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Technology
Sony Music and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic over alleged copyright infringement
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Technology
Tagore and Nazrul: The complex bond between two literary titans
27 August 2026
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Arts & Entertainment
RoboCop is getting a reboot, again
26 August 2026
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Technology
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
26 August 2026
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Entertainment
Dave Bautista cast as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War series
21 August 2026
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Technology
Main Vaapas Aaunga: A quiet film about going home found its way through Bollywood’s noise
11 August 2026
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Pop Culture / The real reason Netflix’s ‘I Will Find You’ became a streaming hit
13 July 2026
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Culture
The Difficult Bride wins Bisato d’Oro at Venice Film Festival
12 September 2026
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TV & Film
‘Support comes from unexpected places’: Badhan reflects on Venice ordeal
11 September 2026
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Entertainment
‘One Piece’, ‘Dragon Ball’ voice actor Mike McFarland dies at 56
11 September 2026
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Entertainment
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11 September 2026
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TV & Film
Dhallywood’s formidable villain: Revisiting ATM Shamsuzzaman’s memorable television roles
10 September 2026
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Entertainment
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12 June 2026
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Music
Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
3 May 2026
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Music
Pratul Mukhopadhyay, a personification of Ekushey February’s spirit
20 February 2026
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Culture
Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion
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25 March 2025
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MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
24 October 2022
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Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022
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Books & Literature
Group exhibition ‘Dui’ explores synchronised encounters
“Dui”, a successor to the exhibition, “Ek”, is the second chapter of the series of exhibitions curated by Taiara Farhana Tareque. Taking place simultaneously over two places in the city— Studio 6/6 and Dwip Gallery, “Dui” portrays two alternative visions of a singular artist, but draws up a merged conversation by bringing in the concept of a particular space and tying it together within the artwork. “The point of synchronicity is actually at in minds of the audience,” Taiara explains.
28 March 2021
Celebrities releasing books at this year’s Ekushey Boi Mela
Every year at the Ekushey Boi Mela, several celebrities showcase their writing talents with their own books. This year, too, many of them are busy with promoting their books and interacting with their fans.
27 March 2021
A R Rahman composes and sings for Bangladesh
Legendary Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman composed and sang both in Bangla in Hindi, on the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence and the birth centenary of The Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The song’s AV was shown on the last day of the 10-day Mujib Chirantan celebrations at the National Parade Square.
27 March 2021
Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty’s Raag Maitree enchants Bangladesh
The glorious Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence saw myriads of songs, poems and art in tribute, but one that is unrivaled was Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty’s Raag Maitree, which he specifically created for Bangladesh.
27 March 2021
'No Zoom' Oscars causes backlash, Hollywood media reports
The “No Zoom” policy for this year’s Oscars ceremony is proving a headache for multiple nominees who live outside the United States and who are still under pandemic restrictions, according to Hollywood publications.
27 March 2021
Namita Ghosh, first female voice artiste of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, passes away
Namita Ghosh, known as the first female voice artiste of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, passed away at the capital’s Popular Hospital last night. She was suffering from cancer, and was undergoing eye treatments. She tested positive for Covid-19.
27 March 2021
Spring In Bloom Fashion Exhibition
The Spring in Bloom fashion exhibition was a three-day event that ran from March 18 to 20 at Edge Gallery of Gulshan North Avenue, Dhaka.
26 March 2021
Jaya Ahsan talks ‘Alatchakra’, latest projects
National Film Award-winning actor Jaya Ahsan has earned acclaim for her performances both at home and abroad. Her film, “Alatchakra”,
26 March 2021
Key moments from Mujib Chirantan
Celebrating the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence, a ten-day programme, “Mujib Chirantan”, was organised at the capital’s National Parade Square from March 17 to 26.
26 March 2021
Bangabandhu’s birth centenary, independence golden jubilee celebrations conclude
Today marks the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence. Keeping that in mind, the final day of “Mujib Chirantan” began with the theme, ‘Shadhinotar Ponchash Bochor O Ogrogotir Shubornorekha’.
26 March 2021
Tauquir Ahmed’s ‘Sphulingo’ hits theatres today
“Sphulingo”, a film directed by Tauquir Ahmed, is set to release at 35 theatres across the country today, marking the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence.
26 March 2021
“The days of struggle will never fade away from my mind” – Mamunur Rashid
Noted actor Mamunur Rashid has aced his performances with his brilliant screen presence both on the silver screen and theatre. The Ekushey Padak awardee has also earned praises for his impeccable direction and screenwriting over the years. Being the chairperson of the Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation, his plays have received positive criticism from audiences both at home and abroad. On the occasion of 50 years of our independence, Mamunur Rashid walked down his memory lane and recounted the horrific memories of March 1971.
26 March 2021
Ninth day of ‘Mujib Chirantan’ revisits dark night of March 25
Commemorating the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, a ten-day programme, "Mujib Chirantan", began on March 17 at the capital's National Parade Square. With the motto, “Gonohottar Kaalratri O Alok er Obhijatra” the ninth day of the commenced with an introduction to the black night of March 25, 1971, and its impacts.
25 March 2021
Bangladesh Film Producers and Distributors Association turns 50
Bangladesh Film Producers and Distributors Association celebrates its 50th birth anniversary today. On March 25, 1971, under the leadership of thespian Khan Ataur Rahman, the organisation was founded.
25 March 2021
50 noted artistes render National Anthem on Bangladesh’s Golden Jubilee
In celebration of 50 years of Bangladesh’s glorious independence and the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, 50 noted artistes gave their voice to a beautiful new rendition of our national anthem, “Amar Shonar Bangla”. The Rabindranath Tagore classic, which was rendered by TM Productions, included artistes from the legendary Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, as well as popular and upcoming artistes.
25 March 2021
TV specials to watch on Independence Day
Marking the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence, The Daily Star has compiled a list of television specials that audiences can watch on March 26.
25 March 2021
Eighth day of ‘Mujib Chirantan’ celebrates Bangabandhu’s strive for peace
Celebrating the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, a ten-day programme, "Mujib Chirantan", began on March 17 at the capital's National Parade Square. The eighth day of the event began with the theme, "Shanti, Mukti O Manobotar Ogrodut", acknowledging Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a pioneer of peace, freedom, and humanity. Be it the famine of 1943 or the communal riots of 1947, Bangabandhu always stood beside those in need and believed in the power of peaceful protests.
24 March 2021
Aamir Khan tests positive for Covid-19
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan tested positive for Covid-19, and is currently under home quarantine, the actor's spokesperson said today.
24 March 2021
Seventh day of ‘Mujib Chirantan’ celebrates womanhood
Celebrating the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, a ten-day programme, "Mujib Chirantan", began on March 17 at the capital's National Parade Square. The seventh day of the event began with the theme, "Narimukti, Shammo O Shadhinota", celebrating womanhood.
23 March 2021
Liberation War Museum celebrates its silver jubilee
The Liberation War Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary yesterday, keeping the month of Bangladesh’s independence in mind. The celebrations began with a recording of the song, “Muktiro Mondiro Sopano Tole”. Members of Liberation War Museum’s Board of Trustees Dr Sarwar Ali, Mofidul Hoque, and Sara Zaker welcomed the audience with their speeches.
23 March 2021