Cultural personalities Subarna Mostafa MP and Afzal Hossain joined an art camp with special children on the occasion of Pohela Boishakh. Prominent directors Amitabh Reza, Opi Karim and Iresh Jaker also joined and spent time with special children and provided them with encouragement and motivation. It was organized by Samsung and Fair Electronics under the supervision of Nabiha Raida Foundation at Samsung Flagship Store, Gulshan Avenue. The event was inaugurated with a welcome address by Huang Sang Woo, Managing Director, Samsung Electronics Limited and Ruhul Alam Al Mahboob, Chairman, Fair Group. Chairman of Fair Group Ruhul Alam Al Mahboob said the event was inspired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and his daughter Saima Wazed. "Not only sound education but his alertness and dedication are most required. These children are our resources. We need to get out of this taboo with the joint efforts of all and the Fair Group will continue to work to create jobs for these special children." Also read: Bengalees celebrate Pahela Baishakh with pomp and gaiety

National Award-winning composer Tanvir Tareq will be seen on the big screen as a musician along with directing music for film maker Afzal Hossain’s upcoming children’s film “Maniker Lal Kakra.” Tanvir told UNB that this was a surprising offer for him. “Afzal bhai one day asked me whether I could come with the guitar in the next day’s shoot and his request was like an order to me.” The actress was singing the song and I had to play the guitar with her in that scene, he said. Also read: Pori Moni-Raaz announces pregnancy Afzal at first told about two songs for the film. One was for the story where actress Sohana Saba will lip sync and another was the theme track, said Tareq. The filmmaker chose a song of Tagore, “Diner Belay Bashi Tomar Bajiyechile,” he said. Both the songs were composed for guitar as Afzal requested, said the music director. Regarding his new experience of acting Tanvir said,” Probably this is the first and last time I’d be seen acting. But at least I can now say I’ve acted in a film once!” “Being a part of a legendary filmmaker like Afzal Hossain's film was a big achievement for me. Maybe he included me in this small part on the screen out of affection”. Also read: Release of 'Shaan' postponed Maniker Lal Kakra is a film based on writer and novelist Manik Bandopadhyay's story while Masum Reza has written the script of the movie. Ferdous Ahmed and Sohana Saba have been casted for the movie.

Today marks the 67th birthday of noted thespian, director and artist Afzal Hossain.  Afzal, known for his versatile presence in the media sphere of Bangladesh, was born on July 19, 1954, in Parulia, Satkhira. One of the iconic names in the industry, Afzal Hossain is highly popular in television and film who began his acting career on stage. While studying Fine Arts, he started performing on stage through Dhaka Theater.  Read:Humayun Ahmed’s 9th death anniversary today He entered the world of television in the late seventies and soon became a heartthrob in television dramas during the eighties. His breakthrough was the drama titled 'Rokter Angurlata' aired in 1980 on BTV. Revered to his fans for his creative brilliance and personality, Afzal Hossain is vibrantly present as a well-respected name in the media arena. Several of his plays, television dramas and films are still admired by his audiences. Read:Cumilla lawyer files Tk50 crore defamation case against Mosharraf Karim The actor has recently showcased a critically acclaimed performance in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's maiden web series 'Ladies & Gentlemen', produced by South Asian OTT giant ZEE5. A man of diverse talents, Afzal Hossain is simultaneously creative as his talents extend to direction, painting and poetry. Recently his paintings got exhibited outside the country. Read:Fakir Alamgir on life support Besides, he is expected to release his debut feature film and new theatre productions after the government lifts the lockdown. As a prolific creative advertisement maker, Afzal Hossain has revolutionized the advertisement industry of the country and is idolized by many successful creative directors in Bangladesh.