Popular magazine show Ityadi to air special compilation episode Friday
The popular Bangladeshi magazine show "Ityadi" is set to return to television screens this Friday, July 3, featuring a specially curated compilation of its most iconic segments. Airing immediately following the 8:00 p.m. news, the broadcast promises to blend the program’s signature satirical wit with deep dives into national history, social commentary, and human interest stories.
This special edition revisits the program’s 2016 installment, which was filmed amidst the lush, historic mango groves of a horticulture center in Chapainawabganj. The episode captures the rich heritage of the ancient Barind region and the vestiges of the Gaur-Sultani era, providing a scenic backdrop for a series of segments focused on the local culture of the area and its renowned mango industry.
The compilation is anchored by a football-themed aesthetic and features fan-favorite recurring segments, including the beloved exchanges between the grandmother and grandson, the uncle and nephew, and the show’s traditional reader correspondence section. Producers have also integrated satirical sketches that address contemporary social irregularities, maintaining the program’s long-standing reputation for using humor to highlight pressing societal issues.
Beyond the entertainment, the episode highlights several inspirational stories of resilience and dedication. Viewers will be reacquainted with Magura’s Halim, a football enthusiast who achieved three Guinness World Records and was first introduced to the public through "Ityadi" in 1995. The broadcast also profiles Kuthubuddin Ahmed, a philanthropist from Khulna’s Phultala upazila dedicated to serving the poor and promoting education, and presents a cautionary report on snake conservation featuring Fazle Rabbi Robin.
International flavor is provided through a documentary feature on the "Evzones," the elite presidential guard of Greece, filmed against the historical landscape of Athens. The musical and cultural segments include a performance of traditional Gambhira songs by artists Mahabubul Alam and Faijur Rahman Manik, accompanied by an interactive quiz for the audience. The episode concludes with a large-scale dance production set to a song composed by Hanif Sanket and written by Mohammad Rafiquzzaman, alongside a satirical musical drama starring actors Pran Roy and Joyraj that critiques bureaucratic inefficiencies in the workplace.
