Culture

Theatre festival concludes at JKKNIU

A nine-day theatre festival organised on the campus of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Mymensingh concluded today
12 May 2025, 18:08 PM

Buddha Purnima observed in Bandarban

On Sunday, special prayers, pujas, observance of the Eight Precepts (Ashta Shila), and religious discussions were held in various monasteries across the district, including the prominent Khyangwa Khyang or Rajguru Buddhist Monastery in the district town
11 May 2025, 19:00 PM

Tribute to July uprising: Drone show lights up Dhaka's sky

In 12 vivid motifs, the July uprising came alive, tracing the heroism of Abu Sayed and the stirring role of women in the movement
14 April 2025, 13:43 PM

New Year festival ‘Sangrai Powe’ begins in Bandarban

The vibrant New Year festival of the Marma and Mro communities -- "Sangrai Powe" and "Chakran Powe" -- has begun in Bandarban with colourful processions and the veneration of the elders
13 April 2025, 18:34 PM

200-year-old Charak Puja begins on banks of Chhaychiri Dighi in Moulvibazar

The two-day festival has sparked immense excitement among locals
13 April 2025, 16:04 PM

Partially burnt 'Dove of Peace' motif being reconstructed

Students have started work on the Dove of Peace motif meant for the Mangal Shobhajatra, now renamed Anondo Shobhajatra, after it was partially burnt early today.
12 April 2025, 16:02 PM

‘Mangal Shobhajatra’ renamed to ‘Anondo Shobhajatra’

The procession marking the Bangla New Year, organised by Dhaka University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, has been renamed.
11 April 2025, 18:09 PM

Play obstructed in the face of locals' protest to be staged tomorrow

Kapasia Upazila Nirbahi Officer Tamanna Tasnim confirmed the development to The Daily Star tonight
4 April 2025, 17:49 PM

7-day Biju Mela kicks off in Rangamati

The event, organised jointly by the Cultural Institute of Indigenous Communities, Rangamati Hill District Council, and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, began today on the premises of the Cultural Institute
3 April 2025, 15:49 PM

Mia Bari Mosque: A forgotten legacy of Mughal architecture

Despite its rich history and intricate craftsmanship, this architectural gem remains relatively unknown, its legacy overshadowed by poor accessibility and a lack of publicity
1 April 2025, 14:48 PM

Harinarayan Dighi: A king’s promise and queen’s sacrifice

The 400-year-old site of love and loss still stands as a testament to Sylhet's rich history and heritage
1 April 2025, 11:21 AM

Will it rain on Eid day?

Eid-ul-Fitr will fall on either March 31 or April 1
27 March 2025, 11:45 AM

350-year-old fair cancelled due to BNP factional dispute

The historic 350-year-old Katagor Dewan Shagir Shah fair, locally known as Katagor Mela, was not held this year in Boalmari upazila, Faridpur, due to a conflict between two factions of the local BNP
26 March 2025, 17:27 PM

Star journo Md Abbas wins OKUP Media Fellowship

The Daily Star reporter Md Abbas has been awarded the OKUP Media Fellowship for his work in migration reporting
18 March 2025, 15:45 PM

Chawkbazar comes alive with iftar delicacies

The centuries-old Chawkbazar iftar market, the largest in the capital, draws hundreds of visitors daily during Ramadan. Several hundred makeshift stalls sell a variety of delicacies made from meat, vegetables, sweets, milk, and spices -- many dating back to the Mughal era
2 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Inside Ekushey Boi Mela: Books, readers and more

The Amar Ekushey Boi Mela unfolds like a familiar story -- one that returns every February, carrying with it the weight of history, the pulse of the present, and the dreams of a generation yet to come. It is a homecoming for readers, writers, and dreamers alike, a place where stories old and new find their way into eager hands
26 February 2025, 16:48 PM

Govt announces Ekushey Padak recipients

The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, has announced the recipients of the prestigious Ekushey Padak 2025, the second-highest civilian award in Bangladesh
6 February 2025, 15:32 PM

Ekushey Boi Mela kicks off

As soon as the clock struck 5:00pm and the gates of Suhrawardy Udyan opened, enthusiastic book lovers poured into the fairgrounds, exploring the vast collection of literary works
1 February 2025, 13:45 PM

Three-day harmony festival kicks off

A three-day Harmony Festival began yesterday at the Kakiachhara Tea Garden grounds in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar, celebrating the vibrant culture of the indigenous communities of the plains
11 January 2025, 17:39 PM

3-day non-fiction book fair begins at DU

The 8th Non-Fiction book fair, organised jointly by Faculty of Business Studies of Dhaka University and Bonik Barta, began today on the Faculty of Business Studies premises
28 December 2024, 14:58 PM