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Apurba Jahangir

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When I met Apu

My introduction to Soumitra Chatterjee happened in a strange way. It was in the early 2000s, around the month of September, when Nrityanchal used to host dance festivals of three or four days.
19 November 2020, 18:00 PM
19 November 2020, 18:00 PM
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Ray: The Man Behind Bengali Cinema

Around 1948, cine clubs were flourishing in Kolkata. A new wave of intellectuals was on the rise. These people thought of cinema to be the voice of the commoners, of the middle class and not just a studio dependent entertainment medium.
2 May 2018, 04:56 AM
2 May 2018, 04:56 AM
Abdur Rafique

MUSIC / STRINGS, KNOBS AND ROCK AND ROLL

To this day he is considered a living legend in the music community—yet he doesn’t sing or play any instrument. Abdur Rafique – known as the first true roadie, the first guitar technician, a musician’s doctor, the real life MacGyver – is the oldest music technician of Bangladesh.
6 April 2017, 18:00 PM
6 April 2017, 18:00 PM
MEMORIES OF BLOOD AND TERROR

remembrance / MEMORIES OF BLOOD AND TERROR

It was a Thursday. Madhushudan Dey, owner of the famous Dhaka University Modhur Canteen, went off on his business around noon.
23 March 2017, 18:00 PM
23 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Charulata

Tribute / Charulata - The Art of Adaptation

In 1901, after coming back to Shantiniketan from the tiring experience of running a zamindari in Shilaidaha, Rabindranath Tagore wrote the short story Nashtanirh (The Broken Nest), a love triangle set in 19th century Bengal.
9 March 2017, 18:00 PM
9 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Banalata Sen

Banalata Sen - An Eternal Love Story

Over the years, Bengal has produced a great number of poets. Their verses have touched thousands of people across the world...
23 February 2017, 18:00 PM
23 February 2017, 18:00 PM
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chobi mela / Poetry in Frames

In the world of visual arts, Nasir Ali Mamun needs no introduction. For more than five decades, his iconic photographs have inspired
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM
16 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Ghuddi

Ghuddi: The Romantic Consciousness of Cinema

There are very few films made in our country that can be credited as alternative films. The last person to showcase this independent approach, both nationally and globally was Tarek Masud.
9 February 2017, 18:00 PM
9 February 2017, 18:00 PM
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A Trip of a Lifetime

On October 4, 2015 Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport was filled with some special young passengers. The excitement was
29 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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The Old Baker's Tale

For over 160 years, the Prince of Wales bakery has been serving mouth-watering pastries and cakes to thousands of customers.
29 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Shamsur Rahman

A Poet's Saga

He was considered one of the key figures of modern Bengali literature. His writings on humanism, human relations and romanticised rebellion of the youth have touched millions of hearts.
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Football

Football for a Cause

Football, a major part of our culture, is not only a fun activity, it is also one of the major sports that promotes unity. Recently, Jaago foundation teamed up with Kaymu.com for the first time and organised a friendly football tournament between all non profit youth organisations.
15 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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The Turmoil of Jalal

Cinema as an art form has gone through a fair amount of progress throughout the years in our country- starting from the cinema movement back in the mid-60's, to the current time where Bangladeshi cinema has managed to create quite a buzz in foreign film festivals.
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Pritilata

Pritilata's Battle

We know Chittagong as the second capital city and the biggest port city of our country. Filled with up and coming businesses...
1 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Food delivery

For the Love of Food

We Bangalis tend to fall head over heels for mouth watering proteins and carbohydrates. A city like Dhaka, where there are so many choices of restaurants, and so little option for recreational activities, that food has become a huge part of our culture.
1 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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The Ways of Steel

In the world of construction business, every element is important. From the grains of sands to the steels, every element is considered as valuable as the others. The industry might not get the same lime light as real estate companies, but they do their work for which we
16 September 2015, 18:00 PM
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The Tale of the Church

Built in 1781, the Armenian Church is considered Dhaka's most significant historical land marks. It is located in Armanitola of old Dhaka which was once the Armenian colony back in early 18th Century. The church's ground was used as an Armenian graveyard.
10 September 2015, 18:00 PM
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Reach For the Stars

One of the brightest students of BUET's Astronomy Department, Lammim has proved herself to be master of many trades.
10 September 2015, 18:00 PM
Faisal Azim

Through the Lens

There goes a saying -“A picture is worth a thousand words.” By believing in this statement Faisal Azim has successfully told the world his stories through his lens.
3 September 2015, 18:00 PM
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Last of its Kind

Though the famous Northbrook hall was established in 1874, the Northbrook Public Library was not added to the establishment until 1882. It is located in Farashganj, a little north of the Buriganga River.
27 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Prototypes of the Future

Prototypes of the Future

On July 29, 2015; Kolpokoushal, a knowledge initiative by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) students and alumni, arranged their first event at the University of Liberal Arts.
6 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Oh, the flying swings!

Oh, the flying swings!

Over the years we have seen many amusement parks open and even close down in Dhaka.
16 July 2015, 18:00 PM
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For a tranquil Eid

Dhakaites have been complaining for a very long time that we don't have enough recreational activities or holiday places in our city. Other than going to the so called amusement parks or hopping between restaurants, we face a moral dilemma on how we can utilise the weekend. The going gets tougher when one is faced with short holidays.
9 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Waiz Rahim

WHEN THE CROWD GETS INVOLVED

Startup businesses have recently gained much popularity in our country. Youngsters are focusing more on creating jobs rather than finding one. One of the major obstacles for starting a startup organisation out of the ordinary is to get the proper funds.
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
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The Ramadan Night Life!

One of the aspects of Dhaka life we complain about is that we, Dhakaites, have nothing to do in Dhaka! Ironically, there is so much to do in the month of Ramadan, especially when the city is scheduled to call it a day.
25 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Professor Mohammad Rahmatullah

A Scientific Triumph

Prominent researcher, scientist and professor Mohammad Rahmatullah has proved himself to be one of the leading assets of our country.
18 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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Historical Shelves

Books have played a huge role in our culture from the very beginning.
18 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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IN WAR WITH THE CLIMATE

One of the biggest threats our planet is facing right now is climate change.
11 June 2015, 18:00 PM

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