Zakia Bari Mamo

Full-length Film Grant Committee reformed with 10 members

The reformation was disclosed on Monday (October 7) through a government notice signed by Deputy Secretary Md. Saiful Islam of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Mamo’s surprising musical debut with ‘Tomar Khola Hawa’

Zakia Bari Mamo, a name synonymous with award-winning acting, is now exploring a new creative avenue—music. While audiences have long admired her for her National Award-winning performance in “Daruchini Dwip” and her role in “Chuye Dile Mon”, Mamo has recently surprised fans with her musical debut.

Today’s win feels particularly special: Mamo

Zakia Bari Mamo is passionate about cricket and football, with a particular fondness for Messi. She makes it a point to watch nearly every cricket match that Bangladesh plays.

Caught in the crossfire: Should artistes bear the brunt of political affiliations?

On August 5, the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down amid a surging student-led anti-discrimination movement. The shift in power since her ousting has sparked widespread transformations, with people from the entertainment industry not being spared from the turmoil. Many actors, linked to certain political identities, now find themselves in precarious positions. 

Artistes unite, call for cultural resurgence at Central Shaheed Minar

In a joint statement, the assembled artistes addressed the recent turmoil, saying, "We have taken down the dictator through a bloody mass uprising led by the students of our country. We deeply remember the martyred who were brutally killed by Sheikh Hasina's regime. It's very unfortunate that we are yet to get the identification of many and have a confirmed number of the people who have lost their lives."

Interim government’s omission of artistes: Mamo calls it 'shameful'

Mamo, along with her colleagues, consistently supported the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, even joining the protests in the streets.

Artistes are assets, should not be blindly dedicated to power: Mamo

National Film Award-winning actress Zakia Bari Mamo has been vocal in support of the student movement against discrimination from the very beginning. She has taken a stand in favour of the students everywhere, from posting on Facebook to being present at Shaheed Minar and Shahbagh. She spoke to The Daily Star about the issues.

Stars voice hopes for new Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation

As the protest for quota reform swiftly transformed into a historic student movement, it culminated in the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the fall of her government. Celebrities who participated in the movement have expressed their joy and hope on social media.

Zakia Bari Mamo resigns from Actors' Equity to stand with students

In a rare move in Bangladesh's entertainment industry, prominent actress Zakia Bari Mamo announced her resignation from Actors' Equity Bangladesh, expressing her solidarity with the students involved in the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

Full-length Film Grant Committee reformed with 10 members

The reformation was disclosed on Monday (October 7) through a government notice signed by Deputy Secretary Md. Saiful Islam of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

Mamo’s surprising musical debut with ‘Tomar Khola Hawa’

Zakia Bari Mamo, a name synonymous with award-winning acting, is now exploring a new creative avenue—music. While audiences have long admired her for her National Award-winning performance in “Daruchini Dwip” and her role in “Chuye Dile Mon”, Mamo has recently surprised fans with her musical debut.

September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024

Today’s win feels particularly special: Mamo

Zakia Bari Mamo is passionate about cricket and football, with a particular fondness for Messi. She makes it a point to watch nearly every cricket match that Bangladesh plays.

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

Caught in the crossfire: Should artistes bear the brunt of political affiliations?

On August 5, the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down amid a surging student-led anti-discrimination movement. The shift in power since her ousting has sparked widespread transformations, with people from the entertainment industry not being spared from the turmoil. Many actors, linked to certain political identities, now find themselves in precarious positions. 

August 10, 2024
August 10, 2024

Artistes unite, call for cultural resurgence at Central Shaheed Minar

In a joint statement, the assembled artistes addressed the recent turmoil, saying, "We have taken down the dictator through a bloody mass uprising led by the students of our country. We deeply remember the martyred who were brutally killed by Sheikh Hasina's regime. It's very unfortunate that we are yet to get the identification of many and have a confirmed number of the people who have lost their lives."

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

Interim government’s omission of artistes: Mamo calls it 'shameful'

Mamo, along with her colleagues, consistently supported the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, even joining the protests in the streets.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Artistes are assets, should not be blindly dedicated to power: Mamo

National Film Award-winning actress Zakia Bari Mamo has been vocal in support of the student movement against discrimination from the very beginning. She has taken a stand in favour of the students everywhere, from posting on Facebook to being present at Shaheed Minar and Shahbagh. She spoke to The Daily Star about the issues.

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

Stars voice hopes for new Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation

As the protest for quota reform swiftly transformed into a historic student movement, it culminated in the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the fall of her government. Celebrities who participated in the movement have expressed their joy and hope on social media.

August 5, 2024
August 5, 2024

Zakia Bari Mamo resigns from Actors' Equity to stand with students

In a rare move in Bangladesh's entertainment industry, prominent actress Zakia Bari Mamo announced her resignation from Actors' Equity Bangladesh, expressing her solidarity with the students involved in the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement.

July 28, 2024
July 28, 2024

Mosharraf Karim starrer series premieres on Kolkata’s OTT platform

In addition to "Bhalobasha", Friday’s launch lineup includes Arindam Sil’s "Unishe April", Kamaleswar Mukhopadhyay's "Night of Crime", Sagnik Chattopadhyay's "Lady Chatterjee", Arindam Chakraborty's "Ami Nandini", Deep Modak's "Necro", and Kaushik Kar's "Photash".