Behind the lens
History was made on December 25, 1964, when with just three studio cameras the pilot broadcast of Pakistan Television began airing
8 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Creating better performers
While the name Richard Kishore may not resonate among many young music listeners, the veteran guitarist is admired and held in high esteem among musicians in Bangladesh. For years he worked closely with BTV and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, and taught participants in musical talent shows to make their performances perfect. Now a freelance guitarist, Kishore founded “RiKi's Guitar” last year, a music school that aims to help talented
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Ekushey Laureates share feelings on TDS' anniversary
Founded 27 years ago with a pledge to commit to journalism without fear or favour, The Daily Star is celebrating its anniversary
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Kalyan and Grace
February is a special month for Bangladeshis; with yesterday marking Pohela Falgun and today being Valentine's Day, the streets of
13 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Chirkutt rocks out at Galle
Popular fusion band Chirkutt recently captured the hearts of Sri Lankan audience during their performance at the opening of the 2018
9 February 2018, 18:00 PM
THE WEEKENDER / “I love Middle Eastern food”
Popular singer Konal won the hearts of the country since her Channel i-Shera Kontho days, and these days she has been hopping from
8 February 2018, 18:00 PM
THE WEEKENDER / “I used to sing when I was young”
In the entertainment industry, actors and singers often bag the limelight, creating bigger challenges for other artistes seeking to pave
25 January 2018, 18:00 PM
Taskeen Rahman finding purpose in acting
Sinister and yet dashing, the steely blue eyes of the villain portrayed by Taskeen Rahman left an unforgettable mark on viewers
18 January 2018, 18:00 PM
Moutushi gearing up for Puja festivities
Moutushi Biswas has earned numerous accolades not only as an actor, but also as anchor and model. Focusing mostly on
29 September 2016, 18:00 PM
“I am not a morning person at all!”
Nova has now become a familiar face in the television as well as modeling industry. Fans are familiar with her professional
22 September 2016, 18:00 PM
“Next weekend we're going to Sylhet”
Ever since her participation in “CloseUp 1,” singer Noureen has become a familiar face and amassed a loyal fan base.
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Oggatonama: Saga of nameless faces
The social realities of expatriate workers have been an unexplored terrain in the Bangladeshi film and television scene, until
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Driving Nazrul songs forward
Kazi Nazrul Islam has left behind a legacy of not only songs and poems, but also a revolutionary stance, a call for social change. His
26 August 2016, 18:00 PM
“My ideal weekend would definitely be not working”
Akhi Alamgir is a noted singer and television personality in her own right. However, while the focus is usually on the professional personas of celebrities, today Akhi Alamgir shares with us some tidbits about her life outside of work.
18 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Bridging gaps with Tagore
“O death you are like Shyam (Krishna) to me…you are the giver of immortality, lead us from death to immortality.”
4 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Gold Medal conferred on Sabina Yasmin
July 28 marked the launching of the “Feroza Begum Commemorative Gold Medal 2016,” a music award named after
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Sisters Alpona and Kalpona: Close at hand
Alpona Habib is a well known chef and host of Kazi Farms “Shohoj Iftar Alpona'r Shathey”, aired on Dipto TV every day at 3 pm and 6 pm. Her sister Masuda Anam Kalpona is a prominent Nazrul singer. Recently, she has performed Nazrul's hamd o naat
25 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Beatbox Bangladesh: Not your average music scene
The mainstream music scene in Bangladesh saw the rise of rock bands and emergence of hip-hop groups, but beatboxing was unheard of until recently.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM
NURJAHAN BEGUM REMEMBERED
A documentary on pioneering journalist Nurjahan Begum's life and her magazine “Begum” was screened on her 91st birth anniversary at Bashundhara City's Star Cineplex, on June 5.
5 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Rina Brown
After many hurdles, Shameem Akhtar's “Rina Brown” is almost ready for screening. The director's comeback, 13 years after her last film, has been a worthwhile wait as “Rina Brown” is much more than a fictional love story during wartime.
2 June 2016, 18:00 PM