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Feb192025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Afroza Momen and Walid Ahmed set to collaborate on their second film

After making waves with their debut film, director Walid Ahmed and producer Dr. Afroza Momen are gearing up for their second cinematic project. On the evening of February 18, the duo officially signed an agreement at a ceremony in the capital, marking the beginning of their next film. The project will be produced under Dr. Afroza Momen’s banner, RNNS Productions, with direction by Walid Ahmed, the head of Shadamata Entertainment. Their previous collaboration, Megher Kopat, released in 2023, achieved remarkable success on the international stage. The film was screened at various festivals across India, the USA, and other countries, earning accolades such as Best Foreign Film, Best Director, and the Raj Kapoor Award at the Global Independent Film Festival in India. It was also nominated f...

Feb122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Md Fahad’s TVC with Lalana Nur

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In addition to making plays, Md Fahad is spending his time busy in conceptualising and directing television commercials (TVC). In that continuation, four advertisements have recently been made for the e-commerce platform jarafa.com. jarafa.com is basically an online shopping platform. The advertisements feature Lalana Nur, Asraful Alam Sohag, Nithor Mahbub & Mihira Rahman. About the TVC, Md Fahad said, “People always try to overcome various obstacles and dangers to sustain themselves and achieve success in their lives. And the blossoming of this struggling life has been shown in the concept. In my view, this is not only an advertisement, but also an encouragement to build a life.”

Feb122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Street Drama “Our Loved Ones, Our Responsibility” Performed at Shaheed Minar Premises

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A special street drama titled "Our Loved Ones, Our Responsibility"was performed by volunteers of the 'Compassionate Narayanganj' project to raise awareness about palliative care, social responsibility, and family values. The drama was staged on Tuesday at 4 PM at the Shaheed Minar premises in Narayanganj city. It highlighted the importance of caring for neglected and helpless individuals, fulfilling family duties, and practicing humanity. A diverse audience gathered to watch the play and expressed their support for its message. The initiative was supported by Narayanganj City Corporation and AYAT Education. Sumit Banik, Project Coordinator of AYAT Education, stated that the purpose of this event was to promote awareness about palliative care and the role of society in building a comp...

Feb102025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Vicky Zahed’s Neel Shukh to Release on Binge

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Acclaimed director Vicky Zahed's latest web film, Neel Shukh, launches soon on Binge, the OTT platform owned by Robi's subsidiary, R Ventures PLC. The official trailer for the web film was released today (Monday, February 10). Earlier, on February 8, the official music video of the film was unveiled. The web film will be released on Binge on February 18. At the trailer release event held at Shanta Forum on Tejgaon-Gulshan Link Road in the capital, the web film has already garnered significant attention online following the release of its official music video. The trailer, too, has captured widespread attention on social media. The trailer features Rabindranath Tagore’s song “Kotobar Vebechhinu Apna Bhuliya, Tomar Charone Dibo Hriday Khuliya” and showcases the brilliant performances of M...

Feb92025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Toffee Brings Premium Entertainment with 2,000+ Hollywood and Bollywood Movies

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Toffee is bringing world-class entertainment closer to Bangladeshi audiences by expanding its content library with over 2,000 Hollywood and Bollywood movies, making premium entertainment more accessible and affordable—anytime, anywhere, at their fingertips. Through its agreement with Lionsgate Play, Toffee now offers a diverse mix of blockbuster franchises, critically acclaimed films, and popular series, all available through a seamless subscription and payment system tailored to the local market. Subscribers can enjoy this extensive collection for just BDT 99 per month, with a special 70% discount for a limited time. From the high-octane action of John Wick and The Hunger Games to the timeless romance of Jab We Met, Toffee's growing library caters to every taste. Viewers can explore ico...

