The Suborna Senjutee Tushee directed short film Meenalaap has won the Critics Award at the 8th DIDOR International Film Festival at Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Mitali Mukherjee has carved a special place in the hearts of the music lovers with her timeless songs and Ghazals. Her melodious voice has made remarkable contributions to the growth of Bangla music both in Bangladesh and India. This week, in an interview with Rafi Hossain, the songstress shares her tale of love, successes and passions.

Bangla translation of Bertolt Brecht's Life of Galileo was staged almost two score and eight years back by Nagorik Natya Somprodaya and it immediately created tremendous vibes in the theater arena of Bangladesh, and of course there were multiple reasons for that.

Sumona has a mixed skin type which is mostly oily. Thus all her attempts to care for her skin mostly aim to keeping this oil away. In order to maintain an oil-free skin

The harmony of the artiste's life was far from being lost. Always full of life and laughter, his contemplations were anything but weary.

I have been working with my brother Prithwi Raj on the album Raj for quite a while now. It hasn't been the smoothest of journeys, as both of us are quite demanding in terms of our satisfaction of the final output.

Hoping to create sensation at the theatres, director Taneem Rahman Angshu plans to release his debut film Shopner Ghor on November 09, 2018. The movie encapsulates the psychologically thrilling story by Anish Das Apu with the screenplay written by Shawon Haque.

The king of reality shows Prince Narula has tied knots with Yuvika Chaudhary and the whole world is drooling over their fairy tale love story.

I am a writer, but I usually write articles. A book with my articles is sold at every book fair, and one is set to be released at the Kolkata book fair next January. I usually don't write songs, but the eminent lyricist Mohammad Rafiquzzaman inspired me to write lyrics.

I cannot describe in words what I am feeling right now; this was totally an unexpected win. I am a graduate from Jahangirnagar University. I cannot describe how privileged I feel to

I think everyone really enjoys receiving an award. That is not any different in my case. The truth is, awards make people very happy, and I became very excited after receiving this

This is the second time I have achieved first prize in 10 years, as a pursuing photographer and I never expected to win this award. The desire for capturing moments and art through my lenses started as a hobby and later nurtured as passion.

I'm having a hard time expressing my excitement at winning this award. I am very grateful to The Daily Star and Standard Chartered for this.

The 11th gala of the Standard Chartered-The Daily Star Celebrating Life was held on October 12, 2018 at the International Convention City, Bashundhara.

I am overwhelmed with glee and gratitude upon receiving this award. The submission was just out of a curiosity initially, but winning it has now made it a responsibility for me.

I would like to express my happiness citing few lines of our famous poet Jibonando Das, “Chokh Bheshe Jay, Chokh Bhore Jay, Anonder Osrute”.

I was reached by Mahfuz Anam bhai a few months back. On the phone he told me he was considering me as the perfect match for this year's Standard Chartered-The Daily Star Celebrating Life 'Lifetime Achievement' award.

Celebrating Life 2018 Photo Exhibition

It is always a pleasure and honor to win awards and prizes and I am very happy to receive this I think that the winning amount contributes in motivating an artist or photographer to continue their dream.

“Cleanliness is the key to beauty”- a motto Afroza always believes and acts according to. She may sometimes try to take a short cut, but for her, cleanliness and hygiene are a must!