ICE Today is a Bangladeshi lifestyle magazine focusing on contemporary culture and society in the country. The magazine has sections dedicated to business, fashion, health, women, music, travel and cuisine.[1]
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| Executive director | Nawshin Khair |
|---|---|
| Former editors | Ziaul Karim |
| Staff writers | Tawhidur Rashid, managing editor Tanuva Aumia Khundkar, associate editor Goutom Saha, fashion editor |
| Categories | Entertainment and lifestyle |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Abul Khair Litu |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Company | ICE Media Limited |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Based in | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
History and profile edit
ICE Today was started in 2003.[2] It is published on a monthly basis.[3] The magazine is under the ICE Media Ltd publishing umbrella, which produces ICE Business Times, Jamini, Charbela Chardik, and Bengal Barota. Its publisher is entrepreneur Abul Khair Litu, who has also published Shilpa O Shilpi about Bangladeshi art. Litu is an art enthusiast and active in the Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts.[4][5][6]
The current staff is Nawshin Khair, executive director; Nobonita Chowdhury, managing editor; Syeda Samara Mortada, associate editor; and Goutom Saha, fashion editor.[1]
The current editor replaced Ziaul Karim, who was appointed editor of the magazine in 2007. Karim, active in journalism since 1990, was a former reporter for The Morning Sun (newspaper) and The Daily Star (Bangladesh), and he was the former features editor for News Day. Karim was also appointed at the same time the editor of Jamini.[7]
Several prominent literary names have been associated with the magazine. Author and poet Syed Shamsul Haque is chair of the editorial board.[1] The Bengali poet Hayat Saif is a former managing editor.
Editorial focus edit
The magazine says its title ICE stands for "information, communication and entertainment", and the magazine regularly covers "fashion, beauty, food ... travel, gadgets, events" and contains monthly interviews.[1]
The magazine is a booster for Bangladeshi businesses, such as airlines and other national brands, through its content, awards and service.[8][9] Its staff is also active in community service and the art scene.[10]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "About Us". Ice Today. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ "ICE Today description". AndroidPit. Archived from the original on 24 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ "ICEToday - September 2014". Magzter. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ Das, Soumitra; Sarkar, Sebanti; Banerjee, Sudeshna (18 September 2011). "An art mag, Suspect No. 12". The Telegraph (India).
- ^ "Displaying a stunning art collection". Dhaka Courier. 17 October 2010.
- ^ Takir Hossain (16 January 2009). "The thriving art scene in Dhaka". The Daily Star. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ "Ziaul Karim made editor of ICE Today, Jamini". The Daily Star. 31 July 2007. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ "ICE Today-Aqua Paints Interior Design Award 2009 announced". The Daily Star. 8 April 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Bangladesh Monitor". Bangladesh Monitor. 20 June 2009. Archived from the original on 24 May 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ "NSU: the Battle of Minds 2009 champion". The Daily Star. 18 November 2009. Retrieved 5 June 2013.