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Aug182021 by News DeskNo Comments

BIAC Chairman Mahbubur Rahman reappointed as Arbitrator of CIETAC, China

Mr. Mahbubur Rahman, an eminent businessperson of the country and the founding Chairman of Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) has recently been reappointed as an Arbitrator to continue for another 5 years to the prestigious Panel of Arbitrators of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), a well known arbitral institution in the world. He is the first and only Bangladeshi Arbitrator on the CIETAC Panel since July 2017. BIAC is Bangladesh’s first and only registered ADR institution. Apart from facilitating arbitration and mediation, BIAC also provides training courses and awareness programs on ADR. Since its inception, BIAC has received international recognition by signing Cooperation Agreements with 21 international ADR institutions ...

Aug162021 by News DeskNo Comments

3 new halls of Star Cineplex are being inaugurated in Mirpur

Breaking News, Entertainment

Star Cineplex brought good news for the people of Mirpur, Dhaka. The new branch of the popular multiplex cinema hall Star Cineplex is going to be launched on August 20 in Mirpur. The news was confirmed by Mesbah Uddin Ahmed, senior marketing manager of Star Cineplex. It is learned that this cineplex has been constructed on the site of Sony Cinema Hall No Mirpur-2. There are three screens in total. Depending on the size of the hall, the number of seats is 408, 225 and 136 respectively. Mahbub Rahman Ruhel, chairman of Star Cineplex, said that the halls have been built with all the facilities of a world-class cinema hall including an aesthetic environment, a state-of-the-art sound system, giant screen. He said, ‘Mirpur is one of the largest areas of Dhaka city. Initiatives have bee...

Aug132021 by News Desk1 Comment

Indian rising star Aratrika Bhattacharya

Breaking News, Entertainment

Aratrika Bhattacharya is an Indian rising star in the domain of music. Her impressive voice, appreciative sense of music and ability to sing songs ranging from semi-classical to modern songs have successfully fascinated audiences of all generations. Being a teenager of 17 years, all the credits of her achievements go to her parents, her gurus and her tremendous passion for music. Starting at the age of five, eleven years have passed since she started taking vocal training. Her mother first introduced her to music at a very tender age. She is her first guru and one of the biggest inspirations. Currently she is learning core classical from her Guruji Pandit Niharranjan Bandopadhyay and in Lalitkala Academy from honourable Simanta Sarkar. It was also a privilege for her to get a one...

Aug122021 by News DeskNo Comments

Joy-Bindu Kona’s new song

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Last Eid, Soundtech released a music video of the song titled 'Shudhu Ichche Hai' written by Kabir Bakul and sung by Jhilik and Joy. Joy said that he is getting a good response for this song, along with the news of the release of the new song. Joy's romantic song 'Nazar Diona Go' with musician Bindu Kona will be released on August 13. The lyricist and composer of the song are Rabiul Hasan and the music is directed by Mannan Mohammad. The song is being released on Sound BD's YouTube channel. The studio version of the song will be released along with the music video. Joy said, I wanted to release the new song as a music video. But after Eid, I did not get that opportunity due to lockdown. Meanwhile, I am getting a good response to the song 'Shudhu Ichche Hai' written by Kabir Bakul Bh...

Aug122021 by News DeskNo Comments

Nazmul Huda’s ‘Amar Bangabandhu‘

Breaking News, Literature

Poet, writer and organizer Nazmul Huda has edited the book 'Amar Bangabandhu' about Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of the Bengali nation. On the centenary of Bangabandhu's birth and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, he edited and covered a huge book with 100 writings by 100 authors. At the national level, those who have seen Bangabandhu up close, are constantly working to spread Bangabandhu's ideology among the new generation, they have evaluated Bangabandhu in different ways, in different contexts. Among them are Bangabandhu's daughter Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Deputy Speaker Fazle Rabbi Mia, cabinet member Obaidul Quader, Mustafa Jabbar, Dr. Abdur Razzak, Md. Shahab Uddin, Farhad Hossain, Prime Minister's Adviser Salman F Rahman, Justice ...

