Open Space Theatre’s Arsenic and Old Lace
For the past five years, Open Space Theatre (OST) has been an important catalyst in creating a new sub-culture of theatregoers from all walks of life.
Art in the City
It only takes a little bit of curiosity and intention, to unravel the clutter to find all the art that hides within Dhaka.
Where is the music?
For a while, fans were satisfied with listening to their favourite music on online platforms. Now it is a question if artists are able to retain that connection with fanbases.
Celebrating women through basketball
Deshi Ballers returned this year with the event “Ball for Equality 3x3 Basketball Tournament”. The event was held on March 6, 2020 at Gulshan Youth Club,
FOUR STRINGS ATTACHED
I woke up with dust in my mouth. The streets hadn’t been kind since last Christmas.
A CURE FOR THE INTERNET BLUES
There was a time when surfing the web meant something beyond scrolling through Facebook and Instagram. All different kinds of interesting websites and blogs were popping up everywhere, and dare I say, it added to a level of diversity on the internet.
Albums still hot for 2020
After discovering some fantastic music in 2019, there have been a few albums that I think everyone should continue to appreciate in 2020.
December 5, 2019
“As both hobby and habit – reading is the best.”
The last stop of the school round of our campaign “Master Reader”, in association with Igloo Ice Cream, took place in Cardiff International School on December 1, 2019. After visiting schools in Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur and even the port city of Chattogram, the campaign concluded its school round with the final round to be held in the near future.
November 28, 2019
An Alternate Moon Song
I’ve waited for a while now,
November 28, 2019
“Reading is an integral part of our curriculum.”
The Daily Star’s ongoing campaign, “Master Reader”, in association with Igloo Ice Cream, recently took place at Juvenile English Medium School and Manarat Dhaka International School on November 13 and 14, respectively.
November 21, 2019
Sodium Batir Gaan - Together for music
University of Dhaka (DU) has always been a focal point for cultural activities in the capital for generations. Sodium Batir Gaan has grown to create its own little bubble of music and culture within the campus and it has been proving to be one of the most popular music shows in town.
November 14, 2019
“I want to become a journalist.”
Master Reader, an initiative by The Daily Star in association with Igloo Ice Cream, took the competition to the Dhaka branch of International Hope School Bangladesh (IHSB) on November 2, 2019, at Uttara.
November 9, 2019
Serenading the night with Arnob and Friends
The performance focused on a cross-cultural musical experience that was based on an amalgamation of Rabindra Sangeet, Sufi music and songs from Baul and Lalol Sai, both of whom were inspirations for Tagore himself.
October 31, 2019
“I want to write my own stories.”
For the school round of The Daily Star’s campaign, “Master Reader”, SHOUT went to Heritage School in Narayanganj on October 24, 2019. The competition focuses on encouraging the youth to read and to enrich their knowledge in English language.
October 31, 2019
Battle of Minds 2019 Creating a global platform for future leaders
One of the most anticipated talent recruitment platforms in the country, Battle of Minds, is stepping into its 16th instalment this year. Following its first ever global launch in 2018, the stakes are higher than ever before this year with the global champions getting an opportunity to do a global internship almost anywhere in the world at a country of their choice.
October 24, 2019
MASTER READER:Learning through reading
The Daily Star recently launched its newest campaign, “Master Reader”, in association with Igloo Ice Cream, which focuses on encouraging the habit of reading
October 17, 2019
Icche Ghuri Helping and learning together
Seven high school students, with one goal — to do good for the community. This is the story of Icche Ghuri, an initiative by a group of Sunnydale students who wanted to raise awareness regarding the ongoing dengue epidemic.
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