|
Amar Bondhu Rashed
''Amar Bondhu Rashed'' ( bn, আমার বন্ধু রাশেদ, English: My Friend Rashed) is a film directed by Morshedul Islam, known for making indie movies. Adapted from the novel of same name ''Amar Bondhu Rashed'' by Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, the story narrates the brave and courageous actions displayed by schoolboy Rashed, told from the perspective of his friend Ibu, during the Bangladesh Liberation war and Bangladesh Genocide. The movie was released on 1 April 2011. The music was composed and directed by Rizvi Hasan. Plot This a story of a boy named ''Ibu'' during Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. He lives in a small town. The main character Rashed suddenly appears at his school. Rashed, the name was given by the class teacher at the first day at school. In 1971, when other students are not conscious about the liberation movement Rashed could understand the matters. Rashed started to motivate others to make them understand those matters. One day, Pakistani army attac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morshedul Islam
Morshedul Islam (born 1 December 1958) is a Bangladeshi film director. His notable films include ''Agami'' (1984), ''Chaka'' (1993), ''Dipu Number Two'' (1996), ''Dukhai'' (1997), ''Khelaghor'' (2006), ''Durotto'' (2006) and ''Amar Bondhu Rashed'' (2011). Biography Islam was born on 1 December 1958 in Dhaka. He made his film-making debut in 1984 with the short film ''Agami'' while he was a student. Film critic Ahmed Muztaba Zamal, writing in ''Cinemaya'' in 2000, named Islam's ''Chaka'' as one of the top twelve films from Bangladesh. Filmography * ''Agami'' (1984) * ''Nouka O Jibon'' (1986) * ''Shuchona'' (1988) * ''Chaka'' (''The Wheel'', 1993) * ''Dipu Number Two'' (1996) * ''Dukhai'' (1997) * ''Brishty'' (2000) * ''Shorot 71'' (2000) * '' Durotto'' (2004) * ''Khelaghor'' (2006) * ''Vooter Bari'' (2007) * '' Priyotomeshu'' (2009) * ''Amar Bondhu Rashed'' (2011) * '' Anil Bagchir Ekdin'' (2015) * '' Ankhi O Tar Bandhura'' (2017) Awards and honours * International Critics Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gazi Rakayet
Gazi Rakayet is a Bangladeshi actor, director and writer. He is the recipient of various accolades, including 10 Bangladesh National Film Awards (with two for Best Director) for the films ''Mrittika Maya'' (2013), '' Anil Bagchir Ekdin '' (2015) and '' Gor (The Grave)'' (2020). Education Rakayet passed his SSC exam from Gandaria High School in 1983 and HSC exam with an outstanding result from Notre Dame College, Dhaka in 1985. Then he earned his BSc degree in civil engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1993. Career In 1980, when Rakayet was in grade seven, he performed in a stage-play named ''Halchal''. In 1988, he joined a team of stage actors at the Group Theatre Federation. Later he performed at Bailey Road for the first time in Kiron Mritya's ''Amrit Bish'', directed by Syed Mohidul Islam. His first web series is '' Unoloukik''. He acted as Ishtiaque Mirza, a writer in Chorki's web film ''Munshigiri''. Personal life Rakayet was married to ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Weekend Magazine
''The Star'' is a weekly current affairs magazine published as a supplement to '' The Daily Star'', Bangladesh's largest circulated English newspaper. The magazine is increasingly seen to promote liberal, progressive and secular values in the country, keeping line with the ideals of the Bangladesh Liberation War. Aasha Mehreen Amin serves as editor of the magazine and Ahmede Hussain Ahmede Hussain (born 16 July 1978) is a Bangladeshi writer. His ancestors hail from the former Portuguese enclave of Patherghata, Chittagong in Bangladesh. He was the Literary Editor of The Daily Star (Bangladesh). He edited ''The New Anthem: ... is its assistant editor. External links * http://www.thedailystar.net/the-star News magazines published in Asia Magazines published in Bangladesh English-language magazines Magazines with year of establishment missing Newspaper supplements Weekly magazines Mass media in Dhaka {{Bangladesh-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Daily Star (Bangladesh)
