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"There is no ingenuity in our current films"-- Riaz
DASHING, charming, sporty, charismatic, academically brilliant -- several adjectives can be dedicated to Riaz, who has been one of the leading actors in Bangladeshi cinema for 10 years now.

Palagaan at Bengal Shilpalaya
A secular narrative of 'Ramayana'
Madhab Gonshai and his troupe from the Gopal community of Kustia delighted the Dhaka audience with their performance of Pala Gaan (narrative of epics or folklore) on August 2 at Bengal Shilpalaya.

In conversation with Anup Barua
Current music scenario: Moving ahead or making a U-turn?
Jago Kholo Go Ankhi is perhaps one of the most impressive recent audio productions.

TV Watch
Special programmes on Tagore's death anniversary on channel i
To mark Rabindranath Tagore's 65th death anniversary on August 6, Channel i will telecast special programmes. The channel will feature musical programmes, talk shows, special plays and dance programmes.

Around The World
'Omkara': An 'Othello' in Uttar Pradesh
When one decides to adapt anything by William Shakespeare, a lot of courage is needed. Tales that have been told and retold in all known corners of the globe for over 400 years calls for that kind ofcourage.