The news of Fakir Lalon Shai’s death was first published in the newspaper Grambarta Prakashika, run by Kangal Harinath. The newspaper noted that Lalon died on October 14, 1890 at the age of 116. Based on that article, researchers point that Lalon was born in 1774. According to Bangla Calendar the day was Pahela Kartik. ... Read more
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Cradle of contemporary Bangladeshi art Charukala
The institute is seemingly a working progress. The number of students enrolled annually has gone up — from 80 to around 120. The Graphic Design department has a new computer lab. Students of FFA now have options to work part-time (at media houses and ad firms) and the commercial aspect of BFA and MFA degrees ... Read more
Abu Sayeed’s “Rupantar” to be screened at Mumbai film fest
Director Abu Sayeed’s award-winning film “Rupantar” will be screened at the Third Eye Asian Film Festival to be held in Mumbai later this month. “Rupantar”, starring Jayanta Chattodpadhyay, Ferdaus and Shakiba among others, will be shown in the Spectrum section of the festival and is the only entry from Bangladesh. Sayeed told The Daily Star that ... Read more
Making learning fun
Two new educational shows on BTV English in Action, which initiated “BBC Buzz”, is launching two new television programmes — TV serial “Biswash” and game show “BBC Janala-Mojaye Mojaye Shekha”. Made by the BBC World Service Trust, both programmes will be aired back-to-back on BTV and BTV World, starting from October 16 at 2:15pm. They ... Read more
Popular TV and film actor Challenger passes away
Accomplished TV and film actor ASM Tofazzal Hossain, better known to the audience as “Challenger”, passed away on October 12 at 9:20 pm at his Shekhertek residence in the city. He was 51. Last year in July, during shooting the play “Onath Babur Bhoy”, directed by Golam Sohrab Dudul, Challenger suddenly felt ill. Later in ... Read more
Desh TV and ETV to air special programmes on Durga Puja
To celebrate the festival of Durga Puja, Desh TV and Ekushey Television will air several special programmes. While Desh TV has planned special programmes for three days, ETV will air its Puja-specials over two days. The Puja-special programmes on Desh TV will go on air from October 15, kicking off with Morshedul Islam’s feature film ... Read more
Sustaining the arts
Dance performances at Chhayanaut With several arts institutions in Bangladesh running dance programmes for over a decade now, it is heartening to watch the remarkably high standard of performance by Bangladeshi dancers. A few have received recognition in India from prestigious institutions. However, making a living out of dance is still a struggle in Bangladesh. ... Read more
Dancer Munmun explores acting
Dancing means very much to her and she loves it more than everything else. Munmun Ahmed, an established Kathak dancer, who has achieved this position after years of learning, hard work and perseverance, has been showing a keen interest in acting in dramas and films alongside her dancer career nowadays. Munmun is playing the role ... Read more
‘Moner Manush’: in search of soul
Bangladeshi audience got a chance to have a first look on ‘Moner Manush‘, the latest film by eminent Indian director Gautam Ghosh which is all set for have a world wide release on December. Channel i has organised a special screening of the film for noted cultural personalities of the country on September 30 at ... Read more
Nafiza’s secret: smile at first sight
She always wears an alluring smile. One of the top ten contestants in beauty hunt Lux-Channel i superstar’06, Nafiza Jahan has gained popularity, especially among young generation, for her acting skills, beauty and, needless to say, her lovely smile. She has shot to fame with her role as a flirtatious woman in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ... Read more
Dreams in watercolour
Photo exhibition at Shahjalal University of Science & Technology ‘Jolrong-er Shopno’ (dreams in watercolour) — bearing this theme, a photo exhibition has begun at Arjuntala on the campus of Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (SUST), Sylhet from last Sunday. Mohammed Mazharul Islam, Associate Professor of Anthropology Department, inaugurated the exhibition. Shajalal University Photographers Association (SUPA) ... Read more
Preview: Crook
Emraan Hashmi’s next release ‘Crook It’s Good To Be Bad’ is going to deal with the serious issue of racism, which had occurred in Australia recently. Mohit Suri of ‘Kalyug’ fame will be directing the movie. The director was quoted sharing an experience during one of his visits to Australia. Mohit said that he was ... Read more
Bipasha Basu – The Sexy Babe To Endorse Emami Cosmetics
Till yesterday, Bipasha’s name not just spelt ’sexy’, ‘hot’, ‘oomph’ and likes, but also ‘Sugar Free’, ‘Vi John Feather Touch’, ‘Gili’, ‘Fa’, ‘Aristocrat luggage’…phew! Well, if that wasn’t just enough, Bipasha Basu has now gone ahead and has added one more name to her ever-growing list of brand endorsements: Emami, the cosmetic major! Although Bips ... Read more
In need of a facelift: Adibashi Mini Museum
In Focus In need of a facelift: Adibashi Mini Museum Adibashi Mini Museum, housed at the CARITAS regional office, is a treasure trove of antiques collected from different areas of the greater Mymensingh region over the last 20 years. The museum opened its door in 1991 under the initiative of CARITAS to preserve everyday items ... Read more
Tareque Masud’s Runway takes off soon
Acclaimed director Tareque Masud’s latest movie ‘Runway’ has recently received an uncut certificate from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board. The movie, produced by Catherine Masud, is expected to be released across the country in November. Set against the backdrop of the national events in the country—specially the rise of violent activities of extremist groups — ... Read more
Bangladeshi short film “The Professionals” to be screened at three int’l fests
Bangladeshi short film “The Professionals” has been selected to participate at three international film festivals — two in the USA and the other in the UK. “The Professionals” will be screened at Chicago South Asian Film Festival, USA; 25th Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, USA and 18th Raindance Film Festival, UK. The film, by emerging ... Read more
Marks All-rounder 2010 ends Ramisa, Bipa, Ranjan win crowns
The grand finale of the Marks All-rounder 2010 competition was held the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre at Sher-e-Banglanagar in the city on Sunday night. The gala event was broadcasted live on Ntv. Maliat (Ramisa), Sadia Rahman (Bipa) and Ranjan Bala Pranab won the crowns of primary, secondary and lower secondary section categories. The year-long competition vetted out
Dipa Khondokar: Glamour and professionalism combined
When it comes to professionalism, Dipa Khondokar always brings her A-game to the screen. Before stepping into the world of acting, Dipa used to be a flight attendant, travelling around the globe. From the skies she landed a role in the TV serial “Kaktarua” that launched her acting career. Popularity soon followed, along with directors ... Read more
Mimo finds way to silver screen
Whenever Mimo watched any fighting scene in commercial Bangla films, she just giggled at the way actors fight to take revenge on someone or save someone. She does not dare to laugh at those kinds of fighting anymore. ‘It is no joke, playing roles in this kind of fighting is very hard job for an ... Read more
Tania behind camera again
Though Tania Ahmed has obtained popularity as an actor, her hobby for TV plays and music videos lead her to emerge as a director too. Recently, she is going to direct a 26-episode drama serial titled ‘A Team’ which will be shot in different places in London. Written by Masud Sejan, the serial features a ... Read more