Tareque Masud

Tareque Masud Memorial Trust launches initiative to support young filmmakers

Young filmmakers in Bangladesh tend to pursue creating films of varying lengths, despite challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, funding shortages, and other obstacles in film education and practice. Their efforts often go unsupported, with limited opportunities for proper guidance and exhibition.

13 years since Tareque Masud left us

Legendary filmmaker Tareque Masud dedicated his life to creating films with a pure heart, free from any personal gain. His passion was to capture the stories of his homeland and its people. Today, (August 13), marks 13 years since we lost this remarkable soul.

Dhaka University hosts ‘Amar Bhashar Cholocchitro’ film festival

Dhaka University, the largest institution of higher education in the country, is gearing up for a grand celebration of cinema spanning over two decades. Named "Amar Bhashar Cholocchitro," this festival exclusively showcases Bengali-language films and has become a hallmark event over the years.

Mishuk Munier’s memorabilia, personal effects donated to Bangladesh Film Archive

The personal effects includes Mishuk’s camera, lenses, flashguns, camera accessories, Ohmmeter, slide, photo album, mini camera, passport, ID card, pocket watch, wrist watch, negatives etc.

A traveling storyteller of a living culture

On his 12th death anniversary, The Daily Star looks back at the life of this fascinating filmmaker.

BSA honours legendary artistes with three-day tribute event

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is paying homage to legendary Bangladeshi artistes Tareque Masud, Sarah Begum Kabori, Alamgir Kabir, Munir Chowdhury and Amalendu Biswas through a remarkable three-day event titled, "Smriti Satta Bhabishyat" which started on Sunday and will end on Tuesday. 

Revisiting Iconic Movies on Bangladesh's Great Liberation War

The unity and vigour with which our people fought back indeed are needed to combat the challenges of tomorrow.

Tareque Masud’s birthday celebrated in Rajbari

Yesterday marked the 66th birth anniversary of renowned filmmaker Tareque Masud, who was tragically killed in a road accident on August 13, 2011.

HC ‘to finish’ delivering verdict in compensation case over Tareque Masud’s death

The High Court is likely to finish Sunday delivering verdict on a case seeking Tk 9.94 crore as compensation for the demise of filmmaker Tareque Masud in a road accident in 2011.

May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016

Transport strike in 21 districts withdrawn

Transport owners and workers withdraw their 48-hour strike in 21 districts of the country's south western region.

December 6, 2015
December 6, 2015

Happy Birthday, Tareque Masud

With great reverence we remember Tareque Masud, the “Cinema Feriwalla”, a leading Bangladeshi independent filmmaker, film producer, screenwriter and lyricist who was born on this very day in the year of 1956.

August 13, 2015
August 13, 2015

Songs of Tareque Masud

Tareque Masud is one of those talents who took Bangladeshi cinema to the global stage. Most of us are familiar with his cinematic approach, but few know of his song-writing prowess.

August 12, 2015
August 12, 2015

Programme to recall Tareque Masud at Shilpakala

Marking the death anniversary of noted filmmaker Tareque Masud and cinematographer Mishuk Munier, Federation of Film Societies of Bangladesh (FFSB) and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will jointly arrange a programme at the National Music and Dance Centre auditorium of BSA on August 13.

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