A three-day poster exhibition based on the War of Liberation has begun at the Gulshan Nagar Bhaban here today (Monday) under the initiative of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC). DNCC Administrator Mohammad Ejaz inaugurated the exhibition that will continue till December 31. In his inaugural speech, the DNCC Administrator said that, December is our month of victory. In this month we have gained our independent map upon which we can stand and dream of our future. Read More Two-Day Hason Festival Begins in Sylhet He further said that various narratives about the history of the Liberation War emerged at different times. However, to truly understand the political and military struggle of that period, it is essential to closely observe the posters that covered the walls during the Liberation War. He also added that visitors at the Nagar Bhaban will be able to see these historic posters.  The exhibition will be open to the public every day from 9 am to 6 pm. Different types of historic posters from the Liberation War period are being displayed, presenting the struggle, spirit and inspiration of the Liberation War to the new generation. DNCC Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Asaduzzaman, its Chief Engineer Brigadier General Md. Moin Uddin, Chief Health Officer Brigadier General Imrul Kayes Chowdhury, along with other DNCC officials, were present at the time.

Two-day long Hason Festival-2025 began today here in the district in remembrance of renowned Bengali mystic poet, philosopher and songwriter Hason Raja. The festival was inaugurated at the Central Shahid Minar in Chowhatta here through flying pigeon. Hason Raja Lokosahitya and Cultural Parishad hosted the festival with the assistance of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Despite being an influential zamindar, Hason Raja led himself to self-purification through mystical practice, said the speaker at a discussion, adding that his creation and songs contains deep spirituality, mystery of human life and deep affection to human and humanity also. Hason Raja's philosophy is very much relevant till now. His sense of life and mystical philosophy should to be upheld at the every stage of the society especially to the young generation, they added. This festival will remain a milestone in the publicity of the folk heritage, they mentioned. With Hason Raja Loksahitya and Cultural Parishad central committee president Dr Mohammad Zahirul Islam Achinpuri in the chair, the festival also was addressed, among others, by former Principal of Madhan Mohon College Colonel (retd) M Ataur Rahman Pir, Sylhet Metropolitan Police Commissioner Abdul Quddus Chowdhury, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy secretary Zakir Hossen, Sylhet City BNP acting president Rezaul Hasan, noted journalist Aftab Chowdhury, Hason Raja Loksahitya and Cultural Parishad chief adviser Dewan Shahbaj Raja Chowdhury and Sylhet city BNP publicity secretary Belayet Hossen Mohon. The Hason festival will be celebrated nationally from next year, said Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy secretary Zakir Hossen at the festival.

The 171st birth anniversary of celebrated Bengali mystic poet and philosopher Hason Raja was observed today (Sunday) highlighting his lasting influence on Bengali literature and folk music. Born on December 21, 1854, in Lakshmanshree village on the banks of the Surma River, Hason Raja devoted his life to spiritual reflection and emerged as one of the most distinctive voices in Bengali mystical music.  He was the third son of landowner Dewan Ali Raja Chowdhury, and inherited vast estates across Sunamganj, Netrakona, Rampasha, Lakshmanshri and parts of Sylhet after the death of his elder brother in 1869. He wrote many popular songs, including "Akhi Monjia Dekh Rup Re", Lokea Bole Ghorbari Bhalana Amar", "Ami Na Roilam Allahjir Nam Re" and "Agun Lagaiya Dilo Kune Hasan Rajar Mone". His songs, carrying the essence of Bengal's spiritual heritage, continue to resonate across generations. According to late National Professor Dewan Mohammad Azraf, Hason Raja owned about 5 lakh 27 thousand bighas of land, which included several notable parganas of Sylhet and Sunamganj.  Despite his privileged background, he crossed social and religious boundaries through his songs, which expressed devotion, humanism and a yearning for the Creator. Hason Raja is believed to have composed around 200 songs, though many remain orally preserved among the people of Sylhet-Sunamganj.  His landmark collection "Hasan Udas," featuring 206 songs, was published in 1907, while other works appeared in various periodicals such as "Hasan Rajar Tinpurush" and "Al Islah." Read More Rtv Journo Asif Wins TRAB's Best Reporting Award 2025 Although Sunamganj is widely regarded as the land of Hason Raja, public observances of his birth and death anniversaries remain modest, reflecting the quiet and contemplative life he led. Rabindranath Tagore praised his compositions on several occasions, including in Kolkata in 1925 and later during the Hibbert Lectures in London in 1933, recognising his role in blending philosophy with music after the tradition of Lalon Shah. Hason Raja passed away on December 6, 1922. He was buried next to his mother's grave in Lakshmanshree. He had prepared his grave himself before his death. It is said that Hason Raja composed the famous song 'Matir Pinjiraar Majhe Bandi Hoye Re, Kande Hason Rajar Mon Maina Re' about his grave. The epitaph of this song was inserted on the grave. The month of Paush in the Bengali calendar is the month of Hason Raja's birth and death. Various events are held in the country and abroad in this month in memory of Hason Raja. Since 1967, the tradition of organising Hason Mela or Hason Lok Utsab every year in the month of Paush has been prevalent in the city of Sunamganj, his birthplace. That continuity was interrupted in 2007. The festival was interrupted after Hason Raja's great-grandson, poet Mominul Moujdin, died in a tragic road accident on November 15, 2007, while he was the chairman of Sunamganj municipality. Local people have demanded that the relevant authorities organise the Hason Mela or Hason Folk Festival in the month of Paush in memory of Hason Raja.

