“The greatness of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman cannot be captured in one or two books,” says Shah Alam Shazu, a popular writer-journalist who has authored 45 published books.

Eminent artist Professor Nikhil Ranjan Pal of Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, is conducting the ‘Gouache Painting Workshop and Seminar 2020’ at the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka (DU). Keeping that in mind, Oriental Painting Studio Bangladesh (OPSB) arranged an event for artists at their premises in Elephant Road, recently.

Khurshid Alam Alok’s solo photography exhibition, Banglar Apon Soudho, is underway at the National Art Plaza of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

Noted Bharatanatyam dancer Dr Narthaki Nataraj is set to arrive in Dhaka today. The artiste has received the Padma Shri for her exceptional achievements in cultural activities in 2019.

Parenthood is an emotional experience for many. While some parents enjoy capturing the special moments of their children through camera, while others take up different mediums.

The traditional role of an art curator is to assemble, catalogue and manage artistic and cultural collections. However, when put in practice, curation may take various forms. Artist, Critic and Curator Mustafa Zaman has a heart-to-heart conversation with The Daily Star, revealing his current concepts of curation. His current work, In (and out of) the stones of our minds, is currently on display at Dwip Gallery.

In commemoration of the historic speech by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 7th March, the annual Joy Bangla Concert will take place at Bangladesh Army Stadium on March 7, 2020. Every year, under the supervision of Centre for Research and Information (CRI), Young Bangla, one of the leading youth networks of Bangladesh, hosts the rock concert to revive the spirit of the Liberation War of Bangladesh among youths.

Shirin Akter Shela opened a new pathway for Bangladeshi women, by participating in the globally recognised beauty pageant Miss Universe contest, in December.

Renowned writer and journalist Naushad Jamil’s latest book, Prarthonar Moto Eka, was recently released at the Ekushey Boi Mela 2020.

In the 1980’s as the disdain for the establishment became ever more apparent among the youth, musicians started fusing double bass drumming, complex shredding and the aggression of hardcore punk.

Professor Razia Sultana Khan’s solo painting exhibition, Of Woman Born, is underway at Zainul Gallery-2, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka (DU).

Tahmima Anam’s A Golden Age, The Good Muslim and The Bones of Grace make up a trilogy, which chronicles three generations of the Haque family, from the Liberation War of Bangladesh to the present day.

Presenting history in a way that captures the imagination of the youth, a screening of the documentary film, Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale, took place at the auditorium of University of Liberal Arts (ULAB), recently.

Featuring artworks of 18 artists from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, a weeklong exhibition, titled Mujib Barsha, is currently underway at Nalini Kanta Bhattasali Gallery of Bangladesh National Museum (BNM).

‘Color of Illusion’, the third exhibition by artist Sarna is underway at Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts. The exhibition, showcasing 35

After the release of the songs, ‘Manush-1’ and ‘Avash’, the band Avash has released their third song ‘Bastob’, with its music video, on

Specially abled children of all ages gathered together at the premises of the Faculty of Fine Art (FFA), University of Dhaka (DU), for the art camp, Art for Autism 2020. Organised by Countrywide Health Initiative for Learning and Development (CHILD) Foundation in cooperation FFA, the fourth edition was inaugurated by Professor Nisar Hossain, Dean, FFA, DU.

You cannot put a price tag on emotions, but you can charge a premium for products that are marketed to manipulate them.

The harbinger of the famous cartoon character, ‘Tokai’, is eminent artist Professor Rafiqun Nabi, popularly known as ‘Ranabi’.

IPDC Finance Ltd has introduced the first ever interest-free book loan titled Subodh, at Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2020. The initiative aims to mitigate the hindrance that book-lovers might financially have, during this month.