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
June 5, 2015
FOR THE LOVE OF ADVERTISING
Managing Director of Grey Dhaka, Syed Gousul Alam Shaon needs no introduction when in the world of advertising.
May 8, 2015
THE WORLD OF COLOUR
In the world of art, Firoz Mahmud needs no further introduction. From New York to Tokyo, his work has been showcased in more than 200 exhibitions and received immense popularity among art critics.
April 24, 2015
A TALE OF PASSION
From being an English Major to a documentary photographer, Jashim Salam fought against all odds and became one of the most
April 17, 2015
1 MINUTE PLEASE!
Over the last few years, Adnan Al Rajeev has proved himself to be one of the most talented young ad film makers of Bangladesh.
March 27, 2015
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LAUGHS
On March 20, Naveed's Comedy Club for the first time hosted the Dhaka Comedy Festival 2015 at Baridhara DOHS Convention Centre.
March 27, 2015
THE TELEGRAMS OF ARCHER KENT BLOOD
On March 27, 1971; The US Consulate of East Pakistan sent a telegram under the subject heading 'Selective Genocide' to the United States Department of State regarding the mass genocide which happened on March 25.
March 13, 2015
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!
The concept of social business was first established back in 2008 by the Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus.
March 13, 2015
BREAKING ALL BOUNDS
In the world of sculpting, Ferdousy Priyobhashini needs no introduction.
March 12, 2015
Viva la carts
In the last couple of years, we've seen our society go through some major changes. From changing laws for our “own benefit” to trying
March 6, 2015
A FREE SPIRIT
In the world of art, Kanak Chanpa Chakma needs no introduction. Being one of the most eminent painters of our time, Kanak Chanpa has created her own genre through her unique style.
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