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

September 28, 2018

The Ocean Dance Festival 2019

World Dance Alliance – Asia Pacific (WDA-AP) will be attending their annual general meeting and network meetings from November 22-

September 27, 2018

DR ISRAFEEL SHAHEEN REFLECTS ON THEATRE

Dr Shaheen is presently directing Macbeth, set to be staged between October 9-14 by Master's students of the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of

September 21, 2018

Annual Bonsai Exhibition opens at WVA

The Bangladesh Bonsai Society (BBS) inaugurated its 20th Annual Bonsai Exhibition at the Women's Voluntary Association (WVA)

September 8, 2018

10th International Inter University Short Film Festival ends

Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), in association with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) hosted the 10th International Inter University Short Film Festival

May 1, 2017

AN ASSORTMENT OF DANCE STYLES

Marking International Dance Day on April 29, Bangladesh Nritya Shilpi Sangstha (BNSS), in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), organised a week-long dance festival and fair (April 23-29) at BSA in accordance with their long-held tradition.

September 25, 2016