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Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel: A beloved face in music lost

Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel, a revered figure in Bangladesh's music and television industry, passed away yesterday, leaving behind a rich legacy spanning over three decades. Known for his soulful voice and exceptional production skills, Jewel emerged as a prominent artiste in the early 1990s when band music was burgeoning in the country.

My first foray into fiction with Feluda

Growing up, I never analysed what drew me to the Feluda novels. It is only now that I marvel at how Feluda remained the fiction novel read at leisure by a self-proclaimed Bookworm such as myself for so long in my childhood.

Himu taught me it was okay to not be normal

Himu not only made me look beyond goals that lead to a luxury of life, but he also taught me to enjoy the tiny bits that make life agreeable.

INTERVIEW / An encounter with Sandeep Ray

"I have lifted from these stories. I’ve stolen from these stories. But you know, I’ve remade the characters so they don’t directly relate to anyone’s biography. But I cannot deny that a lot of the anecdotes, events and arc of the story come from certain family experiences", states Sandeep Ray.

Baatighar sale for Humayun Ahmed Boi Mela

Baatighar Humayun Ahmed Boi Mela 2022 will span from November 5 to 15.

The exploitative nature of biopics

Biopics are generally created to make money, not to tell a respectable story.

Artist Mithu dies as tree falls on his rickshaw

A tragic death befell artist and national award-winning filmmaker Khalid Mahmood Mithu yesterday as a large tree fell upon him in the capital's Dhanmondi.

David Beckham sets sights on acting career

Former footballer David Beckham is doing a speaking role in Guy Ritchie's Knights of the Roundtable next year.

Imtiaz Ali spreads positive buzz for Bengali film 'Teenkahon'

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has taken a keen interest in promoting adman Bauddhayan Mukherji's feature debut "Teenkahon".

July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel: A beloved face in music lost

Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel, a revered figure in Bangladesh's music and television industry, passed away yesterday, leaving behind a rich legacy spanning over three decades. Known for his soulful voice and exceptional production skills, Jewel emerged as a prominent artiste in the early 1990s when band music was burgeoning in the country.

May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023

My first foray into fiction with Feluda

Growing up, I never analysed what drew me to the Feluda novels. It is only now that I marvel at how Feluda remained the fiction novel read at leisure by a self-proclaimed Bookworm such as myself for so long in my childhood.

November 13, 2022
November 13, 2022

Himu taught me it was okay to not be normal

Himu not only made me look beyond goals that lead to a luxury of life, but he also taught me to enjoy the tiny bits that make life agreeable.

November 12, 2022
November 12, 2022

An encounter with Sandeep Ray

"I have lifted from these stories. I’ve stolen from these stories. But you know, I’ve remade the characters so they don’t directly relate to anyone’s biography. But I cannot deny that a lot of the anecdotes, events and arc of the story come from certain family experiences", states Sandeep Ray.

November 9, 2022
November 9, 2022

Baatighar sale for Humayun Ahmed Boi Mela

Baatighar Humayun Ahmed Boi Mela 2022 will span from November 5 to 15.

October 9, 2022
October 9, 2022

The exploitative nature of biopics

Biopics are generally created to make money, not to tell a respectable story.

March 8, 2016
March 8, 2016

Artist Mithu dies as tree falls on his rickshaw

A tragic death befell artist and national award-winning filmmaker Khalid Mahmood Mithu yesterday as a large tree fell upon him in the capital's Dhanmondi.

September 7, 2015
September 7, 2015

David Beckham sets sights on acting career

Former footballer David Beckham is doing a speaking role in Guy Ritchie's Knights of the Roundtable next year.

September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015

Imtiaz Ali spreads positive buzz for Bengali film 'Teenkahon'

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has taken a keen interest in promoting adman Bauddhayan Mukherji's feature debut "Teenkahon".

May 28, 2015
May 28, 2015

Filmmaker Jean-Nesar Osman joins BTV as a director

Noted filmmaker and painter Jean-Nesar Osman has recently joined Bangladesh Television (BTV) as a Director (Development Programme Film Unit).