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Nrityanchal's “Rai Krishna Padabali” at Theatre Olympics
The 8th edition of the Theatre Olympics, one of the biggest international theatre festivals in the world, is currently underway in India, and Bangladeshi dance troupe Nrityanchal is presenting their dance-drama “Rai Krishna Padabali” at the festival.
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Creating better performers
While the name Richard Kishore may not resonate among many young music listeners, the veteran guitarist is admired and held in high esteem among musicians in Bangladesh. For years he worked closely with BTV and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, and taught participants in musical talent shows to make their performances perfect. Now a freelance guitarist, Kishore founded “RiKi's Guitar” last year, a music school that aims to help talented
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM
LED ZEP to issue rare mixes of two classics
In anticipation of their 50th anniversary, rock icons Led Zeppelin will issue a classic seven-inch record containing previously unreleased mixes of “Rock and Roll” and “Friends” on Record Store Day, April 21. The vinyl, a limited-edition pressing produced by Jimmy Page, will be available only at independent music retailers.
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM
India bids tearful farewell to Sridevi
Thousands of heartbroken fans and Bollywood actors paid their last respects to late superstar Sridevi Kapoor Wednesday, following her shock death from accidental drowning in a Dubai hotel bathtub at age 54.
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Brad Pitt joins DiCaprio in Tarantino's next
Brad Pitt is joining Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming Manson movie, which will be titled “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM
ABC orders Alec Baldwin talk show
ABC is prepared to spend its “Sundays With Alec Baldwin”.
28 February 2018, 18:00 PM
“Tobuo Bhalobashi Tomaye” on Rtv
Single-episode TV play 'Tobuo Bhalobashi Tomaye”, written and directed by Sraboni Ferdous, will air tonight on Rtv at 8pm. Irfan Sazzad,
28 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Richa Chadha is keenly observing politicians at rallies
In her next film “Daas Dev”, the modern-day take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Devdas, Bollywood actor Richa Chadha will be
28 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Over 45 music festivals band together to fight gender inequality
Over 45 music festivals from around the world have banded together to tackle gender inequality by pledging to achieve and maintain
28 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh is a vast and beautiful canvas
The beautiful landscapes and natural beauty of Bangladesh recurrently serve as a muse for renowned artist Karu Titas. In his untiring
28 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Metallica announce North American tour
Metallica's WorldWired Tour will return to North America in September for a fall/winter arena jaunt in support of the heavy metal legends' latest LP “Hardwired… to Self-Destruct”.
27 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Anannya Prokashoni - Publishing years of literary excellence
Publishing over 100 new books each year, Anannya Prokashoni remains one of the biggest publication houses in Bangladesh. Spearheaded by Monirul Haque, the proprietor, the publication house has released over 2000 books spanning a myriad of themes since its inception.
27 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Music lovers will not forget Mohammad Mozakker
“Shukh Tumi Ki Boro Jante Icche Kore, Kishorir Mishti Hashi Naki Shoroshir Bhalobasha…” Sung by Runa Laila and composed by Ajit Roy, this is the most popular lyric written by Mohammad Mozakker, a songwriter-cum-media professional.
27 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Palolik: Photography exhibition on potters ends in Barisal
A two-day photography exhibition, themed “Palolik” (alluvial) on the lives and struggle of potters (clay-artisans) at Kalashkathi village under Bakergonj upazila ended in Barisal on Sunday night. Twenty-five photos shot by young photographer Kishore Karmakar were on display at Ashwini Kumar Hall of the city.
27 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Exhibit of Quamrul and Sultan's works at M'singh
A 15-day exhibition with the paintings of master painters Quamrul Hassan and SM Sultan began at Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala (art gallery) in Mymensingh town. The exhibition, titled “Shilpi O Shilpokormo” was organised by the art gallery. It was inaugurated by HM Lokman, chief executive officer of Mymensingh Zila Parishad on Friday afternoon.
27 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Nawshaba coming to Facebook Live today at The Daily Star
Today is the day! Popular actress Nawshaba Ahmed has been turning heads wherever she goes- from the small screen to films, and also as a television programme host. She appeared in the blockbuster hit “Dhaka Attack” last year, and has more film releases in the pipeline, which she will elaborate on and more, at The Daily Star's Facebook Live Show Ask Me Anything at 6:30pm today.
27 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Suborna and Afzal as writer and muse
Arguably two of the most popular actors in the small screen industry, Afzal Hossain and Suborna Mustafa is everyone's favourite on-screen pairing. Known to be picky with their scripts, the actors are now slated to appear in the Badrul Anam Saud scripted and helmed “Okkhor Theke Uthe Asha Manush”, for which filming took place over the course of two days from February 26-27.
27 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Ariana Vafadari performs mystic songs in port city
Alliance Francaise de Chittagong organised an evening of mystic songs featuring Franco-Iranian singer Ariana Vafadari and her group
26 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Neil Young details archival album
Neil Young has detailed his upcoming archival live album “Roxy – Tonight's the Night Live”, a collection of the rocker's performances at
26 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Black Panther continues reign on the Box Office
Disney-Marvel's “Black Panther” is dominating the US box office with an astounding $108 million at 4,020 North American locations —
26 February 2018, 18:00 PM