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Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed
Frequently caught in emotional dilemmas, Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed claims herself to be an emotional fool.
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Hamiduzzaman Khan boasts an almost magical touch, of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, with his exuberant art.
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Siam, Badhon and Puja Cherry to Star in 'Dohon'
Raihan Rafi's latest venture, 'Dohon' was unveiled on April 30, 2018. The film features an exciting lead cast of Siam Ahmed, Badhon and
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SAHANA BAJPAIE on The Daily Star Facebook Live on May 5, 2018
The May edition of “Ask Me Anything”, The Daily Star's monthly Facebook Live show will feature the nightingale voice Sahana Bajpaie.
2 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Mim Wraps up Sultan!
The song titled "Ma sha Allah" has already garnered fifteen million views online, and is still going strong. Mim mentioned that the hype is
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Porimoni Soars Through New Heights!
Porimoni's young career has already left quite the mark in the hearts of Bangladeshi cinemagoers. In her five years as an actor, she has
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Alamgir receives Lifetime Achievement Award in the name of Razzak
The Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce (BFTCC) has been acknowledging people from different categories in the film
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The Evergreen Farooki!
“The feeling of suspense one goes through while watching El Clásico, is exactly what I felt on my birthday!” expresses celebrated film
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Ray: The Man Behind Bengali Cinema
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Naeem Mohaiemen nominated for Turner Prize
Expatriate Bangladeshi visual artist Naeem Mohaiemen has been shortlisted for this year's Turner Prize, one of the most prestigious art
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Comedy series “Cinematic” premieres today
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A potpourri of dance styles
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Indian classical theatre festival in Dhaka
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Fazlur Rahman Babu working on “Indubala 3”
Fazlur Rahman Babu has been on a roll lately, particularly on the big screen, with films like “Swapnajaal”, “Gohin Baluchor” and “Haldaa”. It's easy to forget that the versatile artiste also has other talents besides his acting chops, but the veteran is gearing up to remind his fans.
29 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Shironamhin release “E Raate”
Popular rock band Shironamhin has released a new song on their YouTube channel, an old but obscure number by the band only the most hardcore of fans have heard before. The song is part of the film “Amra Ekta Cinema Banabo” that has been in the making for the better part of a decade.
29 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Aranyak chalks two-day programmes marking May Day
Aranyak Natya Dal, one of the leading theatre troupes of the country, has been observing International Workers' Day (also referred to as May Day, May 1) every year since 1982, with the philosophy 'theatre is not just entertainment; a sharp weapon in the class struggle'. This year will be no different, with the troupe set to hold two-day programmes to mark the occasion.
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Monirul Islam honoured at Chandpur Press Club
Internationally-renowned Bangladeshi artist Monirul Islam was honoured with “Gunijon Shongbordhona” at his hometown Chandpur on Saturday. Chandpur Press Club conferred him the ovation marking the initiation of the 2018 executive committee of the press club. At the event, the organisers also honoured Zainal Abedin Majumder, who was bestowed with CIP award twice for exporting leather goods to international market.
29 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh to host FIAF Congress '21
The decision was made on the fifth day of the latest 74th FIAF Congress in Prague, Czech Republic on Thursday (April 26) when Bangladesh beat 46 votes to 37.
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