Sincerely Yours - Nuhash!
Nuhash Humayun has already proven his capabilities as a filmmaker with his television debut 'Hotel Albatross' and award winning short film 'Paper Frogs'. The young director now sets his sight on one of the most ambitious projects in Bangladeshi film history, as he talks about his future plans with The Daily Star.
15 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Tashfee's 'Shur' on point!
A few months ago, Tashfee made history by becoming the first female artiste to be signed by ArtistSpread, joining the likes of Miles and Bappa Mazumder. With the release of her all-new single Shur, she is set to be the first artiste in Bangladesh to be featured in a 'vertical' music video for the same song.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM
The Conclusion to a bygone era!
With the release of 'MohakashChari', Conclusion launched themselves into a new galaxy of possibilities.
9 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Arif Ahmed's 'Paradise Nest'-Voice of the voiceless!
When Paradise Nest won the Best Film of Nature Award at the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival on April 22, it was food for thought for every film buff and critic out here in Dhaka. The film is a product of young photojournalist Arif Ahmed's passion for wildlife photography and concern for an almost extinct species of birds; and the cinematography, stills, and production has been handled by the director himself. “Through my experience of
8 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Nayeem turns singer with 'Tomake'!
Although known across the country as an actor, Fs Nayeem will step foot into the world of music with his first single titled Tomake. The music video looks to dazzle the audience as it features the actor himself,
8 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Konal's 'Ekla Cholo Re' sends a strong message
Popular singer Konal has released a heart-warming music video of her rendition of Rabindranath Tagore's Ekla Cholo Re today.
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Spotlight on Samantak Sinha
Having studied music production in London, Samantak Sinha quickly went on to earn the reputation of one of the most promising upcoming musicians in West Bengal. He is currently in Bangladesh for his upcoming projects. The Daily Star catches up with Samantak for a small chat about his ambitions, music and his trip to Bangladesh.
6 May 2018, 18:00 PM
“Rabindra Sangeet in Bangladesh today is better than it had ever been” - Fahim Hossain Chowdhury
With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, the famed Rabindra Sangeet exponent Fahim Hossain Chowdhury will add another feather to his hat today when he receives the prestigious 'Bangla Academy Rabindra Award 2018'. The award is given every year to luminaries in the field of Rabindra Sangeet. In this interview with The Daily Star, the singer talks about his reaction to getting the award, his career and the current state of the industry.
6 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Prito Reza's Humble Tribute to Rabindranath
Even though he is primarily known as one of Bangladesh's best photographers, Prito Reza is no stranger to direction.
5 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Imphal Talkies: A Native Tongue called Peace
Akhu Chingangbam is a man who does not want to identify as a musician, even though his band and alternate persona, Imphal Talkies, has two internationally acclaimed albums released.
3 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Where The Stars Align
Sadia Islam Mou, Tahsan and Arifin Shuvoo. These are three names who have been wildly successful in their own sectors of the showbiz industry, at times transcending their own humane demeanor to become true pop icons adored by all. The three juggernauts are now the judges of Bangladesh's premiere superstar hunt and reality show: Lux Channel i Superstar 2018. Star Showbiz presents to you an exclusive insight into the most happening event in town, as well as the three beautiful souls that are tasked with the very difficult job of judging a very talented crop of young contestants!
6 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Fake it till you Make it!
There are very few people in the world who wouldn't love to have six-pack abs. However, it takes countless hours of grinding, exercise and diet to even get close to being in that kind of shape.
16 March 2018, 18:00 PM
It's okay to lose sometimes!
As children, we were often taught that losing is an inherently bad occurrence. Philosophers would differ, saying that losing is a part of learning and subsequent success. In the world of showbiz, best losses are the ones which come in kilograms. Adnan Sami, universally known as the fat man who directly contradicted his song Lift Kara De whereas no one could ever lift him magically, shed his weight and appeared as a
9 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Followed by many, replicated by none
When one thinks of Sridevi, this, along with many iconic moments of her is bound to pop up in his head. The morning of 25th February was quite tumultuous, particularly owing to the sudden demise of one of the greatest Bollywood actors of all time. Upon seeing the news on my social media news feed, a part of me was certain that this was a hoax, and I frantically searched around for a reliable source that said so.
2 March 2018, 18:00 PM
From Teknaf to Tetulia
Even though I did not always dream of running a triathlon, I always participated in sports and other athletic activities. An adventure club was being established at Dhaka University when I joined it.
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Voice of the Voiceless
In developing nations like Bangladesh, the death of animals not only represent a loss of income for farm families, but also, family savings and investments over many years.
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
A Career in Music?
At one point in life, many of us asked ourselves if it was possible to search for an alternative career path.
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
A Peek into the Minds of the Future:
15 young changemakers, from all over Bangladesh, feeding off enthusiasm and passion to do something better for the society: that was the essence of the roundtable held jointly by The Daily Star and Ashoka Foundation.
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Samina Luthfa Nitra
She is a woman of multiple talents: a veteran playwright and actor with more than 20 years of experience, and also a respected
9 February 2018, 18:00 PM
Mala
I am intrigued by how much music you manage to do even though you live in Australia! How do you manage?
12 January 2018, 18:00 PM