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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Ahammed Fazle Rabbi (Nisho), better known by his screen name, Afran Nisho, is one of the most sought after stars in the showbiz industry today. With countless hit television projects to his name, Nisho continues his successful career after being nominated in both the Popular Choice and Critics’ Choice awards in the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards. The Daily Star talks to the star about his upcoming work, plans and much more.
23 April 2019, 18:00 PM

International Copyright Day observed

On the occasion of International Copyright Day, a seminar titled 'Copyright Laws in the Contemporary World: Broadcast and Development of Digital platforms' was held at the National Library Auditorium.
23 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Xefer on ‘High Tides’

Xefer, one of Bangladesh’s young singing icons, is to be seen collaborating with Indian-Canadian rapper, Mili Soch in the upcoming song, High Tides.
23 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Siam set for ‘Shaan’

Actor Siam Ahmed has garnered popularity with his acting prowess within a short period of time. The actor portrayed all sorts of roles from positive to negative. Recently he received critical and commercial acclaim for his film, ‘Dohon’.
23 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Kiriti Ranjan Biswas’ ’Memoirs of a Childhood’ concludes tomorrow

Celebrated artist Kiriti Ranjan Biswas had a blissful childhood in his birthplace, Kushtia. He passionately depicts nature, the songs of soul and soil on his canvases.
23 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Google doodle celebrates actor Rosy Afsari’s 73rd birth anniversary

National award-winning actor, Rosy Afsari, also known as Rosy Samad, was honoured with a Google doodle commemmorating her 73rd birth anniversary yesterday.
23 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi art captivates Omani audience

Society for Promotion of Bangladesh Art (SPBA), in collaboration with Bank Sohar International, Oman, recently hosted a week-long art exhibition of seven Bangladeshi artists in the Omani capital city of Muscat.
23 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Labik Kamal Gaurob's songwriting workshop concludes

The second instalment of the series titled 'Artistic Arsenal' was conducted recently at EMK Center. It is an initiative by Bengal Creative
22 April 2019, 18:00 PM

BACHSAS to renew membership

Bangladesh Cholochitra Sangbadik Samity (BACHSAS) are renewing their memberships for the existing members, as well as taking in new
22 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Kabori honoured with Nayakraj Razzak Award

Last year, The Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce (BFTCC) introduced the Nayakraj Razzak Award, in loving memory of
22 April 2019, 18:00 PM

In remembrance of Amar Paul

Born in 1922 in Brahmanbaria, eminent folk singer Amar Paul was fond of music from a young age. He was trained in music under his
22 April 2019, 18:00 PM

New kids on the block

Abandoned or orphaned, they were the children of neglect. But, not anymore.
22 April 2019, 18:00 PM

The wait begins for Art Fest 2020 Nilphamari

“Joypurhat Art Festival was a historic event for Bangladesh, and Gazipur Art Festival, this time, proves to be beckoning a better
22 April 2019, 18:00 PM

DCI and RSC organise concert to support underprivileged children

The Distressed Children and Infants International (DCI) and Rights and Sight for Children (RSC) organised a concert for underprivileged children at the Krishibid Institute Bangladesh Auditorium recently.
20 April 2019, 18:00 PM

WELCOMING 1426 with Loko Sangeet

Marking the Bengali New Year, Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star promoting Bangla music, arranged a musical evening titled, Loko Gaaner Shurey Borshoboron, at The Daily Star Centre yesterday.
20 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Jatiya Nazrul Sammelan ends in Moulvibazar

The three-day long Jatiya Nazrul Sammelan ended recently at the Moulvibazar Government High School auditorium. The conference was jointly organised by Moulvibazar District Administration and the Nazrul Institute.
20 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Renowned folk singer Amar Paul passes away

Amar Paul, a legendary folk singer who is renowned in both the Bengals, passes away at the age of 97.
20 April 2019, 15:49 PM

A walk down the memory lane:Anjana Sultana

National Film Award winner Anjana Sultana is a prominent name in the Bangladeshi film industry. The talented actor is also known
19 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Robiul Islam Jibon - Breathing life into lyrics

Little did the college-going student in Chattogram know, that one day he would be penning lyrics for some of the biggest names in
19 April 2019, 18:00 PM

Art Festival Exhibition at Zainul Gallery today

The Art Festival 2019 Gazipur was held from 27-30 March 2019 at Bhawal Mirzapur Haji Jamir Uddin School & College, Gazipur. The
19 April 2019, 18:00 PM