Dancing beyond the clouds
Promising young dancer, Md Hanif, was recently chosen to partake in the prestigious Summer Intensive programme organised by the globally renowned Akram Khan Company, scheduled to take place from August 5-10, 2019 at the Orsolina 28 premises in Turin, Italy.
11 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Remembering Muhammad Jahangir
Prominent cultural activist, journalist and media personality, Muhammad Jahangir breathed his last at Asgar Ali Hospital in Dhaka yesterday, after an uphill battle with cancer for years. He was 68 years old at the time of his passing. He was the executive director of Centre for Development Communication and the coordinator of one of Bangladesh’s leading dance companies, Nrityanchal.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM
1 Minute Please / Sayon Mangsang
Promising flautist, saxophone player and vocalist, Sayon Mangsang is making his mark in the music industry through exciting collaborations with some of the biggest musical icons in Bangladesh. Currently, he is gearing up for the release of his single, Jodi Tumi Jante in the upcoming album
23 May 2019, 18:00 PM
“Respect all dance forms equally”
Celebrated dancer and choreographer, Tamanna Rahman has been making waves in the Bangladeshi dance industry for decades. Starting her Manipuri dance journey under the guidance of Shanti Bala Sinha in Dhaka,
27 April 2019, 18:00 PM
An evening of music, dance and recitation by ICCR scholars
Marking the foundation day of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the High Commission of India in Dhaka organised a
11 April 2019, 18:00 PM
1 Minute Please / Rafsan Sabab
Up and coming professional anchor, Rafsan Sabab, is making waves with his charm and confidence as the host of the new YouTube show titled 'What A Show!'. The tables were turned to put the interviewer on the interviewee seat for a quick round of our weekly special, One Minute Please!
28 March 2019, 18:00 PM
STAR MELODIES: A musical tribute to our independence
Marking the memorable month of Bangladesh's independence, Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star promoting Bangla music,
23 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Warda Rihab: A warrior in dance
Manipuri dance exponent Warda Rihab, known for her graceful moves and visually stunning choreography, is currently preparing for
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Dancing beyond the clouds
Promising young dancer, Md Hanif, was recently chosen to partake in the prestigious Summer Intensive programme organised by the globally renowned Akram Khan Company, scheduled to take place from August 5-10, 2019 at the Orsolina 28 premises in Turin, Italy.
11 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Remembering Muhammad Jahangir
Prominent cultural activist, journalist and media personality, Muhammad Jahangir breathed his last at Asgar Ali Hospital in Dhaka yesterday, after an uphill battle with cancer for years. He was 68 years old at the time of his passing. He was the executive director of Centre for Development Communication and the coordinator of one of Bangladesh’s leading dance companies, Nrityanchal.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Sayon Mangsang
Promising flautist, saxophone player and vocalist, Sayon Mangsang is making his mark in the music industry through exciting collaborations with some of the biggest musical icons in Bangladesh. Currently, he is gearing up for the release of his single, Jodi Tumi Jante in the upcoming album
23 May 2019, 18:00 PM
“Respect all dance forms equally”
Celebrated dancer and choreographer, Tamanna Rahman has been making waves in the Bangladeshi dance industry for decades. Starting her Manipuri dance journey under the guidance of Shanti Bala Sinha in Dhaka,
27 April 2019, 18:00 PM
An evening of music, dance and recitation by ICCR scholars
Marking the foundation day of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the High Commission of India in Dhaka organised a
11 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Rafsan Sabab
Up and coming professional anchor, Rafsan Sabab, is making waves with his charm and confidence as the host of the new YouTube show titled 'What A Show!'. The tables were turned to put the interviewer on the interviewee seat for a quick round of our weekly special, One Minute Please!
28 March 2019, 18:00 PM
STAR MELODIES: A musical tribute to our independence
Marking the memorable month of Bangladesh's independence, Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star promoting Bangla music,
23 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Warda Rihab: A warrior in dance
Manipuri dance exponent Warda Rihab, known for her graceful moves and visually stunning choreography, is currently preparing for
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Scholastica Inter-School Theatre Festival 2019
Scholastica, one of Bangladesh's leading educational institutions, is set to host a two-day long theatre festival, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day, at their premises in Uttara, from February 21-22.
19 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Priyanka Gope's high hopes
National award-winning vocalist, Priyanka Gope has been making waves in the Bangladeshi music industry for nearly a decade with her soulful voice and melodic prowess. A graduate at the master's level in Music from the reputed Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata,
24 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Leesa Gazi's journey with 'Rising Silence'
British-Bangladeshi writer, director, actor and playwright, Leesa Gazi has dedicated her career to presenting powerful stories told from a woman's perspective, via theatre and film.
17 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Abrar Athar
Making his mark with the short film Life in Other Words and telefilm Koli 2.0, Abrar Athar quickly rose to fame with his storytelling prowess, bringing original ideas to the fore. We caught up with the writer-director for a quick round of One Minute Please!
10 January 2019, 18:00 PM
'Iti, Tomari Dhaka' to open Jaipur International Film Festival 2019
Bangladesh's first anthology film, Iti, Tomari Dhaka, is set to open the 11th edition of the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) on
7 January 2019, 18:00 PM
In Conversation with RAFIQUL ALAM
Celebrated musician and revered Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste, Rafiqul Alam has been making waves in the Bangladeshi music industry through his playback and 'adhunik' songs for decades.
3 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Nakshikatha weaves melodies at DIFF 2018
Opening the final evening of performances at the Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018 was one of the up and coming Bangladeshi folk bands, Nakshikatha.
17 November 2018, 18:00 PM
DIFF 2018 takes off with an array of folk dances
The fourth installment of the Dhaka International Folk Festival (DIFF) at the Bangladesh Army Stadium opened with a vibrant and engaging dance performance by one of Bangladesh's top dance companies, Bhabna Nritya Dol, led by Samina Husain Prema.
15 November 2018, 18:00 PM
KAUSAR AHMED CHAUDHURY
Celebrated astrologer Kausar Ahmed Chaudhury, has been a household figure in Bangladesh for decades for his regular horoscope readings on Ajker Rashi, Prothom Alo.
1 November 2018, 18:00 PM
Raising the curtains on 'Bangladesher Harano Golpo'
After much anticipation, Bangladesher Harano Golpo, a documentary film directed by Adnan M. S. Fakir, is premiering today at the Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh auditorium from 3:30 pm – 6 pm.
25 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Bengal Classical Music Festival 2018 postponed to next February
The much anticipated annual Indian classical music extravaganza, Bengal Classical Music Festival has been postponed this year due to logistical difficulties.
24 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Enamoured with magic
Farhanul Islam, popularly known as Magicman Farhanul, is a Bangladeshi illusionist who has been performing extensively across Canada for the better part of the past decade.
4 October 2018, 18:00 PM