Md. Ashraful Alam Asif, Staff Reporter of the country's one of the leading television channels—Rtv, won the Best Reporting Award 2025 of the Television Reporters Association of Bangladesh (TRAB). Reporter Asif has been serving in the Entertainment desk of Rtv for three years. The award was presented during a programme titled 'The Role of Mass Media in the Development of Wholesome Culture' at the National Press Club in the capital on Saturday. BFUJ Organizing Secretary Erfanul Haque Nahid, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) former Information and Research Secretary Rejabuddoula Chowdhury, ATN Bangla Advisor Tashik Ahmed, Bangladesh Cine Journalists' Association (Bachsas) President Kamrul Hasan Dorpon, National Press Club member of the management committee Zahidul Islam Rony, Power Plus and R Cube Limited Managing Director Syed Riazul Karim, BBN News Chairman Shafiqur Rahman, Homna Press Club General Secretary Aktar Hossain, Dhaka City South Jubo Dal Former Joint Convener Omar Faruque Munna, and Women and Child Skill Development Foundation Chairperson, Lion Anwara Begum Nipa were present there as the special guests. Read More Best Films, Shows and Stars Named in Golden Globe 2026 Nominations The award recipients are: Lifetime Achievement Award Freedom Fighter Abdur Rob, Freedom Fighter Advocate Md. S A Khan Tofael, and journalist Imrul Shahed. Best Reporting Award Ashraful Alam Asif (Rtv), Dulal Khan (Boishakhi TV), Sharmin Ria (ATN News), Anindya Mamun (Dainik Samakal), Abdullah Joyed (Dainik Dinkal), Emdadullah Siddiqui [Emdadullah Babu] (ATN Bangla), Rahat Saiful (Risingbd), Nazmul Ahsan Talukder (Banglanews), Zahidul Islam (Daily Sun), Monirul Islam Ronju Sarkar (Dainik Manabkantha), J U Jobayer (Boishakhi TV), Mizan Chowdhury (Weekly Shomoy Purbo Por), Miyaji Selim Ahmed (Dainik Amader Kontho). Victory Day Honour Playwright and Actor Shamim Zaman, Actress Parisa Jannat, Film researcher Ismot Jerin, Recitation Artist Ishrat Shiuly, Musician Rozina Akhter, Program Presenter Bhabna Ahmed (ATN Bangla), Model and Actress Urmi Ahmed, Channel A One Bangla TV Chairman Delwar Hossain, and Human Rights Activist Md. Omar Faruque. Special Honour National Press Club member of the management committee Zahidul Islam Rony, Power Plus and R Cube Limited Managing Director Syed Riazul Karim.

The Golden Globe nominations, highlighting the best films, shows, and stars from the past year, were officially announced last week, signaling the start of Hollywood's annual award season. These shortlists name the contenders for the prestigious awards, with the winners set to be revealed on January 11. The Golden Globes ceremony is a key event that builds momentum toward the Academy Awards (Oscars) scheduled for March. Here is a look at the full list of the 2026 Golden Globe shortlists. Film Categories Best film (Drama): Frankenstein, Hamnet, It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners Best film (Musical or Comedy): Blue Moon, Bugonia, Marty Supreme, No Other Choice, Nouvelle Vague, One Battle After Another Best non-English language film: It Was Just an Accident, No Other Choice, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sirât, The Voice of Hind Rajab Best animated film: Arco, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Elio, KPop Demon Hunters, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, Zootopia 2 Best female (Actor - Drama): Jessie Buckley-Hamnet, Jennifer Lawrence - Die, My Love, Renate Reinsve - Sentimental Value, Julia Roberts - After the Hunt, Tessa Thompson - Hedda, Eva Victor - Sorry, Baby Best male (Actor - Drama): Joel Edgerton - Train Dreams, Oscar Isaac - Frankenstein, Dwayne Johnson - The Smashing Machine, Michael B Jordan - Sinners, Wagner Moura - The Secret Agent, Jeremy Allen White - Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Best female (Actor - Musical or Comedy): Rose Byrne - If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Cynthia Erivo - Wicked: For GoodKate Hudson - Song Sung Blue, Chase Infiniti - One Battle After Another, Amanda Seyfried - The Testament of Ann Lee, Emma Stone - Bugonia Best male (Actor - Musical or Comedy): Timothée Chalamet - Marty Supreme, George Clooney - Jay Kelly, Leonardo DiCaprio - One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke - Blue Moon, Lee Byung-Hun - No Other Choice, Jesse Plemons - Bugonia Best supporting female actor: Emily Blunt - The Smashing