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One of the most illustrious theatre troupes in the capital, Dhaka Theatre was predominantly formed by young freedom fighters including prominent filmmaker, Nasir Uddin Yousuff, renowned playwright and theatre artiste Selim Al Deen.
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Farsia Kawsar Chowdhury and Ferdousi Aktar, the mother-daughter duo from Dhaka, became the champions of ‘Singer Family and Fun Show’.
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Bangladesh Art Week (BAW) is celebrating womanhood through a unique exhibition, titled ‘Ora Egaro Jon’, which is underway at Dhaka Gallery, Banani. Featuring a female-led group art exhibition, BAW Women 2020, is open for all till March 14.
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On the eve of international Women’s Day, the tale of Draupadi was brought to life at EMK Center, Dhanmondi.
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This year’s Joy Bangla Concert was special. As the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth centenary was just a few days ahead, the tribute to his historic 7th March speech became ever so passionate.
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Experience ‘Saqi Unplugged’ at The Daily Star Centre
The Daily Star will host a scintillating live performance by Saqi, the lead vocalist of Kolkata’s staple rock band, Cactus.
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