Deconstructing my South Asian complexes
I thought to myself that this notion explains quite a lot about ourselves. Recalling my three and a half-years’ experience of living abroad, I remembered how I continuously felt the need to outperform myself by working too hard. Be it during my days of being a student in Sweden, or working in a multinational company—I never remember working less than 60-65 hours a week.
‘Ekti Desher Jono Gaan’ screened at Liberation War Museum
The documentary film “Ekti Desher Jono Gaan” based on ‘The Concert for Bangladesh’ was screened on Friday (July 22) evening at the Liberation War Museum.
Wireless More releases second track
Wireless More, a promising young band from Dhaka, has released their second song, titled ‘Ishara’.
Artist Ashfika Rahman’s visual and conscious approach to a more inclusive feminism with I BELONG
Ashfika Rahman is a contemporary visual artist based in Dhaka whose artistic endevours dabble on art and documentary with the use of photography as a medium to express her views on complex systematic social issues. She explores such an important issue with her work for the exhibition on young feminism titled ‘I Belong’.
Winners of 26th Berger Young Painters’ Art Competition announced
The winners of the 26th Berger Young Painters’ Art Competition” (BYPAC) were announced in a ceremony held at Gulshan Club, Dhaka, recently. Six young and promising artists were rewarded for their brilliant artworks.
Sheikh Mohsin’s ‘Aral’ released
Modern folk singer Sheikh Mohsin new release, ‘Aral’, was recently released online under the banner of G-series. Written and tuned by Lutfor Hasan, the music has been composed by Zahid Bashar Pankaj.
Magic Bawliana 2022 kicks off
The fourth edition of the musical reality show, Magic Bawliana 2022, is set to air soon on Masranga Television. The registration process for this show has already begun.
Shusmita Anis’s Eid special song ‘‘Ek Bikele’
Noted artiste Shusmita Anis released her latest track ‘Ek Bikale’ featuring Sunerah Binte Kamal and Shariful Islam Razz in a completely new look.
More elderly characters should be written for television: Azam Khan
Azam Khan is a banker by profession and an actor by passion. He debuted on television with “The Hero”. He is featured in Raihan Rafi’s film, “Damaal” and Khijir Hayat Khan’s film, “The 7”.
Samsung and Fair Electronics organises Art Camp for children with special needs on Pohela Boishakh
Celebrating Bengali New Year 1429, an art camp was arranged for children with special needs was organised by Samsung and Fair Electronics, under the supervision of Nabiha Raida Foundation. The event was held at Samsung Flagship Store, Gulshan Avenue.
Nisho becomes brand ambassador for Mr White Detergent Powder
Popular actor Afran Nisho is the new brand ambassador for Mr White Detergent Powder. He has signed a contract with Quazi Enterprises Ltd and will be promoting the brand.
A soulful rendition for doctors
Sabbir who rose to fame through the second edition of Closeup 1 competition has come up with a new rendition dedicating it to the doctors.
Two generations of musicians come together for ‘Amar Bangladesh’
On the occasion of 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence, renowned singers from Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra and new generation singers have come together for the song “Amar Bangladesh.”
Kamal Ahmed’s new album ‘Rajnitir Kobi’ released
Noted Rabindra Sangeet singer Kamal Ahmed’s 21st audio album “Rajneetir Kobi” has been released on the 50th anniversary of victory day and Bangabandhu’s birth centenary.
Kamal Ahmed and Sharmin Lucky collaborate on ‘Amar Porichoy’
Commemorating the month of victory for Bangladesh, a duet song, “Amar Porichoy”, based on the poem of the same name, and voiced by noted singer Kamal Ahmed and reciter Sharmin Lucky, was released on December 1, 2021, under the banner of Music of Bengal.
Bangladesh Sanskriti Parishad awards cultural personalities
Bangladesh Sanskriti Parishad (BSP) organised a special award giving ceremony to honour the cultural figures and literary figures for their roles during Covid-19.
