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
April 24, 2015
REACHING THE TOP
A finance manager of one of the top foreign multinational banks in Bangladesh, Md. Yasir Arafin has set his bar high thanks to the CIMA qualifications.
April 24, 2015
1 MINUTE PLEASE!
Pantha Kanai is one of a kind, when it comes to defining personalities and musicians in Bangladesh. Not only is he a fantastic singer, he is also a drummer and rhythm programmer.
April 17, 2015
DESIGNING ART
For designers, jewelry lovers and enthusiasts, Shoilee, is a popular online brand. Run by Tahmina Shaily, the Creative Entrepreneur of Shoilee, the online lifestyle store has buyers ranging from all ages.
April 17, 2015
THE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Ahmed Shafquat Noor is the Finance Manager-GL at the British American Tobacco Bangladesh. With a BBA and MBA from one of the top universities in the country, IBA, Noor represents a large number of the young dreamers in Dhaka, driven by passion and ambition.
April 10, 2015
HONING GLOBAL SKILLS
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is a UK based leading management accounting professional body that provides exciting opportunities for aspiring accountants who can, financial expertise with business decisions and drive strong, sustainable performance.
April 3, 2015
REBUILDING THE NATION'S BACKBONE
Bombs going off in all directions, buses burning, parents caught in the middle rushing to shelter children on way back from school, and of course, the frequent date changes of the SSC exams - the last couple of months were disastrous for the Secondary School Certificate examinees.
April 3, 2015
DAMAGE CONTROL
school can be built in a matter of days, and already many students are starting to attend classes in existing schools.
April 3, 2015
1 MINUTE PLEASE!
Konal is a popular household name today, especially after her lively anchoring of the Shera Kontho, a children's singing competition on Channel i.
March 27, 2015
1 MINUTE PLEASE!
One of the latest sensations in the music industry, JOY SHAHRIAR, is sometimes termed as the go-getter.
March 20, 2015
CONQUERING THE DIGITAL WORLD
When Riyad started his company 2 years ago, he would try to do everything! "Inherently, I used to get myself engaged into every little operation of the business, which in a way is good, but has its downsides," he says.
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