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Sadi Mohammad Shahnewaz

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Interview / I was thinking of my parents and grandparents: Sanjoy

4 hour(s) ago
The world moves in a flash at 130 beats per minute. For months, the preparation for Sanjoy Deb was exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. Behind the private jets and celebratory vlogs that he posted, was immaculate planning and a mountain of expectations. When the bass dropped, he was standing at the center of the footballing world.
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‘Fjord’ claims the Palme d’Or in a night of historic streaks

24 May 2026, 02:28 AM
In a stunning final move, the jury bypassed the media front-runners to award the 2026 Palme d’Or to Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu for “Fjord”.
24 May 2026, 02:28 AM
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‘Elephants in the Fog’ brings glory to Nepal, wins Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at Cannes

23 May 2026, 10:21 AM
Nepalese film "Elephants in the Fog" has won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a landmark achievement for the country’s cinema on the global stage.
23 May 2026, 10:21 AM
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Dhaka at the Palais / A girl and her horse trudge through the Short Film Corner

22 May 2026, 20:30 PM
By the time the ‘happy hour’ sizzled down, I had talked to a dozen filmmakers from all over the world who were hoping to get their films onto the main stages of the upcoming Berlinale, TIFF, and Venice Film Festivals. Mithun, by that time, had unofficially confirmed that he had found a willing distributor. If that is true, Cannes served as the first proper documentation of this promising film.
22 May 2026, 20:30 PM
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Dhaka at the Palais / Addressing the ‘Elephants in the Fog’ and how we treat our ‘others’

20 May 2026, 20:48 PM
“Elephants in the Fog” serves as a testament to how Nepal’s legal fight has historically leaned toward a broader human rights framework, granting an "others" category on citizenship documents based on self-identification.
20 May 2026, 20:48 PM
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Dhaka at the Palais / Cate Blanchett’s DFF, its Bangladesh connection, and a fleeting opportunity

19 May 2026, 12:26 PM
When I walked into the Salle de Conférence de Presse for the Displaced Filmmakers Fund (DFF), admittedly a bit late after a screening, one thing instantly came to mind: Rithy Panh, Annemarie Jacir, Mohammed Amer, Akuol de Mabior, and Bao Nguyen are incredibly talented directors of the highest calibre. However, I wondered whether the fund could also be used to amplify voices that would otherwise have no way of being heard. I will circle back to this point.
19 May 2026, 12:26 PM
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‘There can be no explanation for this genocide’: Javier Bardem addresses blacklist rumours at Cannes

17 May 2026, 16:02 PM
Bardem’s appearance at the Cannes Film Festival has remained one of the festival’s most closely watched moments. By addressing political tensions directly during the press conference for “My Beloved”, the actor shifted attention beyond cinema toward the ethical responsibilities of public figures and artistes.
17 May 2026, 16:02 PM
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Dhaka at the Palais / The ‘Master’ plan: Sumit’s Rotterdam winner seeks global audience at Cannes

17 May 2026, 09:59 AM
And somewhere inside the maze of the Palais, among buyers, critics and dreamers, Dhaka continues to echo a little louder.
17 May 2026, 09:59 AM
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Putting the message through Mr Bangladesh

The fourth official poster of the much awaited film Mr. Bangladesh was unveiled recently. The much awaited film was produced
19 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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1 Minute Please: Shamim Hasan Sarkar

We caught up with the 'Squad Leader' for a rapid-fire interview! Shamim Hasan Sarkar came to the limelight in 2014 with his unique sense of humour and smash-hit YouTube channel 'Mango Squad', and never had to look back since. He has been featured in numerous tele-fictions, advertisements, music videos and more. During his spare time, the man of many talents likes to sip tea and make new tunes on his acoustic guitar.
17 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Totally Owned

Totally Owned!

Owned has been at the forefront of the revolution that revitalised the rock music industry along with bands like Karnival, Poraho, Conclusion and S!N. Having recently released their second album, 'Owned 2' with critical acclaim, they have been unstoppable as one of the most sought after young rock bands in the country. The Daily Star caught up with the trailblazers before their performance at the Deadpool 2 premier at Star Cineplex!
16 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Filmmaker Nuhash Humayun

Sincerely Yours - Nuhash!

Nuhash Humayun has already proven his capabilities as a filmmaker with his television debut 'Hotel Albatross' and award winning short film 'Paper Frogs'. The young director now sets his sight on one of the most ambitious projects in Bangladeshi film history, as he talks about his future plans with The Daily Star.
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Tashfee's 'Shur' on point!