''The Daily Star'' is a leading Bangladeshi English-language daily newspaper. It is the largest circulating daily English-language newspaper in the country. Founded by Syed Mohammed Ali on 14 January 1991, as Bangladesh transitioned and restored parliamentary democracy, the newspaper became popular for its outspoken coverage of politics, corruption and foreign policy. It is considered a newspaper of record for Bangladesh. The newspaper is known for its "reputation for journalistic integrity and liberal and progressive views - a kind of Bangladeshi ''New York Times''". Its slogan is "Journalism Without Fear or Favour". Mahfuz Anam serves as editor and publisher of ''The Daily Star''. Its motto, "Your Right to Know", appears above its logo on the front page. ''The Daily Star'' is owned by Mediaworld, in which a major share is held by the Transcom Group. ''Star Business'' is the business edition of the paper and highly popular. History In the late 1980s, plans for a major English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy ( bn, শিল্পকলা একাডেমি; National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts) is the principal state-sponsored national cultural center of Bangladesh. History It is the national academy of fine and performing arts. The academy was established through an act of Parliament in 1974 as a statutory organization under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. But subsequently the Act of 1974 of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy was amended through a new act of Parliament in 1989. The academy is headed by a Director General. The overall direction for the functioning of the academy is provided by an Executive Council (Shilpakala Academy Parishad) headed by the Minister in charge of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. The Director General of the academy, Liaquat Ali, is responsible for its administration. He is also responsible for the implementation of decisions taken by the council. He is assisted in his work by an executive committee which is e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Asian Film Festival
South is one of the cardinal directions or compass points. The direction is the opposite of north and is perpendicular to both east and west. Etymology The word ''south'' comes from Old English ''sūþ'', from earlier Proto-Germanic ''*sunþaz'' ("south"), possibly related to the same Proto-Indo-European root that the word ''sun'' derived from. Some languages describe south in the same way, from the fact that it is the direction of the sun at noon (in the Northern Hemisphere), like Latin meridies 'noon, south' (from medius 'middle' + dies 'day', cf English meridional), while others describe south as the right-hand side of the rising sun, like Biblical Hebrew תֵּימָן teiman 'south' from יָמִין yamin 'right', Aramaic תַּימנַא taymna from יָמִין yamin 'right' and Syriac ܬܰܝܡܢܳܐ taymna from ܝܰܡܝܺܢܳܐ yamina (hence the name of Yemen, the land to the south/right of the Levant). Navigation By convention, the ''bottom or down-facing side'' of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajshahi University
The University of Rajshahi, also known as Rajshahi University or RU ( bn, রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়), is a public co-educational research university in Bangladesh situated near the northern Bangladeshi city of Rajshahi in a campus at Motihar, East of the Rajshahi city center. It is the second largest, in terms of academic activities and campus area and also the second oldest, university in Bangladesh. The university's 60 departments are organized into ten faculties. It is considered one of the top research universities in Bangladesh. Researchers of this university have recently contributed a significant amount of effort and played a key role in bringing back medieval Bangladeshi Muslin fiber. It has a formidable alumnus base around Bangladesh and abroad. Because of its beautiful and well-planned verdurous campus, academic atmosphere and traditional inclination towards outdoor sports, it is popularly known as the Cambridge of the East. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manikganj District
Manikganj ( bn, মানিকগঞ্জ ) is a district in central Bangladesh. It is a part of the Dhaka Division, In 1845 AD it was at first declared as a sub-division. It was at first, under Faridpur district (Faridpur Zila) then it was included under Dhaka district (Dhaka Zila) in 1956 for the administrative purposes. In 1984 Manikganj was declared as a full district.. History Manikganj was established in 1845 as a subdivision of Dhaka District. War of Liberation Liberation war in 1971 in Manikganj District was organized and led by Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Abdul Matin Chowdhury, Principal Abdur Rauf Khan, Abdur Rouf Khan and other heroes of the district. During October 1971, at the Northwest corner of Golaidanga village, Baldhara union in Singair Upazila, Singair upazila, a group of Freedom Fighters attacked the boats carrying the Pakistani intruding soldiers and a terrible battle occurred on the Nuruni ganga (canal of Kaliganga river).Eighty one Pak soldiers were killed a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahjalal University Of Science And Technology
