STAR Cineplex, a pioneer for premiering blockbusters in Bangladesh, launched their second outlet through a festive celebration recently.

A new branch of Star Cineplex, the first ever multiplex cinema hall in Bangladesh, will be inaugurated today at the Shimanto Square shopping complex in Dhanmondi.

The two-day Pran Premium Ghee-Anandadhara Pitha Fest was inaugurated by Mahfuz Anam, Editor and Publisher, The Daily Star in the presence of Laila Hasan, Tariq Anam

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will hold a special musical programme, titled, Prakriti – Upomaye Gaantha Bangla Gaan (Nature as Literary Metaphors Used in Bangla Songs).

Afzal Hossain is a name that needs no introduction, as he is one of the most popular television stars from the 80's. Fantastic news for

The inaugural ceremony of the group art exhibition titled, Guru-Shishsho: Shishsho- Guru (Preceptor-Disciple: Disciple-Preceptor) is all set to commence today at 5:30 pm at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. It is the first group exhibition by The Oriental Painting Studio Bangladesh.

Ronesh Dasgupta was not only an eminent writer, journalist and cultural activist of Bangladesh, but also one of the founding members of Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi.

An acclaimed theatre production titled, Two Strangers Versus Oleander Flower will be staged at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on January 17 and 18. The 40-minute long play is set to be staged in two shows (7 pm and 8 pm) every day.

According to Sydney Levin, there often seems to be a misunderstanding amongst filmmakers that, in order for a film to be successful in the international market, it must comprise of a stellar cast.

The tenth edition of Chobi Mela launches on February 28, 2019. In a press conference held yesterday at Drik's new gallery in Panthapath, the organisers updated the media on the upcoming programme. The festival will continue with many happenings till March 9.

Noted Bangladeshi film actor and activist Ilias Kanchan and internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain made to the list of 12 member jury board of the Dhaka International Film Festival 2019.

Recently, Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka, organised a musical programme, featuring Mo and the Shooting Stars, an Indian folk fusion band from Assam who are known for their covers as well as their original compositions. It was held at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum.

The concluding day of Bangla Utshab 2019, held at Nazrul Mancha, Rabindra Sarobar in Kolkata, welcomed guests to a mesmerising evening of music, featuring an array of artistes from Bangladesh and West Bengal.

It is hard to argue the fact that 2018 was an eventful year in Bangladeshi music. Whether it be the end of a musical saga, or a stark change in consumption trends, there was a lot that indicated where the future may lie for an industry that is slowly recuperating from the dark days of mass piracy.

Today marks the 104th birth anniversary of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, the founding father of Bangladeshi art and art education. Born in Mymensingh, Abedin grew up in the serene landscape by the river Brahmaputra. In 1933, he enrolled at Calcutta Government Art School, and later taught at the institute. He was an influential member of the Calcutta Group of progressive artists.

December is the month of victory. To celebrate the victory in grandeur, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) arranged a weeklong (December 21-27) grand festival that concluded yesterday.

As the year draws to an end, a sense of festivity seems to have taken over the moods of people, especially with celebrations for Christmas and the New Year. While snugging in the comforts of winter, many celebrities have taken some time off to spend their holidays with their families and loved ones. Here are a few snaps they posted on Instagram to share the joy.

To celebrate the glorious 70 years of the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka FFA, coupled with the Zainul Utshab 2018, along with hundreds of artists, teachers, students and

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) is currently having a seven day long cultural programme titled, Bijoyer Mahotsav, 2018 with the slogan

Prachyanat has organised a musical improvisation today titled Khacha Bhangar Gaan, to pray tribute to the recently deceased cultural personalities Anwar Hossain, Amjad Hossain and Saidul Anam Tutul. The performance will take place at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy at 6pm.