Sadi Mohammad Shahnewaz

“At one point in life, we feel like we have learned everything there is to know,” says Tahsan, in an uncharacteristically excited tone.

Imran Ahmed is perhaps the most recognisable face in the very niche jazz scene in the country, doing regular shows both home and abroad with his band: Imran Ahmed Trio.

It was a morose day, with the unbearable heat beating down on everyone at the Central Shaheed Minar. Despite that, thousands of people from all walks of life wanted to catch a glimpse of him, their favourite artiste Subir Nandi, one last time.

May 1 marked the 100th birth anniversary of arguably the greatest exponent of Bangla music, Manna Dey. Born as Prabodh Chandra Dey in 1919, Manna Dey became a game-changer in the Indian film industry, with his unforgettable and melodious voice. He recorded more than 4000 songs, both in Bangla and Hindi, throughout his career.

If you were in ICCB on April 30, 2019, consider yourself lucky, as you witnessed history as Feedback, one of Bangladesh’s legendary bands, celebrated the completion of 40 years of their illustrious career.

Feedback’s legacy and impact on Bangladeshi music cannot be understated, as they were the heart of band music in the 80’s and 90’s, while still going strong to this day.

“It has been 40 years, and we are still well and alive. We are still playing music.

Ahammed Fazle Rabbi (Nisho), better known by his screen name, Afran Nisho, is one of the most sought after stars in the showbiz industry today. With countless hit television projects to his name, Nisho continues his successful career after being nominated in both the Popular Choice and Critics’ Choice awards in the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards. The Daily Star talks to the star about his upcoming work, plans and much more.

Spontaneous, self-deprecating, erratic and politically incorrect comic, Ahmad Ashik is regarded as one of the finest stand up comedians in the scene right now. His journey began in 2010, while pursuing his higher studies in the UK. Let's see if the

After much controversy that had taken place over the continuation of LRB after the passing of the legend, Ayub Bachchu, and the dispute over continuing the band as 'LRB' between the band members and the family, the air has finally cleared.

At a Pohela Boishakh programme held at a restaurant in the capital, LRB resurfaced as 'Balam and the Legacy' to put on a performance in tribute to the late great Ayub Bachchu.

'Ahead of its time' is a phrase I'd like to attribute to Indalo, a band operating on another level since their inception in 2012.

22-year old Venessa Kaiser has been scribbling her world on paper, since she was three. Her artistic style is unique, blending surrealism

In the star-studded video containing the likes of Ferdous Wahid, Siam Ahmed and Safa Kabir, Pritom outshines everyone with his eerie portrayal of a boy, who comes back to life as a zombie after an accident.

Live from Dhaka took Bangladesh's film fraternity by surprise

For more than a decade, Ishrat Jahan Chaity has slowly worked her way up the showbiz industry with her charm, and passion. Making her

If jumping to conclusions was an Olympic sport, our country would have won a few gold medals in it by now. As the entire country mourned the loss of 25 souls (official death toll as of writing this article) from the tragic fire at Banani’s FR tower yesterday, some took the opportunity to harshly criticise the overly-enthusiastic onlookers, who supposedly hindered the authorities and fire-fighting services.

The stigma attached to Bangladeshi writers putting forth their thoughts in English is not new. It is often frowned upon by puritans of Bengali literature, acting as ‘gatekeepers’ raising questions on the motives of the writers themselves.

The teaser for the upcoming 2D animated film, Surviving 71, released yesterday. The stunning visuals and marvelous soundtrack

Pragata Naoha has been steadily rising as one of the most promising new faces in the indie music scene in Bangladesh.