interview

‘Bangladesh has failed to foster an environment that encourages creative and intellectual freedom’: Badruddin Umar

How writers and their consciousness evolve in a country is largely dependent on that society’s intellectual development, their freedom of expression, and if their intellectual development is encouraged or discouraged.
14 July 2023, 18:00 PM

“Fragile Things”: How ghosts and spirituality make it into writing

Participants, including the show’s hosts and guests, picked up discarded pebbles, photo frames, children’s artwork, and other knick knacks—all fragile things collected and displayed by the author. 
7 July 2023, 04:00 AM

Snapshots of history—Golam Mustafa meets Manzoor Alam Beg

Modhurimay Alap (Swapno ‘71, 2023) transcribes two days of conversations with the late Golam Mustafa, first Director of Photography of Bangladesh Television.
3 June 2023, 07:58 AM

On weaving family, culture and place into a compelling story

Nilopar Uddin's debut novel, 'The Halfways' (HQ, 2022) takes place across London, Wales, New York, and Sylhet, and focuses on the Bangladeshi immigrant experience
25 May 2023, 00:00 AM

In conversation with South Asia’s preeminent literary agent, Kanishka Gupta

I always tell the authors to make subjective, qualitative decisions. So many of my authors say no to higher offers from publishing houses if they don’t feel comfortable with the publisher or editor.
4 May 2023, 09:13 AM

German publisher apologizes for fake Michael Schumacher interview

A German publisher has fired one of its magazine’s editors and apologized to the family of Michael Schumacher for publishing a fake interview with the Formula One great that was generated by artificial intelligence.
23 April 2023, 08:03 AM

The Birangona in poetry and conversation

Using a Fulbright fellowship, Tarfia decided to come to Bangladesh to research the war and interview the women whom the Bangladesh government, in 1972, titled Birangona (war heroines). These interviews resulted in 'Seam' (Southern Illinois University Press, 2014).
25 March 2023, 08:53 AM

‘When people with integrity begin to rise, corruption fails’

Narayan Adhikari (Nepal country director and co-founder) and Sanjeeta Pant (programmes and learning manager) of Accountability Lab speak with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star.
22 December 2022, 02:00 AM

Unpacking the craft of creative writing

If you are reaching out to an agent, go and find out exactly what sort of work that agent publishes. Also, think in terms of what would differentiate your work with the work of 39 other authors.
3 December 2022, 12:05 PM

In conversation with Arekta Rock Band

Arekta Rock Band’s upcoming album, Ghum Paranor Gaan, is set to be released on November 25.
23 November 2022, 17:00 PM

An encounter with Sandeep Ray

"I have lifted from these stories. I’ve stolen from these stories. But you know, I’ve remade the characters so they don’t directly relate to anyone’s biography. But I cannot deny that a lot of the anecdotes, events and arc of the story come from certain family experiences", states Sandeep Ray.
12 November 2022, 11:50 AM

Tips to prep yourself for a job interview

Congratulations, you have been invited to an interview! This indicates that your cover letter and CV made an impression, and recruiters and HR managers consider you as a good fit for the role. A job interview can be a very stressful experience for many people. However, preparation is the key to overcoming nerves and having a successful interview. But there is a fine line between preparing well for an interview and overwhelming yourself with information.
1 November 2022, 11:27 AM

Ace your virtual job interview

A virtual interview requires just as much preparation as in-person, if not more. In fact, it is often more difficult to form a lasting impression through a video call.
1 August 2021, 13:33 PM

The single biggest driver of success is challenge

Stephen Filotas, Group Head of Route-to-Market and Customer Management, has spent what he calls “15 very short years” at British American Tobacco (BAT). He shares the biggest lessons he's learned over the years with Next Step during his visit to Bangladesh.
22 June 2017, 18:00 PM

US actor Sean Penn interviews Chapo Guzman while on the lam

Recently captured drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is unapologetic for running one of the world's biggest drug trafficking organizations in a Rolling Stone interview with American actor Sean Penn.
10 January 2016, 07:11 AM

Military strategy of the Liberation War

You will remember that from March 26 the brave Bengali soldiers of the East Bengal Regiment (EBR), the brave soldiers of former EPR and Ansar, Mujaheed and the brave armed jawans belonging to the police had pounced on the enemy to resist them. They were joined by the youth and students.
17 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Kushum's first book launched at Boi Mela

Popular actress Kushum Sikder's first poetry book “Nil Kafer Kobi” was launched recently at the ongoing Ekushey Boi Mela. The actress repeatedly visited the fair in the last few days and gave autographs to her fans. The information minister unveiled the cover of the book that came from Annesha Prokashoni.
18 February 2015, 18:00 PM