‘Punorjonmo’: do untied ends make a bad thriller?
Psycho thrillers have become the new hype as they slowly seep into mainstream and OTT platforms with many veteran and emerging creators taking a particular interest in it.
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Choosing strong yet nuanced characters: an analysis of Vidya Balan’s roles
Mostly known for some of her mass successes such as “Kahaani” and “The Dirty Picture”, Vidya Balan has played a wide range of roles in many films over the years, although way less acknowledged and appreciated due to the lack of commercial spotlight.
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‘Gaaner Michil’: Muntasir Tusher releasing 52 songs this Eid
Muntasir Tusher and Akkhor Records,are currently preparing the release of Season 1 of the compilation under the title “Gaaner Michil”, featureing 52 songs.
1y ago
The problems of admission coaching
The most vital time in a Bangladeshi student's life is also the most problematic.
1y ago
Are we doing enough for aspiring young female athletes?
The primary barriers girls face in regards to sports come from the families themselves.
1y ago
‘Moshari’: A chilling narrative on the reality of women
On Saturday, Nuhash Humayun's horror-short, "Moshari", was released worldwide on Vimeo. The movie won multiple awards at the Atlanta Film Festival, Bucheon International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival and Woodstock Film Festival.
1y ago
‘Dui Diner Duniya’: A masterful mix of logic and supernatural mystique
When an enigmatic figure—who claims to be from the future—crosses paths with a regular truck driver, where does the story go? Well, this is the plot of Chorki’s newest release, “Dui Diner Duniya”.
1y ago
NCTB’s horrible practical education framework
What's wrong with our approach to practical education?
1y ago
September 29, 2022
Rembering Ustaad Allauddin Khan: An evening of Indo-Bangla classical music
As a tribute to the genius of Ustaad Allauddin Khan and his unparalleled contribution to Indo-Bangla classical music, Music Alliance Worldwide Foundation (MAWW) hosted “An Evening of Sub Continental Classical Music” to mark his 50th death anniversary.
September 27, 2022
Netflix’s ‘Dahmer’: True crime content done right?
Netflix’s “Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story” has been making waves across the internet, after many viewers were not even able to make it past the first episode, even resulting in the streaming platform warning viewers that the show might be ‘too disturbing’.
September 24, 2022
Children jubilant at Sufia Kamal Shangskriti Prangon’s art camp
Aimed towards participants aged between 3 to 16 years, the event included hands-on classes on paper crafts, clay art, and painting. In the separate practice stations arranged for each art form, the children were seen engrossed in the fun demonstrations by professional instructors. They were fixated on creating their own pieces with palpable enthusiasm.
September 12, 2022
New Percy Jackson trailer sparks hope among fans
Growing up, Percy Jackson & the Olympians was a means of escape for my seventh-grade self.
August 25, 2022
How growing up in gender-biased households affects sibling relationships
The “take your little brother with you” phenomenon is just one of many ridiculous circumstances faced by girls in gender-biased households.
June 9, 2022
How are students dealing with rising prices in Dhaka city?
Being a student with limited finances is quite the challenge with the recent price hike.
May 9, 2022
Did Pett Kata Shaw reinvent the Bangladeshi horror genre?
The genre has been woefully under-explored, until now.
May 3, 2022
How to avoid giving away salami
Become the very kipta khalu you once swore to destroy.
April 28, 2022
When holidays are not an equal privilege
This needs to change. And soon.
April 14, 2022
The dangerous reality of being a woman on the streets of Dhaka
The constant predatory stares and snide remarks muttered from every direction.
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