Divisional folk festival '16 in Mymensingh

The two-day Divisional Loksangskriti Utsab-2016 (Folk festival) will begin at Boro Villa of Char Anandipur village in Mymensingh sadar upazila on February 26.
25 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Bhuban Majhi has had a profound impact on me - Parambrata

Ace Indian actor Parambrata is now in Bangladesh for the shooting of Fakhrul Arefeen Khan's debut feature film “Bhuban Majhi”.
25 February 2016, 18:00 PM

I have missed out on some of the biggest films - Raima Sen

Actress Raima Sen, who is a known face in the Bengali film industry, confesses that she is scared of auditions and she has missed out on some of the biggest films in Bollywood because of her laziness.
25 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Magical performers at the Kathputli Colony

Tucked away in West Delhi is Kathputli Colony; you have to gingerly step over piles of garbage at the entrance only to negotiate your way through narrow alleys and a sea of people.
25 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Rapid Fire with Salma

Salma hasn't had to look back after her grand success in the 2006 edition of the musical talent hunt “CloseUp One: Tomakei Khujchhe Brangladesh”.
25 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Adele dominates Brit Awards

Adele proved to be the Queen of the Brits, winning four prizes including best British female solo artiste and best album.
25 February 2016, 18:00 PM

A masterful visual storyteller

Last month, Shumon Ahmed became the first Bangladeshi artist to win the prestigious Prudential Eye Awards 2016, in the photography category.
25 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Riaz Returns

Riaz, who once ruled the film industry, is rarely seen on the silver screen nowadays.
25 February 2016, 18:00 PM

29 artistes get Nat’l Film Award 2014

A total of 29 artistes and film professionals are chosen for the National Film Award 2014 in 26 categories in recognition for their outstanding contributions to the country's film industry.
25 February 2016, 15:31 PM

QUOTES

All I know is that I turn on the news, and it's covering a boy drowning off the coast, or children being shown beheading videos.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Jimmy Kimmel in talks to host Emmys

ABC is in negotiations with Jimmy Kimmel to host this year's Emmy Awards, Variety reports.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM

SANJAY DUTT WALKS OUT OF JAIL TODAY

Imperial Heights at Pali Hill is gearing up to welcome 'Baba' home. Sanjay Dutt is slated to walk out of prison early today...
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Radio Shadhin goes 'Beyond Sound'

History is testament to how important language is to the human phenomenon.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Monira Islam Pappu Carving a niche in folk music

Single-mindedly following her dream to carve a niche in the world of folk music, Monira Islam Pappu has turned her passion into a profession. The artiste shared her journey with The Daily Star.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Int'l Mother Language Day celebrated at SAU Delhi

Students of all eight SAARC nations studying at South Asian University (SAU), New Delhi observed International Mother Language Day on February 21.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Shutter Stories: Tales in Pixels

In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Classical Indian dance helps trafficking victims to heal: study

Classical Indian dance could be an effective form of therapy for victims of human trafficking and sexual violence, helping them to overcome their traumatic experiences and gain confidence, a pilot study has shown.
24 February 2016, 07:55 AM

Celebrating Life In Rhythm

Nritya Nandan, a well established dance institution in Bangladesh, headed by eminent dancer and choreographer Sharmila Banerjee...
23 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Feroza Begum Memorial Gold Medal Trust hands over cheque to DU VC

Feroza Begum Memorial Gold Medal Trust Fund handed over a cheque of Taka sixty lakhs to the Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University on February 13, says a press release.
23 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Esperanza Romero's Unknown Spirit at Cosmos-2

A 10- day solo art exhibition, titled “Unknown Spirit”, by Spanish artist Esperanza Romero opened at Gallery Cosmos-2, New DOHS, Mohakhali,
23 February 2016, 18:00 PM