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.
Love for Bangla
Like all languages, Bangla language has been through changes. The fifth spoken language in the world, we Bangalis take much pride
Living with the Editor
For those who work for a newspaper or a news agency — we know how it feels to be surviving the office hours with an editor around.
Of Stars and More
Arif Ahmed's passion for paintings and love for cosmological world have turned him into an artist, who had his first solo exhibition titled Science Inspired Paintings at Drik Gallery recently, organised by Unmad.
Another Feather in the Cap
This year we can proudly say that Bangladesh has reached the stars.
For the Right to Live with Hope and Dignity
In the silted islands of the northern districts of Bangladesh, although inhabited by thousands, once upon a time there were no citizen facilities available.
The Fierce Fashionista
Revolutionising fashion in Bangladesh with lavish gowns and exquisite designs is the Russian origin Dhaka based fashion designer
Love for Books and Music
Books and music to calm your soul -- and elements that one can find at Omni bookstores, currently located at Genetic Plaza in
The Voices in Brushstrokes
Known for highlighting social and gender issues in her work, Dilara Begum Jolly is an artist worthy of everyone's note and appreciation.
Philosophy in Film
From being a computer engineering student to one of the most popular film analyst and critic of this generation, Bidhan Ruberu has set an example...
Announcing the Winter Weddings!
It's winter! Not only will one find colourful shawls and fancy jackets walking the streets and riding buses, eating scrumptious pithas...
