Tasrifa Trisha

Tasrifa Trisha is a contributor for Arts & Entertainment Desk, The Daily Star.

‘Awaaz Uda-Kotha Ko’: Chobir Hat reopens after a decade

Chobir Hat, a longstanding hub for students and progressives, reopened after a decade-long closure, symbolising much more than a physical space—it embodies a cultural spirit. The inaugural concert of the “newly independent Bangladesh”, titled “Awaaz Uda-Kotha Ko”, has recently taken place at Chobir Hat in Suhrawardy Udyan.

3m ago

Popeye presented a warm musical night to remember

Raffan Imam, a Bangladeshi musician popularly known as Popeye, named his band after his stage name, Popeye Bangladesh. They have become yet another name of craze amongst the country’s youth. Being a permanent resident of The United States, Popeye can hardly visit Bangladesh for concerts. But this time he arrived in Bangladesh for his first solo concert titled “Popeye: A Night to Remember”, held at the Liberation War Museum of Agargaon in Dhaka on May 24 (Friday).

6m ago

‘The Purpose Was to Document the Other Side’: A tale of mediating generational gaps

Exploring the themes of communication and miscommunication, promising visual artist Laisul Hoque created a film in 2023 titled "The Purpose Was to Document the Other Side", based on his mother's journey to London. This film was screened in three independent galleries in Dhaka.

6m ago

Anjan Dutt serenades Dhaka on Mala’s birthday 

Prominent Bengali singer Anjan Dutt has graced Bangladesh with his magical voice on several occasions, but this time his visit held a special significance—Mala's birthday. Mala, much like Bela Bose and Ronjona, is a character in one of Anjan's songs. However, both the singer and his devoted fans have kept Mala alive throughout the years, across generations. Today, May 12, holds particular importance, as it is referenced in Anjan Dutt's song “Mala” released in 1993, sparking annual celebrations of Mala's birthday and ongoing speculation about her identity.

6m ago
August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

‘Awaaz Uda-Kotha Ko’: Chobir Hat reopens after a decade

Chobir Hat, a longstanding hub for students and progressives, reopened after a decade-long closure, symbolising much more than a physical space—it embodies a cultural spirit. The inaugural concert of the “newly independent Bangladesh”, titled “Awaaz Uda-Kotha Ko”, has recently taken place at Chobir Hat in Suhrawardy Udyan.

May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024

Popeye presented a warm musical night to remember

Raffan Imam, a Bangladeshi musician popularly known as Popeye, named his band after his stage name, Popeye Bangladesh. They have become yet another name of craze amongst the country’s youth. Being a permanent resident of The United States, Popeye can hardly visit Bangladesh for concerts. But this time he arrived in Bangladesh for his first solo concert titled “Popeye: A Night to Remember”, held at the Liberation War Museum of Agargaon in Dhaka on May 24 (Friday).

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

‘The Purpose Was to Document the Other Side’: A tale of mediating generational gaps

Exploring the themes of communication and miscommunication, promising visual artist Laisul Hoque created a film in 2023 titled "The Purpose Was to Document the Other Side", based on his mother's journey to London. This film was screened in three independent galleries in Dhaka.

May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024

Anjan Dutt serenades Dhaka on Mala’s birthday 

Prominent Bengali singer Anjan Dutt has graced Bangladesh with his magical voice on several occasions, but this time his visit held a special significance—Mala's birthday. Mala, much like Bela Bose and Ronjona, is a character in one of Anjan's songs. However, both the singer and his devoted fans have kept Mala alive throughout the years, across generations. Today, May 12, holds particular importance, as it is referenced in Anjan Dutt's song “Mala” released in 1993, sparking annual celebrations of Mala's birthday and ongoing speculation about her identity.