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Tech & Startup
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Entertainment
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Film
Resmi Mirza’s song ‘Premer Juddho’ arrives on YouTube after two years
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News Bytes
Documentary on renowned photographer Nasir Ali Mamun wins top award at UK Asian Film Festival
12 May 2026, 16:17 PM
Film
Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
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Music
James receives special honour at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
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Music
British PM slams London event for booking Kanye West
5 April 2026, 21:36 PM
Arts & Entertainment
US judge tosses Blake Lively's sexual harassment case against Justin Baldoni
3 April 2026, 10:39 AM
Arts & Entertainment
‘Ispahani Mirzapore Banglabid’ returns with seventh season
28 June 2026, 11:57 AM
Entertainment
Abul Hayat lauds Khairul Basar’s portrayal of Jibanananda Das
28 June 2026, 11:30 AM
Entertainment
Dev to host new season of ‘Dadagiri’
27 June 2026, 14:22 PM
TV & Film
Mim gets emotional at ‘Lifeline’ special screening
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Entertainment
The response to ‘Dorodia’ has been overwhelming: Tawsif Mahbub
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Entertainment
New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
5 February 2026, 11:57 AM
Music
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
31 December 2025, 06:12 AM
Music
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
16 September 2025, 04:23 AM
TV & Film
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
28 July 2025, 05:24 AM
Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
28 June 2025, 03:46 AM
Music
Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
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Entertainment
MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
24 October 2022, 09:47 AM
Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
Raisul Islam Asad looks back on 1971
“I grew up in Dhaka at the age of seventeen and lived in Paltan during the time of the Liberation War,” he says. “Film director Nasiruddin
25 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Surviving 71 – Gearing up for an extraordinary film
The teaser for the upcoming 2D animated film, Surviving 71, released yesterday. The stunning visuals and marvelous soundtrack
25 March 2019, 18:00 PM
'Obotar' approved by censor board
Mahiya Mahi starrer film, Obotar, directed by Mahmud Hasan Sikder, recently received approval from the censor board.
24 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Immortal songs of Shahnaz Rahmatullah
We have all grown up listening to this legendary singer, who has been moving generations with her soulful voice since the black and white era.
24 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Samsul Alam Helal's 'Disappearing Roots' at Shilpakala
A solo exhibition titled, Disappearing Roots, by promising visual artist Samsul Alam Helal opened on March 23 at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
24 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Latai honours distinguished poets
Latai organised a prize-giving ceremony for the third consecutive year, titled, 'Chhorashahitto Puroskar Prodan Anushthan' on March 23 at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, where poets were awarded for their noteworthy literary works in 2017 and 2018 under different categories.
24 March 2019, 18:00 PM
'Runway' screened in Manikganj to create awareness about violent extremism
Runway was screened at Kakna High School, Manikganj on Saturday, with an aim of creating awareness about violent extremism.
24 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Aga Khan Music Awards 2019 to be held
The Aga Khan Music Awards (AKMA) is a part of the Aga Khan Music Initiative (AKMI), which is an interregional music and arts education
23 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Ananya Top Ten Awards 2018 conferred
Every year since 1993, Ananya Magazine has recognised and honoured ten women for their remarkable contribution in their
23 March 2019, 18:00 PM
STAR MELODIES: A musical tribute to our independence
Marking the memorable month of Bangladesh's independence, Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star promoting Bangla music,
23 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Star Melodies to present 'Muktijoddhar Priyo Gaan' today
Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a special musical programme, titled, Muktijoddhar Priyo Gaan today, commemorating our Independence Day. It will be held at The Daily Star Bengal Arts Precinct of The Daily Star Centre at 6 pm.
22 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Conversations over tea with Apurba Jahangir
University of Liberal Arts (ULAB) graduate Apurba Jahangir's short documentary film, Dhaka An Opera has been under the limelight as a promising film.
22 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Akira Kurosawa - A Japanese filmmaking legend
Akira Kurosawa is considered as one of the most prominent filmmakers in the history of cinema. The Japanese director and screenwriter, was endowed with profound creativity.
22 March 2019, 18:00 PM
“We are born anew every day” – Bipasha Hayat
One of the most respected faces in the showbiz industry today, Bipasha Hayat is synonymous to excellence, perfection and diligence in her craft.
22 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Music Festival at Jagannath University comes to a close
A two-day music festival organised by the Music Department at Jagannath University (JnU), for the third consecutive year, came to a close yesterday.
21 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Pragata Naoha
Pragata Naoha has been steadily rising as one of the most promising new faces in the indie music scene in Bangladesh.
21 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Jatiya Putul Natya Utshab 2019 at BSA
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) organised the Jatiya Putul Natya Utshab 2019, a puppet festival, from March 19 – 23 at the Experimental Theatre Hall.
21 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Shajal's Independence Day special
Versatile actor Shajal has garnered a large fan base across the nation with his remarkable acting skills over the years. He will be seen in two separate tele-fictions this Independence Day.
21 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Catching up with Fuad
In the mid-2000s, the music industry in Bangladesh went through a massive change in sound, when Fuad Almuqtadir introduced a unique style of blending genres of folk, rock, pop and electronica, thereby creating a distinctive variety of fusion of Bangla words and music.
21 March 2019, 18:00 PM
A Way to Break Beyond opens at AFD
Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) has organised a painting exhibition titled, A Way to Break Beyond by Salma Zakia Bristy in its La Galerie.
21 March 2019, 18:00 PM