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Mostafa Monwar
Mostafa Monwar (born Mostafa Monwar Al-Azim) is a Bangladeshi actor, writer, and screenwriter known for starring as the protagonist in '' Live from Dhaka'', for which he received 2016 Singapore International Film Festival awards for Best Performance. Early life Monwar grew up in Indira Road, Dhaka. In 1998, he joined Prachyanat and acted several street dramas with them. He completed his graduation from North South University. He was also a member of NSU Cine & Drama Club. Career Acting In 2011, ''Mostofa Monwar'' made his film debut in '' Guerrilla''. In 2016, he starred as Sazzad in '' Live from Dhaka''. In 2017, he acted in the TV series ''Chabial Reunion''. In 2018, his third film ''Sincerely Yours, Dhaka'' released. In 2019, he starred in Hoichoi series ''Dhaka Metro''. In 2019, he also acted as Sohel in the film '' Made in Bangladesh''. In 2020, ''Monwar'' starred as Selim in another Hoichoi series ''Ekattor''. In July 2021, he acted as Sabila's husband Arif in ZEE5 se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North South University
North South University ( bn, নর্থ সাউথ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, also known as NSU) is a private university based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its business school is the first Bangladeshi university to receive American accreditation from the ACBSP in 2015. Campus The university's campus is located at Bashundhara Residential Area in Dhaka. It is one of the largest private universities in Bangladesh, in terms of student population. The foundation of the campus was laid on 30 January 2003 by Begum Khaleda Zia. Classes started in the permanent campus from 9 June 2009. This campus can serve up to 12,000 students with amenities and facilities. It contains six buildings with three basements on seven acres of land having 1,250,000 square feet of floorspace. Administration There is a separate admin building dedicated for administration activities. List of vice-chancellors * Muslehuddin Ahmad * Hafiz Siddiqi (3 January 2003 – 2010) * Amin U. Sarkar (Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Ground Beneath The Feet
''No Ground Beneath the Feet'' ( bn, পায়ের তলায় মাটি নাই) is a 2021 Bangladeshi drama film directed by Mohammad Rabby Mridha (in his feature directorial debut) with a screenplay by Mohammad Rabby Mridha and Nahar Mridha from a story by Fazla Rabby. Starring Mostafa Monwar, the film depicts the life of Saiful, an impoverished ambulance driver in Dhaka. The film premiered at the 26th Busan International Film Festival in 'out of competition section' on 7 October 2021, and competed for Golden Peacock Award at the 52nd International Film Festival of India in November 2021. The film was submitted for nomination in the Best International Feature Film category of the 96th Academy Awards, by the Oscar Committee as Bangladeshi entry, but, it didn't make it to the shortlist. Synopsis Saiful an improvised ambulance driver migrated to Dhaka to earn a living for his family. His lust leads him to second marriage with a woman he slept and who now pester ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Variety (magazine)
''Variety'' is an American media company owned by Penske Media Corporation. The company was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In 1933 it added ''Daily Variety'', based in Los Angeles, to cover the motion-picture industry. ''Variety.com'' features entertainment news, reviews, box office results, cover stories, videos, photo galleries and features, plus a credits database, production charts and calendar, with archive content dating back to 1905. History Foundation ''Variety'' has been published since December 16, 1905, when it was launched by Sime Silverman as a weekly periodical covering theater and vaudeville with its headquarters in New York City. Silverman had been fired by ''The Morning Telegraph'' in 1905 for panning an act which had taken out an advert for $50. As a result, he decided to start his own publication "that ouldnot be influenced by advertising." With a loan of $1,500 from his father- ... [...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] |
New Age (Bangladesh)
''New Age'' is a Bangladeshi English-language daily newspaper published from Dhaka."7 raped everyday in September," October 2, 2019, '','' retrieved March 30, 2020"Police attempt to raid New Age office," December 28, 2014, '' |
14th Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
The 14th Meril Prothom Alo Awards ceremony, presented by Prothom Alo took place on 26 April 2012, at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center in Dhaka, Bangladesh as a part of 2011–12 film awards season. The evening started off with Anisul Haque taking the podium, greeting those present. He was followed by the editor of Prothom Alo Matiur Rahman. Facts and figures This was 14th award ceremony of Meril Prothom Alo Awards. '' Guerrilla'' won best film awards as well as awards for Critics Choice best film director, film actress and special critics awards. Shakib Khan won the awards of his fourth time for best film actor for '' King Khan''. ''Shonibar Raat Doshta Chollish Minute-e'' won two awards for Critics Choice best playwright and best TV actor. Winners and nominations 15 personalities were handed out awards for various categories, selected by the readers of Prothom Alo and the Critics Award at the ceremony. Following is the list of the winners. Lifetime Achievement Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
