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Music
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
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Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
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TV & Film
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
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Books & Literature
“Ekjon Kobi'r Mrittyu” gets rave reviews at KIFF
The audience and critical response to Bangladeshi director Abu Sayeed's latest work “Ekjon Kobir Mrittyu”, competing in the Innovation in Moving Image category of the ongoing Kolkata International Film Festival, has “overwhelmed” him.
15 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Nabanno Utshab celebrated in Chittagong
On a sunny afternoon of Kartik (seventh month of Bengali calendar), a Nabanno Utshob 1424 was held with colourful festivity and a cultural programme organised by Shishumela at Enayet Bazar Women's College premises on Tuesday.
15 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Romance blooms in new “Haldaa” song
Tauquir Ahmed's upcoming riverine drama “Haldaa” has been building up anticipation ahead of its December release, and the latest in line is a sweet love song with a mellifluous melody, catchy chorus and gorgeous landscapes.
15 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Bengal Classical Music Festival back on course
Bengal Foundation has also begun communicating with the artistes for the festival. “We began contacting the artistes the moment we
15 November 2017, 18:00 PM
“Lord of the Rings” series moving forward
A “Lord of the Rings” TV series is moving forward at Amazon with the streaming service giving the series a multi-season production commitment, Amazon announced Monday.
14 November 2017, 18:00 PM
“Can't wait for 'Padmavati' to release” - Deepika Padukone
Leading Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone says that she can't wait for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial “Padmavati” to release.
14 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Celebrating the bounties of Nabanna
Nabanna Utshab will be held today at Bakultala, Faculty of Fine Arts of Dhaka University and at Rabindra Sarabar, Dhanmondi.
14 November 2017, 18:00 PM
“Portraits of Lima” to open at BSA
To showcase the cultural diversity of Peru, Sarah Ali, the Consul of Peru in Bangladesh is organising a photography exhibition titled “Portraits of Lima”, in collaboration with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
14 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Nature shines through folk music
Seasoned Lalon singer Baul Shafi Mondol is one who needs no introduction. Carrying Lalon's message of peace across the country, Baul Shafi Mondol has been successfully spreading the love for folk and Lalon music since his journey as a Lalon singer began.
14 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Star Melodies' Tribute to Nayakraj Razzak and Abdul Jabbar
Star Melodies, The Daily Star's regular initiative to promote Bangla music, will present a special musical soiree highlighting songs lip-
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Mendes, Sheeran, Cabello triumph at MTV EMAs
Eminem made his dramatic live return, Shawn Mendes cemented his A-list status, there was a strangely subdued stage invasion, and absent frontrunner Taylor Swift was snubbed at every possible turn at the 2017 MTV EMAs, held Sunday night in London.
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM
“Shikari” staged in Mymensingh
Rangabhumi Theatre, a new platform of theatre group staged “Shikari” at Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy auditorium on Friday evening.
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Channel i hosts “Humayun Mela”
Since his tragic passing, Channel i has been hosting a special fair every year for Bangladesh's favourite novelist, screenwriter and film
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Bengal Boi to launch today
Bengal Publications' new book store 'Bengal Boi' is set to launch today in the capital, with four days of cultural events.
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Resurgence of Khadi by FDCB The two-day show that captivated hearts
The long awaited and highly anticipated fashion show finally took off on the 3rd of November and concluded with a bang on the 4th. It was two days of the finest representation of conscious creativity.
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Star Melodies' tribute to Nayakraj Razzak and Abdul Jabbar
Star Melodies, The Daily Star's regular initiative to promote Bangla music, will present a special musical soiree highlighting songs lip-synced by Nayak Raj Razzak and renowned singer Abdul Jabbar on November 18, Saturday at The Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct, The Daily Star Centre.
12 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Curtains rise on Kolkata Int'l Film Fest
The Kolkata International Film Festival opened on November 10 with a star-studded ceremony, featuring Bollywood bigwigs Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan...
12 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal on Humayun Ahmed's legacy
One of the greatest storytellers of his time, Humayun Ahmed's unmatched eminence has placed him both in the heart of readers and literary debate.
12 November 2017, 18:00 PM
From Persian Highlands to the Sahara
The Army Stadium bore witness to another memorable night of folk music – from homegrown 'pala' to the exuberance of the Persian music, and the soul-soothing melodies from the Sahara deserts, on Saturday, as the third edition of the Dhaka International Folk Festival came to a close.
12 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Stirring calls of spiritual awakening
The Sufi singing duo of Jyoti Nooran and Sultana Nooran sent a jam-packed Army Stadium audience into frenzy on the second night of
11 November 2017, 18:00 PM