Aporajita Mustafa

Dancing beyond the clouds

Promising young dancer, Md Hanif, was recently chosen to partake in the prestigious Summer Intensive programme organised by the globally renowned Akram Khan Company, scheduled to take place from August 5-10, 2019 at the Orsolina 28 premises in Turin, Italy.

Remembering Muhammad Jahangir

Prominent cultural activist, journalist and media personality, Muhammad Jahangir breathed his last at Asgar Ali Hospital in Dhaka yesterday, after an uphill battle with cancer for years. He was 68 years old at the time of his passing. He was the executive director of Centre for Development Communication and the coordinator of one of Bangladesh’s leading dance companies, Nrityanchal.

Sayon Mangsang

Promising flautist, saxophone player and vocalist, Sayon Mangsang is making his mark in the music industry through exciting collaborations with some of the biggest musical icons in Bangladesh. Currently, he is gearing up for the release of his single, Jodi Tumi Jante in the upcoming album

“Respect all dance forms equally”

Celebrated dancer and choreographer, Tamanna Rahman has been making waves in the Bangladeshi dance industry for decades. Starting her Manipuri dance journey under the guidance of Shanti Bala Sinha in Dhaka,

An evening of music, dance and recitation by ICCR scholars

Marking the foundation day of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the High Commission of India in Dhaka organised a

Rafsan Sabab

Up and coming professional anchor, Rafsan Sabab, is making waves with his charm and confidence as the host of the new YouTube show titled 'What A Show!'. The tables were turned to put the interviewer on the interviewee seat for a quick round of our weekly special, One Minute Please!

STAR MELODIES: A musical tribute to our independence

Marking the memorable month of Bangladesh's independence, Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star promoting Bangla music,

Warda Rihab: A warrior in dance

Manipuri dance exponent Warda Rihab, known for her graceful moves and visually stunning choreography, is currently preparing for

January 18, 2019
January 18, 2019

Leesa Gazi's journey with 'Rising Silence'

British-Bangladeshi writer, director, actor and playwright, Leesa Gazi has dedicated her career to presenting powerful stories told from a woman's perspective, via theatre and film.

January 11, 2019
January 11, 2019

Abrar Athar

Making his mark with the short film Life in Other Words and telefilm Koli 2.0, Abrar Athar quickly rose to fame with his storytelling prowess, bringing original ideas to the fore. We caught up with the writer-director for a quick round of One Minute Please!

January 8, 2019
January 8, 2019

'Iti, Tomari Dhaka' to open Jaipur International Film Festival 2019

Bangladesh's first anthology film, Iti, Tomari Dhaka, is set to open the 11th edition of the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) on

January 4, 2019
January 4, 2019

In Conversation with RAFIQUL ALAM

Celebrated musician and revered Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste, Rafiqul Alam has been making waves in the Bangladeshi music industry through his playback and 'adhunik' songs for decades.

November 18, 2018
November 18, 2018

Nakshikatha weaves melodies at DIFF 2018

Opening the final evening of performances at the Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018 was one of the up and coming Bangladeshi folk bands, Nakshikatha.

November 16, 2018
November 16, 2018

DIFF 2018 takes off with an array of folk dances

The fourth installment of the Dhaka International Folk Festival (DIFF) at the Bangladesh Army Stadium opened with a vibrant and engaging dance performance by one of Bangladesh's top dance companies, Bhabna Nritya Dol, led by Samina Husain Prema.

November 2, 2018
November 2, 2018

KAUSAR AHMED CHAUDHURY

Celebrated astrologer Kausar Ahmed Chaudhury, has been a household figure in Bangladesh for decades for his regular horoscope readings on Ajker Rashi, Prothom Alo.

October 26, 2018
October 26, 2018

Raising the curtains on 'Bangladesher Harano Golpo'

After much anticipation, Bangladesher Harano Golpo, a documentary film directed by Adnan M. S. Fakir, is premiering today at the Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh auditorium from 3:30 pm – 6 pm.

October 25, 2018
October 25, 2018

Bengal Classical Music Festival 2018 postponed to next February

The much anticipated annual Indian classical music extravaganza, Bengal Classical Music Festival has been postponed this year due to logistical difficulties.

October 5, 2018
October 5, 2018

Enamoured with magic

Farhanul Islam, popularly known as Magicman Farhanul, is a Bangladeshi illusionist who has been performing extensively across Canada for the better part of the past decade.

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