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Tareen Jahan
Yeasmin Tazreen Jahan Tareen (born 26 July), commonly known as Tareen Jahan, is a Bangladeshi actress, model and singer. She is mostly known for her acting career in the television dramas and telefilms. In 1985, she stood first at the reality television competition program Notun Kuri for acting, dancing and storytelling divisions. She won Meril Prothom Alo Awards three times for her roles in ''Kotha Chhilo Onnorokom'' (2006), ''Maya'' (2007) and ''Green Velvet'' (2012). Early life Jahan was born to Mohammad Shahjahan (d. 2021) and Tahmina Jahan. In 1985, Jahan stood first in the acting, dancing, and storytelling category in Bangladeshi talent hunt ''Notun Kuri''. She took classical music lessons from Hasan Ikram Ullah. At the age of three, her mother would send her daughter to Tapan Das Gupta to learn dancing. She obtained a master's degree in social work from Lalmatia Women's College. She is the youngest among the five sisters including Nahin Kazi, a notable beautician and makeup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meril Prothom Alo Awards
The ''Meril-Prothom Alo Awards'', or simply ''Prothom Alo Awards'', is an annual Bangladeshi awards ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in Bangladeshi Film Industry. The awards are divided into two components, Viewers' Choice and Critics' Choice. The awards were first presented in 1998 and since then the awards are given every year at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center. Meril-Prothom Alo Awards receive the highest number of viewers among Bangladesh's awards ceremonies. The awards are considered Bangladeshi equivalent to The Oscars. History Meril Prothom Alo Awards were first awarded in 1998. The awards ceremony was organised and held by Bangladesh's largest newspaper Daily Prothom Alo and Square Toiletries Limited. After the construction of BICC in 2002, the awards ceremony was moved to a new location and in 2002, the awards ceremony for the first time was held in front of a large audience. The awards include nominations in more than 30 categories and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humayun Ahmed
Humayun Ahmed ( Help:IPA/Bengali, [ɦumajuːn aɦmed]; 13 November 1948 – 19 July 2012) was a Bangladeshi novelist, Playwdramatist, screenwriter, filmmaker, songwriter, scholar, and academic. His breakthrough was his debut novel ''Nondito Noroke'' published in 1972. He wrote over 200 fiction and non-fiction books. He was one of the most popular authors and filmmakers in post-independence Bangladesh. Pakistani English newspaper Dawn (newspaper), Dawn referred to him as the cultural legend of Bangladesh. In the early 1990s, Humayun Ahmed emerged as a filmmaker. He went on to make a total of eight films – each based on his novels. Some of his notable films are: ''Daruchini Dip'', ''Aguner Poroshmoni'', ''Srabon Megher Din, Shonkhonil Karagar (film), Shonkhonil Karagar, Dui Duari, Shyamol Chhaya'' and ''Ghetuputra Komola.'' He was one of the most influential dramatist in Bangladesh during the 1990s, when he wrote the most popular soap operas. His works, such as ''Kothao Keu Nei'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Awards (Bangladesh)
The National Film Awards () is an annual awards ceremony held annually in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is considered to be the most significant film award ceremony in Bangladesh. The National Film Awards were established in 1975 by the government of Bangladesh. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entries. History The National Film Awards were first presented in 1975. The government of Bangladesh offers the National Film Awards to the films and individuals for notable contributions to the art of cinema. Beginning in 1975, The National Film Awards is an event that takes place annually that includes colorful programs, dance, and music. The awards are the only film awards awarded by the government of Bangladesh. No awards were given in 1981 because the panel determined that no film was competent enough to receive an award. Juries and rules The juries are appointed by the ''Bangladesh Film Censor Board'', a department under the Ministry of Infor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekushey Television
