Veteran writer Shah Alam Shazu, who has a noteworthy career of 20 years, has published 6 books this year including Jochonaghor, Esho Brishtite Bhiji and Bhoyonkor Pahare Obhijan.

My aim as a cover artist is to reflect the mood and tone of the book, keeping the title and text in mind. Readers should be able to understand how the cover complements the text once they have finished reading the book.

With a noteworthy singing career of seven national and international awards, Kamal Ahmed also holds the important position of Director of Programme at Bangladesh Betar, a cultural pillar of the country. Finding his comfort zone in Rabindra Sangeet, the ever-passionate musician keeps expanding his repertoire. He has16 versatile albums of different genres to his credit. The artiste talks to The Daily Star about his latest albums, musical philosophy, and more.

Shafin Ahmed, lead singer and bassist of Bangladeshi rock band Miles, was recently admitted to Apollo Hospital for cardiovascular issues due to exhaustion.

Mahatab Rashid began doodling in notebooks and on walls from a young age. He joined Akantis, a community of illustrators in Bangladesh who aim to develop their visual literacy, in 2014.

Music lovers in Dhaka are set to witness a brilliant performance by SHAKTI, a renowned fusion band which combines elements of traditional Indian music with elements of jazz.

Scholastica, one of Bangladesh's leading educational institutions, is set to host a two-day long theatre festival, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day, at their premises in Uttara, from February 21-22.

National award-winning actor Nusrat Imrose Tisha, who has won the hearts of millions with her remarkable performances both on television and the silver screen, celebrates her birthday today.

One of the most popular pop singers in Bangladesh during the 80s-90s, Sabah Tani had a unique combination of good looks, natural charm and a colorful presentation. She had a huge following during her time, especially from the youth who looked up to her as a pop idol. Kono Boishakhi Rathe Jodi and Kichukkhon are two of her most timeless tracks, and are still remembered by classic pop fans today. Today marks a year of her untimely death.

As part of our regular musical programmes, Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a special musical evening titled, 'Falgun-er Rongey Aanka Bhaasha O Bhalobashar Gaan' (songs of language and love portrayed through the colours of spring).

A musical evening titled, 'Son Ar Mein Consort Vers Les Indes Baroqueson', was held at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy recently.

Today marks the 72nd birth anniversary of Ferdousi Priyabhashini, an artist par excellence and a Birangona of our great Liberation War.

In the case of comics, I have to make the storyboard first, known as 'thumbnailing' in our field. Next, the thumb nails are discussed with an art editor, if one is available.

Bangladesh, which has been stigmatised in many respects as a peripheral region, has hardly been present on the global architectural map. However, this is likely to change in the near future, because of the work of Bangladeshi architect and founder of URBANA, Kashef Chowdhury.

TRESemmé has owned the fashion platform in Bangladesh, sponsoring fashion events since its launch in 2015. This year, TRESemmé intends to revolutionise the Bangladesh fashion scene by launching the TRESemmé Bangladesh Fashion Week 2019.

Cover artist Indira Sarker Chaity has devoted her life to art since childhood. When her fellow classmates aspired to be doctors and engineers, she dreamt of filling her canvas with creativity.

An Indian and Bangladeshi collaborative lyrical-musical-dance ensemble, titled Madhur Basanta, was recently held at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut. Indira Gandhi Cultural Center (IGCC), in collaboration with Indian High Commission, Bangladesh, organised the event to celebrate spring in Bangladesh.

Actor, dancer and a writer, Ashna Habib Bhabna, is often struck by the little things of everyday life. Aspiring to tell the stories that affect her so deeply, Bhabna recently published a book titled Tara in this year's Ekushey Boi Mela. In an interview with The Daily Star, she talks about her new book, and other projects.

Artist Abdul Gaffar Babu's third solo exhibition, titled Pixel of Emotion, is currently taking place at Allaince Française de Dhaka (AFD). The artist is an MFA graduate in Printmaking from the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.

In 1963, music exponent, educationist and Ekushey Padak winner Pandit Barin Mazumder, founded the Government Music College in Agargaon, Dhaka. To commemorate the 98th birth anniversary of the maestro, Government Music College recently organised a two-day long music festival titled Pandit Barin Mazumder Sangeet Utshab 2019, at its premises.