Machine, Elle Fanning - Sentimental Value, Ariana Grande - Wicked: For Good, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas - Sentimental Value, Amy Madigan - Weapons, Teyana Taylor - One Battle After Another Best supporting male actor: Benicio Del Toro - One Battle After Another, Jacob Elordi - Frankenstein, Paul Mescal - Hamnet, Sean Penn - One Battle After Another, Adam Sandler - Jay Kelly, Stellan Skarsgård - Sentimental Value Cinematic and box office achievement: Avatar: Fire and Ash, F1, KPop Demon Hunters, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Sinners, Weapons, Wicked: For Good, Zootopia 2 Best director: Paul Thomas Anderson - One Battle After Another, Ryan Coogler - Sinners, Guillermo del Toro - Frankenstein, Jafar Panahi - It Was Just an Accident, Joachim Trier - Sentimental Value, Chloe Zhao - Hamnet Best screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson - One Battle After Another, Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie - Marty Supreme, Ryan Coogler - Sinners, Jafar Panahi - It Was Just an Accident, Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier - Sentimental Value, Chloé Zhao, Maggie O'Farrell - Hamnet Best original song:   Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, Simon Franglen - Avatar: Fire and Ash; Dream as OneJoong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-jae (EJAE), Mark Sonnenblick - KPop Demon Hunters; GoldenRaphael Saadiq, Ludwig Göransson - Sinners; I Lied to YouStephen Schwartz - Wicked: For Good; No Place Like HomeStephen Schwartz - Wicked: For Good; The Girl in the BubbleNick Cave, Bryce Dessner - Train Dreams; Train Dreams Best original score: Alexandre Desplat - Frankenstein, Ludwig Göransson - Sinners, Jonny Greenwood - One Battle After Another, Kanding Ray - Sirāt, Max Richter - Hamnet, Hans Zimmer - F1 Read More '3 Idiots' Sequel Confirmed after 15 Years Television Categories Best television series (Drama): The Diplomat, The Pitt, Pluribus, Severance, Slow Horses, The White Lotus Best television series (Musical or Comedy): Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, The Studio Best television limited series, anthology series or television film: Adolescence, All Her Fault, The Beast In Me, Black Mirror, Dying For Sex, The Girlfriend Best female actor in a television series (Drama): Rhea Seehorn- Pluribus, Kathy Bates- Matlock, Britt Lower- Severance, Bella Ramsey- The Last of Us, Helen Mirren- Mobland, Keri Russell- The Diplomat Best male actor in a television series (Drama): Sterling K. Brown- Paradise, Gary Oldman- Slow Horses, Mark Ruffalo- Task, Adam Scott- Severance, Noah Wyle- The Pitt, Diego Luna- Andor Best female actor in a television series (Musical or Comedy): Kristen Bell- Nobody Wants This, Ayo Edebiri- The Bear, Selena Gomez- Only Murders in the Building, Natasha Lyonne- Poker Face, Jenna Ortega- Wednesday, Jean Smart- Hacks Best male actor in a television series (Musical or Comedy): Adam Brody- Nobody Wants This, Steve Martin- Only Murders in the Building, Martin Short- Only Murders in the Building, Glen Powell- Chad Powers, Seth Rogen- The Studio, Jeremy Allen White- The Bear Best female actor in a television limited series, anthology series or television film: Sarah Snook- All Her Fault, Claire Danes- The Beast In Me, Rashida Jones- Black Mirror, Amanda Seyfried- Long Bright River, Michelle Williams- Dying for Sex, Robin Wright- The Girlfriend Best male actor in television limited series, anthology series or television film: Jacob Elordi- The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Paul Giamatti- Black Mirror, Stephen Graham- Adolescence, Charlie Hunnam- Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Jude Law- Black Rabbit, Matthew Rhys- The Beast in Me Best supporting female actor on television: Carrie Coon- The White Lotus, Erin Doherty- Adolescence, Hannah Einbinder- Hacks, Catherine O’Hara- The Studio, Parker Posey- The White Lotus, Aimee Lou Wood- The White Lotus Best supporting male actor on television: Owen Cooper- Adolescence, Billy Crudup- The Morning Show, Walton Goggins- The White Lotus, Jason Isaacs- The White Lotus, Tramell Tillman- Severance, Ashley Walters- Adolescence Best standup comedy on television:  Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your LifeKevin Kart: Acting My AgeKumail Nanjiani: Night ThoughtsRicky Gervais: MortalitySarah Silverman: Postmortem Source: BBC and Independent