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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

FX, 3 Arts sever ties with Louis CK

In another major blow for Louis CK, FX and 3 Arts Entertainment are severing ties with the comedian in the wake of the sexual
11 November 2017

CHAITY makes a film comeback

Former Lux Channel i superstar Chaity has been absent from the big screen for a while now, but the popular actress is making a
11 November 2017

Padatik to premiere “Gunjan Bibi'r Pala” today

Reputed theatre troupe Padatik Natya Sangsad is set to premiere their 41st stage production “Gunjan Bibi'r Pala” at the Dr. Nilima Ibrahim
11 November 2017

Eminem drops new song featuring Beyonce

After a two-day teaser campaign, Eminem dropped a new song — featuring a hook from Beyonce — called “Walk on Water” on Friday.
11 November 2017

DD gallery re-launches with group exhibition

The DD gallery re-launched in the capital recently, with a group exhibition featuring 23 top artists from Bangladesh. The artists are
11 November 2017

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

Uttarayan to celebrate seventh anniversary

For years, cultural organisation Uttarayan has worked tirelessly to promote Tagore's legacy in Bangladesh, and has made successful endeavours to connect Tagore exponents in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Beginning their
10 November 2017

Brazilian Beats and Mountain Melodies

The Dhaka International Folk Festival returned to the capital for the third year on Thursday, and people of all ages thronged the Army Stadium to show their love for one of the biggest musical events of the calendar.
10 November 2017

New “Star Wars” trilogy, TV series in works

Disney has closed a deal with director Rian Johnson to develop a new “Star Wars” trilogy, and it is planning a live-action “Star Wars” TV series to air on its entertainment streaming service that is expected to launch by the end of 2019.
10 November 2017