Inspired by Mahmud Didar’s short story “Alternative,” the screenplay “Tomake Bhalobashar Por,” written and directed by Didar himself, is set to premiere on Channel i, with production by Impress Telefilm.
Audiences will now have the opportunity to enjoy renowned stage plays such as Prachyanat's “Circus Circus”, Aranyak's “Mayur Singhasan”, “Kohe Facebook”, “Jibon Songketer Jyoti Songhita”, and Ethika's “Neta Je Rate Nihoto Holen” on the platform. A new stage play will premiere every week.
Mamunur Rashid played a significant role in the post-independence stage movement in Bangladesh. Some of his notable stage dramas include “Ora Kodom Ali”, “Gandharva Nagari”, “Che'r Cycle”, “Sankranti”, “Rarang”, “Target Platoon”, “Iblish”, and more. He has also written numerous dramas for television. Mamunur Rashid continues to act regularly in stage, television, and film productions.
The festival, featuring renowned classical ‘khayal’ musicians and more than 100 child artistes, will be taking place at the Channel i premises in Tejgaon from Wednesday evening (January 31) at 5:10pm to Thursday morning (February 1) at 9:00am. Additionally, Anonna Ruma is set to host the festival.
Today on Victory Day, marking the country's 53rd year of independence, both state-owned and private television channels will air special programmes underscoring the importance of the Liberation War and the subsequent independence of the country.
As the clock ticks away, marking a quarter-century since the release of the enchanting romantic film "Hothat Brishti" (Sudden Rain), directed by the legendary Basu Chatterjee and produced through a collaborative effort between Bangladesh and India, a special event unfolded under the vibrant banner of Channel i on Saturday. The celebration featured melodic tunes, engaging discussions, and heartfelt reflections, encapsulating the spirit of this beloved cinematic creation.
According to the association’s decision, Homayra's Janaza (funeral prayer) will be held at the Channel i courtyard in the capital city after the Jummah prayer today (November 3). This solemn occasion will allow her colleagues and the industry as a whole to pay their respects to the departed artiste. Following the prayer, Homayra will be laid to rest near Laxmipur, marking her final journey.
Bangladesh National Film Award recipient Shujeo Shyam, who is also an artiste at the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the award ceremony.
Satellite and cable television, Channel i turns 25 today, on the occasion of which, the channel has organised various programmes. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wished the channel on its birthday from another part of the world.
Like previous years, Channel i is gearing up to hold a festive Nazrul Mela at its premises in Tejgaon in the capital on May 25, marking the 117th birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
After its success in comic books and television series, Faridur Reza Sagor's popular teen fiction series “Chhoto Kaku” is set to debut on the big screen.
BRAC, in association with Channel i, arranged a talent hunt competition “Taray Taray Dwipshikha” for underprivileged students of BRAC Education Programme.
Musical reality show “Aarong Dairy-Channel i Banglar Gaan 2015” is in its final round. A new episode of the show will air tonight at 7:50pm on Channel i.
Ustad Md Yasin Khan, son of legendary Ustad Gul Mohammad Khan, passes away on Thursday.
Channel i will air a three-day special programme marking the 75th birth anniversary of Nayakraj Razzak from January 21. Razzak, one of the pioneering actors of Bangla films, will turn 75 on January 23.
Starting in 2008, Channel i's children's musical reality show “Khude Gaanraj” has come a long way. Every year, the platform is getting bigger and better. The grand finale of the ongoing fifth season is set to take place on September 11 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the capital. Ahead of the event, the programme's director Izaz Khan Swapan, who is also the Programme Planner and Project Director of Channel i, talked to The Daily Star.
In celebration of the 116th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Channel i hosted a daylong “AB Bank- Channel i Nazrul Mela” at its premises on May 25.
Channel i celebrated the “AB Bank-Channel i Rabindra Mela '15” at its premises yesterday, through various programmes.