Ekushey Television (; , in reference to 21 February), also known by its acronym ETV, is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language privately owned satellite and cable television channel. It is headquartered in Kawran Bazar, Dhaka, and is Bangladesh's first privately owned television channel to broadcast news and current affairs programming. Ekushey Television was launched on 14 April 2000 by A. S. Mahmud, with the "Poribortone Ongikarboddho" (পরিবর্তনে অঙ্গীকারবদ্ধ; ) slogan, which is still used today, as a privately owned nationwide terrestrial television network, the first of its kind in Bangladesh and the region of South Asia in general. It quickly gained popularity around Bangladesh and became the most watched television network there. Ekushey also ended the government's monopoly on terrestrial television in the country. Ekushey Television was later shut down in 2002 by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government after being accused of tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Channel 9 (Bangladesh)
Channel 9 () is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel owned by Virgo Media Limited. Based in the Panthapath neighborhood of Dhaka, the channel began broadcasting on 30 January 2012. The channel airs sports and entertainment programming, and formerly aired news until the closure of its news division in 2019. It had the rights to broadcast the Bangladesh Premier League and La Liga. History The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission granted Channel 9 a license to broadcast among other privately owned Bangladeshi television channels on 20 October 2009. It commenced test transmissions on 8 April 2011, and officially began broadcasting on 30 January 2012. On 14 April 2012, the channel launched on Sky in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where it replaced NTV. The channel was broadcast free-to-air on Eutelsat 28A. This closed on 27 June 2014 and was replaced by Iqra Bangla, a sister channel to Iqra TV. It has been rumoured that Channel 9 wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banglavision
Banglavision () is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel owned by Shyamol Bangla Media Limited, commencing official broadcasts on 31 March 2006. Its name is a portmanteau of " bangla" and "television". Banglavision is based in Bir Uttam C.R. Dutta Road in Banglamotor, Dhaka. History Banglavision applied for a broadcasting license on 30 May 2004, which the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission granted them on 31 January 2005. On the same day, Boishakhi Television and Channel 1 have also received their licenses. Banglavision has also received the ability to broadcast internationally. The channel commenced test transmissions on 25 December 2005 at 18:00 ( BST), and officially began broadcasting on 31 March 2006 with the "Drishti Jure Desh" (দৃষ্টি জুড়ে দেশ; ) slogan, with its objective to showcase the Bengali culture to audiences. Banglavision originally broadcast via the Telstar 10 satellite, but later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bipasha Hayat
Bipasha Hayat (born 23 March 1971) is a leading Bangladeshi actress, model, painter and playback singer. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film ''Aguner Poroshmoni'' (1994). She earned Meril Prothom Alo Awards in 1998, 1999 and 2002. Early life and education Hayat completed her master's from the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka in 1998. Career During the 90's Hayat played many popular television dramas. She wrote her first TV play ''"Shudhui Tomake Jani"'' in 1997. She acted in two liberation war related movies ''Aguner Poroshmoni'' and '' Joyjatra''. The first of those which was directed by Humayun Ahmed, she portrayed the role of a young girl who was blocked in her house with her family inside the city of Dhaka. Ratri as her characters name fell in love with a guerrilla freedom fighter (played by Asaduzzaman Noor) who lived in their house during the war for shelter. Her affection towards the fighter reflects the suppor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saiful Islam Mannu
Saiful Islam Mannu is a Bangladeshi film director. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Screenplay for the film '' Putro'' (2018). As of 2018, he directed 600 television episodes, 60 telefilms, 28 one-hour dramas, two feature films and several documentaries. Career In 2012 Mannu debuted in film direction through ''Charulata'', a digital film to celebrate the 151st birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore on the adapted story, ''Noshto Nir''. Mannu was the director, screenwriter and lyricist of the film Putro (2018). Personal life Mannu is married to Sadia Shabnam Shantu. She won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Costume Design The Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Costume Design () is one of the highest film awards in Bangladesh. Since 2008, the awards have been given in the category of best choreography. The first award winner was Mohammad Shasmsul Islam. No awar ... for the ''Putro'' film. Works * ''Shwapnoloker Deshey'' (2005) * ''Khuje Berai T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masum Reza
