On the occasion of International Mother Language Day 2010, a single episode TV play “Swapner Bornomala” will be aired on Bangla vision on February 21, at 9:05pm. Written and directed by Kawnine Saurav, the cast of the play includes Amirul Haq Chowdhury, Kayes Chowdhury, Manosh Bandyopadhyay, Maznun Mizan, Mita Nur and Munira Mithu. The play ... Read more
Television & Film
Munmun has made it big
Rumana Malik Munmun has a confident, smiling persona. Anchoring, acting, organising, whichever arena you consider, Munmun has made it big. Although she had appeared in advertisements, acted in the film “Chhana O Muktijodho”, by Anwara Syed Haq, and directed by Badol Rahman when she had just entered her teens, or been in countless dramas, she ... Read more
Portrait of a survivor
Premiere of “Doriya Parer Dauloti” “Doriya Parer Dauloti”, the last film directed by Abdullah Al Mamun, is the story of a dirt-poor woman who struggles against all odds. Douloti, played by Popy, has no one in this world except Ukil Dada. Other than him she only has a few people whom she feels attached to. ... Read more
Mehazabien Chowdhury crowned Lux-Channel i Superstar
Mehazabien Chowdhury Zenifar won the crown of Lux-Channel i Superstar 2009. She won the crown at the grand finale of the event at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the city on Friday night. Jointly put together by Unilever Bangladesh’s brand Lux and Channel i, the highlight of the event was the announcement of the ‘Superstar’ ... Read more
“Garbhodharini” premiered
Premier show of the drama serial “Garbhodharini”, based on popular writer Samaresh Majumdar’s widely read novel, was held at a city hotel on Saturday night. The first episode of the drama will be telecast on Channel 1 at 8:15pm on Wednesday. Audience will watch this serial on every Wednesday and Thursday at the same time. ... Read more
Thirty First Countdown on ETV
The private television channel ETV will telecast a magazine programme titled ‘Thirty First Countdown’ in celebration of the New Year 2010. The programme featuring songs and dance performances will begin at 10:45pm and continue till 1:00am. Popular singers and actors Habib, Mousumi, Akhi Alamgir, Rupon, Khea, Rinku, Mimi,
“Channel i Shera Kantho ‘09” finale tonight
The much-awaited grand finale of “Channel i Shera Kantho-2009” will be held today. Viewers at home and abroad can watch the ‘Maha Utshab’, aired live from Rajshahi District Stadium. Seven finalists — Ripon, Shakila, Konal, Tithi, Chaity, Nodi and Rafsan — will vie for the title. Four judges of the competition — Runa Laila, Sabina ... Read more
Third Person Singular Number released
The much expected 123-minute film ‘Third Person Singular Number’ was premiered on December 10 at Star Cineplex of Bashundhara city amidst an air of festivity. Produced by Impress Telefilm and directed by Mustafa Sarwar Farooki, the film was released at several cinema halls in Bangladesh on December 11, including Star Cineplex, Balaka Cineworld, Abhisar and ... Read more
New serial Vober Manush on Channel 1 from tonight
The first episode of new drama serial ‘Vober Manush’ will be aired from tonight on Channel 1. It will be aired at 9:00pm. ‘Vober Manush’ is scripted by Maruf Ahmed and directed by Monir Hossain Jibon. Rokeya Prachi, Ashu Islam, AKhMa Hasan, Dihan, Pran Roy and Mughdha have performed main roles in the drama serial. ... Read more
“Rong-er Dunia” on Banglavision
Banglavision will air the drama serial “Rong-er Dunia” tonight at 9:05 pm. The serial has been written and directed by Hassan Jahangir. The play revolves around two rural landlords and their struggle for power. One of them invites a band from Dhaka to perform at his daughter’s birthday party. Seeing an opportunity to ruin the ... Read more
Eid programmes on TV channels
The television channels will air special programmes on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. All the Bangla channels are offering a surfeit of entertainment ranging from special TV plays, tele-films, musical shows to magazine programmes. There’s likely to be something for everyone. A rundown of the Eid-special programmes on different channels: BTV Single episode play “Antaraley” Special ... Read more
“Ebong Banolata Sen”
Special tele-film “Ebong Banolata Sen” will be aired on ATN Bangla on the third day of Eid-ul-Azha at 4:30 pm. The film features four actresses in the famous literary character. Afsana Mimi, Tarin, Joya Ahsan and Sanjida Preety will play the epitome of Bengali beauty created by poet Jibanananda Das. Written and directed by Tanvir ... Read more
Mimo, Niloy win crowns
From NewAgebd Mimo and Niloy won super hero and super heroine crowns at the grand finale of the talent hunt programme ‘Fair & Lovely Super Hero Super Heroine’ held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre on Wednesday. The first runners-up were Bashury as heroine and Sohan as hero while the second runners-up were Prema as ... Read more
Grand finale of Super Hero Super Heroine today
The grand finale of the talent hunt programme titled ‘Fair & Lovely Super Hero Super Heroine’ will be held tonight at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre. It will be aired live on NTV from 8:20pm to 10:20pm. Three males and three females will be crowned as the Super Heroes and Super Heroines from among the 12 ... Read more
Zahid, Tauquir, Joya and Aupi together in one play
Four of the biggest TV stars — Zahid Hasan, Joya Ahsan, Tauqir Ahmed and Aupi Karim — will be seen together in a special single-episode play “Nirjon Swakkhor.” Written by Nazrul Islam and directed by Chayanika Chowdhury, the play will be aired tonight on ntv at 9 pm. The story of the play revolves around ... Read more
Life in the slums
Lalita on Ekushey TV Drama serial “Lalita” will be telecast tonight on Ekushey TV at 9:30pm. Based on a story by Abdus Salam, the serial is scripted and directed by Jewel Mahmud. A production of Ekushey TV, the serial’s cast includes Sumaiya Shimu, Jayanto Chattopadhyay, Anisur Rahman Milon, Bannya Mirza, Elora Gauhar, Pran Roy, Joyraj ... Read more
Eid Treats
Highlights of special programmes This Eid-ul-Fitr, TV viewers are in for a treat. BTV, ATN Bangla, Channel i, ntv, Banglavision, Desh TV and others are offering an array of special TV plays, feature films, tele-films, musical and variety shows on the occasion of Eid. The programmes will be aired throughout the week and will feature ... Read more
Eid programmes on TV channels
Satellite television channels will broadcast special and attractive programmes for their viewers on the occasion of Eid festival. Besides the three days of Eid holiday, some of the channels have taken up ten-day programmes that include films, telefilms, dramas, live musical programmes, celebrity shows and shows for the
Eid Special
Shurer Jhorna: Highlighting the irresistible melody of ghazals Special musical programme “Shurer Jhorna” will be aired on ntv on the third and fourth day of Eid at 6:45pm. Five adept singers — Yasmin Mustari, Shakila Zafar, Anup Barua, Swani Zubayeer and Ariful Islam Mithu — will perform popular ghazals in an informal setting on the ... Read more
Sisimpur steps into fifth year
‘Sisimpur’, the popular household show on Fridays, has stepped into its fifth year. To celebrate the occasion, Nayantara Communications arranged a ‘Utshob’ at Bongobondhu International Conference Centre on September 15. Young children, the main attraction of the event, attended the programme to spend a few hours with ‘Tuktuki’ and ‘Halum’, two popular Muppet characters in ... Read more