Babita shares her experience of four decades in Bangla movie ‘Dream Girl’ of Bangladeshi filmdom, actress Babita Akhtar has achieved prominence simply as Babita on the silver screen by acting diverse roles in over 250 movies that made her a household name and a popular cultural icon in Bangladesh. She is best known for her ... Read more
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Catching up with Bappa Majumdar
Bappa Majumdar is a popular name in the music industry of the country. The son of noted classical singer couple ustad Barin Majumdar and Ila Majumdar, Bappa has attained popularity as a singer as well as a music composer. Bappa has a strong base in classical music since he attended a five-year course at Monihar ... Read more
Bengal Tigers, in Indigenous Avatar
Nazir Hossain’s solo exhibition at Bengal Shilpalaya A weeklong solo painting exhibition, titled “Pater Gaan Banglar Bagh”, is on at Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts, Dhanmondi, in the capital. Director General of Bangla Academy, Professor Shamsuzzaman Khan, inaugurated the exhibition on July 5. The exhibition features 62 works of self-taught artist Nazir Hossain. Craft researcher ... Read more
A glimpse into the history of Dhaka University
Photo album by Syed Rezaur Rahman features rare images Dhaka University (DU) Day was first observed on January 8, 1983. It was an initiative of the then Dhaka University Central Students Union (DUCSU). However, the day was not celebrated every following year. For example, after 1989, following the uprising that overthrew Ershad from power, the ... Read more
In conversation with Mithila
Rafiath Rashid Mithila is a well-known model, singer and actress and the better-half of singer Tashan. She has appeared in many TVC such as Meril, Bajaj, Close-up, Jhui Narikel tel, Robi and more. Although she started her career as a model, later she explored other cultural sectors like singing and acting. In a recent interview ... Read more
Jatra is in my veins: Aruna Biswas
“Jatra is the root of today’s flourishing contemporary theatre scene in Bangladesh. But, this age-old folk art form is not finding a place in our everyday entertainment list, and is losing its appeal day by day. To restore Jatra to its former glory days Jatra-aficionados like me have come forward. My production house, Jatravision is ... Read more
Branching out and reaching the fans
In conversation with Kona Popular singer Kona has branched out in acting and TV show hosting. Her voice has earned wide recognition thanks to several jingles. Kona’s last album was released two years ago. The self-titled album was her second solo record. The track “Borosha” was an overnight hit and held its position on the ... Read more
Champa New real life role
Multiple National Award-winning actress Champa’s daughter, Esha, recently got married to Tanvir Ahmed, son of entrepreneur and former chairman of BGMEA, Kutubuddin. The newly turned mother-in-law said that the akht was held on November 4, last year. The formal reception due to take place today at Shenakunjo, Dhaka has been rescheduled for July
“Poets are wordsmiths” — Rupa Chakraborty
Renowned elocutionist Rupa Chakraborty has been away from limelight in the Bangladesh media. When I at last caught up with her, she was in Heidelberg, Germany. On her return to London we met at trendy restaurant, Kalapata, in White Chapel, London and had an interesting chat on Rupa’s recent involvement in the cultural front as ... Read more
Watercolour Exhibition at Shilpakala Academy
A group watercolour exhibition featuring works of 16 painters is now on at National Art Gallery Plaza, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). Noted painter Hashem Khan inaugurated the exhibition on June 30. Chittagong-based painter Monsur Ul Karim was present as special guest at the opening. Liaquat Ali Lucky, director general of BSA, presided over the inauguration. ... Read more
New serial ‘Ekti Adarsha Mess Bari’ tonight
New drama serial ‘Ekti Adarsha Mess Bari’ will begin on ATN Bangla from tonight. It will be aired every Mondays and Tuesdays at 8:00pm. The serial is scripted by Ahsan Habib, while it is jointly directed by Nurul Islam Babul and Bikram Khan. The cast includes Afroza Banu, Rahamat Ali, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Tawquir Ahmed, ... Read more
‘Escape your limit’ from today
ATN Bangla is going to air new travel show ‘Escape your limit’ from today. It will be aired at 5:20pm. The show will be hosted by Farah Mazid while it was designed and directed by Zillur Rahman. The show will feature several places of scenic beauty and historical importance of different countries of the world. ... Read more
Monir Khan with Farid Ahmed
Popular singer Monir Khan has recently performed in a playback song for a drama serial titled ‘Poymonto’. The song was recorded under the direction of Farid Ahmed. After a span of long eight years, Monir Khan performed under the direction of Farid Ahmed. The recording of the song titled “Manush bhalo manush mondo, dibanishi joltorongo…” ... Read more
Tanjeeb’s debut album launched
Promising singer Tanjeeb Sarwar’s debut album titled ‘Andor Mohol’ has been released recently at a function. All the songs of the album were written by the singer himself. Songs of the album were recorded under the direction of popular music director Rayef Al Hasan Rafa. At the launching ceremony of the album, Addl Attorney General ... Read more
Purnima in Laboratory
Previously actress Purnima has acted in quite a few TV plays based on Tagore’s works. As her latest project she will play a lead role in Laboratory, a TV play based on Tagore’s acclaimed story. She will be playing the role of Rebuti in the TV play which will be directed by Mahbuba Islam Shumi. ... Read more
Shabnam to perform in movie after 12 years
After the time span of long 12 years, veteran and legendary film actress Shabnam is going to perform in a full-length Bangla feature film titled ‘Khodar Por-e Maa’. This popular actress will play as the key role in this movie. The movie will be directed by Malek Afsari while its story was written by Abdullah ... Read more
Shahin Samad enthralls audience at ‘Pran-er Khela’
Noted popular Nazrul artiste Shahin Samad performed at regular monthly arrangement of the Bengal Foundation, ‘Pran-er Khela’, at the Bengal Shilpalaya in the city recently. It was a month-long programme of the Foundation to mark the 112th birth anniversary of our national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. In the musical soiree, Shahin Samad rendered some popular ... Read more
Kalim Sharafi’s ‘Bhora Thak Smriti Sudhai’
Bengal Foundation has released noted Tagore artiste late Kalim Sharafi’s only Tagore song-based album titled ‘Bhora Thak Smriti Sudhai’. A total of 16 tracks take place in the album. Titles of those tracks are: “Kannahashir-dol-dolano”, “Aguner poroshmoni”, “Ashrunodir sudur pane”, “Loho loho tule loho”, “Monmohon, gohon jaminisheshe”, “Bojre tomar baje banshi”, “Achhe duksho, ache mrittu”, ... Read more
Zeenat Rehana launches three albums
A children’s delight Zeenat Rehana launches three albums Singer Zeenat Rahana’s albums “Sa Re Ga Ma” and “Hashi Khushi” for children and an adhunik song album “Kanthey Nilem Gaan” were launched recently. Under the banner of Impress Audio Vision Limited, the album “Sa Re Ga Ma” contains 10 educational songs– “Gaan Shikhbey Agey Tobey”, “Sokal ... Read more
Homage to an icon
Nazrul Utshab 1418 at Chhayanaut For the third consecutive year, Chhayanaut arranged a two day-long Nazrul Utshab (festival) 1418 at its main auditorium on July 1. Artistes of Chhayanaut began the festival with a choral rendition of the song “Anjoli Laho Mor Sangeet-e” while a number of artistes, with mongolprodip, presented a lively dance to ... Read more