comedy
#Perspective / Can we take a joke? The struggle of stand-up comedy in Bangladesh
Bangladeshis have a great sense of humour, whether it be witty banters at tea stalls or coming up with the most brilliant memes every time our cricket team loses a match. However, when it comes to stand-up comedy, there seems to be a disconnection.
The experience of being a woman stand-up comedian in Bangladesh
In conversation with Poushi Razzaque, a young stand-up comedian.
#Perspective / Laughing through life's challenges: Sami Doha's journey from telecom to comedy
It is not easy to make people laugh. In a stand-up comedy show — where the stage is a battleground and laughter is the grand prize — Sami Doha does a pretty good job bringing smiles to the faces of the audience.
Top 5 mindless comedies to watch this Eid
Eid is a time to celebrate with loved ones and enjoy some delicious food. After stuffing yourself on all the polao, chicken roast and kheer, what better way to unwind than with some mindless comedies? We have gathered the five best comedies for you to watch after a long day of holiday madness. So, get on the couch and let your belly have a laughing workout with these following comedies.
Top 5 mindless comedies to watch this Eid
Eid is a time to celebrate with loved ones and enjoy some delicious food. After stuffing yourself on all the polao, chicken roast and kheer, what better way to unwind than with some mindless comedies? We have gathered the five best comedies for you to watch after a long day of holiday madness. So, get on the couch and let your belly have a laughing workout with these following comedies.
Can Bangladeshi Comedians do better?
The stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh is still in its early stages, and with the arrival of young talents, the industry does show a lot of promise.
‘Internsheep’: Chorki’s take on the undergrad journey
An impending nightmare for undergraduate students, internships have taken on the facet of many student’s greatest fears. Based on the many aspects of this unexpected journey, Chorki has developed their original series “Internsheep”.
Movie / Jackie Chan: A maestro of comedy-action
No one does action-comedy better than Jackie Chan.
Opinion / Bangladeshi stand-up comedians can do a lot better
The local stand-up scene has often disappointed, but it can do better.
Comedy king Jerry Lewis dies at 91
Jerry Lewis, the high prince of low-brow comedy on stage and in movies as well as a fund-raising powerhouse with his annual Labor Day telethon, dies of "natural causes" at the age of 91, his family said.
Deplorable when sportsmen, artistes become victims of hate: Shoaib Akhtar
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as 'Rawalpindi Express', says it is "unfortunate and deplorable" when they become victims of hate or crime.
[WATCH] When Seinfeld took Obama on a car ride
Seinfeld kicks off the seventh season of his web series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" with an interview with Obama at the White House grounds.
Goosebumps scares up US box office
Family horror film Goosebumps scared audiences up a treat at the North American box office at the weekend.