comedy

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.

Young comedians resurrecting the stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh

As connoisseurs of comedy would like to say, “the stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh is still in its infancy.” But what does it actually mean? It might be because of the lack of freedom of speech, easily offended ego of the audience or the performers or maybe the lack of open-minded approach of the crowd in general. Despite such hurdles, Amin and Ashik, the stand-up comedy duo are working on the art of comedy and nourishing the playing field that is stricken with drought.

July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016

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.

January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016

[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.

October 19, 2015
October 19, 2015

Goosebumps scares up US box office

Family horror film Goosebumps scared audiences up a treat at the North American box office at the weekend.

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