BotTola stages Khona
Theatre troupe BotTola staged the play ‘Khona’ at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on June 26.
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‘Dear Liar’ staged at BSA
Theatre troupe Natyam Repertory staged the Bangla adaption of Jerome Kilty’s Dear Liar, at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) recently.
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In memory of Subir Nandi
BSA organised the event to pay tribute to the musical icon, in the presence of many singers, artistes, lyricists and Subir Nandi’s fans. Musician Syed Abdul Hadi also spoke fondly about Subir Nandi at the event.
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“I want to be truthful to what I do” Subrina Irine
Subrina Irine, director at Runout Films LTD, a media production company, stepped into the world of media when she was just a high school student.
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Shakeeb Fahad talks about Laughing Elephant
The media production company, Laughing Elephant, is making waves in the market for their innovative content.
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Erin Holland’s first time in Bangladesh
I knew that cricket had a massive fanbase here. I did not realise what a huge football loving nation Bangladesh is. I saw it after coming here. Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup
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‘Draupadi Parampara’ staged at BSA
Theatre, a popular theatre troupe, staged their play, Drapaudi Parampara, recently at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The play presented the world of Mahabharta, intertwined with modern times.
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Behind the scenes of bfilms
Bangamata U–19 Women’s International Gold Cup, a tribute to Sheikh Fazilatun-nesa Mujib,is set to commence from April 22, 2019.
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February 22, 2019
Lal – an ode to the moon and menstrual cycle
To celebrate the menstrual cycle through music, dance, and art, Jatra Bangladesh Limited has organised a five-day long festival titled Lal. The festival, providing a platform for women to talk about menstruation openly, started on the night of full moon on February 19.
February 22, 2019
Portrait of a Cover Artist - Kheya Mezba Shormi
Cover artists across the country become extremely busy during the month of February, and Kheya Mezba Shormi is no different.
February 18, 2019
Portrait of a Cover Artist Indira Sarker Chaity
Cover artist Indira Sarker Chaity has devoted her life to art since childhood. When her fellow classmates aspired to be doctors and engineers, she dreamt of filling her canvas with creativity.
February 18, 2019
IGCC celebrates spring in Chhayanaut
An Indian and Bangladeshi collaborative lyrical-musical-dance ensemble, titled Madhur Basanta, was recently held at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut. Indira Gandhi Cultural Center (IGCC), in collaboration with Indian High Commission, Bangladesh, organised the event to celebrate spring in Bangladesh.
February 18, 2019
Bhabna reflects on being a writer
Actor, dancer and a writer, Ashna Habib Bhabna, is often struck by the little things of everyday life. Aspiring to tell the stories that affect her so deeply, Bhabna recently published a book titled Tara in this year's Ekushey Boi Mela. In an interview with The Daily Star, she talks about her new book, and other projects.
February 17, 2019
Pandit Barin Mazumder Music Fest Concludes
In 1963, music exponent, educationist and Ekushey Padak winner Pandit Barin Mazumder, founded the Government Music College in Agargaon, Dhaka. To commemorate the 98th birth anniversary of the maestro, Government Music College recently organised a two-day long music festival titled Pandit Barin Mazumder Sangeet Utshab 2019, at its premises.
February 9, 2019
Portrait of a Cover Artist Wahida Sultana Keya
Her love for those colourful book covers stayed the same after all these years. Using mostly watercolour wash techniques, Keya now designs book-covers that spark the interest of many readers. She also uses acrylic paints and pencils for her work.
February 6, 2019
Reesham Shahab Tirtho
This year, in the Ekushey Boi Mela, Tirtho has designed covers of books by renowned writers, including the likes of Habibullah Siraji and Khasru Choudhury.
February 3, 2019
NIAZ CHOWDHURY TULI
Cover artist Niaz Chowdhury Tuli has been designing books for the Ekushey Grantha Mela since the last 19 years. “I have worked for each Boi Mela since 2000 with utmost sincerity. Passion makes one do so,” says the artist.
January 18, 2019
Bangladesh Photographers Award 2019, conferred
Professional Photographers Affiliation Bangladesh (PPAB) organised Bangladesh Photographers Award 2019, which is a part of World Photographic Cup 2019 – an international photo competition.
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