Today marks the birthday of renowned classical dancer, choreographer and dance teacher Shibli Mohammad. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Jahangirnagar University. Winning hearts both home and abroad, he was awarded the Indian Government Scholarship to train at the Bhatkhanbe Music Institute in Lucknow, India, and was later blessed with tutelage from Kathak legend Pandit Birju Maharaj at National Institute of Kathak Dance in New Delhi. Expanding his diversity and exploring western trends, the dancer went on to train in ballet and contemporary, jazz and tap dance at the London Ballet Theatre School. He, along with celebrated dancer Shamim Ara Nipa and noted cultural activist Muhammad Jahangir, founded Nrityanchal Dance Company. He has also received a huge number of prestigious awards, including the UNESCO award for Best Bangladeshi Dancer, the George Harrison Award for Dance, the Jaijaidin Award, the Bachshash Award, the Prothom Alo Award, and the Lux Channel i Award, among others. On his birthday, Shibli Mohammad shares his aspirations and more in a chat with The Daily Star.

It was the end of the fifties and the beginning of the sixties when the onscreen duo Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen ruled over the film industry of the Indian Subcontinent. Born as Arun Kumar Chatterjee in Ahiritola, North Kolkata, he was called 'Uttam' by his maternal grandmother and later became the Mahanayak of Bengali silver screen. Today marks his birth centenary.

Munmun Ahmed has made undeniable contributions in the performing arts of Bangladesh. Specialised in Kathak, she is also a choreographer, teacher and an appreciated actor in both television and film.

Cartoon People launched their online weekly contest titled, Cartoon People Gaan-Toon Caricature Challenge, recently. In the seventh edition of the challenge, artistes from all over the nation were asked to sketch caricatures of celebrated musician Armeen Musa.

Celebrated actor Chadwick Boseman passed away at 43 on August 28, 2020, at his home. Essentially as shocking as the news of his demise was the revelation that the actor was battling colon cancer for the last four years.

Aupee Karim is the personification of excellence in whatever she pursues. The star started out as a model, before making her way into television.

Born in Rangamati, renowned artist Kanak Chanpa Chakma grew up among people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

Dhaka South City Corporation's recent plan on culling dogs brought animal lovers together to protect the innocent lives. A two-day wall painting event is taking place at Dhanmondi Satmasjid Road. PAW Foundation has arranged the event, inaugurated by celebrated artist Kanak Chanpa Chakma and noted artist Syed Abul Barq Alvi, Professor, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, along with many others.

Char Ranger Basha, a short stop-motion animation produced by HerStory Foundation and Cholpori, premiered online following its virtual launching ceremony, recently. The animation illustrates the four key principles of Bangabandhu’s politics - democracy, secularism, socialism and nationalism - through colourful metaphors and symbols for children. In an attempt to educate youth on the values and political ideals that serve as the foundation of Bangladesh's constitution, the production follows the story of the establishment of Bangabandhu as a leader and the formation of his philosophy.

Legendary band musician and Miles’ frontman Shafin Ahmed will be live on Radio Today 89.6 FM to talk about his musical journey, recent projects and more. The show, which will be on air from 12 am to 2 am, will be hosted by Bengal Boys vocalist Naim Murtoza. It can also be seen live on Radio Today’s Facebook page.

Today, the nation is observing the 44th death anniversary of our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. A poet of rebellion and love, he was an unmatched lyricist, composer, music director and a great philosopher.

After bring closed for the last five months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Bangladesh Mahila Samity (BMS) is set to reopen tomorrow with Lal Jomin, presented by the Shunyan Repertory Theatre. The play, written by Mannan Hira and directed by Sudip Chakraborty will be staged for the 244th time at 7:17 pm tomorrow.

Ferdous Khan has directed Biography of Nazrul, a full-length documentary on the life of Bangladesh’s National Poet. The trailer of the documentary will be released today at 8 pm, marking the death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam.

The seven-day event of the second edition of the ‘Where is Kajol’ movement concluded yesterday with an online rap concert.

To commemorate their first anniversary, Bangladesh Art Week (BAW) has launched a community based, collaborative and contemporary art project, titled Shikor | Roots, in Chattogram and Sirajganj.

Noted singers Shusmita Anis and Minar Rahman have teamed up for the romantic duet, Abar Brishti Hobe, a song about a young couple, who are coping with the pandemic and recalling the sweet moments that they spent together. In the music video, the characters realise that even if they are separated, their love for each other is strong, and they will be reunited soon. The video was shot in Dhaka. Minar has written and composed the song, while Sajid Sarker arranged the music. The video is directed by Nahiyan Ahmed of Flybot Studios. Popular actors Sunerah Binte Kamal and Khairul Bashar are featured in the video. The song is set to release on August 25, on Shusmita’s YouTube channel and other digital platforms. Both Shusmita and Minar hope that listeners connect to the message of the song.

On the sixth day of the second edition of ‘Where is Kajol?’ movement, the protest began at 4 pm at Central Shaheed Minar. Artistes and cultural activists from different fields stood hand-in-hand with the movement, in demand of justice for journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol.

Artistes and activists from different arena have joined in a protest at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka, demanding release of photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol.

On the sixth day of the second edition of ‘Where is Kajol?’ movement, a protest will take place at Central Shaheed Minar at 4 pm today.

Jack Sherman, the guitarist with the Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) who worked for the band’s debut album and contributed to its rise over the time, has died. He was 64 at the time of passing.