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27 November 2025, 11:52 AM
Star Youth
Reaction / When artistes fall silent, intolerance grows bolder
We must learn to coexist; there's simply no other option
24 November 2025, 11:25 AM
Int'l Men’s Day / 'Dear men, you are allowed to be vulnerable'
Real strength lies in acknowledging one’s limits
19 November 2025, 13:57 PM
Over & Out!: Bangladeshi 90’s nostalgia turned into a video game
18 November 2025, 11:27 AM
Rising Stars
Reaction / Everyone deserves a second chance, but not for perceived 'merit'
Privacy violation at the heart of controversy centring Tangia Zaman Methila
15 November 2025, 17:07 PM
These are trying times, you need to let us work: Shihab Shaheen
With the web film ‘Tomar Jonno Mon’, director Shihab Shaheen has crafted yet another bittersweet and relatable love story—this time featuring the acclaimed pair of Yash Rohan and Tanjim Saiyara Totini. The director, known for his mastery in subverting audience expectations, speaks to The Daily Star about the project, his upcoming work, and more.
14 November 2025, 03:00 AM
Music should be accessible for everyone, especially children: Prince Mahmud
Legendary music director Prince Mahmud, however, has been outspoken about the need for music in primary schools. “I would argue that government primary schools are where we need music teachers the most,” said the audibly determined musician over the phone.
8 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Changing the industry, one hit at a time
7 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Entertainment
“To jump higher, you have to pause for a bit” – Shuvo
Khan Moidul Islam Shuvo, also known as Drockstar Shuvo by many fans, has been consistently delivering hit songs for the last two decades.
11 December 2020, 18:00 PM
A new Pritom Hasan on the horizon
From ‘Esho Mama Hey’ to ‘Kababer Haddi’, Pritom Hasan’s journey in the music industry has been an unprecedented success. Behind it, however, is the willingness to work day and night – researching, honing and improving his craft. We catch up with the young music director, where he talks about his journey, future plans and more.
6 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Prince Mahmud’s ‘Alo’ sheds light on the frailty of life
Chole Jabo rekhe jabo gaan, pichutan ki kore charbo
Chhele take buke joraye, gaal bhore chumu ki khete parbo?
23 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Dameer opens up about ‘Sun’ and future plans
Sun was inspired by a poem by Charles Bukowski called Man Mowing the Lawn.
2 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Musicians hopeful for a structured future with BLCPS
With the advent of renewed activities from BLCPS (Bangladesh Lyricists, Composers and Performers Society), things are looking upward for the music industry.
2 October 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Arekta’ Rock interview
We caught up with Arekta Rock Band, one of Dhaka’s rising young bands, after the much anticipated release of their latest single, Arekta Rock Gaan.
25 September 2020, 18:00 PM
The Umbrella Academy: Now is the best time to join the fandom
The market for superhero films, series and games had been somewhat oversaturated; as the few new creators who tried to enter it fell somewhat short of the mark. The Umbrella Academy, originally created as a comic book series by artist and My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way, was a surprise hit when its first season came to Netflix.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Stars join in to sing Arafat Mohsin’s ‘Konodin’
As a part of Studio 58, Arafat Mohsin composed many beautiful songs throughout the years. The musician has recently released his single Shokale, a refreshing melody that has caught on to young music listeners.
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM
“We will not let Alauddin Ali and Andrew Kishore’s contributions go to waste” – Hamin Ahmed on BLCPS
Bangladesh Lyricist, Composers and Performers Society (BLCPS) was founded in 2014, as Bangladesh’s first proper CMO (Collective Management Organisation).
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Bashundhara City: Star Cineplex brings down curtain on 6 movie halls
At a time when businesses are trying to recover from huge losses following the Covid-19 pandemic, Star Cineplex in Bashundhara City was served an eviction notice from the authorities.
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM
Alauddin Ali’s masterful creations
It is quite impossible to narrow down a few songs from a library of over 5000 pieces of excellence – that in itself speaks for the impact that Alauddin Ali had on the Bangladeshi music industry.
11 August 2020, 18:00 PM
Youth Skills Summit 2020: Renowned artistes talk survival in a changing entertainment industry
Trying to embrace the “new normal” during the pandemic, the entertainment industry faces a peculiar challenge. Amidst the drawbacks, artistes in the entertainment industry are trying to innovate and come up with solutions to overcome challenges, speakers said at Youth Skills Summit 2020.
16 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Revisiting playback legend Andrew Kishore’s iconic songs
We recently lost one of Bangladesh’s most recognisable voices with the demise of Andrew Kishore. Having started his playback singing career with the 1977 film Mail Train, Kishore went on to lend his voice to thousands of songs, in the span of over four decades.
10 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Owned, ‘Omor’ and a dystopian masterpiece
Writers are usually advised to shy away from words like ‘masterpiece’, ‘classic’, ‘perfect’ – or other bold terms and such, especially in an industry that tries to promote mediocrity as a given. Quite often, the lack of equipment, manpower and investment is cited as a reason.
3 July 2020, 18:00 PM
“Shortcuts will not win you the love of the fans”
One of the most recognisable faces in Bangladesh’s entertainment industry, Tahsan Khan has grown tremendously as an artiste over the past decade.
19 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Preparing for a musical insurgence
Even though the ongoing pandemic has affected professional artistes the hardest, the rising stars in the music industry also face an uphill challenge, after musical events stopped altogether throughout the country.
29 May 2020, 18:00 PM
The chronicles of quarantined recording
Expensive gear, intricate DAWs and state-of-the-art noise cancelling – is what a top-tier musician is used to while recording.
22 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Pulling through as a musician
It was, perhaps inevitable for the music industry to see huge losses in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Since social gatherings can put one’s well-being at risk right now, live shows have been cancelled, hindering the biggest source of income for musicians and putting their future in jeopardy.
8 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Prito Reza’s highlight reel
One of the most commercially successful Bangladeshi photographers, Prito Reza had to scratch and claw his way to the top, through hard work and dedication.
30 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Torchbearers of Bangladesh
Forbes recently announced its fifth annual 30 Under 30 Asia list, featuring entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers across Asia under the age of 30.
4 April 2020, 18:00 PM