Maliha Huq

On the evening of September 15, Prachyanat—a prolific Bangladeshi theatre troupe—presented its 37th production of “Khowabnama” at the National Drama Theatre, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Adding to the momentous event, the programme was graced by the presence of the “Nishwas” team, including the director Raihan Rafi and the cast.

The aim of a dohakar has always been to open the eyes of the masses. Many of the dohas written by the two prominent dohakars, Soroho-Pa and Kabir Das, have modernist, anti-establishment themes, criticising the social, political and religious conventions of their times. 

As a reader, this classic novel will always remain in my heart as a symbol of courage, love, loss and above all, a symbol of enchantment.

Popular Indian OTT platform, Eros Now is streaming the highly anticipated Bangladeshi psychological thriller series, “Six”—directed by Tanim Parvez. The series premiered on September 2 in Bangla, Hindi and English.

“What’s the word for when someone drinks so much, they are ruining your best friend’s life? Or the word for a man so vengeful about his own past that he wants to destroy your future? What’s the word for a woman who was sick for months, but refused to go to the doctor until it was too late?"

“Nihshango Lorai”, a jatrapala— a specialised form of folk presentations—was organised by the Department of Drama and Cinematography, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on August 25. The show was staged at the Experimental Theatre Hall of BSA and was open to the public.

1947 was overtaken almost immediately by the language question, and the question of identity.

On the occasion of World Photography Day, August 19, Pathshala South Asian Media Institute held the inauguration ceremony for the exhibition “Expanded” at DrikPath Bhobon.

Khaki is not usually considered a cherished colour. Yet one might become attached to it, especially if it is connected to childhood memories.

An engaging discussion on translations unfolded at the event.

Their voices were muffled; everything the women said became ventriloquism. Mukhoty lets us hear those voices.