Unmad

Infobox Magazine
title = Unmad


image_size = 110px
founder = Ishtiaq Hossain/Khalid Ashar
editor = Ahsan Habib (cartoonist)
managing_editor = Shagor Khondokar
editor_title = Editor
frequency = Monthly
circulation = 10,000–12,000
category = Satirical magazine
company = Unmad
publisher =
firstdate = November 1978
country = Bangladesh
language = Bangla
website = [http://homeviewbangladesh.com/unmad/]

"UNmad" is a Bangladeshi humor magazine founded by Ishtiaq Hossain and Kazi Khalid Ashraf in 1978. "UNmad" is a bengali word, which means 'paranoid', or, 'mad'. Although "UNmad" does not have any direct relation with the popular American Satire magazine "Mad", it is often referred to as the "Mad Magazine of Bangladesh" by "Unmad"'s fan.

History of Unmad

UNmad was originally founded by two cartoonists named Ishtiaq Hossain and Kazi Khaled Ashraf in 1978. Offering a new media of entertainment through satire cartoons and humor stuffs, the magazine soon received attention of many people. However, the magazine became extremely popular during mid 80s when, cartoonist/satirist, Ahsan Habib (cartoonist) took the charge of editor of the magazine. Relying heavily on the funny aspects social life and showbiz arenas (mainly on local movies) of mid/late 80s, Ahsan Habib, along with some talented cartoonists and satire columnist, produced some excellent satire stuffs one after another and soon made "UNmad" an household name. During that time, "UNmad" became one of the best selling magazines of the country's history. Writers Kazi Taposh, Sajjad Kabir, Romen Rayhan, Asrar Masud, Azizul Abedin, Obidul Gani Chandan, Anik Khan, Bappi, cartoonists Tariqul Islam Shantu, Iqbal Hossain Shanu, Zaved Hossain, Farid, Mehdi, Shahriar joined with Ahsan Habib to ensure enough contents for monthly publication of UNmad.

UNmad is the only 'Cartoon' Magazine in Bangladesh at the moment. It is a non political magazine in nature. The focus of the magazine is mostly on day to day social issues. However, the most popular segment is its UNmad in News Reporting. In this segment Unmad is a character who goes to different places for reporting and reveals circustic situations.

Center page cartoon is another popular segment, where many funny situations illustrated in the center of the magazine. Besides that last page folding is another attraction for the readers where one cartoon comes out with different meaning after folding the page.

Cinema or Drama satire is also hugely admired segment. English TV series the Six Million Dollar Man, The Dallas, The A Team and Bengali Shangshaptaq, Bohubrihi, Ain Adalot, Ayomoy are the most well-liked ones. Bengali Movie ‘Shareng Bou’ is known as the best movie satire ever published in UNmad.

UNmad is not only a Cartoon Magazine, it has become an institute. Over the last 30 years the magazine helped the cartoon and cartoonist to establish in Bangladesh. Most of the cartoonists in Bangladesh working in different daily magazines are grateful to UNmad and Ahsan Habib for giving opportunity to publish its first cartoon in print media. Besides cartoon, rime writings and witty writings are also patronized by UNmad. UNmad has organized number of Cartoon Exhibitions in Dhaka and Chittagong in participation of cartoonists from all around the country. UNmad is also encouraging young cartoonists by giving cartoonist of the year award regularly. Cartoonist of UNmad are participating international cartoon competitions and winning prizes, bring honor to the country.

UNmad has also super hot by-products, such as stickers, T-shirt, mugs, key rings and other small funny gift items. These popular items are available exclusively in Ekushey Boi Mella stalls and its own outlet in Dhaka. All the by-products represent UNmad logo or its face.