comedy

#Perspective / Can we take a joke? The struggle of stand-up comedy in Bangladesh

Bangladeshis have a great sense of humour, whether it be witty banters at tea stalls or coming up with the most brilliant memes every time our cricket team loses a match. However, when it comes to stand-up comedy, there seems to be a disconnection.

The experience of being a woman stand-up comedian in Bangladesh

In conversation with Poushi Razzaque, a young stand-up comedian.

#Perspective / Laughing through life's challenges: Sami Doha's journey from telecom to comedy

It is not easy to make people laugh. In a stand-up comedy show — where the stage is a battleground and laughter is the grand prize — Sami Doha does a pretty good job bringing smiles to the faces of the audience.

Top 5 mindless comedies to watch this Eid

Eid is a time to celebrate with loved ones and enjoy some delicious food. After stuffing yourself on all the polao, chicken roast and kheer, what better way to unwind than with some mindless comedies? We have gathered the five best comedies for you to watch after a long day of holiday madness. So, get on the couch and let your belly have a laughing workout with these following comedies.

Top 5 mindless comedies to watch this Eid

Eid is a time to celebrate with loved ones and enjoy some delicious food. After stuffing yourself on all the polao, chicken roast and kheer, what better way to unwind than with some mindless comedies? We have gathered the five best comedies for you to watch after a long day of holiday madness. So, get on the couch and let your belly have a laughing workout with these following comedies.

Can Bangladeshi Comedians do better?

The stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh is still in its early stages, and with the arrival of young talents, the industry does show a lot of promise.

‘Internsheep’: Chorki’s take on the undergrad journey

An impending nightmare for undergraduate students, internships have taken on the facet of many student’s greatest fears. Based on the many aspects of this unexpected journey, Chorki has developed their original series “Internsheep”.

Movie / Jackie Chan: A maestro of comedy-action

No one does action-comedy better than Jackie Chan.

Opinion / Bangladeshi stand-up comedians can do a lot better

The local stand-up scene has often disappointed, but it can do better.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

Can we take a joke? The struggle of stand-up comedy in Bangladesh

Bangladeshis have a great sense of humour, whether it be witty banters at tea stalls or coming up with the most brilliant memes every time our cricket team loses a match. However, when it comes to stand-up comedy, there seems to be a disconnection.

May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024

The experience of being a woman stand-up comedian in Bangladesh

In conversation with Poushi Razzaque, a young stand-up comedian.

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Laughing through life's challenges: Sami Doha's journey from telecom to comedy

It is not easy to make people laugh. In a stand-up comedy show — where the stage is a battleground and laughter is the grand prize — Sami Doha does a pretty good job bringing smiles to the faces of the audience.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

Top 5 mindless comedies to watch this Eid

Eid is a time to celebrate with loved ones and enjoy some delicious food. After stuffing yourself on all the polao, chicken roast and kheer, what better way to unwind than with some mindless comedies? We have gathered the five best comedies for you to watch after a long day of holiday madness. So, get on the couch and let your belly have a laughing workout with these following comedies.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

Top 5 mindless comedies to watch this Eid

Eid is a time to celebrate with loved ones and enjoy some delicious food. After stuffing yourself on all the polao, chicken roast and kheer, what better way to unwind than with some mindless comedies? We have gathered the five best comedies for you to watch after a long day of holiday madness. So, get on the couch and let your belly have a laughing workout with these following comedies.

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

Can Bangladeshi Comedians do better?

The stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh is still in its early stages, and with the arrival of young talents, the industry does show a lot of promise.

January 11, 2023
January 11, 2023

‘Internsheep’: Chorki’s take on the undergrad journey

An impending nightmare for undergraduate students, internships have taken on the facet of many student’s greatest fears. Based on the many aspects of this unexpected journey, Chorki has developed their original series “Internsheep”.

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

Jackie Chan: A maestro of comedy-action

No one does action-comedy better than Jackie Chan.

August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022

Bangladeshi stand-up comedians can do a lot better

The local stand-up scene has often disappointed, but it can do better.

August 30, 2022
August 30, 2022

Young comedians resurrecting the stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh

As connoisseurs of comedy would like to say, “the stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh is still in its infancy.” But what does it actually mean? It might be because of the lack of freedom of speech, easily offended ego of the audience or the performers or maybe the lack of open-minded approach of the crowd in general. Despite such hurdles, Amin and Ashik, the stand-up comedy duo are working on the art of comedy and nourishing the playing field that is stricken with drought.