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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Anima Roy has garnered a reputation for being a stellar contemporary Tagore exponent in recent years.
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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.”
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Snippets of the Displaced City
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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‘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
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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