television

Faruque Ahmed takes on the director’s chair

In his four-decade-long career, renowned actor Faruque Ahmed has earned a name for his performances on the theatre stage, television, and in films. He has been a member of the popular theatre troupe Dhaka Theatre for a long time.

Archie: A brutal depiction of a bold, broken, and boisterous man

What Archie lacks in budget, it makes up for in the honest performances of its leading actors and its touching story about a beloved icon.  

Chirkutt writes new song for Dipankar Dipon’s ‘Antarjal’

Previously, the audience were mesmerised by Chirkutt’s “Kanamachi”, featured in the film, “Television”; “Duniya” featured in “Aynabaji”; “Ahare Jibon” from “Doob”, and “Boye Jao Nokkhotro” from “Beauty Circus”.

TV shows to look out for in 2023

Here’s the shows we recommend you look out for in the coming year.

Television specials to watch on Victory Day today

Marking the Victory Day of Bangladesh on December 16, several television channels are airing special projects featuring actors including the likes of — Emon, Faria Shahrin and Tanjin Tisha, among others.

Love, Death & Robots: "Jibaro" and the futile fantasy of feminine revenge

How feministic is the female revenge fantasy in films?

Two Farooki films land on Netflix

Netflix, a company that started out as a DVD sale and rental service in 1997, has become one of the biggest players in visual entertainment globally, becoming the top on-demand streaming services for films and TV content, as well as a major player in content production.

'Bravo! This is amazing'

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza might be on a holiday at Cox's Bazar, but with Bangladesh's cricketers putting in one of their best Test performances in Chittagong, he barely managed to move away from his television set.

Day-night Tests / Warner warning on pink cricket ball: report

Australia vice-captain David Warner voices concerns about the pink ball used for day-night Tests, a report said Saturday, amid a stand-off with South Africa over a proposed fixture.

March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016

Irrfan Khan to star in Farooki’s ‘No Bed of Roses’

In an exclusive interview with Variety, filmmaker Mostafa Sarwar Farooki announces that Bollywood star Irrfan Khan will play the lead role in his next film “No Bed of Roses” (“Doob” in Bengali).

January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016

Help make Bangladesh developed country by 2041: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in an address to the nation marking two years of Awami League government, seeks all-out cooperation of the countrymen to turn Bangladesh into a prosperous and developed country by 2041.

November 10, 2015
November 10, 2015

Proposed India-Pakistan series could yet see the light of the day

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not completely ruled out the series against Pakistan in December even as uncertainty continues on the issue.

October 26, 2015
October 26, 2015

Manufacturer defends pink cricket ball against criticism

The manufacturer of the pink ball to be used in next month's first day-night Test match said on Monday its revolutionary innovation is up to scratch amid growing criticism.

September 17, 2015
September 17, 2015

British Royal premiere for Bond film 'Spectre'

The new installment of James Bond movie Spectre will have a royal world premiere on October 26 with the British royal family.

May 21, 2015
May 21, 2015

Cannes Film Festival refuses to open up to television series - for now

The Cannes Film Festival has no intention of honouring a television series with one of its selections.

May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015

LG Display shows off press-on 'wallpaper' TV under 1mm thick

LG Display, the screen-making subsidiary of LG, is dedicated to OLED panels, and it has unveiled an impossibly thin television to prove it.

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