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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Bhalobasha Kare Koy” on ntv

TV series “Bhalobasha Kare Koy” airs tonight on ntv, at 9:45pm. Written and directed by Ruleen Rahman, it boasts a strong cast featuring
26 February 2018

RUPCHANDA-THE DAILY STAR SUPER CHEF 2018

The search for the best chef in the country has begun. The most heated kitchen competition Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef has
26 February 2018

Ishita re-emerges as a singer

Popular small screen actor Ishita had emerged as a singer years ago, but the artiste has seldom demonstrated her singing talent. She
26 February 2018

Oscars '18 performers announced

Oscars producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd have announced the musical acts for the 2018 Academy Awards. Performers include
25 February 2018

“Touch Me Not” wins Golden Bear at Berlinale

Romanian director Adina Pintilie's “Touch Me Not”, about a woman struggling with intimacy issues and learning to be comfortable with
25 February 2018

Deepa Khandakar's first film to co-star Shakib Khan

Popular actor Deepa Khandakar has been in the industry for quite a while, but she has been focused on television. Now, Deepa is looking to broaden her portfolio, venturing into films.
25 February 2018

SRIDEVI (1963-2018): A Bollywood icon bows out

Her bewitching eyes and the enchanting smile made every heart beat and lit up the cinema screens, making her the woman of the
25 February 2018

“Sukher Bhitore Osukh” on ATN Bangla

ATN Bangla will air TV serial “Sukher Bhitore Osukh” tonight at 11pm, written by Sagar Jahan and Mamunur Rashid and directed by Al
25 February 2018