Call for Oscar submission of films

Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) has formed a nine-member Oscar Bangladesh Committee to select a Bangladeshi film to compete in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 88th Academy Award, according to a press release.
11 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Amirul Rajiv talks about International Art Biennale Cox's Bazar

The first installment of International Art Biennale Cox's Bazar 2015 opened yesterday (September 10) at Cox's Bazar Institute and Public Library.
10 September 2015, 18:00 PM

“Kotha O Surer Alapon” held in Mymensingh

Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy organised a cultural cultural show “Kotha O Surer Alapon” to mark the death anniversary of three great poets: Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam and Atul Prasad Sen.
8 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Sunil Gangopadhyay's 81st birth anniversary

Equally adept at prose and poetry, Sunil Gangopadhyay authored countless unforgettable poems, novels, short stories, travelogues, and plays in Bangla.
6 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Tagore-Nazrul death anniversaries observed in Mymensingh

Mesmerising performance of popular Tagore and Nazrul songs entertained a large audience gathered at the venue marking death celebrations of the two greatest bards of Bangla music - Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam.
28 August 2015, 18:00 PM

BDC to screen “Hope Dies Last in War”

Bangladesh Documentary Council (BDC) will hold the screening of “Hope Dies Last in War”, followed by a “Meet the Director” session with noted Indian filmmaker Supriyo Sen on August 29 at 5:30pm.
27 August 2015, 18:00 PM

“Understanding Folk and Tribal Dance” held

The sixth chapter of “Understanding Dance with Sharmila Banerjee”, on Folk and Tribal Dance was held the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct on Tuesday.
27 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Nazrul's tryst with Bengali theatre

Draped in his favourite 'gerua' khaddar panjabi, a bright yellow silk turban wrapped around his head and a row of beads around his neck, Nazrul was often seen frequenting the theatre where he was constantly sought-after by the directors.
27 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Close encounters with Nazrul

Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's residence at 330-B Dhanmondi, where he lived since his repatriation from West Bengal on May 20, 1972, was a major attraction for me.
26 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh at dance festival in Japan

A sixteen-member Bangladeshi dance team participated in the Awa Odori Festival on August 13 and 14 in Tokushima, Japan.
25 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Understanding folk and tribal dance with Sharmila Banerjee

The sixth episode of Bengal Foundation's regular lecture demonstration series, “Understanding Dance with Sharmila Banerjee”, will be held today at the Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct.
24 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Two Bangladeshi films at Montreal International Film Festival

Two feature films from Bangladesh -- Abu Shahed Emon's “Jalaler Golpo” and Rubaiyat Hossain's “Under Construction” -- will be screened at the prestigious Montreal International Film Festival to be held from August 27 to September 7.
23 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Nationwide dance competition at Shilpakala Academy

Bangladesh Nritya Shilpi Sangstha (BNSS) and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) have jointly organised a nationwide solo and group dance competition.
21 August 2015, 18:00 PM

A grand cinematic exchange

It is a precious and rare gift from one neighbour to another, marking a “landmark” moment for India-Bangladesh cooperation in the area of cinema.
20 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Two new movie theatres in city

Star VIP and Star Premium, two premium movie theatres in the country, started its journey through a ceremonious event held at the Star Cineplex in the capital's Bashundhara City Shopping Mall.
19 August 2015, 18:00 PM

MURTAJA BASEER TURNS 84

Murtaja Baseer, considered one of the foremost painters of Bangladesh, has established his individual style. He is also known as a resourceful genius. Throughout his illustrious career, Baseer has gradually transformed his working style into abstract realism.
19 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi designers at New York Fashion week

Brisbane-based eveningwear label for women, Nadz& Sabs, will walk the ramp for the Fashion Palette New York Fashion Week (FPNYFW) show on September 10 in New York.
18 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Pathshala to celebrate World Photography Day

Embracing their love for photography, Pathshala - South Asian Media Institute will celebrate World Photography Day (August 19) 2015.
18 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Selim Al Deen: A man for all seasons

Selim Al Deen, perhaps the most celebrated name of Bangladeshi theatre in the post-Rabindranath era, was born on this day in 1949.
17 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Two-day indigenous fair held in Dhaka

9 August marks International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Dhaka, through various social and cultural organisations, has observed the day.
17 August 2015, 18:00 PM