Masum Reza is a Bangladeshi playwright, television drama and stage play director. He is best known for writing the screenplay of the television drama serial '' Ronger Manush'' (2004). In 2016, he won Bangla Academy Literary Award in the drama category. He wrote screenplay for films including ''Meghla Akash'' (2002), ''Molla Barir Bou'' (2005), '' Bapjaner Bioscope'' (2015) and ''Hason Raja'' (2017). In 2010, he published two novels. Career Reza debuted in direction in ''Chand Alir Documentary'', a street play, in Kushtia in 1979. He has been associated with the theater troupe ''Desh Natok'' since 1988. His full-fledged stage play is ''Birsa Kabya''. He first wrote the screenplay for the television drama Koitab. Works ;Stage plays * ''Surgaon'' (2017) * ''Kuhokjal'' (2014) * '' NityaPurana'' (2001) ;Television dramas * '' Ronger Manush'' (2004) * ''Megh Rang Meye'' (2005) * ''Saat Sawdagor'' (2013) * ''The Village Engineer'' (2016) ;Films * ''Meghla Akash'' (2002) * ''Molla Bari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SA TV
SA TV (), the acronym of the lesser known South Asian Television, is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel based in Gulshan, Dhaka. It is owned by the Salahuddin Ahmed (S.A. Group of Companies), one of Bangladesh's largest transportation and real estate groups. SA TV commenced transmissions on 19 January 2013. History SA TV received its broadcasting license from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission in April 2010. It commenced test transmissions on 20 April 2012, and later began official transmissions on 19 January 2013. Veteran film-maker Syed Salahuddin Zaki was the first chief operating officer of the channel and Scott Robert Craig was the first head of news. The channel launched its production house, SA Multimedia, on 26 January 2014. SA TV won an International Quality Crown Award in 2015. In December 2016, Bangladeshi television professionals demanded SATV and three other local television channels to take dubbed foreign tel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahfuz Ahmed
Mahfuz Ahmed (born 23 October 1967) is a Bangladeshi television and film actor. He is also a television presenter, model and television producer. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor twice for his roles in ''Laal Sobuj'' (2005) and '' Zero Degree'' (2015). Early life Ahmed was born on 23 October 1967 at Jagatpur village in Ramganj Upazila of Lakshmipur District. Career In 1990, Ahmed started his career inspired by Humayun Ahmed. His notable work is Humayun Ahmed's directed films '' Srabon Megher Din'' and '' Dui Duari'', Mohammad Hannas's ''Bhalobashi Tomake'', Chashi Nazrul Islam's film '' Megher Pore Megh'' and Taukir Ahmed's '' Joyjatra''. He has his own production house named "Nokshikatha". Personal life Since 17 November 2000, Ahmed is married to Ishrat Jahan Quader, a daughter of politician GM Quader Ghulam Muhammed Quader (born 24 February 1948), better known as GM Quader, is a Bangladeshi politician and the 2nd chairperson of Jatiya Party (Ershad), Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ATN Bangla
ATN Bangla (), 'ATN' being the acronym of the unused Asian Television Network, is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel owned by Multimedia Production Company. It is based in the Kawran Bazar neighborhood of Dhaka. ATN Bangla is the first privately owned television channel and the first to broadcast on satellite in Bangladesh. The channel began broadcasting on 15 July 1997. ATN Bangla is broadcast in over 130 countries worldwide. History As nothing of the kind existed in the country at the time, Mahfuzur Rahman had plans to establish a privately owned satellite television channel in Bangladesh, after seeing the popularity of Zee TV in India. He later rented a one-hour slot to broadcast Bengali-language programs on ''ATN Music'', a Mumbai-based television channel, which gained popularity. After ATN Music was shut down, Rahman thought of establishing a full-fledged Bengali-language satellite television channel. ATN Bangla was the first Banglades ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