Aug122021 by News DeskNo Comments

Channels should have a proper policy for drama: Zakir Hossain Uzzal

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Popular playwright of this period Zakir Hossain Uzzal. He is the author of many such popular plays like- Ai shohor ta amar jonno na, Bou chor, Bou pagol, jamai pagol, jamai shoshur, Bondhu amora tin jon, Boka Khoka, Chilekothar sangsar, Topkon-o surjo dobeni, Meger upore, Chherapal, Shamantar jonno orchid, Cinderella, Uraman, Hatkhola, Anandagram, Vagabond, Raju 420, Shunyataya, Lucky Thirteen, Pichutan, Peer Alir ponchom biye, Ainamati, Kusumer shopno, Tolpar etc. Rezaur Rahman Rizvi interviewed him on contemporary issues. How many of your plays have been aired last Eid? Got pretty good Sara as always. In particular, many have praised the seven-episode drama series 'Baganbari' aired on Boishakhi Television, the drama 'Live Star Lavlu Bhai' aired on ATN Bangla and the single drama ...

Aug112021 by News DeskNo Comments

Tarin in a musical documentary film about Bangabandhu

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On the occasion of National Mourning Day, singer Nishita Barua recently sang a song titled 'Raktamakha Shiri' (Bloody Stairs) about Bangabandhu. The song is written by Sujan Hajong and the melody and music are arranged by Sumon Kalyan. A musical docu-film is being made based on the song 'Raktamakha Shiri'. Actress Tarin Jahan took part in the shooting on August 10. Actress Tarin Jahan has already completed shooting in several places of the capital including Dhanmondi Batrish, Swadhinata Museum, Jagannath Hall, Shikha Chirantan. Tarin said Bangabandhu is the beacon of Bengali consciousness. I have tried to turn the grief of losing Bangabandhu into energy by taking part in this musical docu-film. Here I have tried to present the immortal being of Bangabandhu to the new generation. Pro...

Aug112021 by News DeskNo Comments

Filmmaker Tareq Masood’s film essay ‘Film Journey’

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On 13 August 2011, our beloved eminent filmmaker Tareq Masood, filmmaker and journalist Mishuk Munir and three other filmmakers were killed in a horrific road accident in Joka, Manikganj. Which has caused irreparable damage to the film culture of Bangladesh. That void is in no way to be filled. The 10th death anniversary of Tareq Masood and Mishuk Munir will be on August 13. With the day ahead, an extended and revised version of filmmaker Tareq Masood's film essay 'Chalachitrayatra' is going to be published from the publishing house 'Kathaprakash'. Filmmaker Tareq Masood was a thoughtful culturist. Apart from filmmaking, he was also involved in the intellectual activities of the film parliament movement and film practice during his lifetime. Of the many film essays he has written, '...

Aug112021 by News DeskNo Comments

Leveraging Digital Healthcare for the Underprivileged

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Digital Healthcare Solutions has partnered with USAID’s MaMoni Maternal and Newborn Care Strengthening Project: Emergency Response to COVID-19 Pandemic implemented by Save the Children in association with factories under BGMEA and BEPZA. The initiative has served 150,000 marginalized people of Bangladesh, including the RMG workers and slum dwellers of Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj and Narsingdi with quality healthcare services. Digital Healthcare Solutions is a programme of Grameen Telecom Trust. Since its launch on February 1, the program has reached over 140,000 RMG workers and 10,000 slum dwellers with the free Surokkhito package, where patients received nearly Tk 639,000 so far as financial aid through the Free Health Cashback offers under this package. Apart from this, over 12,500+ ...

Aug112021 by News DeskNo Comments

“Memorial Lecture-2021” in memory of Tareq Masood and Mishuk Muni

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On 13 August 2011, filmmaker Tareq Masood, filmmaker and journalist Mishuk Munir and three other filmmakers were killed in a horrific road accident in Joka, Manikganj. On the occasion of the 10th death anniversary of filmmaker Tareq Masood and filmmaker Mishuk Munir, Muviana Film Society and Tareq Masood Memorial Trust have jointly organized a Tarek Masood and Mishuk Munir Memorial and 'Tareq Masood Memorial Lecture 2021'. The event will be held online due to the ongoing epidemic. This year, Sanjay Mukherjee, India's renowned film teacher, writer and film theorist, will deliver the Tareq Masood Memorial Lecture. Lecture topics: Ethnicity, Film and the Third World. The discussion will be attended by Tarek Masood Memorial Trust Chairman Filmmaker Katherine Masood, Film Teacher, Writ...