'QUOTES'

Buriganga has turned black from pollution. Once, the members of Nagorik troupe went on a picnic on Buriganga. When we were returning,
20 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Idol makers honoured in Barisal

The seventh annual reception ceremony to honour 'Pal and Kumars' (sculptors and artisans of idols) was held in Barisal on Tuesday with a call to create harmony between communities.
20 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Gazi Nafis Ahmed wins 3rd prize at Pride Photo Awards

Bangladeshi photographer Gazi Nafis Ahmed bagged the third prize at international Pride Photo Award-2015, held recently at the historic Old Church in Amsterdam, says a press release.
20 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Shocking amount of misinformation about cancer: Lisa Ray

Actress Lisa Ray, who put up a brave fight against cancer, says the amount of misinformation about the disease is shocking and that media needs to clear the myths and the 'fear factor' surrounding it.
20 October 2015, 05:44 AM

"Quotes"

I am following nature without being able to grasp her. I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers. Color is my day-long obsession, joy and torment.
19 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Jyoti's Durga Puja plans

As the Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival for the Hindus in Bangladesh, approaches, stars of the entertainment arena are gearing up for the festivities. Jyotika Jyoti is one of those who love diving into the celebrations. She shared her Puja plans with The Daily Star:
19 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Goosebumps scares up US box office

Family horror film Goosebumps scared audiences up a treat at the North American box office at the weekend.
19 October 2015, 11:54 AM

Shwapnil to perform in India during Durga Pooja

Promising Rabindra Sangeet artiste Shwapnil Shojib is all set to perform in Delhi and Kolkata marking this year's Durga Pooja.
18 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Rabindra Library inaugurated at Khamkheyali Sabha

Language Movement veteran Ahmad Rafique inaugurated Rabindra Library at the 22nd adda of Khamkheyali Sabha, a regular programme of Biswa Sahitya Kendra.
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Bengal Foundation confers Subir Choudhury Practice Grant

Bengal Foundation instituted the annual Subir Choudhury Practice Grant to commemorate late Trustee of Bengal Foundation Subir
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Watch: Zach King’s ‘magic video’ wows kids

American entertainer Zach King “makes an ice-cream car pop out from his tablet” – one giving away free ice-creams to children. His new trick comes in a new video posted in the Vine Star’s Facebook page on August 26.
17 October 2015, 12:04 PM

Bryan Adams goes retro with 'Get Up' album

Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams says his new album, "Get Up," is the ideal follow-up record to his iconic "Reckless" album of 30 years ago.
17 October 2015, 06:10 AM

Cate Blanchett takes centre stage at London film fest

Australian actress Cate Blanchett has taken centre stage at a London Film Festival featuring several strong female leads.
16 October 2015, 06:45 AM

Playboy 'to drop' naked women images

Playboy magazine is to stop publishing images of naked women as part of its redesign.
13 October 2015, 05:14 AM

Dance till you drop

Though she's just 17 years of age, Parsa Evana knows quite well to exhibit rhythm and expressions through the art of dancing. She won
12 October 2015, 18:00 PM

IGCC brings Yakshagana Folk Theatre Group

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre is organising a performance by Yakshagana Folk Theatre Group from India at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum, Shahbagh, Dhaka, at 6:30 pm on October 13, says a press release.
12 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Jimi Hendrix family suing Tucson shop owner for guitar

The estate of Jimi Hendrix is suing a Tucson man for a guitar once owned by the legendary guitarist.
12 October 2015, 05:53 AM

Katy Perry to Rally for Hillary Clinton

Singer Katy Perry will appear at a rally in Des Moines, Iowa on October 24 to rally supporters of Hillary Clinton.
11 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Buddha for peace

On October 10, Proshanta Karmakar Buddha's 19th solo art exhibition, titled 'Open Door', was inaugurated by the Indian High
11 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Aishwarya's Jazbaa fails to sway box office

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's much-hyped comeback film “Jazbaa” is likely to be announced a damp squib if the opening day figures, Rs 3.75
11 October 2015, 18:00 PM