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Owned's 'Bondi' released
The music video for rock band Owned's Bondi has been released on their social media platforms, including their Facebook page and
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Rakib Hasan Rahul
Promising lyricist Rakib Hasan Rahul has been penning songs since his school days. With around 150 songs to his credit, the artiste
28 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Beenkar Musical Society hosts music workshop
Recently, a music workshop was held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy as a part of Beenkar Musical Society of Bangladesh. At the
28 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony programme to be held today
Due to the tragic incident at Chawk Bazar, the programme regarding the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony at Chhayanaut had been postponed.
28 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Arafat Mohsin Nidhi on 'Thako'
The spearhead behind numerous hit songs as a part of the famed Studio 58, Arafat Mohsin Nidhi's pedigree as a musician extends far
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‘Komola Rocket’ wins Hiralal Sen Padak at Amar Bhashar Cholochitra 1425
At the 18th edition of Amar BhasharCholochitra, 18 Bangla feature films produced during the last six decades both in Bangladesh and India were screened. Among the films were Satyajit Ray’s Charulata, Ritwik Ghatok’s Titas Ekti Nadir Naam, Mrinal Sen’s Akaler Sondhane, Zahir Raihan’s Anwara, Saidul AnamTutul’s Adhiyar, Tanvir Mokammel’s Nodir Naam Madhumati, Amjad Hossain’s Bhat De, Anam Biswas’ Debi, Gias Uddin Selim’s Swapnajaal and
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Nemesis' 'Ami' stirs excitement
Prominent rock band Nemesis recently released their single titled, Ami, in dedication of students who stood up for truth and justice. The lyric video of the song has garnered close to 45,000 views on YouTube since its release.
27 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Chobi Mela X to open today
The tenth installment of the much anticipated Chobi Mela is scheduled to begin today and conclude on March 9. A press conference was held yesterday at Drik Gallery in Dhanmondi regarding the occasion.
27 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Portrait of a Cover Artist - Kabya Karim
A graduate from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Unversity of Development Alternative (UODA), Kabya Karim is a standout performer among the young cover artists in the Ekushey Boi Mela.
27 February 2019, 18:00 PM
An offering of songs of language and love in spring
The premise of The Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct came alive yesterday, amidst the gloomy weather, with songs of language and love.
27 February 2019, 18:00 PM
TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2019 concludes
The biggest fashion event in the country, TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2019, recently concluded at the International Convention City, Bashundhara.
26 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Portrait of a Cover Artist - Kousik Zaman
Relatively a new comer in the field of book cover designing, 2019 marked the second year for Kousik Zaman at the Ekushey Grantha Mela.
26 February 2019, 18:00 PM
An offering of songs of language and love in spring
As part of our regular musical programmes, Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a special musical evening titled, 'Falgun-er Rongey Aanka Bhaasha O Bhalobashar Gaan' (Songs of language and love portrayed through the colours of spring).
26 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Celebrating the spirit of International Mother Language Day
Honouring the heroic struggles and sacrifices of our martyrs for our mother tongue Bangla, a fourteen-day theatre festival to mark the International Mother Language Day began in Sylhet on Monday.
26 February 2019, 18:00 PM
'Bhashajoyita: The Language Fighter' screened at Goethe Institut Bangladesh
Many brave souls, both men and women, fought for our mother language Bangla during the 1952 Language Movement. However, the names of women language fighters hardly appear in written history.
25 February 2019, 18:00 PM
BEST OF THE 2019 OSCARS
The Oscars, or Academy Awards, the highest honours in the movie industry, were handed out at a ceremony held recently in Hollywood. Following is a list of winners in the key categories.
25 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Portrait of a Cover Artist - Sarah Toufika
The Ekushey Grantha Mela plays an essential role in the life of cover artist and illustrator, Sarah Toufika. She believes that the books published in the fair every year, bring immense joy in readers' lives.
25 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu honours Language Movement Martyrs
The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal observed International Mother Language Day this month.
25 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Ferdousi Priyabhashini's legacy of artistic garden at Shilpangan
Contemporary art gallery Shilpangan is hosting an art exhibition titled, The Gardener's Gift, on the occasion of the eminent sculptor and freedom fighter Ferdousi Priyabhashini's 72nd birth anniversary (February 19) at its premises in Lalmatia, Dhaka.
24 February 2019, 18:00 PM
An offering of songs of language and love in spring
As part of our regular musical programmes, Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a special musical evening titled, Falgun-er Rongey Aanka Bhaasha O Bhalobashar Gaan (Songs of language and love portrayed through the colours of spring).
24 February 2019, 18:00 PM