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Sadi Mohammad Shahnewaz

Editor, Arts & Entertainment and Star Showbiz, The Daily Star.

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‘Can’t silence me like this’: Badhan’s bravery and an uncomfortable reality

8 September 2026
“Say Joy Bangla!” said the group of miscreants harassing Azmeri Haque Badhan and her family in Venice. What had once been the unmistakable slogan of Bangladesh’s great Liberation War was now being used to terrorise an actress and her family, including a crying child.
8 September 2026
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I don’t mind being called an ‘influencer’: Masha

29 August 2026
Three months ago, an email dropped into Masha Islam’s inbox that would shift the trajectory of her creative career: Deutsche Welle (DW), the German state-funded international broadcaster, wanted to collaborate.
29 August 2026
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Artcell evolves

24 August 2026
Fresh off one of their most testing concerts, some men dressed in casual black showed up at The Daily Star’s premises. There was a noticeable absence of a plumpish frontman known for tearing apart venues with his killer riffs and entrancing entire stadiums with his voice.
24 August 2026
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Unstoppable Sanjoy

27 July 2026
I had to make my way inside the headquarters of Qinetic Network to meet a special artiste. He had the world in the palm of his hands when he performed his song “SIIR SIIR” at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Canada, proudly showing off his maroon jacket—its sleeve intricately embroidered with the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Water Lily (Shapla).
27 July 2026
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Interview / I was thinking of my parents and grandparents: Sanjoy

14 June 2026
The world moves in a flash at 130 beats per minute. For months, the preparation for Sanjoy Deb was exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. Behind the private jets and celebratory vlogs that he posted, was immaculate planning and a mountain of expectations. When the bass dropped, he was standing at the center of the footballing world.
14 June 2026
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‘Fjord’ claims the Palme d’Or in a night of historic streaks

24 May 2026
In a stunning final move, the jury bypassed the media front-runners to award the 2026 Palme d’Or to Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu for “Fjord”.
24 May 2026
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‘Elephants in the Fog’ brings glory to Nepal, wins Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at Cannes

23 May 2026
Nepalese film "Elephants in the Fog" has won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a landmark achievement for the country’s cinema on the global stage.
23 May 2026
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Dhaka at the Palais / A girl and her horse trudge through the Short Film Corner

22 May 2026
By the time the ‘happy hour’ sizzled down, I had talked to a dozen filmmakers from all over the world who were hoping to get their films onto the main stages of the upcoming Berlinale, TIFF, and Venice Film Festivals. Mithun, by that time, had unofficially confirmed that he had found a willing distributor. If that is true, Cannes served as the first proper documentation of this promising film.
22 May 2026
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Followed by many, replicated by none

When one thinks of Sridevi, this, along with many iconic moments of her is bound to pop up in his head. The morning of 25th February was quite tumultuous, particularly owing to the sudden demise of one of the greatest Bollywood actors of all time. Upon seeing the news on my social media news feed, a part of me was certain that this was a hoax, and I frantically searched around for a reliable source that said so.
2 March 2018
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From Teknaf to Tetulia

Even though I did not always dream of running a triathlon, I always participated in sports and other athletic activities. An adventure club was being established at Dhaka University when I joined it.
15 February 2018
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Voice of the Voiceless

In developing nations like Bangladesh, the death of animals not only represent a loss of income for farm families, but also, family savings and investments over many years.
15 February 2018
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A Career in Music?

At one point in life, many of us asked ourselves if it was possible to search for an alternative career path.
15 February 2018
A Peek into the Minds of the Future

A Peek into the Minds of the Future:

15 young changemakers, from all over Bangladesh, feeding off enthusiasm and passion to do something better for the society: that was the essence of the roundtable held jointly by The Daily Star and Ashoka Foundation.
15 February 2018
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Samina Luthfa Nitra

She is a woman of multiple talents: a veteran playwright and actor with more than 20 years of experience, and also a respected
9 February 2018
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Mala

I am intrigued by how much music you manage to do even though you live in Australia! How do you manage?
12 January 2018
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The Enchantress Next Door

Is it the endearing smile, or is it the charming personality? Is it her impeccable acting, or her elegant demeanor?
12 January 2018
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A Love Letter to 2017!

In some ways, 2017 for the entertainment industry was like the previously newlywed bride that built a rapport with you over time. You have good understanding with each other, but at the same time have some tumultuous fallouts that, in the long run only help you to become a stronger couple. Similarly, the achievements that the industry had received far overshadowed the controversies that had surrounded it.
5 January 2018
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Farhin Khan Joyita

Farhin Khan Joyita was born in a family of high cultural pedigree, with her mother being the renowned Rabindra Sangeet exponent Mita Haque and her father the 'Juboraj' of Bangladeshi theatre, Khaled Khan. However, she has carved her own path with her technically sound and soulful singing which is appreciated by all in the industry and beyond. Star Showbiz talks to the brilliant singer on her current projects, passion for music and much more!
15 December 2017
The Moon that never loses his Glow

The Moon that never loses his Glow

It has been a long time! What have you been up to lately?
1 December 2017
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Mojar School spreads joy with

Mojar School, an institution known for providing free education to underprivileged children, held its annual “Anondo Utshob” on October
9 November 2017
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BHAATBANK Let's End Hunger Together

“A few grains of rice can make all the difference”- such is the motto of BhaatBank, a registered non-profit organisation working to end
2 November 2017
A Unique MOBA Experience

A Unique MOBA Experience

Even though it's no secret that the MOBA scene is currently oversaturated with uninspired and corny Dota 2 and League of Legends clones, there are still many viable alternatives to those who don't want to spend an entire hour for one match filled with flaming and toxicity.
1 November 2017
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English Language Carnival held at Ideal School and College

Regardless of how brilliant and resourceful a student might be, the fear of communicating in English is still a prevalent hurdle that
10 August 2017
Star CinePlex

A Treat for Eid

I don't know if this is cheating, but I thought I'd give myself a little treat after some appalling experiences that I'd previously shared with you.
21 July 2017
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Project Alokito Shishu

Imagine growing up on the streets of Dhaka as an underprivileged child, without a roof above your head or a bed to sleep on.
20 July 2017
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Shunno hits the “Lottery”

For two and a half hours, the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) was in a remarkably festive mood as it became the gathering hub for music lovers from around the city.
12 July 2017
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Leaping Boundaries breaking stereotypes

'Slates, Smiles and Ambitions' is an article that was published in the Daily Star's 'Star Campus' back in 2012. It
6 July 2017
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'Footsteps' towards a Better Tomorrow

Access to clean water is not only a fundamental human need, but also a basic human right.
29 June 2017

Pagination

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