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Childhood devoid of play

Government must address children’s lack of playtime, dwindling playgrounds
15 June 2024, 07:00 AM

A theatrical triumph in East London: 'Prithok Palonko' mesmerises a packed house

The Brady Arts Centre in East London witnessed a cultural extravaganza as the curtains rose for "Prithok Palonko" (A Palanquin of One's Own), a production by Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, UK, staged on November 25, Saturday. This theatrical gem, written by Bulbul Hasan and directed by Syeda Saima Ahmed, is part of the much-anticipated 'A Season of Bangla Drama', an annual festival organised by the Tower Hamlets Council. The play wove a tapestry of love, poetry, and timeless connections, leaving the audience in awe.
27 November 2023, 14:44 PM

‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution

‘Nil Chhaya' connects the Indigo Revolt to the oppressions faced by present day garment factory workers in Bangladesh.
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM

A search for the Shakespearean semiotics in Bangladesh

This writing celebrates how Bangladesh has practised a ‘disturbingly relevant’ legacy of William Shakespeare through a testimonial of Aly Zaker, a phenomenal figure in the cultural arena of the country.
24 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Eng end day one on 258 for 7

England manage to reach 258 for 7 on the back of fifties from Moeen Ali and Jonny Bairstow at the end of day one in the first Test against Bangladesh at Chittagong
20 October 2016, 03:52 AM

SL need 330 on last day

Sri Lanka's openers confidently negotiate an awkward session at the end of a rain-interrupted fourth day at Lord's on Sunday, setting up the prospect of a fascinating finish to the third and final test against England.
12 June 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH NOW] Poramaati-- A tale from ’71

A reverence in honour of the intellectual sons of this soil who became martyrs on this very day in 1971.
16 December 2015, 07:57 AM

Kevin Pietersen: Batsman opposes day-night Test matches

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has derided the idea of day-night Test cricket, accusing administrators of "messing with the greatness" of the five-day game.
4 November 2015, 09:09 AM

Train hard, play harder: Bangladesh coach Chandika

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha is delighted to see his team train hard, play harder and produce the results on the field on a consistent basis.
23 June 2015, 06:47 AM

Liberation War based play staged in Jamalpur

A Liberation War- based play, “Eikhane Shobkhane”, directed by Fahim Maleque Evan and written by Shahin Rahman was staged on March 25 and 26 at District Shilpakala Academy and Government Ashek Mahmud College auditorium in the district town.
29 March 2015, 18:00 PM