Being a participant of the first workshop of the first batch of Celebrating Life, Mahde Hasan has already made splashes in the international short film scene. This year, the young Bangladeshi filmmaker has won the first place prize in the “Movie of My Life” segment at Locarno Festival 2017, and had his films featured in other international film festivals as well.

As I have a very hectic schedule, I want to relax and spend time with my family on that day. I will probably be at the year-end function at the Officer's Club.

I never have any particular plans for New Year's Eve beforehand. I will probably spend it with my family and friends.

The eight day long Dhaka University Central Annual Theatre Festival ended on Monday amidst celebration and enthusiasm at Teacher-Student Centre at the Dhaka University campus.

Shape of You approached massive sales and streaming numbers, holding its lead as 2017's biggest single on the cusp of breaking 3 million combined sales. It was UK's most streamed songs of all time.

The audience was gifted with an album from the legendary Sabina Yasmin and her daughter Badhon called Abar Dujone. Ayub Bachchu startled the audience in the beginning of the year with his instrumental concert Sound of Silence,

Wonder Woman has been one of the most successful films of 2017, currently grossing at over $82 million worldwide. A huge part of this success comes from the woman who has made Princess Diana of Themyscira come to life: Gal Gadot.

I have already mentioned how my first-time visit to China was a memorable one and has been a fruitful experience all throughout. Attending the workshop thanks to the invitation by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio,

2017 is coming to an end after giving us a hefty list of chartbusters that included the likes of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 2’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘Wonder Woman’, ‘Justice League’ and many more. With 2018 looming on the horizon, these are five films that we think will generate a lot of buzz next year!

George Clooney received two Academy, three Golden Globe, BAFTA and Best Screen Play Awards for his remarkable acting career. Alongside notable success in film, he has managed success in the business line as well, especially when

Folk legend Bari Siddiqui passed away on 24th November, leaving behind a legacy of folk music that will be difficult to replicate by anyone. He was 63 years old, and was laid to rest at his home town in Netrokona. The Daily Star was privileged enough to have an exclusive interview of the great artist a few years ago, where he talked about his life, music and his own philosophy about them.

Miley Cyrus is one of the most talked about superstars of today (for both the right and the wrong reasons) who has garnered substantial fame from an early age. Hannah Montana, the musical comedy which aired on Disney Channel from

Anyone born during the 90s is well aware of the fame Britney Spears possesses. Considered an iconic pop star who paved way for many other teen singers to shine

A renowned actor of recent times, Keira Knightley is someone who has found substantial success in the world of films. However, little do most people know, she had notable success in music as well.

Tinariwen is a group of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara Desert of northern Mali. They have been singing for nearly last three decades.

Rastak is an ensemble for contemporary Persian Folk music which was formed as an experimental music group in 1997. The group seeks to collect, record and interpret traditional Persian folk music for the global audience. This time, they are here in Bangladesh to attend the Dhaka International Folk Fest 2017.

Anyone who spends a bit too much time on the internet will be familiar with this meme. Nicholas Cage shouting on the top of his lungs while bees being poured onto him, such an iconic scene.

As a Bangladeshi, Abrar A. Anwar is the first appointed CEO as well as the first Bangladeshi CEO of a foreign SCB branch. He has 26 years of experience as a banker both in the corporate and the investment sectors of many countries, and is responsible for

Bitopi Das Chowdhury has been a backbone of the Standard Chartered-The Daily Star’s Celebrating Life. Having been a part of the program since its inception, she talks about her experience, thoughts and future plans on the program.

Remember the “Cash Me Outside” girl? Made famous only for saying the words “Cash me ousside, howbow dah” in an episode of The Dr. Phil Show, Danielle Bregoli has been at the centre of internet memes and widespread criticism ever since her first few days of ironic relevance.