• Abolished fortnightly of Weekly Bichitra, Anando Bichitra first implement the Photo Sundhuri competition in Bangladesh. Fortnightly Binodon Bichitra, an associate of Bd. Showbiz takes it over and publishes the first yearly Photo Sundhuri competition in January 1999. The announcement was made in May 1998. Since then they receive 2,862 applications with pictures from different corner of Bangladesh. Brave sundhuries (photogenic) send their portfolio to be considered for the admiration of their beauty. Needless to say, many of today's popular Showbiz celebrities were discover through this competition, namely Mushoumi, Popi or Mou. Binodon Bichitra Editorial board first sorts the pictures and makes a primary list of 100 competitors and from that a second selection gives the green light to the photographer of Binodon Bichitra to photograph 25 candidates travelling every corner of Bangladesh. Finally the top 10 selection was very difficult. All 25 candidates had to sit for different photo sessions, interviews etc. Kohinurn Chemical Company (Bangladesh) comes forward with sponsorship and thus it becomes after their beauty product name Tibbot-Binodon Bichitra Photo Sundhuri 99. Bd. Showbiz presenting this extraordinary top ten beautiful sundhuries and giving you a chance to express your admiration on the on-line vote page. have a cool visit! For more exclusive articles like this you can subscribe to Binodon Bichitra.

- Fauzia Haque, Associate Editor, Bd. Showbiz