A few months ago, Tashfee made history by becoming the first female artiste to be signed by ArtistSpread, joining the likes of Miles and Bappa Mazumder. With the release of her all-new single Shur, she is set to be the first artiste in Bangladesh to be featured in a 'vertical' music video for the same song.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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The Conclusion to a bygone era!

With the release of 'MohakashChari', Conclusion launched themselves into a new galaxy of possibilities.
9 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Arif Ahmed's 'Paradise Nest'-Voice of the voiceless!

When Paradise Nest won the Best Film of Nature Award at the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival on April 22, it was food for thought for every film buff and critic out here in Dhaka. The film is a product of young photojournalist Arif Ahmed's passion for wildlife photography and concern for an almost extinct species of birds; and the cinematography, stills, and production has been handled by the director himself. “Through my experience of
8 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Nayeem turns singer with 'Tomake'!

Although known across the country as an actor, Fs Nayeem will step foot into the world of music with his first single titled Tomake. The music video looks to dazzle the audience as it features the actor himself,
8 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Konal's 'Ekla Cholo Re' sends a strong message

Popular singer Konal has released a heart-warming music video of her rendition of Rabindranath Tagore's Ekla Cholo Re today.
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Spotlight on Samantak Sinha

Having studied music production in London, Samantak Sinha quickly went on to earn the reputation of one of the most promising upcoming musicians in West Bengal. He is currently in Bangladesh for his upcoming projects. The Daily Star catches up with Samantak for a small chat about his ambitions, music and his trip to Bangladesh.
6 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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“Rabindra Sangeet in Bangladesh today is better than it had ever been” - Fahim Hossain Chowdhury

With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, the famed Rabindra Sangeet exponent Fahim Hossain Chowdhury will add another feather to his hat today when he receives the prestigious 'Bangla Academy Rabindra Award 2018'. The award is given every year to luminaries in the field of Rabindra Sangeet. In this interview with The Daily Star, the singer talks about his reaction to getting the award, his career and the current state of the industry.
6 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Prito Reza's Humble Tribute to Rabindranath

Even though he is primarily known as one of Bangladesh's best photographers, Prito Reza is no stranger to direction.
5 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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Imphal Talkies: A Native Tongue called Peace

Akhu Chingangbam is a man who does not want to identify as a musician, even though his band and alternate persona, Imphal Talkies, has two internationally acclaimed albums released.
3 May 2018, 18:00 PM
The judges of Lux Channel i Superstar 2018

Where The Stars Align

Sadia Islam Mou, Tahsan and Arifin Shuvoo. These are three names who have been wildly successful in their own sectors of the showbiz industry, at times transcending their own humane demeanor to become true pop icons adored by all. The three juggernauts are now the judges of Bangladesh's premiere superstar hunt and reality show: Lux Channel i Superstar 2018. Star Showbiz presents to you an exclusive insight into the most happening event in town, as well as the three beautiful souls that are tasked with the very difficult job of judging a very talented crop of young contestants!
6 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Fake it till you Make it!

Fake it till you Make it!

There are very few people in the world who wouldn't love to have six-pack abs. However, it takes countless hours of grinding, exercise and diet to even get close to being in that kind of shape.
16 March 2018, 18:00 PM
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It's okay to lose sometimes!

As children, we were often taught that losing is an inherently bad occurrence. Philosophers would differ, saying that losing is a part of learning and subsequent success. In the world of showbiz, best losses are the ones which come in kilograms. Adnan Sami, universally known as the fat man who directly contradicted his song Lift Kara De whereas no one could ever lift him magically, shed his weight and appeared as a
9 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Sridevi

Followed by many, replicated by none

When one thinks of Sridevi, this, along with many iconic moments of her is bound to pop up in his head. The morning of 25th February was quite tumultuous, particularly owing to the sudden demise of one of the greatest Bollywood actors of all time. Upon seeing the news on my social media news feed, a part of me was certain that this was a hoax, and I frantically searched around for a reliable source that said so.
2 March 2018, 18:00 PM
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From Teknaf to Tetulia

Even though I did not always dream of running a triathlon, I always participated in sports and other athletic activities. An adventure club was being established at Dhaka University when I joined it.
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
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Voice of the Voiceless

In developing nations like Bangladesh, the death of animals not only represent a loss of income for farm families, but also, family savings and investments over many years.
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
A Career in Music

A Career in Music?

At one point in life, many of us asked ourselves if it was possible to search for an alternative career path.
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM

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