Nivedita Raitz von Frentz Coinciding with the city’s 400th birthday, and in an attempt to leave no stone of Old Dhaka unturned, intrepid architects, Homaira Zaman and Taimur Islam conduct heritage walks to arouse interest and awareness among locals and
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Stories of Change screened on Int’l Women’s day
Nadia Sarwat On the occasion of International Women’s Day, documentary film “Stories of Change” was screened at Star Cineplex, Bashundhara City Mall. The 55-minute documentary directed by Kamar Ahmed Simon is an artistic documentation of the success stories of five valiant women, who, braving all obstacles, have made significant achievements. The event also marked the ... Read more
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
Movie Mentors
Movies are living proof that even the weakest, ugliest and most stupid of us can be transformed into swans who reach their potential or beat off the bad guys. But to achieve this said potential you are going to need a helping hand along the way and some of cinema’s best characters have been mentors ... 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
Defence policy in the offing: Armed Forces to be kept above controversies: PM
UNB, Dhaka Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday said her government would keep the Armed Forces above all controversies and build up them as a patriotic, brave, efficient and invincible force. Referring to her party’s election manifesto she said a National Defence Policy will be formulated to ensure security of the people and
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
Lara sparkles in white on Man’s World
Since the time she stormed onto the scene winning the Miss Universe title, there has been no looking back for Lara Dutta. Lara is on every man’s wish-list and hence it comes as no surprise to see the beautiful actress gracing the cover page of Man’s World in the February issue. Lara who has a ... Read more
Ranbir and Deepika’s sizzling hot ‘make out’ session in cinema hall
Spicezee Bureau Mumbai, Feb 10: As the newly matured lovebirds Kareena and her Saifu settle down for a work-some Valentine’s Day, it’s the young Kapoor lad Ranbir Kapoor and his ladylove Deepika Padukone, who are painting the town red with their no-holds-bar public display of affection. The couple that is infamous for their famous airport ... Read more
Bebo turns bridesmaid?
The buzz is that the ‘Khan’daan hanger-on Amrita Arora is fed up being in the forever struggling mode( only doing movies with family and friends like Kareena) and is set to get married soon. Close friends of the actress has claimed that this time it’s for real and unlike the short term serial dating she ... Read more
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
Influential Movies: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Recent years have brought film lovers some truly wonderful cinema from shameless crowd pleasers to serious masterpieces, big budget, high action movies to ground breaking animation. This handful of movies set a standard that changed the different genres, as well as influencing movies that have followed them. FemaleFirst takes a look at some of the ... Read more
“I’ve never had a boyfriend!” – Asin
By Aly Kassam High off of the success of Ghajini, which is now an all-time blockbuster, Asin is currently working with superstars Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan in London Dreams. In a chat with Mumbai Mirror, she was asked to choose between Salman and Aamir and replied, “Not fair! How can you expect me to ... Read more
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