Safiuddin Ahmed's 5th death anniversary today

Today marks the 5th death anniversary of eminent painter and printmaker Shilpaguru Safiuddin Ahmed. One of the founders of Dacca
19 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Chris Cornell [1964-2017): A Tribute

In the mid-70s in a basement of his neighbour’s house in Seattle, Washington, a nine-year old Christohper John Boyle finds a big stash of Beatles records, and is engrossed by the music. In the next forty years, that kid became one of rock music’s most recognizable voices, fronting bands like Soundgarden and later Audioslave, winning Grammys and being named Rolling Stone’s 9th best lead singer of all time.
18 May 2017, 10:15 AM

World's most famous movie house turns 90

The TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, the world's most famous picture house, celebrates 90 years at the epicenter of the movie business.
18 May 2017, 08:06 AM

A presentation of Gaudiya Nritya by Ayan and Shatabdi

Indira Gandhi Culture Centre organised an evening of Gaudiya Nritya by Ayan Mukherjee and Satabdi Acharyya from India at the Kobi Sufia Kamal Auditorium, Bangladesh National Museum, at 6.30pm on Wednesday, according to a press release.
17 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Swagata's hectic schedule

Popular TV and film actress Swagata has recently wrapped up shooting for an Eid play directed by Mahmud Didar, but there's still no respite for her. The artiste is set to fly to Nepal this week to shoot another TV play directed by Shokal Ahmed.
17 May 2017, 18:00 PM

[LISTEN] Richard Marx: “I write songs completely selfishly”

Richard Marx may be known to casual fans for his big hits – “Endless Summer Nights”, “Angelie”, “Hazard” and the iconic “Right Here Waiting”, but as a songwriter he remains current even today – working with big-time musicians across genres. On his maiden tour to Dhaka, Marx – one of the biggest stars of world music in the ‘90s – sat down with The Daily Star for an exclusive interview, but some major management chaos on the part of organizers Creinse pushed it back by a good few hours and allowed for only a about five minutes.
17 May 2017, 04:16 AM

A walk down the memory lanes of FDC…

Acclaimed actor Shuchanda has appeared in numerous classics since the mid-'60's, and her contribution towards cinema has
16 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Various arts workshops held in Mymensingh

A five-day training workshop on classical music, tabla, poetry recitation, fine arts and contemporary dance, organised by Mymensingh
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

A special Mother's Day for Chanchal

Chanchal Chowdhury has received numerous awards for his work on stage, TV and film – including the National Film Award.
13 May 2017, 18:00 PM

... And then there were three

The latest episode of Rupchanda-The Daily Star Super Chef which aired yesterday on ntv, was a fateful one: it determined the top
13 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Like mother, like daughter

For many successful career musicians, their beginnings lie in the family, where for generations musical training remains a constant. For Dr. Nashid Kamal and her daughter Armeen Musa however, it is not just their reputations in music that precedes them.
13 May 2017, 18:00 PM

REZWANA CHOWDHURY BANNYA to receive Bangabhushan honour

Government of Paschimbanga, India is conferring Bangabhushan honour on eminent Tagore singer Rezwana Chowdhury Bannya.
13 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Rare Harry Potter prequel stolen in British burglary

A rare Harry Potter prequel handwritten by author JK Rowling on a postcard is stolen during a burglary in central England, police say.
12 May 2017, 12:28 PM

Deepika looks gorgeous in Bangladeshi ad

Deepika Padukone is shining in a Bangladeshi advertisement representing a soap brand.
12 May 2017, 11:49 AM

Indian fans appalled over Bieber’s lip syncing

Indian fans of Justin Bieber say they are appalled when they realised that the teen pop sensation is lip-syncing some of his songs at his much awaited concert in Mumbai.
11 May 2017, 13:42 PM

Priyanka Chopra to bring young Tagore's love story to life

“Nalini” to go on floors this October
10 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Chabial gears up to storm the small screen this Eid

Chabial, the creative collective that emerged on the Bangladeshi TV scene in the mid-2000s and left a mark with their new wave of
10 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Shakib Khan files GD, seeks security

Dhallywood actor Shakib Khan lodges general diary over an alleged assault on May 6 during the biennial election of Bangladesh’s Film Artists’ Association.
9 May 2017, 08:33 AM

Kangana ready to put on a new hat

After being in Bollywood as an actress for 11 years since her debut in “Gangster”, national award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut is
8 May 2017, 18:00 PM

“13 Reasons Why” renewed at Netflix

Netflix's watercooler hit “13 Reasons Why” will be back for a second season at Netflix, Variety confirms.
8 May 2017, 18:00 PM