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
August 7, 2015
Prototypes of the Future
On July 29, 2015; Kolpokoushal, a knowledge initiative by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) students and alumni, arranged their first event at the University of Liberal Arts.
July 17, 2015
Oh, the flying swings!
Over the years we have seen many amusement parks open and even close down in Dhaka.
July 10, 2015
For a tranquil Eid
Dhakaites have been complaining for a very long time that we don't have enough recreational activities or holiday places in our city. Other than going to the so called amusement parks or hopping between restaurants, we face a moral dilemma on how we can utilise the weekend. The going gets tougher when one is faced with short holidays.
July 3, 2015
WHEN THE CROWD GETS INVOLVED
Startup businesses have recently gained much popularity in our country. Youngsters are focusing more on creating jobs rather than finding one. One of the major obstacles for starting a startup organisation out of the ordinary is to get the proper funds.
June 26, 2015
The Ramadan Night Life!
One of the aspects of Dhaka life we complain about is that we, Dhakaites, have nothing to do in Dhaka! Ironically, there is so much to do in the month of Ramadan, especially when the city is scheduled to call it a day.
June 19, 2015
A Scientific Triumph
Prominent researcher, scientist and professor Mohammad Rahmatullah has proved himself to be one of the leading assets of our country.
June 19, 2015
Historical Shelves
Books have played a huge role in our culture from the very beginning.
June 12, 2015
IN WAR WITH THE CLIMATE
One of the biggest threats our planet is facing right now is climate change.
June 12, 2015
LEADING THE YOUTH
When we talk about youth leadership, one of the first names to enter the mind is of Ejaj Ahmed.
June 5, 2015
A SOCIAL CARNIVAL
From drug stores to carrom boards, these entrepreneurs have proved that any idea can be turned into a social cause.
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