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) is a Public university, public research university, research based university in Sylhet, Bangladesh. It is the List of universities in Bangladesh#Public universities, 8th oldest university of the country and the first university to adopt American credit system. The university is known for its pioneering research and education in the physical sciences and engineering. In 2016, SUST ranked as the top research university in Bangladesh (610th in the world) by SCImago Institutions Rankings, Scopus-SCImago institution ranking. In 2017, the university had highest research expenditure among all universities in Bangladesh. Following the success of SUST, twelve more Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM List of universities in Bangladesh#Science and Technology universities, universities have been established in the country by the Government of Bangladesh. History Shahjalal University of Science and Technology was es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangladesh Police
The Bangladesh Police ( bn, বাংলাদেশ পুলিশ) of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a law enforcement agency, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It plays a crucial role in maintaining peace, and enforcement of law and order within Bangladesh. Though the police are primarily concerned with the maintenance of law and order and security of persons and property of individuals, they also play a big role in the criminal justice system. Bangladesh police played an important role during the Bangladesh's liberation war. History Medieval period Details of policing activities during the middle age are challenging to find. However, during the periods of the great sultans, an official holding the position of Muhtasib used to perform the duties of policing. This person was the chief of police, in charge of public works, and the inspector of public ethics simultaneously. In urban areas, Kotwals were responsible for performing police duties. The policin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pabna District
Pabna District ( bn, পাবনা জেলা) is a district in central Bangladesh. It is an economically important district in Bangladesh. Its administrative capital is the eponymous Pabna town. History Archeologist Cunningham conjectured that the name "Pabna" might be derived from the Pundra or Poondrobordhon civilisation, whose capital was Mahasthangarh, the oldest city of Bangladesh, in neighbouring Bogra, but this hypothesis has not received general acceptance among scholars. In 1859–61, the district was one of the major areas involved in the Indigo revolt. Beginning in ''Yusufshahi'' period in 1873, the serfs resisted excessive demands of increased rents by feudal lords (zamindar), They were led by the ''nouveau riches'' Banerjees and Dwijendranath Tagore, by forming an Agrarian League. This largely peaceful movement found the support of the Lieutenant-governor of Bengal, George Campbell, who antagonised the absentee feudal lords. These protests are generally referr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Cineplex
Star Cineplex is a Bangladeshi movie theater chain. It is owned by Show Motion Limited and the first of its type in Dhaka, Bangladesh. History Star Cineplex was founded on 9 October 2004, in Bashundhara City. In 2016, it opened its first theatre in Cox's Bazar. Star Cineplex has six fully digital cinema screens with state-of-the-art 3D Projection Technology, silver screens, Dolby-Digital sound and stadium seating. With a total capacity of approximately 1600 seats the theater has large lobby with full concession stands serving pop-corns, soft drinks, ice-creams and many other items. In January 2019, they opened their second cineplex in Dhaka at Shimanto Shambhar, a newly built shopping centre beside Shimanto Square. In October 2019, they opened their third cineplex in SKS Tower, Mohakhali DOHS. In August 2021, they opened their 4th cineplex in Mirpur-2 by replacing Sony Cinema. They opened their fifth cineplex in Bangabandhu Military Museum on April, 2022 with state-of-the-art sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.jpg "Click for more on -> Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy")
