television
Faruque Ahmed takes on the director’s chair
In his four-decade-long career, renowned actor Faruque Ahmed has earned a name for his performances on the theatre stage, television, and in films. He has been a member of the popular theatre troupe Dhaka Theatre for a long time.
9 July 2024, 05:36 AM
Archie: A brutal depiction of a bold, broken, and boisterous man
What Archie lacks in budget, it makes up for in the honest performances of its leading actors and its touching story about a beloved icon.
14 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Chirkutt writes new song for Dipankar Dipon’s ‘Antarjal’
Previously, the audience were mesmerised by Chirkutt’s “Kanamachi”, featured in the film, “Television”; “Duniya” featured in “Aynabaji”; “Ahare Jibon” from “Doob”, and “Boye Jao Nokkhotro” from “Beauty Circus”.
6 May 2023, 06:08 AM
TV shows to look out for in 2023
Here’s the shows we recommend you look out for in the coming year.
18 January 2023, 15:00 PM
Television specials to watch on Victory Day today
Marking the Victory Day of Bangladesh on December 16, several television channels are airing special projects featuring actors including the likes of — Emon, Faria Shahrin and Tanjin Tisha, among others.
16 December 2022, 04:31 AM
Love, Death & Robots: "Jibaro" and the futile fantasy of feminine revenge
How feministic is the female revenge fantasy in films?
27 May 2022, 11:00 AM
Two Farooki films land on Netflix
Netflix, a company that started out as a DVD sale and rental service in 1997, has become one of the biggest players in visual entertainment globally, becoming the top on-demand streaming services for films and TV content, as well as a major player in content production.
14 April 2017, 18:00 PM
'Bravo! This is amazing'
Mashrafe Bin Mortaza might be on a holiday at Cox's Bazar, but with Bangladesh's cricketers putting in one of their best Test performances in Chittagong, he barely managed to move away from his television set.
23 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Warner warning on pink cricket ball: report
Australia vice-captain David Warner voices concerns about the pink ball used for day-night Tests, a report said Saturday, amid a stand-off with South Africa over a proposed fixture.
14 May 2016, 08:24 AM
[WATCH] Celebrating the life of Diti
Very few know that the talented actress actually aspired to become a singer. But she established herself as one of the most loved actress both on television and silver screen.
31 March 2016, 12:33 PM
Irrfan Khan to star in Farooki’s ‘No Bed of Roses’
In an exclusive interview with Variety, filmmaker Mostafa Sarwar Farooki announces that Bollywood star Irrfan Khan will play the lead role in his next film “No Bed of Roses” (“Doob” in Bengali).
1 March 2016, 07:48 AM
Help make Bangladesh developed country by 2041: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in an address to the nation marking two years of Awami League government, seeks all-out cooperation of the countrymen to turn Bangladesh into a prosperous and developed country by 2041.
12 January 2016, 09:13 AM
Proposed India-Pakistan series could yet see the light of the day
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not completely ruled out the series against Pakistan in December even as uncertainty continues on the issue.
10 November 2015, 06:13 AM
Manufacturer defends pink cricket ball against criticism
The manufacturer of the pink ball to be used in next month's first day-night Test match said on Monday its revolutionary innovation is up to scratch amid growing criticism.
26 October 2015, 04:39 AM
British Royal premiere for Bond film 'Spectre'
The new installment of James Bond movie Spectre will have a royal world premiere on October 26 with the British royal family.
17 September 2015, 07:19 AM
Cannes Film Festival refuses to open up to television series - for now
The Cannes Film Festival has no intention of honouring a television series with one of its selections.
21 May 2015, 06:27 AM
LG Display shows off press-on 'wallpaper' TV under 1mm thick
LG Display, the screen-making subsidiary of LG, is dedicated to OLED panels, and it has unveiled an impossibly thin television to prove it.
20 May 2015, 12:44 PM