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Director Rafi Wants to Release 'Amimangshito', Stuck on the Censor Board.
During Sheikh Hasina's government, director Rayhan Rafi's film 'Amimangshito' was banned by the Censor Board and several other films. Since the fall of the previous government, there has been increasing pressure on social media for the release of the movie.
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Ferdous Has Been Removed from a Tollywood Film
Actor Ferdous Ahmed has been experiencing a rough time lately. He lost his position as a member of Parliament within seven months. Since then, he, like other MPs of the Awami League, has been untraceable. There are reports that he was removed from a Tollywood movie due to his silence during the student movement, a significant event that has led to his removal from a major film project.
'Cartoon Revolt' exhibition at Drik Gallery
Dhaka's renowned Drik Gallery is currently hosting an exhibition titled "Cartoon Revolt". The exhibit presents a stunning collection of over 300 cartoons, all inspired by the anti-discrimination student movement.
Bangladeshi documentary ‘Latika’ is going to Moscow
The Bangladeshi short documentary 'Latika' has wowed audiences at prestigious film festivals around the world from Switzerland to England to Russia.
Artists Demand Resignation of Corrupted Heads of Literary and Cultural Sector
Poets, writers, and artists have issued a statement demanding the resignation of the corrupt leaders of art, literature, and cultural institutions.
![Image: Shilpakala Academy DG, Liaquat Ali Lucky [The Business Standard]](/post-images/20240816-shilpakala-lucky.jpg)
Lucky resigned from Shilpakala with the accusation of corruption and irregularities
Liaquat Ali Lucky, who had been the director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy for an era, resigned after the government's fall. Salahuddin Ahmed, the (Deputy) secretary of the Shilpakala Academy, confirmed that the resignation was submitted to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs on Monday (August 12th).
Graffiti - Noakhali
The students in the Noakhali district are excelling in performing arts that reflect the 'Anti-discrimination Student Movement'. Their efforts, seen in the graffiti they create on the walls of the towns, often featuring Arabic calligraphy and incorporating Bengali sentences, are truly commendable. Their work promotes a unique perspective and a sense of shared humanity, making the Bangladeshi people proud of the generation’s achievements and the unity and equality they stand for.
Graffiti - Sherpur, Bogra
After the recent anti-discrimination movement, students all over Bangladesh have come down to the task of reforming the country. A group of them is seen to be performing graffiti art on the walls of towns and cities. They are trying to depict various scenes of the ‘Anti-discrimination Student Movement’ on the walls of Bogra city. Besides, various context of Bangladesh, verse of Nazrul's rebellious poems have taken place as the subjects of their paintings.
Who Put The Damsels in Distress?
Have you ever heard stories about witches when you were a kid? Witches that were chased down and burned alive by both witch hunters and people. Ever ponder the true identities of these women? Why were they accused of being witches and believed to be deserving of such a horrible fate?
Mahajan's Songs Festival: A Tribute to Folk Heritage
From June 8 to June 12, 2024, the Suhrawardy Udyan will host a remarkable celebration of Bangladesh’s rich folk music traditions through the "Mahajan's Songs Festival." This event, organized by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's Production Department, is set to captivate audiences with the soulful and evocative melodies of traditional folk songs.
Plastic Recycling Increased in the Country
In the country, 36% of plastic can be recycled. Additionally, 39% ends up in landfills, and 25% goes into rivers, canals, and soil. However, the rate of plastic recycling has increased compared to before. Globally, the average rate is below 10%, although in European countries, this rate is above 70%. Nonetheless, the recycling rate needs to be increased further. Mainly, a large portion of used plastic cannot be recycled due to improper collection from households and landfills. Additionally, there is a lack of necessary government support for the development of this sector.