Star People
Star people / Growing Up With Pen and Paper: Masud Pathik's journey as a writer
“A writer has to accept the fact that people will be against them.” This is a fact, stated and accepted by Bangladeshi film director, lyricist and poet, Masud Pathik.
Learning in 10 Minutes
Ever thought of switching on the TV screen in front of your child and study the formulae of algebra, learn English sentence constructions and understand Bangla baekaron (grammar)?
Star people / STORIES FROM '71
July 10, 1971. The Pakistani army killed 10 innocent people at Kulkandi village of Islampur upazila, Jamalpur.
Star people / The Art of Curation
Growing up, Tanzim Wahab never planned on becoming a photographer, let alone a curator. But one thing he always knew was that he wanted to work in a highly creative and motivating environment- something that is challenging and rewarding in equal measure.
Sharafat Khan's Creative Venture
No matter how much we have been told not to judge a book by its cover, the truth is, with hundreds of thousands of books published every year, a great, compelling cover art matters.
Reviving Gaudiya: Rachel's Journey
For a very long time, most of us thought Bangladesh was better known for its folk art forms. At least when it came to the art of dancing, the classical ones we would recognise and associate with would all be from India- Bharatanatyam from South India, Odissi from Odissa, Manipuri from Manipur, Kathak from North India and so on.
Carrying On a Legacy
The words 'pride' or 'achievement' does not really cut it when you get to fill a parent's shoe. Being able to 'be' them and carry on their legacy is a feeling indescribable and unfathomable.
STAR PEOPLE / A Work in Progress - Beshi Joss Drums
While a touch of the strings and strokes on the black and white reeds speak thousands of words – of generations, people, nature, love and helps one to travel all over the world, the beating of the drums, however, brings you back to life.
A Trailblazer's Journey
In the high-tech world of Silicon Valley, ruled by the tech giants like Google, Apple and Facebook, a Bangladeshi youth has emerged as one of the most talented tech entrepreneurs. With his company called Eureka King, Ishtiaq Rahman, now works with some of the
Passion for the Beat
"Quitting my bank job and taking music as a full time profession was the toughest decision I have ever made, but it was the best
The 'Ajob' Baul
Labik Kamal Gaurob, singer-songwriter of Bangladeshi folk music band 'Ajob', is a popular name nationally and internationally for his Baul Fusion songs. The rock fusion band 'Ajob' was founded by him in 2001 and since then, he has been the lead vocalist of the band.
Talking Points
From a debater to a rising master of ceremonies, Zunaed Rabbani has become an audience favourite over the last couple of years.
An Artist with a Magic Wand
Jewel A Rob – the name might not be familiar to many of us. He likes to introduce himself as a painter who believes in magic realism,
THE “REFLECT” TEAM
"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team”, said Phil Jackson, an American retired
For a little bit of space
With all the traffic jams, hours of being held up on the way to work and witnessing hordes of people coming into the capital for work and a better life, Dhaka city is simply a chaos.
The Multifaceted Lawyer
Managing the profession of a lawyer surely takes a lot of work. However, it takes a special drive to handle three! Rumeen Farhana
A Marvel Unleashed
When you first lay eyes on him, quietly typing codes and scripts away, you will notice his focus and zeal. But there is something
The Chief Geek
Sidrat Talukder could hardly be called an ordinary boy during his childhood, and the same applies still. Always an avid gamer, his boyhood days were filled with technology, computers and video games.
