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CANNES SPECIAL / Roadmap to Festival De Cannes
With the 72nd Cannes International Film Festival knocking on the door, we give you a rundown of what to look out for on this international cinema harbor.
"CELEBRATING LIFE" FILMMAKING WORKSHOP 2019
Bangladesh is a beautiful land brimming with talented individuals in many different fields. Despite the celebrations involving music, dance and culture in Bangladesh, the unsung talents in the fields of film, photography and lyric-writing seldom receive the proper platform to showcase their potential.
Stars come together at Pran Premium Ghee-Anandadhara / PITHA UTSHAB
Pran Premium Ghee -Anandadhara Pitha Fest is going on at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel Dhaka. IGLOO and Prime Bank Limited are the co-sponsors for the event.
Walkthrough of Celebrating Life 2018
“Celebrating Life 2018” is a premier competition manifesting diversified submission of photographs, films and lyrics by the youth. Every year before the gala event
BAMBA Reborn: Loud and Clear!
Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) is back with a bang, this time offering the band music lovers a grand collaboration project of 24 famous bands of the country.
Stars Come Together at Tuhin Hossain's Photo Exhibition
Photographer Tuhin Hossain recently held a Celebrity Photo Exhibition at Drik Gallery on 29th and 30th June. Tuhin Hossain is a well known corporate and fashion photographer, and has been taking photos of well known celebrities for the last 20 years.
Shurer Dhara: A torchbearer of Tagore
Shurer Dhara started its journey 25 years ago on Pahela Baishakh, with a handful of students in the living room of a house in Lalmatia of Dhaka. Inspired by the encouragement of prominent Tagore artist and “Guru” Kanika Bandyopadhyay, Rezwana Choudhury Bannya set up the esteemed music school in 1992 with the aim to promote the ideals of Rabindranath Tagore through his songs. Ever since, the music school has played a significant role in spreading the joy and underlying messages of Tagore songs in our country.
‘Celebrating Life’ Back Again!
The premier talent hunt for photography, lyrics and film in Bangladesh, Celebrating Life, is returning once again for its 11th iteration. The official theme launch event took place last Tuesday, 17th April, where this year's theme was
“Wind Of Change”- The Phenomenon Returns!
Last year's successful musical program “Wind of Change” returns this year, following much anticipation and hype.
“Wind Of Change”- The Phenomenon Returns!
Last year's successful musical program “Wind of Change” returns this year, following much anticipation and hype.
Justin Bieber coming to India!
Except for anyone living under a rock, everyone knows that Justin Bieber is coming to India to perform in a concert as part of his Purpose World Tour.
A Festive Show of Cultural Diplomacy
Deb Mukharji is a writer and a former Diplomat. He served as the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, and is a long time friend to our country.
Berlin International Film Festival 2017
When people talk about international film festivals, Berlinale is a name that is bound to pop up. It is more than just an important award ...
Celebrating five years of the Bengal Classical Fest
The Bengal Classical Festival is a wonderful opportunity for our fellow countrymen to know and understand classical music; especially for our young musicians.
A musical festival with the elites
The Bengal Classical Music Festival 2016 came to an end with vibrant colours. The five-day festival was filled with mesmerizing classical performances from artists across borders as well as within the nation. Here are some photos from the classic event.
WINNERS OF THE CELEBRATING LIFE AWARD 2016
The Gala night of the Celebrating Life Award 2016 came to an end with nine winners in the category of film, lyric and photography.
Curtains Close for Folk Fest 2016
This year, the 2nd Dhaka International Folk Festival proved to be a great success, yet again. With over sixty folk singers and musicians from six countries, the musical nights were graced by thousands of mesmerized audience. We are proud to share with you some of the photographs of the guest performers and hope that the initiative continues successfully in the years to come.
Celebrating Life Photo-book and CD Launch, 2016
Last week, the joint initiative by The Daily Star and Standard Chartered bank titled Celebrating Life launched a photo-book and audio CD compiled and composed from the previous years' winning entries.
