Behind the lens
History was made on December 25, 1964, when with just three studio cameras the pilot broadcast of Pakistan Television began airing
8 March 2018, 18:00 PM
8 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Creating better performers
While the name Richard Kishore may not resonate among many young music listeners, the veteran guitarist is admired and held in high esteem among musicians in Bangladesh. For years he worked closely with BTV and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, and taught participants in musical talent shows to make their performances perfect. Now a freelance guitarist, Kishore founded “RiKi's Guitar” last year, a music school that aims to help talented
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Ekushey Laureates share feelings on TDS' anniversary
Founded 27 years ago with a pledge to commit to journalism without fear or favour, The Daily Star is celebrating its anniversary
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Kalyan and Grace
February is a special month for Bangladeshis; with yesterday marking Pohela Falgun and today being Valentine's Day, the streets of
13 February 2018, 18:00 PM
13 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Chirkutt rocks out at Galle
Popular fusion band Chirkutt recently captured the hearts of Sri Lankan audience during their performance at the opening of the 2018
9 February 2018, 18:00 PM
9 February 2018, 18:00 PM
THE WEEKENDER / “I love Middle Eastern food”
Popular singer Konal won the hearts of the country since her Channel i-Shera Kontho days, and these days she has been hopping from
8 February 2018, 18:00 PM
8 February 2018, 18:00 PM
THE WEEKENDER / “I used to sing when I was young”
In the entertainment industry, actors and singers often bag the limelight, creating bigger challenges for other artistes seeking to pave
25 January 2018, 18:00 PM
25 January 2018, 18:00 PM
Taskeen Rahman finding purpose in acting
Sinister and yet dashing, the steely blue eyes of the villain portrayed by Taskeen Rahman left an unforgettable mark on viewers
18 January 2018, 18:00 PM
18 January 2018, 18:00 PM
Sisters Alpona and Kalpona: Close at hand
Alpona Habib is a well known chef and host of Kazi Farms “Shohoj Iftar Alpona'r Shathey”, aired on Dipto TV every day at 3 pm and 6 pm. Her sister Masuda Anam Kalpona is a prominent Nazrul singer. Recently, she has performed Nazrul's hamd o naat
25 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Beatbox Bangladesh: Not your average music scene
The mainstream music scene in Bangladesh saw the rise of rock bands and emergence of hip-hop groups, but beatboxing was unheard of until recently.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM
NURJAHAN BEGUM REMEMBERED
A documentary on pioneering journalist Nurjahan Begum's life and her magazine “Begum” was screened on her 91st birth anniversary at Bashundhara City's Star Cineplex, on June 5.
5 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Rina Brown
After many hurdles, Shameem Akhtar's “Rina Brown” is almost ready for screening. The director's comeback, 13 years after her last film, has been a worthwhile wait as “Rina Brown” is much more than a fictional love story during wartime.
2 June 2016, 18:00 PM