Farida Zaman’s solo exhibition in Kolkata
March 11, 2010
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (Kolkata) and Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts have jointly organised a twelve daylong solo exhibition of Bangladeshi painter Farida Zaman. The exhibition, titled “Nature and Life”, is now being held at the Jamini Roy Gallery, Rabindranath Tagore Centre, ICCR, Kolkata.
A noticeable feature of the artist’s works is the depiction of riverine life in Bangladesh. Her works movingly articulate the lives of fishermen and women.
Capturing past and present in the frame of future
March 9, 2010
To mark 100 year of International Women’s Day, a five daylong photo exhibition, titled “Nari”, is being held at Drik Gallery in the city. Renowned litterateur Selina Hossain inaugurated the exhibition on March 7 after a short discussion presided over by Shahidul Alam, managing director of Drik. One of the participating photographers and the first woman photographer of Bangladesh, Sayeeda Khanam, also spoke on the occasion.
Two-day folk music fest in honour of Shah Abdul Karim
March 4, 2010
“Agey Ki Shundor Din Kataitam”, “Gari Cholena”, “Ashi Bole Gelo Bondhu”, “Maya Lagaise”, “Ami Kulhara Kolonkini” and so on — songs of Shah Abdul Karim will continue to fascinate music enthusiasts for generations to come.
The quirky side of Probha
March 2, 2010
”Usually I’m chirpy and amicable, but when I’m angry, I kind of explode. I am somewhat emotional; I shout a lot. It might seem childish but that’s who I am.
“Now I am almost a graduate, but my friends and family still think of me as a kid.
Bangladeshi rockers going places
February 20, 2010
Ershad, Lincoln, Cezanne and Shaju took their rocking sounds and unbeatable beats to the southern hemisphere. Artcell came back last month from their Sydney tour. The crew shared their experiences:
“Although we have had numerous concerts abroad, this was our first performance in Australia. The experience was awesome,” said Cezanne
Ushering in spring
February 14, 2010
With the theme “Esho Mili Praner Utshabey,” members of Jatiyo Bashonto Udjapon Parishad ushered in Pahela Falgun (the first day of spring in the Bengali calendar) with an elaborate cultural programme at Bakultala, Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA) premises yesterday.
Flavours of the Subcontinent
February 13, 2010
Featuring 12 outstanding documentaries from South Asian countries, a three-day film festival titled “Travelling Film South Asia 2010″ ends today at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium, Central Public Library, Shahbagh. The festival began on February 11 with an aim to highlight contemporary South Asian issues through films. Beginning, a creative studio that supports film production and communication design, in association with South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) and Manusher Jonno Foundation, is the organiser of the event. Bangladeshi filmmaker Yasmine Kabir’s “The Last Rites” was the opening film of the festival.
Writing for the masses – Anwara Syed Haq
February 10, 2010
“The relationship between Bangla Academy and Ekushey Book Fair has been fortified over the years. After the 1970s the fair’s perimeters have expanded and it maintains a significant role in our cultural and literature arena. I think publications featuring essays, novels, poetry and travelogue should be sold inside Bangla Academy. Little magazines should be sold outside the Academy,” says writer Anwara Syed Haq.
“Every year the number of participating publishers has been growing. Food stalls should be moved from the Bardhaman House premises. At the mela, stalls offering light snacks like nuts, chips and biscuits and tea/coffee can be accommodated,” she adds.
Beyond boundaries
February 9, 2010
“Transcending Borders II”, an exhibition of contemporary art from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, was held from February 7 to 8 at Radisson Water Garden Hotel in the city. The exhibition was inaugurated by Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Mijarul Quayes. Guest of honour was Muhammad A. Ali, Chairman Brac Bank Limited.
Munmun: Lighting up the small screen
February 7, 2010
Apprehensive under the glare of the spotlight, she took a deep breath to ease the tension and anxiety that had taken hold of her. And why not? It was only natural for a five-year-old girl to be nervous as she spoke to millions of viewers with the camera hovering above her.
That very same girl, Rumana Malik Munmun now has a confident, smiling persona. Anchoring, acting, organising, whichever arena you consider, Munmun has made it big.