The tenth edition of Chobi Mela, the most prestigious photography festival in Asia begins today with an opening rally from Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, following an inauguration ceremony at Chhayanaut Auditorium.

At the 18th edition of Amar BhasharCholochitra, 18 Bangla feature films produced during the last six decades both in Bangladesh and India were screened. Among the films were Satyajit Ray’s Charulata, Ritwik Ghatok’s Titas Ekti Nadir Naam, Mrinal Sen’s Akaler Sondhane, Zahir Raihan’s Anwara, Saidul AnamTutul’s Adhiyar, Tanvir Mokammel’s Nodir Naam Madhumati, Amjad Hossain’s Bhat De, Anam Biswas’ Debi, Gias Uddin Selim’s Swapnajaal and others.

Prominent rock band Nemesis recently released their single titled, Ami, in dedication of students who stood up for truth and justice. The lyric video of the song has garnered close to 45,000 views on YouTube since its release.

The tenth installment of the much anticipated Chobi Mela is scheduled to begin today and conclude on March 9. A press conference was held yesterday at Drik Gallery in Dhanmondi regarding the occasion.

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.

The premise of The Daily Star-Bengal Arts Precinct came alive yesterday, amidst the gloomy weather, with songs of language and love.

Many brave souls, both men and women, fought for our mother language Bangla during the 1952 Language Movement. However, the names of women language fighters hardly appear in written history.

The Ekushey Grantha Mela plays an essential role in the life of cover artist and illustrator, Sarah Toufika. She believes that the books published in the fair every year, bring immense joy in readers' lives.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal observed International Mother Language Day this month.

Padatik Natya Sangsad celebrated International Mother Language Day with a 'moving' exhibition of documentary film, Mother Tongue.

A graduate student from the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Rajshahi, Shalim Hossain Saju had a keen interest in the field of arts since his youth. His unique talent lies in his prowess to portray creativity in a simple yet elegant manner.

Talat Mahmood, as a singer, had a special gift being endowed with what is called a melodious voice, or makhmali awaz in his native Urdu.

Renowned folk singer Kuddus Boyati became seriously ill due to issues of oesophagus, and was hospitalised on Sunday at the National

Sabyasachi Chakma, a student of Veterinary Medicine from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, has always been passionate about drawing cartoons and illustrations.

Former Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed was the chief guest at the premiere and Law Minister Anisul Huq was the special guest.

In a festive atmosphere, band Shorbonamlaunched their first album, titled Shorbonamer Pakhira at Bakultola of Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka on February 15. The band also released the songs of the album on their Youtube channel on the same day.

Today marks the first death anniversary of the renowned music composer Ali Akbar Rupu. He made numerous contributions to the

To celebrate the menstrual cycle through music, dance, and art, Jatra Bangladesh Limited has organised a five-day long festival titled Lal. The festival, providing a platform for women to talk about menstruation openly, started on the night of full moon on February 19.

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.

Veteran writer Shah Alam Shazu, who has a noteworthy career of 20 years, has published 6 books this year including Jochonaghor, Esho Brishtite Bhiji and Bhoyonkor Pahare Obhijan.