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Vol. 5 Num 759 Sun. July 16, 2006  
   
Culture


Grand finale of ATN Taroka Tarokader Taroka


ATN Bangla steps into its 10th year. To mark this milestone, a live cultural show was held at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC) on July 14. On the occasion, the top 20 finalists of ATN Taroka won awards.

The talent hunt show ATN Taroka Tarokader Taroka picked as winners Mohammad Rezwanul Huque (music) from Rangpur and Queen Rahman (acting) from Bogra district. The two winners were announced at the very end of the show. The winners walked away with their laurels-- a flat, a car, Taka 2lakh and loads of gifts each.

The finale was the performances of ATN stars such as Rezwan, Shobuj, Subarna Sharkar, Subarna Debnath Tumpa, Laila, Reni, Tandra, Mridula, Reni, Chumki, Mowly, Nahid and others. The show included a variety of songs and dances, ranging from the traditional folk to modern genres. But the interesting part of the show was the skit by ATN Taroka finalists (acting). The crowd cheered the performers.

In his speech Mahfuzur Rahman, chairman of ATN Bangla said, "In my view the show was a hit and viewers enjoyed it immensely. ATN Taroka will return in 2006 on a larger scale." The chief adviser of ATN Bangla, Saiful Bari also delivered an inspiring speech.

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Award winners Queen Rahman and Mohammad Rezwanul Huque