''Meril Prothom Alo Awards'' or ''Prothom Alo Awards'' is an annual Bangladeshi awards ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in Bangladeshi Film Industry. The awards are divided into two components, Viewers' Choice and Critics' Choice. The awards were first presented in 1998 and since then the awards are given every year at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC). The 19th Meril Prothom Alo Awards ceremony was held on 20 April 2017 at Bangabandhu International Conference Center. Meril Prothom Alo Awards receive the highest number of viewers among Bangladesh's Awards Ceremonies. Meril Prothom Alo Awards are Bangladesh's equivalent to America's Academy Awards. History Meril Prothom Alo Awards were first awarded in 1998. The awards ceremony was organised and held by Bangladesh's largest newspaper Daily Prothom Alo and Square Toiletries Limited. After the construction of BICC in 2002, the awards ceremony was moved to a new location and in 2002, the awards cerem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki (born 2 May 1973) is a Bangladeshi film director, producer and screenwriter. His films ''Third Person Singular Number'', ''Television'', ''No Bed Of Roses'' were critically acclaimed across the world and received numerous international and national awards. He founded filmmakers' movement called ''"Chabial"''. Early life Farooki was born 2 May 1973 in the Nakhalpara neighborhood of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He attended Tejgaon Government Boys' High School. Career Farooki has set a new trend in terms of presentation and direction in the early 2000. His debut film was ''Bachelor'' (2003) starring Humayun Faridi, Aupee Karim, Ferdous Ahmed, Shabnur and many others. Then his second film, a political satire ''Made In Bangladesh'' (2007) starring Zahid Hasan, Tariq Anam Khan, Shahiduzzaman Selim and others. His third film ''Third Person Singular Number'' starring Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Topu, Mosharraf Karim was premiered in Busan International Film Festival (2009). I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekattor (web Series)
''Ekattor'' is a Bengali-language streaming television series directed by Tanim Noor. It was released on OTT platform hoichoi on 26 March 2020, Independence Day of Bangladesh. The series stars Mostofa Monowar, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Iresh Zaker, Rafiath Rashid Mithila, Mostafizur Noor Imran in the lead roles along with Tariq Anam Khan, Shatabdi Wadud and Deepanwita Martin in significant roles. Cast * Mostafa Monowar as Selim: A gang-leader of old Dhaka. He owns a garage & loves Joyita. *Nusrat Imrose Tisha as Joyita: A university student & activist. * Iresh Zaker as Major Wasim: A well-known Pakistan Army officer who was in charge of Operation Blitz at Dacca. *Rafiath Rashid Mithila as Ruhi: A West-Pakistani journalist & wife of Major Wasim. A Bengali Pakistan Army officer who steals a top secret file. * Tariq Anam Khan as Gul Mohammad: A Pakistan Army officer of Dacca. * Shatabdi Wadud as Prodip: A top Awami League leader. *Deepanwita Martin Series overvie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amitabh Reza Chowdhury
Amitabh Reza Chowdhury ( bn, অমিতাভ রেজা চৌধুরী) is a Bangladeshi filmmaker. In his career, he has directed nearly fifteen hundred (1500) television commercials (henceforth TVCs). Amitabh has also directed a few television films to critical acclaim. He founded the production house 'half stop down', which mainly produces TVCs. Amitabh's directorial debut in theatrical feature film is ''Aynabaji'' which was released on 30 September 2016. Early life Chowdhury was born to a middle-class family in 1976. His hometown is Kishorganj, Bangladesh. He went to Pune, India to study economics. While there, he studied literature on his own to aid his dream about making films. Career After returning to Bangladesh, Chowdhury made a television film named ''Hawa Ghar'' (1999) under Maasranga Production which gained popularity. After ''Hawa Ghar'' he directed the first 20-episodes of the TV series ''Bondhon'' (2001-2002) under Maasranga Production. Following the suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redoan Rony
Redoan Rony is a Bangladeshi film director, producer and media executive who currently serves as the Chief operating officer of Chorki. He has spent more than a decade in the media industry of Bangladesh. He has directed a few of the most popular TV series of Bangladesh e.g. Housefull, Fnf, Behind The Scene, Pata Jharar Din, etc. Redoan Rony has been awarded Meril-Prothom Alo Award, CJFB Award, Bachsach Award, and many more. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Dialogue and the film won 5 National Award for his directorial debut film '' Chorabali'' (2012). Career In his early career, Rony worked with Mostofa Sarwar Farooki as an assistant director in Chabial Team. After that, Rony made a lot of television fiction and series. His debut film ''Chorabali'' went on to win Bangladesh National Film Award in five categories. Then, he made his Second Feature film Ice Cream (2016). He funded a Production house called Popcorn Entertainment. It currently operates for more than ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
