Rakshanda Rahman Misha
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Ed Sheeran and the ‘apolitical’ hypocrisy against ‘free Palestine’ (opens the original)
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How much money is enough for an artiste? And is it worth indirectly endorsing a genocide, while casting away a friendship of 13 years? Ed Sheeran, who is worth reportedly around $400 million, has faced backlash following the removal of Macklemore from his US “Loop Tour”. Several stadium venues objected to the rapper performing after his “Free Palestine” remarks, while Sheeran shared that Macklemore’s removal was the promoter’s decision, not his. Grammy Award-winning rapper Macklemore, whose real
The ‘puppet man’ who taught us to dream (opens the original)
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Today would have marked the 91st birthday of Mustafa Monwar. The eminent artist and cultural personality passed away at the age of 90 on June 29 this year. Affectionately known as the "Puppet Man", Monwar's work touched generations of Bangladeshis. On his birthday, we revisit this article, originally published on his last birthday, celebrating the legendary artist's enduring legacy. For '90s kids, BTV was more than just television; it was a window into their childhoods. One show that left a last
‘Agnibinay Notun Protibha’ selects 24 contestants in nationwide talent hunt (opens the original)
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What began as a celebration of a decade of promoting Nazrul Sangeet has now turned into a nationwide search for the next generation of performers. On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, Gems of Nazrul launched “Agnibinay Notun Protibha”, a nationwide talent hunt aimed at discovering young Nazrul Sangeet performers from across Bangladesh and bringing them to a national stage. Organisers describe it as the country’s first nationwide reality-show-style competition dedicated exclusively to Nazrul
Coke Studio Bangla’s ‘Mulluk’ remembers a homeland lost to time (opens the original)
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Coke Studio Bangla Season 4’s latest song, "Mulluk," isn’t simply about displacement. It carries the sorrow and little rays of happiness of tea workers who work hard to survive. Sung by Meghdol alongside tea garden singers Ranjit Tanti and Ronju Tanti, the folk portion traces back to filmmaker Tareque Masud’s "Ontorjatra," during which researcher-musician Moushumi Bhowmick recorded and archived a portion of the song. At its heart is the image of a migratory bird—a creature flying away from its c
How Zaineen became ‘The Difficult Bride’ (opens the original)
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When Rubaiyat Hossain's "The Difficult Bride" made history as the first feature-length film from Bangladesh to compete at the Venice International Film Festival, it wasn't just the film that had everyone talking. Curiosity quickly turned to its leading lady, Zaineen Chowdhury Karim, who, interestingly, shares her first name with the character she plays. One question lingered above all else: what made Rubaiyat believe that Zaineen was her "Difficult Bride"? Many actresses auditioned for the role,
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