Amitabh Reza Chowdhury

Novera eager to shed ‘Rickshaw Girl’ moniker

You may know Novera Rahman as the “Rickshaw Girl”, the titular character of the Amitabh Reza Chowdhury directorial, but she is more than that. She is a painter, an actress, and a producer who yearns to play rebellious characters on-screen.

New ‘Rickshaw Girl’ song released in tribute to rickshaw artists

With this music video, we aimed to honour the urban folk tradition, the craftsmanship, and the creativity of rickshaw art. It's nearly extinct now due to the rise of digital printing, but through ‘Rickshaw Girl’, we hope to play a small part in preserving this beautiful heritage."

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."

Entertainment world adorned in red against injustice

In a striking display of unity and protest, numerous Bangladeshi celebrities have changed their profile pictures on social media to a solid field of red, in response to the deaths during the recent quota reform protests. This movement has quickly gained traction, showcasing the collective voice of the people against violence and injustice.

Ministry amends film grant rules to ensure integrity

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting during a recent committee meeting announced that it is changing policies regarding the selection process of grant-in-aid films to ensure integrity. Under the new process, the final selection of films will be made across multiple stages with cinema experts getting involved throughout the entire process.

Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's ‘Rickshaw Girl’ to be screened at Japan’s Film Festival

Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's critically acclaimed film "Rickshaw Girl" has received numerous awards and praises at various international film festivals. Now, the film has touched a new height with its successful screening at the prestigious Osaka Asian Film Festival in Japan.

Chanchal Chowdhury’s ‘Aynabaji’ to make its OTT debut with Hoichoi

Prominent filmmaker Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's 2016 directorial debut “Aynabaji” is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed films of the country, and its popularity hasn’t yet subsided eight years after its initial release.

Amitabh Reza plans to release 'Rickshaw Girl' next year

Director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, amidst the news of Dhaka's rickshaws and rickshaw images being recognized on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage, expressed his desire to present his movie "Rickshaw Girl" to the audience of Bangladesh next year.

Rajib Ashraf’s ‘Alu Peyajer Kabbo’ in Arnob’s voice

Just a couple of days after Rajib Ashraf’s demise, a song written by the artiste in Arnob’s voice took social media by surprise.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

Novera eager to shed ‘Rickshaw Girl’ moniker

You may know Novera Rahman as the “Rickshaw Girl”, the titular character of the Amitabh Reza Chowdhury directorial, but she is more than that. She is a painter, an actress, and a producer who yearns to play rebellious characters on-screen.

January 20, 2025
January 20, 2025

New ‘Rickshaw Girl’ song released in tribute to rickshaw artists

With this music video, we aimed to honour the urban folk tradition, the craftsmanship, and the creativity of rickshaw art. It's nearly extinct now due to the rise of digital printing, but through ‘Rickshaw Girl’, we hope to play a small part in preserving this beautiful heritage."

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."

July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024

Entertainment world adorned in red against injustice

In a striking display of unity and protest, numerous Bangladeshi celebrities have changed their profile pictures on social media to a solid field of red, in response to the deaths during the recent quota reform protests. This movement has quickly gained traction, showcasing the collective voice of the people against violence and injustice.

March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024

Ministry amends film grant rules to ensure integrity

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting during a recent committee meeting announced that it is changing policies regarding the selection process of grant-in-aid films to ensure integrity. Under the new process, the final selection of films will be made across multiple stages with cinema experts getting involved throughout the entire process.

March 3, 2024
March 3, 2024

Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's ‘Rickshaw Girl’ to be screened at Japan’s Film Festival

Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's critically acclaimed film "Rickshaw Girl" has received numerous awards and praises at various international film festivals. Now, the film has touched a new height with its successful screening at the prestigious Osaka Asian Film Festival in Japan.

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

Chanchal Chowdhury’s ‘Aynabaji’ to make its OTT debut with Hoichoi

Prominent filmmaker Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's 2016 directorial debut “Aynabaji” is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed films of the country, and its popularity hasn’t yet subsided eight years after its initial release.

December 9, 2023
December 9, 2023

Amitabh Reza plans to release 'Rickshaw Girl' next year

Director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, amidst the news of Dhaka's rickshaws and rickshaw images being recognized on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage, expressed his desire to present his movie "Rickshaw Girl" to the audience of Bangladesh next year.

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

Rajib Ashraf’s ‘Alu Peyajer Kabbo’ in Arnob’s voice

Just a couple of days after Rajib Ashraf’s demise, a song written by the artiste in Arnob’s voice took social media by surprise.

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

Arts & Entertainment Desk

The damage has been extensive, leaving only scraps to be salvaged. Having struck such a tragedy right before Eid-ul-Fitr, which has left wholesalers destitute, wondering what tomorrow will bring.