Friday, March 29, 2024

Becoming one with Romena

Sadya Afreen Mallick “To date, I don’t know what horrified me more. The fact that this was too close to reality or that during the shoot, I could sometimes sense the presence of the faceless Romena,”–Babita “Even after 37 years, it still unnerves me when I think of the role I played in a movie ... Read more

Another feather in the cap

Ramendu Majumdar receives Ekushey Padak ‘09 Jamil Mahmud International Theatre Institute (ITI), worldwide President and renowned cultural personality Ramendu Majumdar is among the 13, who received ‘Ekushey Padak’ this year. Majumdar, a seasoned theatre activist, received the

Milk of Sorrow takes top nod

Berlin International Film Festival Milk of Sorrow takes top nod Shaheen Dill-Riaz, Berlin With the applauses of 1600 guests and the announcement of award-winners, the Berlin International Film Festival 2009 (also known as Berlinale) closed the ten-day-long celebration of world cinema on February 14. The international jury of Berlin Film Festival has surprised the audience ... Read more

Babul’s Canvas: Tribute to Language Movement martyrs and Birangana

Takir Hossain Babul Mahmood is a talented young artist who has been working on the theme, freedom movement of Bangladesh and its different aspects, over the last decade. “Ekushey Smaraney” and “Birangana” — two such series by him — delve into memorable events that forged our nation. “Ekushey Smaraney” is a series of watercolours. The ... Read more

Khudey Gaan Raaj ‘08 at finishing line

Moment of decision Khudey Gaan Raaj ‘08 at finishing line Cultural Correspondent The grand finale of “Meridian Channel i Khudey Gaan Raaj’08”, will be held tonight at National Women’s Sports Complex, Dhanmondi. Channel i will air the programme live from 7:50 pm. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel ... Read more

Valentine’s Day special on Banglavision

Cultural Correspondent “Bhalobasha Karey Koy” Noted educationist Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed and well- known poet Nirmalendu Goon will appear in a Valentine’s Day special programme on Banglavision. The programme, titled “Bhalobasha Karey Koy”, will go on air on

Images from All Roads Film Project at Asiatic Gallery

Chobi Mela V: The many shades of freedom Images from All Roads Film Project at Asiatic Gallery Takir Hossain Asiatic Gallery of Fine Arts is one of the venues holding exhibitions that are part of the ongoing ‘Chobi Mela V.’ The current exhibition at Asiatic Gallery features works of awarded photographers — Alejandro Chaskielberg (Argentina), ... Read more

Amar Ekushey Boi Mela ‘09

Cultural Correspondent On the second day (February 2) of the month-long ‘Amar Ekushey Boi Mela ’09,’ 22 new books including novels, essays, poetry and publications on Liberation were launched. A discussion and a cultural programme were

Chobi Mela V: Photography comes of age in Bangladesh

Asia’s largest International Photography Exhibition kicks off Nadia Sarwat The inaugural ceremony of the international photography exhibition, Chobi Mela V, attracted a huge turnout. “I am immensely pleased to witness such an enthusiastic response. It’s been a long and hard struggle to get people interested in photography in our country. Today’s crowd indicates how far ... Read more

2nd Int’l Children’s Film Festival ends

Five children bag awards Jamil Mahmud The week-long 2nd International Children’s Film Festival ’09 ended on January 30. The closing ceremony was held at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium, Central Public Library, Shahbag. Five among 15 children received awards at the

Three decades of enlightening a nation

Bishwa Shahitya Kendra celebrates 30th anniversary Jamil Mahmud Eminent educationist and president of the trustee board of Bishwa Shahitya Kendra (BSK), Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed, said that the organisation’s journey for enlightened people is eternal. “There are some dreams that have no specific destination. These dreams are unbound and they move forward. The movement, triggered ... Read more

Killing of children in Gaza condemned

Cultural Correspondent Dhaka will host a week-long festival featuring films from home and abroad for the children. More than 120 films from will be screened at the second international children’s film festival, beginning on January 24, said the

Chaity wins Lux-Channel i Super Star crown

Sheikh Arif Bulbon Chaity won the crown of the Lux Channel I Super Star 2008 yesterday. Tajzi became first runner-up, while Deepa stood the second runner-up position. This was announced at the grand finale of beauty pageant and talent hunt contest ‘Lux-Channel i Super Star,’ at Bangladesh-China Friendship Convention Centre in the city yesterday night. ... Read more

Grand finale of Lux-Channel i Super Star tonight

Top ten contestants at a glance Cultural Correspondent The grand finale of beauty pageant/talent hunt “Lux-Channel i Super Star”, will be held at Bangladesh-China Friendship Convention Centre today. This is the fourth instalment of the show. The first “Lux-Channel i Super Star” was held in 2005. Since then the contest has been held every year. ... Read more

Folk festival in city

Sheikh Arif Bulbon Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage in folk music. Many folk musicians and composers ruled the music industry here with the touch of their lyrical compositions and ballads. As a part of its continuation, many folk artistes came forward to take the folk songs in limelight. For the survival of folk songs ... Read more

The thriving art scene in Dhaka

Takir Hossain In recent years Bangladeshi artists have demonstrated a distinct edge in the international art circuit. They now receive international exposure and participate at various competitions. Nowadays, the scope for pursuing

Solidarity with the people of Gaza

Photography exhibition ends at Iranian Cultural Centre Jamil Mahmud “Gaza hit by new Israeli strikes”, “Israel defies UN call for truce, pounds Gaza”, “Israel puts media clamp on Gaza” — these are some of the news headlines over the last few days on the recent Israeli offensive over

Bororiar Mela in Magura A 153-year old tradition

Hossain Seraj, Magura Boriar Mela’, one of the oldest continuing traditions of Magura district, ended here yesterday amidst much fanfare. The ‘mela’ (fair) has been a part of local culture for the last 153 years. As per tradition, the ‘mela’ began

The lure of ‘roopkotha’

‘Konthoshilon’ stages fairy tale-based plays Mainul Hassan Who has not heard or read fairy tales in childhood? To every child ‘roopkotha’ (fairy tales) from “Thakurmar Jhuli” (grandmother’s repertoire), involving ‘ponkhiraj’ (flying horse), ‘Rakkhosh Puri’ (den of demons) have always been a subject of great fascination. On January 10, cultural organisation ‘Konthoshilon’ organised a “Golpo Bolar ... Read more

Juneer’s alien, yet relevant images

Takir Hossain Shaded, subdued colours, distinctly delicate technique and imagery are the ingredients that mark the works of Juneer Kibria — a young painter who likes to delve into enigmatic views through abstract images. Three movements that have contributed to the development of abstract art were romanticism, impressionism and expressionism. Artistic liberty was advanced during ... Read more