Ashfaque Nipun

OTT regulations would badly restrict creative filmmaking

Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun talks to The Daily Star Opinion about how the BTRC's OTT draft regulations, if implemented, could hinder the creatives of Bangladesh.

1y ago

Farooki's ‘Saturday Afternoon’ and our obsession with image

The censor board infringes on the freedom of the artiste and the audience in equal parts.

2y ago

THE RUPALI GUITAR strikes a chord

There are two character traits that are evident in people from Chattogram. One is, Chatgaiyas, as they are fondly called, are too comfortable to leave their city.

5y ago
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023

OTT regulations would badly restrict creative filmmaking

Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun talks to The Daily Star Opinion about how the BTRC's OTT draft regulations, if implemented, could hinder the creatives of Bangladesh.

August 12, 2022
August 12, 2022

Farooki's ‘Saturday Afternoon’ and our obsession with image

The censor board infringes on the freedom of the artiste and the audience in equal parts.

September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019

THE RUPALI GUITAR strikes a chord

There are two character traits that are evident in people from Chattogram. One is, Chatgaiyas, as they are fondly called, are too comfortable to leave their city.