Rafi Hossain, a celebrated figure in Bangladeshi entertainment journalism and theatre, has spent decades witnessing the dynamic rise and fall of stars across television, film, and digital platforms. Former editor of Showbiz and a cultural activist from his early days with Dhaka Little Theatre, Hossain offers a sharp, insightful perspective on how the industry has transformed, its challenges, and the cultural forces shaping it.
On Friday, October 4, the inaugural ceremony will feature guests including artists Hamiduzzaman Khan, Biren Shome, Ranjit Das, and Jamal Ahmed. The exhibition titled Chitromela 2024 at Illusions Gallery will be open daily from 12 PM to 11 PM. It will run until Saturday, October 12, 2024. The inauguration will take place on October 4th, Friday, at 5 pm.
The production was planned and coordinated by Zeenat Jahan. The background music was composed by Riaz Roni and Kazi Rajesh. It was produced by Zeenat Jahan, with Riaz Roni as the executive producer.
A new drama series titled “Ferari Shukh” has begun airing on Bangladesh Television (BTV) starting September 17. Written and directed by Fazlul Haque Akash and produced by Yasmin Akhtar, the show will be broadcast every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at 9:30pm.
Singer Kamal Ahmed was honoured with "The International Creative Arts Award 2023" by the ICALDRC Linguistics Unit at Dhaka University.
Fatema Jasmine Urmi, a passionate artist, thrives to prove her mantle into the world of abstract universe with her surreal artworks. Her passion for painting was reflected through her works, which highlight the intricate harmony between nature and humans.
Rafi Hossain is now poised to represent Bangladesh at the World Cultural Festival in Washington DC. This three-day long festival, scheduled from September 29 to October 1, will bring together musicians, artists, and actors from across the globe under the theme 'One World Family’.
Banerjee’s works have transcended borders through his international awards and expanding audiences across many countries. “I have been very close to Bangladesh, as my first short film received recognition in Rangpur. It was an honour receiving an award for my work from the eminent director Morshedul Islam,” he recalled.
Sabbir who rose to fame through the second edition of Closeup 1 competition has come up with a new rendition dedicating it to the doctors.
Ashfika Rahman is a contemporary visual artist based in Dhaka whose artistic endevours dabble on art and documentary with the use of photography as a medium to express her views on complex systematic social issues. She explores such an important issue with her work for the exhibition on young feminism titled ‘I Belong’.
The winners of the 26th Berger Young Painters’ Art Competition” (BYPAC) were announced in a ceremony held at Gulshan Club, Dhaka, recently. Six young and promising artists were rewarded for their brilliant artworks.
Besides excelling in their respective professional fields, the multinational company Square Group, provided their employees to explore their singing talent on the big stage with the musical reality show “Square Shurer Shera”.
Filmmaker Prithviraj Das Gupta’s “Clinton” was screened at the 15th Children’s Film Festival 2022 under the ‘International Film Selection’ category.
Noted singer Kamal Ahmed released a duet music video with reciter and actress Munira Yousuf Memi titled “Bajrokanther Kobi” on March 7.
After a long break, talented singer Jibon Khan has released his new track, "Kolponay Asho Bar Bar.'
The song, “Bangla Amar Bhasha, Bangla Maayer Bhasha”, accompanied by a music video, was released on the occasion of International Mother Language Day (February 21). The song is written by Gulshan Habib Razib and voiced by Humaira Bashir, while Raja Bashir is behind the music direction and arrangement.
Modern folk singer Sheikh Mohsin new release, ‘Aral’, was recently released online under the banner of G-series. Written and tuned by Lutfor Hasan, the music has been composed by Zahid Bashar Pankaj.
Celebrating 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence, plenty of creative content were made for TV and online media to pay tribute to the nation.
