The festival should be held at any cost

The sixth Bengal Classical Music Festival 2017 is off. This piece of bad new was disclosed at a press conference organised by Bengal
22 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Bengal Classical Music Festival 2017 cancelled

In what is arguably the biggest blow to the country’s cultural development, the Bengal Classical Music Festival for this year has been cancelled, due to the unavailability of its venue, Army Stadium.
22 October 2017, 08:43 AM

Salma set to head out for London

Popular singer Salma has her hands full, with stage shows, playback singing and television appearances. Now, the busy artiste is packing her bags for a trip to London, where she is scheduled to perform in four stage shows.
19 October 2017, 18:00 PM

FAROOKI-TISHA coming on TDS Facebook Live

Save the date! Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and Nusrat Imrose Tisha are coming to The Daily Star's monthly Facebook Live Show, Ask Me Anything this Sunday, October 22 at 8pm.
19 October 2017, 18:00 PM

FAROOKI-TISHA coming on TDS Facebook Live

Save the date! Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and Nusrat Imrose Tisha are coming to The Daily Star's monthly Facebook Live Show, IPDC Finance Presents Ask Me Anything this Sunday, October 22 at 8pm.
18 October 2017, 18:00 PM

“I paint to relax”

Eminent economist Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud has numerous professional accolades to his name, both at national and international
18 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Chronicles of the Rebel Poet

Kazi Nazrul Islam, one of the greatest artistic polymaths of the subcontinent, had a life as diverse and happening as his works were.
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Chayanika Chowdhury helms 350th play

Chayanika Chowdhury is one of the most hardworking directors of the small screen, and her accomplishments emphasise how far she has come. Within her 16- year career, the director has produced 349 ventures, and is currently busy adding one more play to the list.
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Farooki's next to go on floors this December

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki will commence production on Bengali- and English- language film “Saturday Afternoon” in December. International film magazine Variety broke the news on Monday.
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Shabnam stages a return

After a hiatus of 18 years, renowned film actress Shabnam is making a come back to the screen again. This time however she is going to
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

From Carol, with love

There are very few literary undertakings as risky as translations, and cultural translations from an oriental language to one
16 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Bhabna touches new grounds

One of the most popular faces in the worlds of Bangladeshi television and filmdom, ambitious actress Bhabna is reinventing herself.
10 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Quiet birthday for Apu Biswas!

Since Apu Biswas' return to the limelight, the actress has been quick to reclaim recognition as one of the most esteemed actresses of this
10 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Singer Mila getting a divorce after domestic abuse

After suing her husband for abuse, popular pop singer Mila says she will now file for a divorce.
7 October 2017, 08:53 AM

Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi coming to Dhaka

Blues Communications, the premier cultural event organisers of the country, are bringing eminent Indian poet-lyricist-screenwriter Javed
5 October 2017, 18:00 PM

In tearful memories

Eminent film actress Sharmili Ahmed had worked very closely with Nayak Raj Razzak in many a film, where she not only played the
5 October 2017, 18:00 PM

“Dhaka Attack” storming into cinemas today

The Bangalee soul is an ardently romantic one, and it is of little wonder why thriller films have been made only sporadically over the
5 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Liza pins high hope on her new music video

Talented singer Sania Sultana Liza has exciting news for her fans: after a hiatus of two years, the celebrated artiste is releasing a new music video today. Titled “Bhalobashi Bola Hoye Jaak”, the music video is being released under the banner of CSV.
4 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Javed Jalil's “Cryptic Monologues” at EMK Center

To celebrate the 5th founding anniversary of the Edward M Kennedy Center for Public Service and the Arts (EMK Center), the organisation
3 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Kadambari: A retelling through dance

Before her identity as a popular actress, Nadia Ahmed's heart and feet were set to dance since early childhood. She has now balanced
28 September 2017, 18:00 PM