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A new generation of classical dancers
Munmun Ahmed and Sharmila Banerjee are names that need no introduction among the country's classical dance aficionados.
24 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Classical Music has the power to change society
Eminent art and music connoisseur Abul Khair, Chairman of Bengal Foundation, embarked on a dream of reaching classical
24 November 2016, 18:00 PM
1st trailer for Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence’ is out
The 1st trailer of the new film by American director, Martin Scorsese, which he took over 20 years to make, is finally out.
24 November 2016, 15:03 PM
Carnatic music legend Balamuralikrishna passes away
Legendary Carnatic music vocalist Dr. Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna passed away at age 86 on November 22, his family confirmed. According to reports, he was not keeping well for a while.
23 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Dhaka turns into Kalavati Nagar
With the first sun rays gleaming through the thin layer of fog, Dhaka will spring to life. World class artistes - the “Kalavats” - will prepare their string, wind, percussion instruments and vocals and dance to demonstrate their mastery, to express their adulation towards their Creator.
23 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Busy times for Apurbo
Popular TV actor Apurbo is busy with acting assignments. He is currently starring in six drama serials, as well as single episode TV plays.
23 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Mahfuz Anam and Abrar Anwar on Shilpolok
A special episode of “Dhaka Bank Shilpolok”, the business and economy-based show of Channel i, will air today at 6pm.
22 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Capturing time eternal and space unusual
Time and space are two important things of the universe. Talented artist Abdul Gaffar Babu has tried to capture the impression of time with making the best use of space in his artworks over the years.
22 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Judwaa 2 has found its heroines
It's official. Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu will join Varun Dhawan, in the reimagining of one of Salman Khan's biggest 90s hits, “Judwaa”.
22 November 2016, 18:00 PM
ALL MY LOVED ONES ARE COMING TO TOWN
Classical music … I was never a fan. I knew a few names: Ustad Zakir Hussain from the Indian tea commercials, Shiv-Hari as a Bollywood composer duo and Sultan Khan from “Piya Basanti”.
22 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Adrenaline-pumping first look of “Dhaka Attack” released
Bangladesh’s first cop thriller, “Dhaka Attack”, has been in the making for quite a while now, and film lovers of the country have had it in their radar, not just because of the genre, but the heavyweight cast it boasts.
22 November 2016, 18:00 PM
“Fantastic Beasts” makes $75M debut
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” dominated the weekend box office, debuting to a boisterous $75 million and launching a new cinematic franchise.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Fahmida Nabi in new TVC
Popular singer Fahmida Nabi has just wrapped up shooting for a TVC for a home textile brand. In the commercial, she will be seen as herself, going about her day from morning till evening.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Artcell, Lalon and Warfaze captivate CU
Noted Bangladeshi rock bands Artcell, Lalon and Warfaze enthralled music lovers with a mind-blowing musical performance on Chittagong University (CU) campus on Sunday.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Celebrating Life 2016 Gala tonight
The photo exhibition will be inaugurated by Cultural Affairs Minister Asaduzzaman Noor. He will be accompanied by Mahfuz Anam, Editor and Publisher of The Daily Star -- and Abrar Anwar, CEO of Standard Chartered, Bangladesh.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Box Office: 'Fantastic Beasts' debuts to magical $75 million
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" dominates the weekend box office, debuting to a boisterous $75 million and launching a new cinematic franchise.
21 November 2016, 12:49 PM
Weavers festival ends in capital
The first International Weavers Festival closed on Saturday night at the capital's Army Museum field, with a display of indigenous taaNt (handloom) and Mirpuri Benarasi fabrics.
20 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Folk Dance Drama Mahua at Shilpakala
A weeklong second National Dance Drama Festival 2016 is now on at National Theatre Hall Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
20 November 2016, 18:00 PM
“MONIR” launched at Dhaka Lit Fest
A publication titled “MONIR”, focusing on the unique and significant aspects of the work of Bangladeshi-Spanish artist Monirul Islam: Selected Works from 1966 to 2016 was launched on November 19 at Dhaka Lit Fest 2016.
20 November 2016, 18:00 PM
In conversation with Bitopi Das
Together with Celebrating Life Festival Director and The Daily Star's Editor of Showbiz – Rafi Hossain, Bitopi Das – Head of Corporate Affairs at Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh, has directed Celebrating Life contest and festival.
20 November 2016, 18:00 PM