (AP/UNB) — Towering skeletons and dancers dressed in regional costumes are bouncing along Mexico City's main avenue, surrounded by orange marigolds, as the city celebrates its third annual Day of the Dead parade.
PM Modi congratulates Chhayanaut
Dhaka, Oct 27 (UNB) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all associated with Chhayanaut, a Bangladeshi cultural organisation, as it has been named for prestigious Tagore Award in recognition of its outstanding contribution to cultural harmony.
Light & Lens at 100: A Look back through the Lens Lightly
Dhaka, Oct 25 (UNB) – The 100th episode of UNB Light & Lens, a weekly interview program on the Facebook page of news agency United News of Bangladesh (UNB), aired Thursday.
Chhayanaut to receive prestigious Tagore Award of India
Dhaka, Oct 25 (UNB) - The prestigious Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony 2015 will soon be conferred upon Chhayanaut, a cultural organisation of Bangladesh.
'Mockingbird' chosen as America's best-loved novel in vote
Los Angeles, Oct 24 (AP/UNB) — "To Kill a Mockingbird," a coming-of-age story about racism and injustice, overcame wizards and time travelers to be voted America's best-loved novel by readers nationwide.
Intl art festival ‘Tune of Art’ at BSA from Thursday
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB) - A three-day-long International Art Festival 2018 titled ‘Tune of Art’ will begin at the National Art Plaza (Gallery-2) of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Thursday.
Harry and Meghan travel in different style on Australia tour
Sydney, Oct 22 (AP/UNB)— The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took separate boats Monday to Queensland's Fraser Island as their tour of Australia and the South Pacific continued with a reduced schedule for the pregnant duchess.
UK fans flocked to TV to watch Princess Eugenie's wedding
London, Oct 14 (AP/UNB) — The royal wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank was a big hit in terms of British TV viewership.
Dhaka Korean Film Festival begins in city Friday
Dhaka, Oct 11 (UNB) - A 5-day film festival titled 'Dhaka Korean Film Festival 2018' begins here in the city on Friday.