Open Space Theatre’s Arsenic and Old Lace
For the past five years, Open Space Theatre (OST) has been an important catalyst in creating a new sub-culture of theatregoers from all walks of life.
2y ago
Art in the City
It only takes a little bit of curiosity and intention, to unravel the clutter to find all the art that hides within Dhaka.
4y ago
Where is the music?
For a while, fans were satisfied with listening to their favourite music on online platforms. Now it is a question if artists are able to retain that connection with fanbases.
4y ago
Celebrating women through basketball
Deshi Ballers returned this year with the event “Ball for Equality 3x3 Basketball Tournament”. The event was held on March 6, 2020 at Gulshan Youth Club,
4y ago
FOUR STRINGS ATTACHED
I woke up with dust in my mouth. The streets hadn’t been kind since last Christmas.
4y ago
A CURE FOR THE INTERNET BLUES
There was a time when surfing the web meant something beyond scrolling through Facebook and Instagram. All different kinds of interesting websites and blogs were popping up everywhere, and dare I say, it added to a level of diversity on the internet.
4y ago
Albums still hot for 2020
After discovering some fantastic music in 2019, there have been a few albums that I think everyone should continue to appreciate in 2020.
4y ago
March 28, 2019
EIDA: A new name in the Bangladeshi pop scene
Sakib Manzur Zihan (lead guitar), Hassan Munhamanna (song-writing, vocals), M Samiul Haque (guitar, vocals), and Mohammad Raian Mahbub Rasha (drums, production), have all been doing metal or rock music for the most part of their musical careers.
March 28, 2019
JDC Eloquence 2019: Celebrating the magic of debate
Josephite Debating Club (JDC) hosted their second inter-school debating tournament titled “JDC Eloquence 2019” from March 21-23, 2019 at the St. Joseph Higher Secondary School campus in Asad Gate, Dhaka.
March 14, 2019
Deshi Ballers hosts 3x3 Basketball Tournament
Deshi Ballers International Women's Day 3x3 Basketball Tournament was held on March 9, 2019 at Gulshan Youth Club in Dhaka, hosted by Deshi Ballers.
March 7, 2019
IHSB hosts 8th Inter-School Bangla Olympiad
International Hope School Bangladesh (IHSB) hosted the 8th Inter-School Bangla Olympiad at their campus in Uttara on February 23, 2019.
February 28, 2019
L'espresso: Taking coffee to a new level
A couple of weeks ago, I dropped by at L'espresso at Banani, to taste some of their signature items and to have a chat with one of the owners, Nafiz Iqbal. The owners, out of their love for coffee, decided to channel their obsession into creating a warm, cosy space for the true coffee lovers of Dhaka.
February 21, 2019
BUET Brainiacs hosts Potterbrawl 2019
On February 16, 2019, Brainiacs club from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) hosted their second instalment of Potterbrawl. The daylong event comprised of all things Harry Potter, with three main contests and a fan art exhibition. The program kicked off at 2 PM with around 250 participants from various institutions gathered at the BUET Auditorium Complex.
February 21, 2019
Evolution of Bangla
Bangla has an immense impact on those who speak it.
February 11, 2019
Become your own financial manager
Are you more equipped at spending money than saving it? Do you find yourself with surprisingly less money in the middle of the month than the amount you started off with in the first week? Do you wish you had a personal accountant who would handle your finances for free? If so, then these financial tracking and budget planning apps are made for you.
January 31, 2019
Edexcel celebrates high achievers of 2018
On January 25, 2019, Edexcel hosted the seventh Edexcel High Achiever's Award at the Bangabandhu International Convention Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, where it awarded a total of 689 students for their excellent results in the International GCSE and A Levels.
January 4, 2019
Why 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' is not a cinematic masterpiece
When I started seeing posts all over social media about Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, I couldn't help but ask myself whether this is actually revolutionizing the art of film-making, or is it a Netflix gimmick to keep its audiences entertained.
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