Feb72025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Arpona Rani Rajbongshi’s Valentine’s Day Drama ‘Alo Andhare’

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For the arrival of spring and Valentine's Day, the love-themed play "Alo Andhare" (Light and Shadow) has been created under the direction of Naznin Hasan Khan and written by Arpona Rani Rajbongshi. The play stars Shofol Khan, Maftoha Jannat Zim, Farid Hossain, Anwar Shahi, and others. Regarding the play, Naznin Hasan Khan said, "Valentine's Day is not just about love stories or exchanging flowers. It also includes the stories of failure, sacrifice, rebellion, deprivation, regret, and separation. 'Alo Andhare' is such a story, and I believe it will touch the hearts of lovers." Arpona Rani Rajbongshi said, "In 'Alo Andhare,' there is a multifaceted burning of love in life, where the protagonist is not only a husband but also a lover. In today's society, where divorces are happening fre...

Jan232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

‘Kon Latai E Urba Ghuri’: First music video of Rickshaw Girl releasing as a tribute to rickshaw artisans

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Aiming the most anticipated theatrical release of Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s film ‘Rickshaw Girl’ on 24th January 2025, Half Stop Down releases its first music video online, ‘Kon Latai E Urba Ghuri’ as a tribute to rickshaw painting and rickshaw artisans of Bangladesh. ‘Rickshaw Girl’ is a film that follows a young migrated dreamer Naima as she navigates her life around Dhaka city as a rickshaw-puller and ultimately regaining her passion to paint on rickshaws living in a workshop. ‘Kon Latai E Urba Ghuri’ is a song, which is also a prayer for Naima’s endeavor towards achieving her dream. Rickshaw painting and rickshaws were acknowledged into UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2023, making it an undying heritage of Bangladesh in global platform. The...

Jan132025 by TS ReportNo Comments

‘Rickshaw Girl’ is releasing in cinemas nationwide on January 24th

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‘Rickshaw Girl’, a highly acclaimed, award-winning film directed by Amitabh Reza, is currently scheduled to open in theaters across the country after receiving a lot of positive reviews at domestic and international film festivals. Based on a novel by American writer Mitali Perkins, the film was initially scheduled for release in 2020. However, the scheduled release was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On January 12, the new trailer for ‘Rickshaw Girl’ was unveiled, along with the announcement of its official release date. From January 24, the anticipated film will be screened across cinemas nationwide. Amitabh Reza's film 'Rickshaw Girl' revolves around an artist woman called Naima. She loves to draw. When her father—the sole breadwinner of her struggling family—falls gravely...

Dec292024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Rajib Moni Das Returns as Judge for ‘Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks 2024’

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Renowned novelist, playwright, and lyricist Rajib Moni Das recently served as a judge for the reality show Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks 2024. This marked his second time judging the competition, where he played a significant role as the lead judge in both the preliminary selection round and the grand finale. This year, six winners were selected, who will represent Bangladesh in national and international contests. The grand finale of Mr. and Miss Glamour Looks (Season 4) was held on Friday evening, December 27, at the International Convention Center Ltd. (ICCL). Rajib Moni Das, alongside a distinguished panel of judges, carried out the crucial task of identifying talented and charismatic individuals. Reflecting on the event, he remarked, “There needs to be a platform to showcase the talents...

Dec262024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladeshi firm ‘Orangebd’ support digitalisation of Philippines

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Bangladeshi tech company Orange Business Development Limited (Orangebd) has been awarded to digitalisation project of the Philippines. “Orangebd is working on technical assistance for various e-governance projects of the Philippine government. Already, 14 citizen and business-related services of 20 municipalities out of 123 municipalities in a state in the Philippines have been digitalised,” Orangebd chief executive officer Al-Ashraful Kabir Jewel told a press briefing at Dhanmondi Club in Dhaka on Tuesday. The company’s directors, Hafez Ahmed and Shamim Hossain, and PR Officer Shahriar Shams were present on the occasion. The CEO informed that Orangebd is also working on the development of the Programme and Project Monitoring System of the National Economic and Development Authority, an ...