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Fayeka Zabeen Siddiqua

A glimpse into Zahir Raihan's Films

Zahir Raihan, having done some noteworthy works in Benglali literature and film died an untimely death before he had a chance to explore his full potential.
19 August 2024, 08:55 AM

My cats, my safe space

In each other's company, in silence and conversation – we make sure we are perfectly functional.
11 July 2022, 11:00 AM

In memory of Sayeeda Khanam: The girl with a Rolleicord

Imagine women entering the field of photography, historically dominated by men, during a time when they were even more strictly confined to certain socially constructed roles.
18 August 2020, 18:00 PM

My memory from a time in the past

They say, rereading a beloved childhood book, much later in your life, helps you rediscover yourself. The day afterpoet Al Mahmud's death, I reopened one of his poetry books, Pakhir Kachhe, Phooler Kachhe, the only collection of the poet I have ever read and owned.
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Eishob Dinraatri

Every cat is a great teacher. I live with five and I know for a fact that they are.
14 February 2019, 18:00 PM

Dhaka needs more trees, but…

While a liveable city should contain 25 percent greenery of its total area, the capital has barely five percent greenery for lack of regular plantation, and no maintenance of the existing ones.
1 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Remembering Syed Abdullah Khalid

A long haired young sculptor was regularly seen near the arts faculty of Dhaka University, with a hammer and chisel in his hands, working day and night on a life-size structure.
25 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Thinking outside the (white) box

Pristine, paper white walls. Monorail lightings fixed on the ceiling. And reverent silence.
27 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Five things you should know before getting a pet

While owning a pet can be extremely rewarding, it is important to remember that pet ownership also comes with a huge responsibility.
19 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Remember Me?

I am the rickshaw puller who took you home safe last night. Or the security guard, sitting outside the ATM booth, making sure that you have a secure money transaction.
5 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Roses, Everywhere!

A mixed bouquet of lilies with fern leaves or a colourful assortment of orchids are undoubtedly magnificent. But let's face it, roses are classic! Who can ever underestimate the power of a bunch of red roses?
5 January 2017, 18:00 PM

A trip to Golap Graam

There are roses as far as the eyes can see in the Birulia union, under Savar Upazila, in the most vibrant, flaming shades of red.
5 January 2017, 18:00 PM

The Beauty of Performance Arts

Is art a personal expression or very public? How have artists used their bodies as vessels for expressing social and political views while presenting stimulating and thought provoking contemporary art?
29 December 2016, 18:00 PM

1 Minute Please!

All the world's a stage. That's the motto of every good actor; versatile actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba, popularly known as Apurba is
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

An Evening in Laxmibazar Church

Do you know that our country, which has a predominant Muslim population, owns a number of significant age-old structures
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

A Journey to the Centre of Art

A surrealist reflection of oneself, a Hybrid Foundation for a forceful image creation, the play of good and evil, the absurdity of contemporary childhood...
8 December 2016, 18:00 PM

It's Cartoon Time!

What does it mean to be a cartoonist? Why is having an extensive platform for art aficionados, who share the same love for cartooning and doodling important?
8 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The Art of Curation

Growing up, Tanzim Wahab never planned on becoming a photographer, let alone a curator. But one thing he always knew was that he wanted to work in a highly creative and motivating environment- something that is challenging and rewarding in equal measure.
24 November 2016, 18:00 PM

From rags to ‘Kantha’

A kantha is a great example of how you can upcycle your old clothes into something beautiful and functional.
17 November 2016, 18:00 PM

How is your mother doing?

Depression can happen to anybody. It knows no age. No social class. No sex.
17 November 2016, 18:00 PM

A History of Breaking Barriers

You are sitting in the audience row, waiting for a group of children ready to perform. The music starts playing.
10 November 2016, 18:00 PM

The Cultural Lighthouse

For over four decades, the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has been serving as the biggest cultural hub for art enthusiasts, music aficionados, film connoisseurs or dance lovers.
10 November 2016, 18:00 PM

(My) Magical Mystery Tour

“Is there any name for that feeling when hours of research tell you that you are going to witness something beautiful and you feel
3 November 2016, 18:00 PM

The Art of Penmanship

They don't have any fancy title attached to their names. They are not called calligraphers. Not even artist. But they have quality of little bit of both in them, because they know the art of writing beautiful letters.
27 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Sharafat Khan's Creative Venture

No matter how much we have been told not to judge a book by its cover, the truth is, with hundreds of thousands of books published every year, a great, compelling cover art matters.
27 October 2016, 18:00 PM

The Common Man's Art

Bangladeshi rickshaws are a kaleidoscope of colours, interesting quotations and intricately painted stories.
20 October 2016, 18:00 PM

The Bold and the Beautiful

Mostly deemed as the common man's art, rickshaw art is unique and vibrant - partly because of the bold strokes of flashy enamel paint that the painters use, but mostly for the range of subjects and surreal images.
20 October 2016, 18:00 PM

A Blessing in Disguise: Bongshal Pond

While you go through the chaos of Dholaikhal, at the edge of Tanti Bazaar, you will find a pond surrounded by the narrow streets that lead to Bongshal, old Dhaka. Bongshal pukur (pond)- as local people call it, has its unique charm reflecting the effervescent history of old Dhaka.
13 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Pagination

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