death anniversary

Remembering actor Wasim: The icon who ruled the golden era of period films

During his student years, Wasim gained fame as a bodybuilder, winning the East Pakistan title in 1964.

Kabori’s death anniversary today

Today marks the death anniversary of legendary actress Sarah Begum Kabori, widely known as the “Sweetheart of Bengali Cinema.” She passed away on this day in 2021, leaving behind a legacy of timeless performances and unforgettable songs.

Abul Mansur Ahmad’s 46th death anniversary / His lament was the unfulfilled promise of democracy

Following autocracy's fall, debates on the constitution, elections, & democracy intensify, echoing Abul Mansur Ahmad's insights.

Four years without the king of playback, Andrew Kishore

The artiste was honoured with the National Film Award eight times. He first won the National Award in 1982 for the song “Hayre Manush Rongin Phanush” from the film “Boro Bhalo Lok Chilo”, with lyrics by Syed Shamsul Haque and composed by Alam Khan.

REFLECTIONS / ‘Capitalist Realism’: Reading Mark Fisher in a contemporary world

Why does reality seem so fundamentally unchanging? Fisher argues that the slogan “No Alternative!” is useful for the beneficiaries who, at the end of the day, want to make it seem that nothing else is possible

A year after his death, the world continues to pay tribute to Pele

In these past 12 months, tributes to the three-time world champion have been, on various platforms, all over the world.

Maradona's final hours

It has been three years since the death of Diego Armando Maradona. The news that was known on November 25, 2020 shocked the world and led the Argentine government to decree three days of national mourning.

Your memories still leave me in tears: Shabnur

On the occasion of Salman Shah's death anniversary, Shabnur took to her social media and posted three pictures with him, captioning, “Where have you gone, Salman? Your memories still leave me in tears.”

Fiction / The Rakshushi by Kazi Nazrul Islam

‘It’s been two years today, a full two years, and it continues to amaze me that people run for their lives the moment they see me.

April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025

Remembering actor Wasim: The icon who ruled the golden era of period films

During his student years, Wasim gained fame as a bodybuilder, winning the East Pakistan title in 1964.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

Kabori’s death anniversary today

Today marks the death anniversary of legendary actress Sarah Begum Kabori, widely known as the “Sweetheart of Bengali Cinema.” She passed away on this day in 2021, leaving behind a legacy of timeless performances and unforgettable songs.

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

His lament was the unfulfilled promise of democracy

Following autocracy's fall, debates on the constitution, elections, & democracy intensify, echoing Abul Mansur Ahmad's insights.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

Four years without the king of playback, Andrew Kishore

The artiste was honoured with the National Film Award eight times. He first won the National Award in 1982 for the song “Hayre Manush Rongin Phanush” from the film “Boro Bhalo Lok Chilo”, with lyrics by Syed Shamsul Haque and composed by Alam Khan.

January 14, 2024
January 14, 2024

‘Capitalist Realism’: Reading Mark Fisher in a contemporary world

Why does reality seem so fundamentally unchanging? Fisher argues that the slogan “No Alternative!” is useful for the beneficiaries who, at the end of the day, want to make it seem that nothing else is possible

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

A year after his death, the world continues to pay tribute to Pele

In these past 12 months, tributes to the three-time world champion have been, on various platforms, all over the world.

November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023

Maradona's final hours

It has been three years since the death of Diego Armando Maradona. The news that was known on November 25, 2020 shocked the world and led the Argentine government to decree three days of national mourning.

September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023

Your memories still leave me in tears: Shabnur

On the occasion of Salman Shah's death anniversary, Shabnur took to her social media and posted three pictures with him, captioning, “Where have you gone, Salman? Your memories still leave me in tears.”

August 26, 2023
August 26, 2023

The Rakshushi by Kazi Nazrul Islam

‘It’s been two years today, a full two years, and it continues to amaze me that people run for their lives the moment they see me.

April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023

Our ‘Mishti Meye’ and her iconic movies

Kabori ruled over the silver screen for decades, with her powerful performance and enchanting smile. The latter got her the moniker of the 'Mishti Meye' (sweet girl) of Bangladeshi cinema, as she went on to become one of its most iconic ambassadors.