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
January 22, 2016
Police Brutality on the Loose
Recently, an online news report online caught my eye. A young man, on his way back from visiting his brother in
January 15, 2016
Ramblings of a Dhaka Dweller
Last week was a nightmare for Dhaka dwellers after a long time. With the annual Iztema and all kinds of political processions...
January 8, 2016
A Business Venture – and watching it grow!
Starting something new, especially in the beginning of the New Year is always very exciting. We get ourselves a shiny new notebook
January 1, 2016
THE 'PAHELA BAISHAKH' INCIDENT
The beginning of a new year comes with hope, a yearning to do better, to help others, to make the nation a better place to live in and of
January 1, 2016
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SILVER SCREEN
One does get a little nervous when meeting a famous personality, who they have only previously seen on television and the silver
January 1, 2016
1 Minute Please!
Nadia Ali is a popular RJ on the BBC Asian Network in the United Kingdom. She has successfully popularised Bengali numbers, not
December 25, 2015
Love for Books and Music
Books and music to calm your soul -- and elements that one can find at Omni bookstores, currently located at Genetic Plaza in
December 11, 2015
Announcing the Winter Weddings!
It's winter! Not only will one find colourful shawls and fancy jackets walking the streets and riding buses, eating scrumptious pithas...
December 11, 2015
Behind the Scenes - Conquering the last Summit
Clad in a vegetable dyed sari, Wasfia arrived at the doorsteps of the Daily Star carrying a real life bow and five arrows. "Don't worry.
December 11, 2015
Face to Face with Wasfia Nazreen
Wasfia Nazreen had launched the campaign 'Bangladesh on Seven Summits' on the 40th independence day of Bangladesh...
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