Karagar: The blurred line between fact and fiction
The long-awaited “Karagar Part-1” has finally been released on Hoichoi. The show, while not an instant homerun, can be likened to a slow game of poker. Layers upon layers of fiction, blended with facts, makes “Karagar” a witty commentary on the slippery nature of truth. As the audience starts to believe where the story is going, Syed Ahmed Shawki turns the table on his audience, bluffing them with a royal flush.
27 August 2022, 08:17 AM
BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Analysing South Asian history through films
Critical reading of South Asian history has been majorly subjected to individual narratives. Lack of comparative studies have resulted in ignorance for neighbours and a forgotten history of self.
8 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Be an artist with ‘Cartoon Cartoon’
Prominent cartoonist Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy, in association with A2i HD Media and Cartoon People, a community of Bangladeshi cartoonists and visual storytellers, has launched a show titled, “Cartoon Cartoon”. It airs on BTV, and is awaiting release on Duronto Television.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Filmmaking for a global audience
Throughout the last two decades in Bangladesh, there has been a shift in storytelling on screen. Most notably, directors made films that not only initiated conversations in the country, but also made strides on global platforms.
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Breaking through concepts
“Those who come to Pathshala strive for more than just a comfortable living.
25 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Nurul Alam Atique opens up about ‘Lal Moroger Jhuti’
Throughout the past two decades, director Nurul Alam Atique has created a unique style of storytelling, involving intimate human concepts. “Lal Moroger Jhuti” presents a narrative that explores the collective memory of the masses during 1971. Atique shares his thoughts on his second feature film with The Daily Star.
10 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Documenting birth of a nation
Marking the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence, Samdani Art Foundation and Centre for Research and Information (CRI) inaugurated a solo exhibition titled, "Witnessing History in the Making: Photographs by Anne de Henning" at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today.
10 December 2021, 12:38 PM
I gained 6 kilos to portray Rustom: Shohel Mondol
Shohel Mondol is an actor who passionately showcases his talent on the stage and screen. In Hoichoi’s “Boli”, directed by Shankha Dasgupta, he plays the protagonist, Rustom. In a heart-to-heart conversation, Shohel spoke about his journey of becoming the character, his love for new challenges, and more.
6 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Palakar returns with “Ujane Mrityu”
With the aim of popularising studio theater practice and interactive implementation of theater in creating social consciousness, Palakar started their journey in 2002. Their thirteenth production , Ujane Mrityu was staged in the Studio Theater Hall in National Shilpokola Academy, yesterday.
3 May 2018, 18:00 PM
The Evergreen Farooki!
“The feeling of suspense one goes through while watching El Clásico, is exactly what I felt on my birthday!” expresses celebrated film
2 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Connecting Hearts through Art
It is easy to mend a broken toy but it is not easy to repair shattered dreams, broken hearts and most of all, a destroyed present.
26 April 2018, 18:05 PM
"Pajore Chandroban" Set for Theatre Olympics in India
Time and again theatre has proved itself to be a powerful platform to explore the stories of human life. On March 9, 2018, the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpokala Academy was transformed into a space that depicted the stories of the refugees, forceful migration, murders, ethnic conflicts, as well as stories of corruption in our society and worldwide. The young graduate students of Theatre and Performance Studies Department, Dhaka
15 March 2018, 18:00 PM
In the amazing world of Numu and Jojo
When his mother was killed, Jojo was too young to take care of himself. Numu brought Jojo to foster, but soon, she fell in love with her four-legged best friend and decided to adopt him. Thus, the amazing journey of Numu and Jojo began.
8 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Life in his Words
Every Bengali family can probably pull a beautifully comforting and familiar association with food and cricket in their everyday life.
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Curtain falls on Digital Innovation Challenge for Women 2017
As the Chinese proverb says, “A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials,” after a month of
19 October 2017, 18:00 PM
“Read more Sci-Fi stories” – Raihan Sikder Razon
The Digital Innovation Challenge for Women 2017 is already in its second week. Last week, the first round of elimination took place. Those who moved forward in the race are now fastening their seat belts for a tougher competition. The judges are facing equal
28 September 2017, 18:10 PM
The Pursuit of Digital Dreams
On September 15, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon, several teams flocked together to attend the first round of mentoring session
21 September 2017, 18:10 PM
Digital Innovation Challenge for Women-2017
When she sat among the mentors, the participants were a little confused. She looked too young to be part of the challenge.
14 September 2017, 18:10 PM
The new season of “Digital Innovation Challenge for Women” has begun
The second season of “Digital Innovation Challenge for Women 2017" has kick-started with a new hope. After a successful season in 2016, this technology based contest for women has returned to motive women in the field of digital technology.
10 September 2017, 10:43 AM
An Ode to go-getter
Antor Akhand is a young entrepreneur in a rather strange sector for his age. He is the Director of a Cinema Hall in Shahzadpur,
31 August 2017, 18:00 PM