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Eugene O' Neill's classic staged at Shilpakala

With an aim to construct analytical plays while maintaining the artistic value, Shabdaboli started their journey back in 1978.
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Some Television programmes to watch on Rabindra Jayanti

This year, different television channels of Bangladesh are remembering Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti. Here is a small list of recommendations.
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef 2018

New day, new challenges, and a new kitchen! Last week, the remaining six of the super chef kitchen was ready for their 21st challenge in the city's famous Istanbul Restaurant.
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM

SOME SPECIAL EVENTS ON RABINDRA JAYANTI

On the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti, Chhayanaut is commemorating Rabindranath Tagore with Rabindra Utshab on May 8- May 9. The
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Konal's 'Ekla Cholo Re' sends a strong message

Popular singer Konal has released a heart-warming music video of her rendition of Rabindranath Tagore's Ekla Cholo Re today.
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Reflections on Tagore with Anima Roy

Anima Roy has garnered a reputation for being a stellar contemporary Tagore exponent in recent years.
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM

The Kabi Guru Lives on

“The ultimate truth of our personality is that we are no mere biologists or geometricians; we are the dreamers of dreams, we are the music-makers.”
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Snippets of the Displaced City

A solo art exhibition titled “Displaced in Dhaka” by young artist Kuntal Barai is going on at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. Noted artist-critic Mustafa Zaman has curated the exhibit. Professor Nazrul Islam, academic,
6 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Celebrating Selina Hossain

In the pages of Bangla literature, Selina Hossain's dedication has played an immense role to captivate and entertain readers with her remarkable words. Born on June 14, 1947, Selina Hossain is one of the most celebrated authors of Bangladesh. A winner of various accolades, her latest addition to the list is the Shwadhinata Padak, the highest state award of Bangladesh. Recently, Tarupallab, an organisation currently headed by Selina Hossain, arranged an event to celebrate the literary icon.
6 May 2018, 18:00 PM

“Rabindra Sangeet in Bangladesh today is better than it had ever been” - Fahim Hossain Chowdhury

With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, the famed Rabindra Sangeet exponent Fahim Hossain Chowdhury will add another feather to his hat today when he receives the prestigious 'Bangla Academy Rabindra Award 2018'. The award is given every year to luminaries in the field of Rabindra Sangeet. In this interview with The Daily Star, the singer talks about his reaction to getting the award, his career and the current state of the industry.
6 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Spotlight on Samantak Sinha

Having studied music production in London, Samantak Sinha quickly went on to earn the reputation of one of the most promising upcoming musicians in West Bengal. He is currently in Bangladesh for his upcoming projects. The Daily Star catches up with Samantak for a small chat about his ambitions, music and his trip to Bangladesh.
6 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Stranger Things

With the news of the confirmation of Season 3 of this series being at the top right now, the excitement over Stranger Things is bigger than ever. Stranger Things is an American science fiction-horror Netflix
6 May 2018, 18:00 PM

BGTF's National Conference held

The 23rd National Conference of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) was held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Actor and director Liaquat Ali Lucky and actor Kamal Bayezid were elected as Chairman and Secretary General, respectively, for the next three years.
6 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Suman Sarkar's “Poem of Varendra-2” Opens at BSK

Promising artist Suman Kumar Sarkar's third solo painting exhibition titled “Poem of Varendra-2” was opened on May 4 at the gallery of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro.
5 May 2018, 18:00 PM

‘Culture Initiatives’ begins their journey with the screening of Satyajit Ray Films

While the capital was getting drenched in the monsoon rain, film enthusiasts watched two of Ray's greatest creations Charulata and Kanchanjangha
5 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Prito Reza's Humble Tribute to Rabindranath

Even though he is primarily known as one of Bangladesh's best photographers, Prito Reza is no stranger to direction.
5 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Yesteryear Once More!

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) organised a solo musical soiree by noted artiste Selina Azad on May 4 at Poet Sufia Kamal Auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum, Shahbagh. The singer performed adhunik Bangla songs most of which she recorded for films of yesteryear.
5 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Many Happy Returns, OMAR SANI!

Omar Sani is one of the most endearing faces in Bangladeshi Cinema. Being one of the most recognisable figures from the 90s,
5 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Screening of Satyajit Ray Films

The Daily Star is honoured to arrange a film screening and discussion of Charulata and Kanchenjunga, marking beloved author Satyajit Ray's 97th birthday.
4 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Topu and Kona duet for the first time in Prince Mahmud Mixed

It has been said that as a singer, if you want your song to be successful, have Prince Mahmud write them! The celebrated writer and composer has been churning out hit albums on a yearly basis for the past 23 years, and will continue the trend with his much-awaited Prince Mahmud Mixed. The album's first song features two of the most sought-after singers in the industry, Topu and Kona in a duet for the first time ever! The song is titled Ghor, and Topu
4 May 2018, 18:00 PM