The challenges the film certification board faces
Hopeful outcomes from the new establishment will take months or years of work, research and the final formation of the act and its accompanying set of rules.
3w ago
‘Obak Bhalobasha’: 30 years later
Warfaze, one of the most celebrated bands in Bangladesh, turns 40 years old today. With albums, compositions, awards and several hits to their name, the band has contributed much to the music industry in Bangladesh. They have also played a vital role– through their melodies and lyrics– in keeping the Bengali language alive, thriving and evolving, over several generations and in countries all over the world, where Bengalis live and communicate accordingly.
5m ago
Delving deep into ‘MaLoMa’ and its topsy turvy world
As I write this, “MaLoMa”, a musical tale of extraordinary lives led by everyday people, is trending number 1 on YouTube Bangladesh & 38 on global YouTube. This song, as a whole, is many stories woven together as one, belonging to people from all walks of life. The stories touch hearts and inspire music lovers to ponder upon life in general. As Arif Dewan and Shagor Dewan sing their hearts out about how mistaken they were about life being a bed of roses, the chaotic city around them comes to life.
6m ago
Weaving ‘Tati’ as a musical, visual treat
It has been a couple of weeks at least since the Bangla New Year celebrations, which we lovingly refer to as Noboborsho. However, Coke Studio Bangla’s “Tati” is still dominating playlists. ‘Taanti’, or in this case “Tati”, refers to the craftsperson or the creator of fabrics, who works with the material called taant – depicting motifs, colourful borders, and softness to touch. Especially in this heat, a taant saree or a fatua is always a welcome addition to an average Bangladeshi wardrobe, allowing one to breathe easy and at the same time, look trendy.
7m ago
Tagore’s Gitabitan and the bookshelf of a Bengali household
It has been 81 years today since Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali polymath, poet, composer and the first Bengali Nobel Laureate, breathed his last. In these 81 years, much has changed in the world, including the modernisation of his compositions. Tagore’s songs—Rabindra Sangeet, as they are known—are still popular amongst Bengali music lovers.
2y ago
My visit to the Grammys
When I was arriving in Phoenix, Arizona last year for my Humphrey Fellowship, I did not imagine that I would get to be a part of one of the most prestigious musical celebrations of the world – the Grammys.
2y ago
Women in Translation Month: Why we need more of Selina Hossain
The women in Selina Hossain’s books are strong, because the author herself likes to be inspired by the reality around her.
3y ago
Remembering the contemporary great: Humayun Ahmed
To me, he was a weaver of stories from lands and cultures, all within Bangladesh, that I would never have heard of otherwise. Growing up abroad amidst mixed cultures and languages, Humayun Ahmed kept Bangladesh within me and in thousands of others like me.
3y ago
July 15, 2016
WALKING ON ROAD 79
The long stretch of road, just wide enough for two cars to cross each other from opposite directions, is perpetually semi-lit.
July 15, 2016
ROAD 79
The once quiet, residential area of Gulshan 2, particularly road 79 – sporting plush houses, a restaurant or two and private security officials, has now become a
July 1, 2016
1 Minute Please!
Salman Muqtadir is a popular name amongst the Bangladeshi youth living all over the world, mainly because of the witty and
July 1, 2016
Enjoying Dhaka in the Holidays
Next week, Bangladesh will be experiencing one of the longest holidays ever. This year the government announced a 9-day-
June 24, 2016
The Concept of Desserts in Bangladesh
I am far for being a careless foodie. I eat when I am hungry and rarely do I count calories, measure the value between a
June 24, 2016
The Colours of Islampur
Taking a trip to the older part of Dhaka is always refreshing; the walls, colours, the narrow lanes and of course the age-old
June 17, 2016
From Shelters to Schools
Cyclone Sidr destroyed more than a million households in the south-west region alone. The number of deaths was estimated at 3,500, with more than a 1,000 still missing, and over 55,000 people sustaining physical injuries.
June 17, 2016
5 years later…
At 11 pm that night, a phone call came from the hospital. On the other side of the call, my brother calmly let me know that the
June 17, 2016
Shopping Wise, Shopping Street!
Like every year, the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr has everyone excited and enthusiastic to buy new clothes, accessories and watches.
June 10, 2016
Remembering Fahim Munaim
When I had first met Fahim Munaim, my heart had sunk. I was in my late teens, studying at North South University and had managed to get a part-time job, writing for the Culture (now the Arts and Entertainment) section of the Daily Star. Fahim sir, the then Managing Editor, looked stern and a little serious for my liking.
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