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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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We all have a ‘mostaan’ and a ‘bhalo chele’ within us: Arnob

With tracks like “Shey je Boshe Ache”, “Tomar Jonno”, “Hariye Giyechi”, “Bhalobasha Tarpor”, and “Tui Ki Janishna”, prodigal musician, composer and singer, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has solidified his name among the most endeared artistes in Bangladesh.
24 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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Trudging the gray areas of love, infidelity and vengeance with ‘Revenge’

Ziaul Hoque Polash’s new directorial tele-fiction “Revenge”, starring Afran Nisho, Tasnia Farin and Sayed Zaman Shawon, was released recently.
20 September 2021, 07:43 AM
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Official poster of Arnob’s docu-film unveiled

The poster of the upcoming Chorki original “Adhkhana Bhalo Chele Adha Mostaan”, was released today on Chorki’s official Facebook page. The documentary film, produced by Daraz, is directed by Abrar Athar.
18 September 2021, 11:05 AM
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“Bagher Bachcha” to release on Chorki tomorrow

“Bagher Bachcha”, the new installment of the television famed short film series “Dakatia Bashi”, is set to release on Chorki tomorrow. Directed by Goutam Koiri, the film features noted actor Shahiduzzaman Selim and Khairul Basar in lead.
15 September 2021, 09:17 AM
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Sabnam Faria excited for 'Munshigiri'

“Munshigiri”, the second film featuring popular television actress Sabnam Faria, is set to release on online streaming platform Chorki. The poster of the film came out on September 8, giving way to expectations and promises from both the audience and the critics.
14 September 2021, 11:09 AM
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Amitabh Reza to return government grant for ‘Pencile Aka Pori’

National Award winning director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury has decided to return the government grant he had received for his project "Pencile Aka Pori" provided for the fiscal year of 2020-2021.
14 September 2021, 11:00 AM
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I promise to bounce back: Khairul Basar

He recently survived an accident and is currently resting to recover. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor talks about his journey, recent releases, and more.
10 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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Bangladeshi designer weaving his way to Vogue

Moin Uddin, a Bangladeshi fashion designer and stylist, has been successfully working in fashion internationally for quite some time. He was honoured as one of the best-dressed gents at Vogue Fashion Night Out Sydney in 2018.
9 September 2021, 18:00 PM
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‘Otithi’ arrives on Chorki today

Promising director Farhad Shahi’s web fiction, “Otithi”, starring Manoj Pramanik and Sanjida Preeti, will premiere on Chorki tonight. The poster and trailer of the web project was released on Chorki’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel, recently.
9 September 2021, 08:42 AM
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Catching up with Mehazabien

Being one of the most celebrated faces on television, Mehazabien Chowdhury rose to fame after bagging the title of Lux Channel i Superstar 2009. She stepped into the limelight as a model, and gradually landed roles in some of the most appreciated tele-fictions, including “Boro Chele”, and “Shonali Danar Chil”, among many others. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Mehazabien talks about her recent successes and more.
5 September 2021, 06:49 AM
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Vicky Zahed, Safa Kabir, and Khairul Basar reunite for 'Tumi Arekti Din Thako'

Following the success of telefilm "Telemaster", popular actors Khairul Bashar and Safa Kabir will pair up with Vicky Zahed's for their new project. "Tumi Arekti Din Thako". Inspired by the song of the same name by National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, this production will be airing today at 9:25 pm on Channel i, marking the 43rd death anniversary of the rebel poet.
27 August 2021, 11:57 AM
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Shibu Kumer Shill and Amzad Hossain’s single ‘Ke Deke Jay’ to drop soon

Meghdol band members Shibu Kumer Shill and Amzad Hossain are set to release his new song “Ke Deke Jay” under the banner of Amzad Hossain’s production house Taalkachari. Voiced by Shibu Kumer Shill, the number is jointly written by Mahi Flora and the singer himself. Amzad Hossain is the composer and music arranger of the track.
27 August 2021, 06:50 AM
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Chorki original film ‘Joar Bhata’ releases today

“Joar Bhata”, directed by Sumon Anowar, will release on Chorki at 8 pm today. The short film is jointly produced by Chorki and Redpad Studio. The poster of “Joar Bhata” was released on Chorki’s official Facebook page and the trailer premiered on their YouTube channel, recently.
26 August 2021, 10:06 AM
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A scintillating story of love and friendship

With serene sea breezes, an infinite blue sky, and a dive into the aquamarine tranquillity, web film “Networker Baire” is inspired by a true incident, but the characters, their life stories, and the flow of events are shaped by the makers. The storyline, conceptualised by the director Mizanur Rahman Aryan himself, revolves around the journey of four recent graduates going for their first tour.
21 August 2021, 10:34 AM
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‘Networker Baire’ is my dream project: Mizanur Rahman Aryan

Celebrated director Mizanur Rahman Aryan started his career in 2012 with tele-fictions. He went on to win over the audience with “Boro Chele” in 2017, which is one of the most viewed Bangladeshi television productions on YouTube till date. His recent Eid releases “Hello Shunchen”? and “Not Out” were also widely appreciated by viewers. Aryan’s first film "Networker Baire", featuring Khairul Bashar, Nazia Haque Orsha, Tasnia Farin, Yash Rohan, Nazifa Tushi, Sariful Islam Razz, Jonayed, and Tasnuva Tisha, releases on the OTT platform Chorki today. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the director talks about his expectations from the project, and more.
19 August 2021, 07:18 AM
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Inside the mind of Vicky Zahed

Vicky Zahed started his career as a director with short films. Striving towards his passion, he soon rose to fame on television. He is known for redefining the thriller, supernatural, and suspense genres on screen. His Eid-ul-Azha television productions, “Chirokal Aaj”, “Punorjonmo”, “Ditiyo Shuchona”, “Prio Adnan” and “Kaykobad” were well-received by viewers. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Vicky Zahed talks about what his process of directing looks like, and more.
6 August 2021, 18:00 PM
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Reflecting upon the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore

Today marks the 80th death anniversary of Bengali poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer, and painter Rabindranath Tagore. The Nobel Laureate continues to inspire generations, years after his demise. On this day, young and promising Rabindra Sangeet practitioners reflect upon his legacy, and his impact on their lives. 
6 August 2021, 04:54 AM
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From ‘Bachelor Point’ to ‘YouTumor’

Popular actor-director Ziaul Hoque Polash made his name in showbiz with the role of Kaabila in Kajal Arefin Ome’s comedy-drama series, “Bachelor Point”. He has made a mark in the industry with his down-to-earth characters and impeccable comic timing in a short span of time.
30 July 2021, 18:00 PM
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Leading the youth towards positive changes

Md Tajdin Hassan started exploring marketing trends soon after he graduated from BRAC University. He won the YWN Marketing Excellence Award 2020 from the Asia Marketing Federation under the category, ‘Top Outstanding Youth Marketer of the Year’.
29 July 2021, 18:00 PM
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A triumphant effort towards social welfare

S M Sammam Sakti Ibn Sahadat from Bangladesh won the 4th Annual ISIE INDIA Excellence Award 2021, earning the title of ‘Visionary Leader’ from the judges of the ISIE INDIA Excellence Award committee.
29 July 2021, 18:00 PM

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