When I met Apu
My introduction to Soumitra Chatterjee happened in a strange way. It was in the early 2000s, around the month of September, when Nrityanchal used to host dance festivals of three or four days.
3y ago
Ray: The Man Behind Bengali Cinema
Around 1948, cine clubs were flourishing in Kolkata. A new wave of intellectuals was on the rise. These people thought of cinema to be the voice of the commoners, of the middle class and not just a studio dependent entertainment medium.
6y ago
STRINGS, KNOBS AND ROCK AND ROLL
To this day he is considered a living legend in the music community—yet he doesn’t sing or play any instrument. Abdur Rafique – known as the first true roadie, the first guitar technician, a musician’s doctor, the real life MacGyver – is the oldest music technician of Bangladesh.
7y ago
MEMORIES OF BLOOD AND TERROR
It was a Thursday. Madhushudan Dey, owner of the famous Dhaka University Modhur Canteen, went off on his business around noon.
7y ago
Charulata - The Art of Adaptation
In 1901, after coming back to Shantiniketan from the tiring experience of running a zamindari in Shilaidaha, Rabindranath Tagore wrote the short story Nashtanirh (The Broken Nest), a love triangle set in 19th century Bengal.
7y ago
Banalata Sen - An Eternal Love Story
Over the years, Bengal has produced a great number of poets. Their verses have touched thousands of people across the world...
7y ago
Poetry in Frames
In the world of visual arts, Nasir Ali Mamun needs no introduction. For more than five decades, his iconic photographs have inspired
7y ago
Ghuddi: The Romantic Consciousness of Cinema
There are very few films made in our country that can be credited as alternative films. The last person to showcase this independent approach, both nationally and globally was Tarek Masud.
7y ago
March 11, 2016
Ground of Rebellion
Formerly known as Ramna Race Course Maydan, Suhrawardy Uddan is known for hosting historical events of our country from a much
March 4, 2016
Professor Razzaq's treasure trove
Professor Abdur Razzaq - a gold mine of resources - is considered to be one of the most influential and knowledgeable persons born
February 19, 2016
Restoration of Apu's Trilogy
Famous director Akira Kurosawa once said, “To live without seeing the films of the Indian director Satyajit Ray, means existing in the
February 12, 2016
Love for Bangla
Like all languages, Bangla language has been through changes. The fifth spoken language in the world, we Bangalis take much pride
February 5, 2016
The Bite behind the News
Newspaper offices are known for their hectic schedules. People working in one know how everyday assignments and edits can turn
January 29, 2016
Paris in Pellicle
From January 22, La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) has been exhibiting prominent photographer/ cinematographer
December 11, 2015
A Geek’s taste of Endurance
The biggest event for app developers and computer students took place in the city of Dhaka. From December 4 to December 5, BRAC University...
December 11, 2015
Philosophy in Film
From being a computer engineering student to one of the most popular film analyst and critic of this generation, Bidhan Ruberu has set an example...
December 4, 2015
The World of Theatre
In the world of arts and entertainment, Shabdabali Group Theatre needs no introduction. For 37 years the group has
November 27, 2015
A World Discussion
On November 18, 2015, young leaders from around the world got together in one city. Their mission was to discuss vital issues of the
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