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Rejoicing Eid fiesta at Fantasy Kingdom
Fantasy Kingdom has always initiated all sorts of recreational activities for the people of all ages. Likewise, this Eid, Fantasy Kingdom promises to give the grandest celebration. The park authorities arranged special promotions for the visitors.
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Special online VIP screening of ‘Rising Silence’
Recently, the Mukwege Foundation announced their partnership with the film Rising Silence and director Leesa Gazi. A special online VIP screening of the film has been extended until today.
10 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Exciting Eid ul Azha specials on television
With multiple channels airing exciting programmes throughout the festive season of Eid ul Azha, The Daily Star highlights on a compilation of some of the most delightful upcoming shows on TV. Similar to a feature that was published yesterday, this too follows
10 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Registration for Miss Universe Bangladesh begins
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Exciting Eid ul Adha specials on television
Hundreds of new television programmes come out on the occasion of Eid ul Adha, much to the delight of the audience. The Daily Star brings you a compilation of some of the finest television shows that will be aired on the top TV channels of the country throughout the festive season.
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Bhalobashar Rajkonna to air during Eid ul Adha
During the upcoming Eid ul Adha, journalist and director Raju Alim will make his directorial debut in the film industry, with ‘Bhalobashar Rajkonna’. Earlier, Alim made many telefilms and TV dramas. The film stars Moushumi Hamid and Shipan, among others.
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Dhallywood has historically been graced with the presence of numerous supremely talented leading ladies. Armed with robust acting chops, indisputable glamour and bold personalities, a number of them have gone on to become household names in Bangladesh over
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Australian High Commission in Bangladesh celebrates International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Today marks the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. To commemorate the day, Julia Niblett, the Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, hosted a screening of the documentary film, The Song Keepers. Members from the Bangladeshi indigenous community representatives, human rights activists, local media representatives, diplomats and others were present at the occassion. Themed ‘Indigenous Languages’, the event recognised the United Nations’ observance of 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages.
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Bangladesh Dotara Shilpi Gosthi hosts programme at BSA
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Musical virtuoso Ranjit Dewan
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Jyoti Sinha the light of Manipuri theatre
“I believe I am universal, and with that belief, I want to work in my own land,” Jyoti Sinha said with beaming confidence during our interview session.
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“Dance is a form of prayer to me” - Fifa Chakma
Hailing from Rangamati, talented dancer Fifa Chakma is a specialised researcher in Bangladeshi tribal folk dances and a distinguished academic in the field of Kathak. With an ICCR scholarship, the dancer completed her BA and MA in Kathak from Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata.
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Aung Rakhine: A mind without fear
Today marks International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. On the occasion, we bring you stories of individuals from the indigenous community of Bangladesh, who are making a mark in their respective fields.
8 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Mujib Mane Mukti: A heartfelt tribute to the Father of the Nation
Commemorating the 44th death anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has organised a series of events for the month of August, under the title, Shilper Aaloy Bangabandhu.
8 August 2019, 18:00 PM
In memory of beloved author Toni Morrison
Recently, it was reported that Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison has passed away at the age of 88. Tributes from many artistes, writers and leaders quickly poured in for Morrison as soon as news broke of her death.
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‘Aleya Twist’ - A modern-day Bengali adaptation of a Dickens classic
The British Council Cultural Centre, in partnership with Komola Collective, worked on Aleya Twist, a modern day Bengali adaptation of the celebrated English novel, Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens, as a part of a three-week project.
7 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Chhayanaut pays homage to Rabindranath Tagore
To commemorate the 78th death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, Chhayanaut arranged a cultural programme recently at their premises, a practice the organisation has been carrying out committedly.
7 August 2019, 18:00 PM
Three upcoming films this Eid
One film that the audience is highly anticipating is, Moner Moto Manush Pailam Na. Expectations are high for this big-budget film since it stars the ‘King’ of Dhallywood, Shakib Khan, and is being directed by Zakir Hossain Raju, one of the most renowned directors in the industry.
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