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
June 10, 2016
The Builder of Brands
In a society filled with leading brands, perfects taglines, products and consumers, a leading name in the field of advertising
June 3, 2016
Media Ethics 101
Last week, a private channel reported on a small group of young students, apparently holders of the GPA 5 title.
May 20, 2016
How to tackle long flights
For many, moving from one continent to another, going through several layovers, shifting airports and being stuck on 8-10
May 13, 2016
A mother's pride
Last week was definitely a treat, where social media platforms were covered with pictures of users with their mothers.
May 6, 2016
1 Minute Please!
Anima Ray is a considerably new name in the world of Rabindra Sangeet singers in Bangladesh. However, she has moved
May 6, 2016
A page from his Geetanjali
Of the many stories we heard of Rabindranath Tagore and his family while growing up, my favourite was the one about the full
April 29, 2016
The Little Things That Matter
There used to be a tradition in every Bangali family with children going to school, in Bangladesh, not too long ago – to write
April 29, 2016
The (Un)safer Way Home
The photos documented this week in the 'Shutterstories' section shows the every day risks that motorists and pedestrians take
April 29, 2016
The Week in Turmoil
When unidentified criminals brutally murdered Professor Rezaul Karim Siddiquee in the Shalbagan area of Rajshahi city on
April 29, 2016
Gripped with Fear
With four murders to make the headlines within a span of three days, last week probably marked the beginning of the 'era of fear' within the people of
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