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TISHA preps for Eid

Small screen actor Tisha has found widespread acclaim regarding her performances on film, earning her a National Film Award recently. She has returned to her acting roots to focus on TV ventures for Eid. In a recent chat with The Daily Star, the artiste elaborates more on her new projects.
14 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Tashfee's 'Shur' on point!

A few months ago, Tashfee made history by becoming the first female artiste to be signed by ArtistSpread, joining the likes of Miles and Bappa Mazumder. With the release of her all-new single Shur, she is set to be the first artiste in Bangladesh to be featured in a 'vertical' music video for the same song.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Old Dhaka in Frames

Two parallel photography exhibitions depicting the people and professions of old Dhaka as well as the architectural heritage of Sutrapur area of the older part of Dhaka has begun at a heritage home (Holding no 06) at Hemendra Das Road, Bangla Bazaar, Dhaka on Friday.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Rick and Morty

Created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, Rick and Morty, which debuted in 2013, is an animated cosmic horror comedy that follows the adventures of the main character Rick, a scientist and alcoholic, and Morty, his grandson, sometimes with the rest of their family. It was the top TV comedy among millennials in 2017, and enjoys retail, digital, livestream, and gaming success.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Women in unification at Cannes

History was made at this year's 71st Cannes Film Festival on Saturday as 82 women, representing the limited number of women filmmakers selected over its more than seven-decade history, made a symbolic walk up the red carpet.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Fazlur Rahman Babu's upcoming ventures

Despite having shelved two National Film Awards, Fazlur Rahman Babu identifies himself as a television actor. However, the veteran actor is slated to appear in a number of short films this year, for which he has packed his bags for Bandarban. The Daily Star recently reached out to the artiste, who is expected to remain in the hilly jungles for a while longer.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Aishwarya dazzles Cannes red carpet with ‘butterfly’ gown

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan steals the show as she walks the prestigious red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, this time in a stunning ultra-violet, blue and red gown that reflects the metamorphosis of a butterfly.
13 May 2018, 13:19 PM

Portraits of Nazrul

A day long art camp is held at the campus of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Trishal, Mymensingh on Thursday, which is jointly organised by the Institute of Nazrul Studies and the Department of Fine Arts.
13 May 2018, 09:39 AM

Mithila on being a mom

Rafiath Rashid Mithila is the epitome of beauty, talent and grace. She has become the symbol of empowerment, seamlessly maintaining her professional life,
12 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Bishwajit Goswami: Travelling with Mother

Bishwajit Goswami, one of the finest contemporary artists of Bangladesh and a lecturer at the Department of Drawing and Painting of University of Dhaka, works on many significant art projects.
12 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Universal Medical College and Hospital to honour mothers of three celebrities

On Mother's Day, Universal Medical College and Hospital has been honouring mothers of renowned media personalities for the past few years. This year, too, mothers of three celebrities will be awarded.
12 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Lux Super Star 2018 dazzles as Mim Mantasha takes the Crown

If there is one pageant that never fails to capture the attention of the people around the country, it is the Channel i Lux Super Star.
12 May 2018, 18:00 PM

The best of the world's Rock n' Roll under one roof!

Rock music fans in Dhaka were treated to a truly special event as Dan Cake Presents Legacy of Rock n' Roll went under way at ICCB yesterday. Bands like Miles, Cryptic Fate, Arbovirus, Indalo and more paid tribute to their inspirations, and it was a sight to behold. We present to you some exclusive snippets from the Concert!
11 May 2018, 18:00 PM

AFD and Shunno launch graphic print folio and mobile mini-press

Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) and “Shunno Art Space” launched Shunno's graphic print folio series, “Apostrophe” and mobile mini-press yesterday at AFD.
11 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Intertwining pictures and poetry

They say a picture is worth a thousand words – in Fahad Al Alam's case, those words are now transferred to pages.
11 May 2018, 18:00 PM

A little bit of Vietnam in Dhaka!

Vietnam is celebrated for its tremendous ceramic art. With that in mind, Clay Station, a clay studio situated in Dhaka, has arranged an exhibition to give the people of Dhaka an essence of Vietnam.
11 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Kazi Ghiyasuddin to receive the Order of the Rising Sun

Every year, the government of Japan honours distinguished citizens of the country for their valuable contributions towards uplifting the image of the country and for making significant inroads in the service of humanity. The list also includes the names of a number of foreign nationals who help bridge the gap between their respective communities and Japan through their works in various fields. The Japanese
11 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Beginning a Legacy

Babita has reigned long as one of the most celebrated actresses of the Bangladesh film industry, during which she has starred in a staggering total of 275 films. The seven time National Film Award winning celebrity received international fame after her much acclaimed performance in Satyajit Ray's “Ashani Sanket”. In a recent interview with The Daily Star, the veteran actress looks back on the wonder years.
11 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Magic of Third World premiered at Shilpakala

The Premiere Show of Tritiyo Bishwer Magic -Magic of Third World, a short film by Anwar Hossain Pintu, was held at National Art Gallery auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today at 6:30pm.Chalachitram Film Society organised the premier show of the film.
10 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Naumi

Having a dislike towards favouritism, singer Naumi thinks everyone should be treated equally.
10 May 2018, 18:00 PM