Ashley Shoptorshi Samaddar
Review / ‘Stree 2’: A fantastic fable propagating equal rights
While the film’s first instalment, released in 2018, was a delight for awakened souls juggling to find a firm stance in a gender-imbalanced social structure, the second one, released on August 15, reinforced the need for equal status for females with much more finesse and grandeur.
18 August 2024, 18:05 PM
Plunged into darkness
“Help me! I cannot see anything …!” Al Amin Howlader cried moments before he lost consciousness and fell to the ground as police opened fire on quota reform protesters indiscriminately.
18 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Reliving the uprising of Bangladesh
While most cultural programmes I seem to attend in the months of February and March seem to revolve around the themes of the 71’ Liberation War, Joltogongo’s musical programme yesterday was much like the others, however, it had much more to offer.
9 March 2024, 13:22 PM
All you have to do is call me: Anupam Roy
The Daily Star caught up with the singing sensation, Anupam Roy, at the capital’s Hotel Sarina to learn of his experience and upcoming ventures.
9 July 2023, 03:00 AM
Concert / A musical, carnivalesque meeting of two Bengals
A drenched, excited and patiently waiting crowd welcomed artistes at Hall 4 of the International Convention Centre Bashundhara in the capital, on Thursday eve.
Magical Night, a concert organised by Triple Time Communications, opened its gates with the Hatirpool Sessions as soon as the clock struck 5.
7 July 2023, 05:46 AM
Interview / Will release new album soon: Arnob
In recent years, Arnob has grown to be what many would call a magician, playing and experimenting with new tunes and beats, all of which trace back to the traditional roots of this subcontinent.
6 July 2023, 03:00 AM
My Dhaka / Feed Doggo Fridays: Standing by stray animals
A group of young, enthusiastic, and kind youngsters preparing to feed stray dogs near the capital’s Dhanmondi Lake -- this is what I was welcomed to when I decided to join Feed Doggo Fridays on a fine summer morning earlier this month.
15 June 2023, 18:00 PM
An inadvertent encounter with Buddha
Treasuring the tranquility, philosophy, and beliefs of Buddha, the exhibition titled "From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal" radiated a sense of ease presented in style.
9 May 2023, 04:12 AM
BUILDING A CLEAN NATION
Crushed cola tin cans, battered plastic bottles, pieces of worn out paper and rotten pieces of expired food – these elements not only ruin
13 December 2018, 18:00 PM