Jamil Ahmed’s remarks, although unofficial, have ignited outrage within the cultural community, with many interpreting it as a dangerous precedent.
Jamil Ahmed confirmed that this was not an official directive. However, his comments have sparked a social media backlash, with many theatre artists criticising the suggestion. Numerous posts have emerged condemning Jamil’s stance, with some also alleging that fellow veteran actor Ferdousi Majumdar had been given similar advice.
Alliance Française de Dhaka is set to host a distinctive exhibition featuring traditional musical instruments handcrafted by Mohammad Zakir Hossain. Titled “Symphony of Healing”, the exhibition will officially open on November 25 at 6pm at La Galerie in Dhanmondi.
In a letter signed by renowned director Mamunur Rashid and dated Tuesday, the committee highlighted significant challenges in collaborating with the federation's central leadership.
Today two theatre troupes are set to perform street plays at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), advocating for the safety of theatre artistes. This protest is in response to the cancellation of the play “Nityapurana” on November 2, as well as the subsequent attack on renowned thespian Mamunur Rashid during a demonstration led by Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) activists.
Following the attack, the theater group Aranyak Natyadal decided to cancel the scheduled 7:00pm performance of their play Company at the main auditorium of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
Veteran actor Mamunur Rashid has just about wrapped up filming for his latest exciting project, “Borbaad,” directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy. After completing the shoot in Mumbai, India, he has officially returned to Bangladesh.
Renowned playwright and cultural icon Mamunur Rashid has sadly lost his cherished wife, Gawhar Ara Mamun, a quiet yet significant presence in the Bangladeshi theatre community.
The Bangladesh Film Censor Board is the regulatory body responsible for reviewing new films submitted by filmmakers—board members assess films to determine if they should be approved for release.
Noted actor Chanchal Chowdhury shares his opinion on the misuse of social media plaguing our society.
Recently, eminent theater personality Mamunur Rashid has commented that Hero Alom has gained his popularity due to the audience’s lack of taste. In response to this comment, Hero Alom replied, "If I don’t suit your taste, then you should kill Hero Alom."
Renowned thespian Mamunur Rashid is all set to be honoured at the World Theatre Day 2023 event today at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
Today, as the country commemorates Independence Day, noted actors Raisul Islam Asad, Pijush Bandopadhyay, Tariq Anam Khan and Mamunur Rashid reminisced about the momentous day.
Written by the noted Ekushey Padak awardee Mamunur Rashid, the new tele-fiction, "Kak Jochona" portrays moral value and social degradation as an attempt to raise awareness amongst the general populace.
Noted director-actor Mamunur Rashid will inaugurate the weeklong street-theatre festival as the Chief Guest at 4:30pm, while Golam Kuddus, the president of Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, will be present as the Special Guest.
National Award-winning actress Tamalika Karmaker has been a part of theatre for almost 30 years. She began her journey with “Pathor”, directed by Azizul Hakim and produced by Aranyak Natyadal. For the theatre troupe’s 50th anniversary, Tamalika is all set to return to the stage and is already taking part in rehearsals.
Ekushey Padak-winning actor, Mamunur Rashid founded the Aranyak Natyadal in 1972, along with a group of young people who had returned from the war. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the group. To celebrate the occasion, an eight-day festival has been organised, which will end on February 3.
Famed theatre troupe Aranyak Natyadal is gearing up to celebrate its 50th founding anniversary with a plethora of cultural programmes and theatre plays. Noted actor Mamunur Rashid, a member of the event organising committee, confirmed the news at the press conference for the event, held yesterday at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s Seminar Hall.
Ekushey Padak winning actor Mamunur Rashid will soon be seen in the Mostafa Sarwar Farooki directorial, "Saturday Afternoon" (Shonibar Bikel). After four long years, the film has finally gained clearance from the censor board. Speaking about the good news, Mamunur Rashid said, "I am overjoyed at the fact that ‘Saturday Afternoon’ is finally on its way to a theatrical release in Bangladesh.”
