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Feature
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Entertainment
Tribute / When Chuck Norris died, the myth kept standing
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Culture
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Arts & Entertainment
‘Where are you?’ The afterlife of a song that outlived borders
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Feature
Reflection / How a 21-min qawwali discovered during a video game hunt changed a schoolboy’s musical world
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Arts & Entertainment
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TV & Film
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Music
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
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Music
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
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TV & Film
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
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Music
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Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
In remembrance of Abdul Alim
Today marks the 44th death anniversary of the noted folk maestro, Abdul Alim. He recorded over 300 Gramophone records and sang playback in over 100 films. One of his most notable work is playback for the famous film, Mukh O Mukhosh.
4 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Sky is the limit for Nova
Nova is a beloved face in the television industry, equally adept at acting, modeling and anchoring. Recently in an interview with The Daily Star, she talks about her upcoming projects.
4 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Sabina Yasmin's Birthday today
Today marks the birthday of one of the most fabled figures in Bangladeshi music: Sabina Yasmin. The Ekushey Padak winner has won the
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Reflections with Lucky Enam on her birthday
Having started her media career in 1972, veteran actor Lucky Enam has accomplished laudable performances in radio, television and theatre for many years.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh's cinema hits a new 'record'
In recent years, the movie theatre business in Bangladesh has faced a gradual setback, causing their numbers to dwindle considerably. Despite these obstacles, tickets are still found to be sold out upon movie releases as viewers crowd the halls.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Slim Shady stupefies
Just eight months after his album Revival, which was not up to the “Eminem standard” according to many, the talented rapper recently
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Chris Hemsworth in 'Dhaka'
Chris Hemsworth, popularly known as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will star in the Netflix thriller titled Dhaka.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Asaduzzaman Noor's vision on AABB
After the opening ceremony of the 18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh (AABB), the Minister of Cultural Affairs Asaduzzaman Noor, MP, in an interview with The Daily Star, shared his vision of a creative and humanistic Bangladesh shedding light on the AABB.
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Tapsee Pannu playing herself in 'Manmarziyan'?
The much-anticipated Anurag Kashyap romantic comedy Manmarziyan will see the Abhishek Bachchan, Tapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal
3 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh Bhavan in Shantiniketan to open this month
On May 25, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bangladesh Bhavan in Shantiniketan. From the third week of September, Bangladesh Bhavan will be open to all.
2 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Jibon Sanket Natya Goshti to stage 'Jyoti-Sanghita' in India
Jibon Sanket Natya Gosthi, a Habiganj based theatre group is going to perform their well-received production, Jyoti-sanghita at the 4th International Bamapada Mukhopadhyay memorial theatre festival 2018 in India. Tripura Theatre is organising the festival.
2 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Sonam Kapoor: "Writers are the rockstars"
Sonam Kapoor, who has been the face of several brands and campaigns, has been named as the ambassador for the Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival and Star India's Word to Screen Market.
2 September 2018, 18:00 PM
'Blossoms from Ash' unveiled
The documentary was filmed in the Ukhiya refugee camp and documented the life and struggles of the stateless people residing there. “We are made to fear migrants and refugees back in my country,” said Alexander I Blum.“Bangladesh has inspired me incredibly and thus I decided to make the film to spread awareness among people.”
2 September 2018, 18:00 PM
'Pata Jhorar Din' rustling the scene
I used to work with Sarwar bhai (Mostofa Sarwar Farooki) since 2002, but my very own first venture was aired in 2006.
2 September 2018, 18:00 PM
'Haldaa' set for 14th Kazan International Muslim Film Festival
Haldaa, directed by Tauquir Ahmed, has been well-received by the critics and audience alike since its release. This time, Haldaa is going to take part in the 14th Kazan International Muslim Film Festival, starting from tomorrow.
2 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Remembering J R R Tolkein: A trip down Middle Earth
On this day in 1973, J R R Tolkein passed away at the age of 81. On this occasion, I look back at The Lord of the Rings trilogy, one of his most memorable creations.
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM
GOLD to ornate Saudi Arabia
The recent initiatives to modernise the much conservative Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has awed us in many ways since the new
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Dhaka DocLab empowering the art of nonfiction
The inaugural ceremony of Dhaka DocLab was held at the auditorium of the Liberation War Museum on Friday, the second annual event since their inception.
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM
The Voice of 'Narishokti'
Ratna, a garment worker of Mohammadi Group, has been going to her workplace while battling harassment and eve teasing for the
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Five Bangladeshi and four foreign artists awarded
Dhaka has become the hub of contemporary art thanks to the rendezvous of a few hundred local and foreign artists, curators, connoisseurs, critics and enthusiasts marking the 18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh (AABB).
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM