Verses of ingenuity
The stigma attached to Bangladeshi writers putting forth their thoughts in English is not new. It is often frowned upon by puritans of Bengali literature, acting as ‘gatekeepers’ raising questions on the motives of the writers themselves.
28 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Surviving 71 – Gearing up for an extraordinary film
The teaser for the upcoming 2D animated film, Surviving 71, released yesterday. The stunning visuals and marvelous soundtrack
25 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Pragata Naoha
Pragata Naoha has been steadily rising as one of the most promising new faces in the indie music scene in Bangladesh.
21 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Mithila in Arnob's music video
A lot of speculation and buzz was created recently, when Rafiath Rashid Mithila posted pictures of her and Arnob on social media, during a presumable shoot. “Cousins working together” was the caption of the set of photos.
19 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Rakat Zami
The lead vocalist and guitarist for rising indie band Embers in Snow, Rakat Zami also excels as a sound engineer of Nemesis, Indalo and Shironamhin. A prodigy at all of his crafts, Rakat spares some of his busy time for a cup of coffee and a round of One Minute Please!
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM
THE ARBOVIRUS EPIDEMIC
In 2002, two friends and former classmates Shuharto Sherif and Asif Asgar Ranjan started a band, pursuing their dreams in music.
14 March 2019, 18:00 PM
“Let music help you” – Armeen Musa
'Simultaneously' a part of four diverse projects, Armeen Musa has quietly worked her way up in Bangladesh's music scene to become one of the most beloved faces in the industry.
13 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Joy Bangla concert 2019 resonates across Dhaka
In remembrance of the historic March 7 speech by the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Joy Bangla Concert 2019 set off amidst spectacular enthusiasm at the Bangladesh Army Stadium yesterday.
7 March 2019, 18:00 PM
10 ON THE PEN
At first glance, Tushar Hasan will not strike you as an artiste, as he nonchalantly smiles throughout his day-to-day activities at his corporate job.
2 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Arafat Mohsin Nidhi on 'Thako'
The spearhead behind numerous hit songs as a part of the famed Studio 58, Arafat Mohsin Nidhi's pedigree as a musician extends far
28 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Portrait of a Cover Artist - Kabya Karim
A graduate from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Unversity of Development Alternative (UODA), Kabya Karim is a standout performer among the young cover artists in the Ekushey Boi Mela.
27 February 2019, 18:00 PM
“Music is like oxygen to me” – Shusmita Anis
As an artiste, Shusmita Anis personifies discipline and drive. Hailing from the same family as legendary singers Kamal Dasgupta and Firoza Begum, the multi-talented singer has created her own identity with her excellence in Nazrul Sangeet and modern Bangla songs. Acting as the managing director of one of the country's leading pharmaceutical companies, the accomplished artiste talks to The Daily Star about her latest releases, musical philosophy, and more.
24 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Minar talks about his first book
Singer/songwriter and cartoonist Minar Rahman looked visibly excited when he entered The Daily Star premises on the day his first book, 'Rudraebong tar grand piano' launched at the Ekushey Boi Mela, from Barshadupur. Here is what the debutant writer has to say about his latest creation.
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM
“We have to move forward, but with our heritage” – Kamal Ahmed
With a noteworthy singing career of seven national and international awards, Kamal Ahmed also holds the important position of Director of Programme at Bangladesh Betar, a cultural pillar of the country. Finding his comfort zone in Rabindra Sangeet, the ever-passionate musician keeps expanding his repertoire. He has16 versatile albums of different genres to his credit. The artiste talks to The Daily Star about his latest albums, musical philosophy, and more.
20 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Portrait of a Cover Artist Sadatuddin Ahmed Amil
A graduate from the Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA), University of Dhaka, Sadatuddin Ahmed Amil started scribbling art since he was a child.
14 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Portrait of a Cover Artist: Shohag Parvez
Primarily a seasoned painter, Shohag Parvez is also a well-known cover artist, who has done close to a hundred illustrations this year for the Ekushey Boi Mela.
11 February 2019, 18:00 PM
FAREWELL, ARUNENDU DAS
Arunendu Das, a pioneer in Bangla alternative songwriting, passed away in London on February 3 at the age of 81. He played an integral part in composing music for Moheener Ghoraguli, in the band's later years.
4 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Kaiser Ahmed talks theatre
Kaiser Ahmed was born in Bangladesh, but soon moved to Michigan, USA with his family. He went to Chicago in 2004 to join the theatre community, where he thrived as the founding artistic director of Jackalope Theatre Company. The Daily Star catches up with Kaiser for a brief interview.
24 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Rashid Choudhury's tapestry becomes the first Bangladeshi artwork to feature in The Met
Rashid Choudhury (1932-1985) was a second generation artist, sculptor, writer and professor.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Embracing your inner geek
Shakib Chowdhury, Gibran Tanwir, Alif Alauddin and Farooq Shams – four friends who had set out on a lighthearted journey of talking about pop culture, have inadvertently started one of the most popular web shows in Bangladesh, Geek Myth.
15 January 2019, 18:00 PM