Maliha Huq

I am from the 19 houses in 15 districts, none of which could become "my home, sweet home"  

The trader decides not to return home. He sends a message to his wife: "Do not worry about me. I am going to the capital of Kishkindha with Devraj horse. I will return with a sack full of money in 15 days."

Haiku is a poem in three lines that captures the image of a single moment in the reader’s mind.

There is absolutely no necessary relationship between the worship of goddesses and the treatment of women.

Traveling by local bus in Dhaka city is nightmarish. But sometimes, things may turn out to be different.

The program was divided in two sections; the first part was dedicated to launching the book titled, Praner Prodip Jwaliye (Bangla Academy, 2022). It is a collection of poetry and rhymes written for the Prime Minister’s 75th birth anniversary and were composed by celebrated personalities.

Prachyanat, a prolific Bangladeshi theatre troupe, presented its 35th production of “Pulsiraat” at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on the evening of September 26.

I am from age-old pickle jars, and dusty ancestral bookshelves

On the evening of September 15, Prachyanat—a prolific Bangladeshi theatre troupe—presented its 37th production of “Khowabnama” at the National Drama Theatre, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Adding to the momentous event, the programme was graced by the presence of the “Nishwas” team, including the director Raihan Rafi and the cast.

The aim of a dohakar has always been to open the eyes of the masses. Many of the dohas written by the two prominent dohakars, Soroho-Pa and Kabir Das, have modernist, anti-establishment themes, criticising the social, political and religious conventions of their times. 

As a reader, this classic novel will always remain in my heart as a symbol of courage, love, loss and above all, a symbol of enchantment.

Popular Indian OTT platform, Eros Now is streaming the highly anticipated Bangladeshi psychological thriller series, “Six”—directed by Tanim Parvez. The series premiered on September 2 in Bangla, Hindi and English.

“What’s the word for when someone drinks so much, they are ruining your best friend’s life? Or the word for a man so vengeful about his own past that he wants to destroy your future? What’s the word for a woman who was sick for months, but refused to go to the doctor until it was too late?"

“Nihshango Lorai”, a jatrapala— a specialised form of folk presentations—was organised by the Department of Drama and Cinematography, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on August 25. The show was staged at the Experimental Theatre Hall of BSA and was open to the public.

1947 was overtaken almost immediately by the language question, and the question of identity.

On the occasion of World Photography Day, August 19, Pathshala South Asian Media Institute held the inauguration ceremony for the exhibition “Expanded” at DrikPath Bhobon.

Khaki is not usually considered a cherished colour. Yet one might become attached to it, especially if it is connected to childhood memories.

An engaging discussion on translations unfolded at the event.

Their voices were muffled; everything the women said became ventriloquism. Mukhoty lets us hear those voices.