The Bengali letter ‘Pett Kata Shaw’ translates to the ‘Split-Bellied Shaw.’ Despite its actual pronunciation being ‘Murdhanya-Sha,’ this quirky nickname is more widely used. Much like this letter’s unusual moniker, Bangladesh is home to a treasure trove of chilling folklore that leaves listeners with goosebumps.
The resurgence of "cut-piece" (short clips with explicit content meshed into Bangladeshi films) clips in Bangladeshi cinema, once a hallmark of its "dark age," has prompted a crackdown by authorities, not too long ago. These explicit and provocative scenes tied into mainstream films alienated audiences, tarnishing the industry’s reputation, especially in the post-2000 era.
To celebrate this year's Durga Puja, the talented actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed honoured Goddess Durga through a thought-provoking re-enactment in a photoshoot titled "Durgar Shomudro" (Durga’s Ocean).
The newly established Film Certification Board held its inaugural screening on Monday, September 30, showcasing two films — “Bhoyal” and “Rajkumari”.
Recalling a specific incident, Mousumi described how, like many others, she changed her social media profile picture to red in solidarity with the movement. Not long after, she received a phone call during the ongoing curfew, with someone repeatedly inquiring about her whereabouts. Fearful for her safety, she and her husband fled their home. “We returned 12 hours later, only to receive another call the next day, warning me not to post anything else. But I didn't stop. I spoke out against injustice, and I wasn’t afraid."
On August 4, 2018, Nawshaba was detained by RAB from a shooting spot in Uttara. Under Section 57 of the ICT Act, she was charged with spreading rumours on social media about the student protest for the demand for road safety. It is to be noted that she was not the only one who was charged under that act. Photographer Shahidul Alam, lawyer Imtiaz Mahmood, journalist Kajol, and many other activists were charged under this act for speaking against the former AL-led government.
Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, who recently captivated the audiences with her brilliant performances in the Aarshinagar theatre troupe’s "Siddhartha" in its back-to-back five shows, is all set to make her directorial return to theatre with a play based on the life of children with special needs.
Popular theatre troupe Aarshinagar is all set to stage one of their crowd-favourite plays, “Siddhartha”. The play, which is the fourth production of the troupe, is adapted from German-Swiss writer and playwright Hermann Hesse’s novel by the same name.
The tale of “Meghna Konnya” revolves around two remarkable women hailing from different backgrounds, who defy the constraints of patriarchy, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
The Bengali letter ‘Pett Kata Shaw’ translates to the ‘Split-Bellied Shaw.’ Despite its actual pronunciation being ‘Murdhanya-Sha,’ this quirky nickname is more widely used. Much like this letter’s unusual moniker, Bangladesh is home to a treasure trove of chilling folklore that leaves listeners with goosebumps.
The resurgence of "cut-piece" (short clips with explicit content meshed into Bangladeshi films) clips in Bangladeshi cinema, once a hallmark of its "dark age," has prompted a crackdown by authorities, not too long ago. These explicit and provocative scenes tied into mainstream films alienated audiences, tarnishing the industry’s reputation, especially in the post-2000 era.
To celebrate this year's Durga Puja, the talented actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed honoured Goddess Durga through a thought-provoking re-enactment in a photoshoot titled "Durgar Shomudro" (Durga’s Ocean).
The newly established Film Certification Board held its inaugural screening on Monday, September 30, showcasing two films — “Bhoyal” and “Rajkumari”.
Recalling a specific incident, Mousumi described how, like many others, she changed her social media profile picture to red in solidarity with the movement. Not long after, she received a phone call during the ongoing curfew, with someone repeatedly inquiring about her whereabouts. Fearful for her safety, she and her husband fled their home. “We returned 12 hours later, only to receive another call the next day, warning me not to post anything else. But I didn't stop. I spoke out against injustice, and I wasn’t afraid."
On August 4, 2018, Nawshaba was detained by RAB from a shooting spot in Uttara. Under Section 57 of the ICT Act, she was charged with spreading rumours on social media about the student protest for the demand for road safety. It is to be noted that she was not the only one who was charged under that act. Photographer Shahidul Alam, lawyer Imtiaz Mahmood, journalist Kajol, and many other activists were charged under this act for speaking against the former AL-led government.
Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, who recently captivated the audiences with her brilliant performances in the Aarshinagar theatre troupe’s "Siddhartha" in its back-to-back five shows, is all set to make her directorial return to theatre with a play based on the life of children with special needs.
Popular theatre troupe Aarshinagar is all set to stage one of their crowd-favourite plays, “Siddhartha”. The play, which is the fourth production of the troupe, is adapted from German-Swiss writer and playwright Hermann Hesse’s novel by the same name.
The tale of “Meghna Konnya” revolves around two remarkable women hailing from different backgrounds, who defy the constraints of patriarchy, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
A Dhaka court yesterday denied a petition seeking bail for actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed in a case filed under the ICT Act for allegedly spreading rumours on social media about the student protests for safe roads.
