​Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a special evening, titled Tondrahara Raater Gaan, featuring evergreen nostalgic, romantic songs.

The music video for the song, ‘Phuler Naame Naam’, by Momtaz Begum, MP, was released at a press conference held at Zahur Hossain Chowdhury Hall of National Press Club (NPC)

Hill Artists’ Group organised a three-day long exhibition of artists from Chittagong Hill Tracts at Gallery 27 in Dhanmondi. Titled The Reflection of the Hill, it is the ninth group art exhibition organised by the group.

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Cultural organisation Surer Vela in Moulvibazar hosted a solo musical soiree titled, An Evening of Rabindra Sangeet, at M Saifur Rahman Auditorium, Moulvibazar, recently. The evening featured performances by eminent Tagore singer Shreya Guhathakurta from India and renowned singer Nurul Islam.

Pragata Naoha is one of the most promising young musicians in Dhaka. Her recently released track, Kaalo won much accolade.

Actor-director Ishrat Nishat passed away this Sunday, due to a cardiac arrest, at the age of 56. Ishrat was a renowned theatre personality, who was dedicated towards her craft for many years. From Bailey Road theatre street to Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, she gave us many significant performances across different venues in the country.

Celebrating various classical dance forms of the subcontinent, Chhayanaut hosted an event titled, Chhayanaut Dance Fest 1426, at its auditorium in Dhanmondi, recently.

The 18th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF)will conclude today. 220 films from 74 countries were screened this year.

An exclusive art exhibition titled, Homelands: Art from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, showcasing works by 11 contemporary artists of South-Asian origins, is now underway at Kettle’s Yard, University of Cambridge, UK. Durjoy Bangladesh Foundation (DBF) has supported the exhibition, alongside various other programmes.

Marking its 25th anniversary, Rukeya Khatun Lyceum School organised a day-long programme at its premises in Barlekha, Moulvibazar.

Talented singer Oyshee has won many accolades in her young career. The latest feather to her cap is the Palli Samman Award, initiated by Indian newspaper,

Supporting a noble cause, 28 renowned Bangladeshi artists will showcase their works at a group art exhibition at Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts for purchase today.

Hailing from Shirajganj, a significant portion of Zahid Hasan’s childhood memories reminisce how he grew up watching tele-fictions. “Collecting tickets for upcoming theater plays was also one of my prime tasks in those days.

In between borders and other political constructs, a two-day solo exhibition by photographer Nujhat Purnata, will conclude today at Gallery 6, Fine Arts Building in Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

Renowned director Kamar Ahmad Simon’s new film, ‘Neel Mukut’, has received the uncut censor certificate. The director recently announced that contrary to his usual releases, the film will first be released locally.

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka, and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will jointly host ‘ICCR Scholar’s Evening: Colours of Kathak’, featuring Shibli Mohammad and Nrityanchal and Shamim Ara Nipa and Guru Shishya Parampara, on January 18 at 6:30 pm.

The ongoing DIFF features some of its recurring and acclaimed segments, and the conference again enthralled the film enthusiasts like the previous years.

Actor, model and TV anchor Safa Kabir has won the hearts of millions with her charming personality. She has been busy shooting for her upcoming ventures since the beginning of 2020. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, she speaks about her forthcoming releases for this Valentine’s Day, her plans for the year, and more.

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