Azad Abul Kalam

DIU students arrange special ‘Priyo Maloti’ screening at SKS Tower

Today, faculty members and students from Dhaka International University (DIU) are set to attend a special screening of “Priyo Maloti”, featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury, at Star Cineplex’s SKS Tower in Dhaka. The university has reserved a hall for the 7:45pm show. 

Nationwide releases today: Take a break, head towards the halls

Today, four movies, both local and international, are hitting theatres nationwide. Among the Bangladeshi releases are “Priyo Maloti” and “Makorshar Jall”, while Cineplex audiences can also enjoy the Hollywood titles “Kraven the Hunter” and “Mufasa: The Lion King.”

Mehazabien to make silver screen debut with ‘Priyo Maloti’ this December

Mehazabien Chowdhury is set to make her much-anticipated silver screen debut with “Priyo Maloti”, directed by Shankha Dasgupta. Inspired by true events, the film explores the life of Maloti Rani Das, a woman navigating life’s challenges alongside her husband, Palash Kumar Das.

Azad Abul Kalam, Saif Suman to lead Theatre Artists Association of Dhaka

The committee will serve until December 2026. The decision was approved during the association’s first general meeting, attended by 80 of the 170 registered members, held at the National Theatre Auditorium in the capital, reads a press release.

Mehazabien starrer ‘Priyo Maloti’ officially selected for IFFI 2024

"Priyo Maloti", starring Mehazabien Chowdhury, has been officially selected for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), one of Asia's oldest and most prestigious festivals.

Theatre Artists Association of Dhaka launched to secure artistes’ rights

The organisers of this initiative believe that while there are several associations formed by theatre groups in Bangladesh, there has never been a platform solely for the rights, interests, and professional development of individual theatre artistes.

‘Kajol Rekha’ to premiere in the US and Canada in May

Gias Uddin Selim's latest cinematic venture, "Kajol Rekha" has been drawing widespread acclaim from audiences and cinema enthusiasts across various theatres in Bangladesh for the past three weeks.

Asaduzzaman Noor, Azad Abul Kalam and Shatabdi Wadud come together for a radio drama

This informative and social awareness-based drama, comprised of six episodes, serves as a promotional endeavour by the Population, Health, and Nutrition Division of Bangladesh Betar.

Prachyanat stages ‘Koinya’ at Mohila Samity after long hiatus

The popular Prachyanat drama “Koinya” is going to be staged on the stage of Bangladesh Mohila Samity in the Bailey Road area, after a long hiatus. The play will be screened tomorrow (November 18) at 7 pm. Murad Khan wrote the drama about the naïveté of the Sylhet-Sunamganj Haor area while it was directed by Azad Abul Kalam.

January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025

DIU students arrange special ‘Priyo Maloti’ screening at SKS Tower

Today, faculty members and students from Dhaka International University (DIU) are set to attend a special screening of “Priyo Maloti”, featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury, at Star Cineplex’s SKS Tower in Dhaka. The university has reserved a hall for the 7:45pm show. 

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

Nationwide releases today: Take a break, head towards the halls

Today, four movies, both local and international, are hitting theatres nationwide. Among the Bangladeshi releases are “Priyo Maloti” and “Makorshar Jall”, while Cineplex audiences can also enjoy the Hollywood titles “Kraven the Hunter” and “Mufasa: The Lion King.”

December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024

Mehazabien to make silver screen debut with ‘Priyo Maloti’ this December

Mehazabien Chowdhury is set to make her much-anticipated silver screen debut with “Priyo Maloti”, directed by Shankha Dasgupta. Inspired by true events, the film explores the life of Maloti Rani Das, a woman navigating life’s challenges alongside her husband, Palash Kumar Das.

November 23, 2024
November 23, 2024

Azad Abul Kalam, Saif Suman to lead Theatre Artists Association of Dhaka

The committee will serve until December 2026. The decision was approved during the association’s first general meeting, attended by 80 of the 170 registered members, held at the National Theatre Auditorium in the capital, reads a press release.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Mehazabien starrer ‘Priyo Maloti’ officially selected for IFFI 2024

"Priyo Maloti", starring Mehazabien Chowdhury, has been officially selected for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), one of Asia's oldest and most prestigious festivals.

October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024

Theatre Artists Association of Dhaka launched to secure artistes’ rights

The organisers of this initiative believe that while there are several associations formed by theatre groups in Bangladesh, there has never been a platform solely for the rights, interests, and professional development of individual theatre artistes.

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

‘Kajol Rekha’ to premiere in the US and Canada in May

Gias Uddin Selim's latest cinematic venture, "Kajol Rekha" has been drawing widespread acclaim from audiences and cinema enthusiasts across various theatres in Bangladesh for the past three weeks.

March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024

Asaduzzaman Noor, Azad Abul Kalam and Shatabdi Wadud come together for a radio drama

This informative and social awareness-based drama, comprised of six episodes, serves as a promotional endeavour by the Population, Health, and Nutrition Division of Bangladesh Betar.

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

Prachyanat stages ‘Koinya’ at Mohila Samity after long hiatus

The popular Prachyanat drama “Koinya” is going to be staged on the stage of Bangladesh Mohila Samity in the Bailey Road area, after a long hiatus. The play will be screened tomorrow (November 18) at 7 pm. Murad Khan wrote the drama about the naïveté of the Sylhet-Sunamganj Haor area while it was directed by Azad Abul Kalam.

November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023

A stirring tale in ‘Aagunjatra’

In a tapestry woven with intrigue and human complexity, the play "Aagunjatra" by Indian playwright Mahesh Dattani, adapted and directed by Azad Abul Kalam, is set to command the spotlight at the Examination Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on November 10. Representing the 41st presentation by Prachyanat, this theatrical endeavour delves into the intricate lives of hijras, offering a poignant exploration led by the character Uma.