Local channels’ approach over-commercialised: experts Lack of entertainment programmes on the local TV channels is forcing millions of children to watch animated series aired by foreign TV channels portraying violence and ‘unethical’ activities. These series, mostly dubbed in Hindi, are not only influencing the local children to speak Hindi, but also imparting ‘unethical teachings’ to ... Read more
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Eid telefilm ‘Nawab Bari’
Popular TV channel ATN Bangla will air special telefilm titled “Nawab Bari” on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. Scripted by Rokeya Islam and directed by Sadeque Siddiqui, the telefilm will be aired at 10:30am on the fifth day of Eid. The cast of the telefilm includes popular actors Ferdousi Mazumdar, Tushar Khan, Mimo, Shimana, Sazzad ... Read more
Movie ‘Atmodan’ to be premiered in Eid
Impress telefilm’s Liberation War based movie “Atmodan” is going to be premiered worldwide on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The movie will be aired at 11:10am on the day after Eid day on Channel i. Based on Imdadul Haq Milon’s “Sutoy Bandha Projapoti”, the movie was cinematised by Sufia Chowdhury. Directed by Shahjahan Chowdhury, the cast ... Read more
Nurul Alam Atique’s Eid special telefilm ‘Nolok’
With a view to entertain the television audiences, renowned director Nurul Alam Atique has made a special telefilm titled “Nolok” on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. Scripted and directed by Nurul Alam Atique, the telefilm will be aired at 11:15pm on Gazi Television on the third day of Eid. The cast of the telefilm
Sultan’s 89th birth anniversary today
Master Bangladeshi painter SM Sultan was born in 1923 in Masimdia, Narail district. After only five years of schooling in Victoria Collegiate School in Narail, he joined his father to work as a mason. A bohemian and mystic, Sultan works delve deep into rural life, especially peasants, fishermen, day labourers and their simple lives. His ... Read more
LRB to rock in Milan
Popular rock band LRB [love runs blind] is going to rock Milan, one of the vivid cities in Europe on 25th August. They will perform their new tracks along with evergreen numbers in the concert in the Italian city being invited by the Non Residential Bangladeshi. The concert will be held at the Pala I ... Read more
Bangladesh shines at music festival in Russia
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, a 12 -member group was selected to participate in the ‘3rd International Music Festival, Asia Pacific Region, 2012’ in Krasnoyarsk in Russia. The festival was held from June 28 to July 4. Shyam Sundar Sikder, former Additional Secretary of the Ministry of ... Read more
Dalchhut to perform in Kolkata
As part of its continuous endeavor to promote bilateral cultural exchanges between India and Bangladesh, the Indira Gandhi Culture Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka is organising the visit of popular Bangladeshi rock band Dalchhut to Kolkata, India from August 12-15, 2012, for a performance under ICCR sponsorship, says a press release. Dalchhut would perform
Highlighting folk music traditions of Bangladesh
Six-episode programme hosted by Momtaz on Channel 9 On the occasion of Eid, Channel 9 will air a special six-episode programme featuring folk songs of Bangladesh. The ‘uncrowned queen of Bangladeshi folk music’, Momtaz, will host the show titled “Banglar Eid Utshab”. The programme will start from Eid day and continue for six consecutive days, ... Read more
Prince Mahmud features popular solo singers
Popular lyricist and composer Prince Mahmud is coming up with a mixed album titled Oporajita featuring leading solo singers of the country targeting the upcoming Eid. Nine songs of the album have been recorded by singers like Bappa Mazumder, Nancy, Tahsan, Topu, Mahdi, Elita, Polash, Ehsan Rahi and Parvez. ‘It’s a huge project since
High frequency on the small screen
Eid Specials High frequency on the small screen A busy Eid for Sajal With each Eid prompting a frenzy of special TV dramas, actors in demand also begin a mad dash to be titled “the most visible face” on the small screen. Popular actor Sajal has been the frontrunner in the race for the past ... Read more
Humayun Ahmed’s last play on Channel i this Eid
On 7:50 pm, Eid day, Channel i will air the last play written by the recently deceased iconic writer Humayun Ahmed. The play, titled “Pipilika”, has been directed by Saiful Islam. The cast includes Shuhel Khan, Pran Roy, Gazi Rakayet, Shamima Nazneen, Jewel Rana and Putul. Synopsis: The headman of a village is as evil ... Read more
Chanchal in Dadar Biye
This Eid actor Chanchal Chowdhury will be seen in Eid special telefilm ‘Dadar Biye’. At the telefilm Chanchal Chowdhury will be seen as Zahid, who lives with his grandfather. Zahid is in love with Chameli. As the story moves forward Chameli creates pressure on Zahid to marry her. At one point Zahid agrees but first ... Read more
Zarda Jamal on Maasranga Television
On Eid day, at 8:45 pm, Maasranga Television will air the play “Zarda Jamal”. Written by Polash Mahbub and directed by Hasan Morshed, the play features Mosharraf Karim and Nowsheen in lead roles. Synopsis: Jamal is a regular guy, who doesn’t give anyone trouble. He works at a private firm. His only annoying habit is ... Read more
Parisian pain and a few red roses
Nazia Andaleeb Preema Sitting at the Café Brasila, near my hotel in the heart of the city of Paris, having double espresso is a privilege. I have been coming to Paris for the last four years now. Summer is supposed to be the best time to be in Europe but this no longer feels like ... Read more
Deforestation featured through installation
The ongoing six-day art exhibition, organised by Britto Art Trust, generates awareness on the impact of deforestation in the country through installations by 18 artists and a photographer. The exhibition is an outcome of a four-day workshop, which was held in Dohar under Dhaka district in which 15 local and two Dutch artists participated. Nature photographer ... Read more
Ghetu Putra Kamola’s audio album released
The audio album of recently demised Humayun Ahmed’s last movie Ghetu Putra Kamol was released on Tuesday, said a press release. The album features seven playbacks of the movie and two bonus tracks. Playbacks included in the album are Baje bongshi, Saban aina dila na, Joler ghate, Amar jamunar jol dekhte kalo and three versions of ... Read more
Nancy: Moving ahead
In a short time, Nancy has carved a niche in the music scene with her unique and melodious voice. She has constantly offered fresh tunes to listeners, allowing her to stand way ahead of many of her contemporaries. Nancy recorded the song, “Ami Tomar Moner Bhetor Ekbar Ghure Ashte Chai”, two years ago for a ... Read more
“Music runs in my blood” — Kiron Chandra Roy
Rapid Fire “Music runs in my blood” — Kiron Chandra Roy Kiron Chandra Roy, a dedicated folk singer of the country, has been performing since 1976 and has contributed immensely in popularising the genre. The virtuoso singer exchanged thoughts with The Daily Star on his musical style and other issues. How and why did you take ... Read more
Rudro Rabi O Jalliwanwala Bagh premiered
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s National Theatre Reparatory premiered its second production Rudro Rabi O Jalliwanwala Bagh on Sunday, a day before observation of Tagore’s 71st death anniversary, at the National Theatre Hall of the academy. Earlier, the troupe staged a press show at the same venue on Saturday. Noted playwright Manzur-e Moula’s innovative play, Rudro Rabi O ... Read more