‘Ityadi’ set to air new episode filmed in Jhenaidah

Popular magazine show "Ityadi", written, directed, and hosted by Hanif Sanket, returns this month with a new episode shot in the southwestern district of Jhenaidah, often referred to as the gateway to southern Bangladesh.

The episode is set to air on Bangladesh Television (BTV) at 8 pm on Friday (May 30), following the 8 pm Bangla news bulletin.

The shooting of the episode faced several challenges due to inclement weather. Despite storms, rain, and muddy roads, thousands of enthusiastic audience members made their way to the venue at night, eager to catch a glimpse of their beloved host.

This episode features a folk song based on the lyrics and melodies of legendary local poet Pagla Kanai, performed by singers Selim Chowdhury and Tasiba. The music was directed by Mehedi.

Singer Monir Khan, a native of Jhenaidah, lends his voice to another track composed by Kishore Das and penned by lyricist Mohammad Rafiquzzaman.

The show opens with a song introducing Jhenaidah, written by Moniruzzaman Palash of Shailkupa and performed by over a hundred local dancers. The choreography was done by Mohammad Shahin Islam, with vocals by Rajib and Tanzina Ruma. The melody was composed by Hanif Sanket himself.

A popular segment featured an interactive quiz session, from which four audience members were selected to act in a short drama centred around Jhenaidah's signature products—banana and betel leaf—performed in the local dialect.

The episode also includes several touching reports, including a segment on Jhenaidah's history, a feature on the renowned Dattnagar Agricultural Farm—one of Asia's largest seed production centres—and profiles of several notable personalities from the region.

As always, "Ityadi" brings a series of socially-conscious comedic sketches addressing contemporary issues. Among the dramas featured in this episode are: "Poster Nirjaton", "Dalaler Dourattyo", "Swabhav Sanskar", "Probad-Prabachoner Pichoner Golpo", "Facebooker Sangbad Seba", "Shasthyer Byabsha", "Pashu-Pakhi Preeti", "Naam Sankote Dol Gothon", "Dosh Khuje Dosh Dhora", and "Kotha Shune Oytha Byatha".

This episode of "Ityadi" features a wide ensemble cast, including Babul Ahmed, Abdullah Rana, Abdul Aziz, Subhashish Bhowmik, Amin Azad, Anjuman Ara Shirin, Rocky Khan, Zillur Rahman, Kamal Bayezid, Mukit Zakaria, Zahid Shikder, Ashraful Alam Sohag, Anwar Shahi, Nazrul Islam, Ananda Khaled, Suman Patoary, Shahed Ali, Sujat Shimul, Tarik Swapan, Anwarul Alam Sajal, Saidur Rahman Pavel, Belal Ahmed Murad, Monjur Alam, Bilu Barua, Matiur Rahman, Rajib Salehin, Sadia Tanjin, Sabrina Nisa, and Surbana Majumdar, among others.

The episode will also include the show's regular segments.