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Theatre & Arts
Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 49th Death Anniversary / Like an undying phoenix, the spirit of Nazrul lives on
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Emon Chowdhury on how he bet on ‘Baaji’
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Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
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TV & Film
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
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Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
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National dance-drama festival begins at BSA today
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Theatre & Arts
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Theatre
Mother-Daughter duo win ‘Singer family and Fun Show’
Farsia Kawsar Chowdhury and Ferdousi Aktar, the mother-daughter duo from Dhaka, became the champions of ‘Singer Family and Fun Show’.
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Gias Uddin Selim’s ‘Paap Punno’ to hit theatres in October
Paap Punno, starring prominent actors Chanchal Chowdhury, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Afsana Mimi, Farzana Chumki and Siam Ahmed among others, is set to release this October.
10 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Take Back the Streets: Celebrating women empowerment through art
The Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of University of Dhaka (DU) was filled with vibrant scenes on International Women’s Day.
10 March 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Muktijoddha O Naisargik Bangladesh’ concludes today
Artist Akhtar Mahmud Kajal, the son of a government employee, was a school student when he witnessed the Liberation War of Bangladesh and its aftermath.
10 March 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Saqi Unplugged’ postponed
The Daily Star was to host a scintillating live performance by Saqi, the lead vocalist of Kolkata’s staple rock band, Cactus.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Freedom Sanitary Napkin- Outstanding Women Awards 2020 conferred
As one of the pioneer Bangladeshi brands for women empowerment, Freedom celebrates International Women’s Day each year, paying tribute and upholding the contributions of women in the society.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh Art Week celebrates womanhood
Bangladesh Art Week (BAW) is celebrating womanhood through a unique exhibition, titled ‘Ora Egaro Jon’, which is underway at Dhaka Gallery, Banani. Featuring a female-led group art exhibition, BAW Women 2020, is open for all till March 14.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Natnandan stages ‘Krishna Sarothi’ at EMK Center
On the eve of international Women’s Day, the tale of Draupadi was brought to life at EMK Center, Dhanmondi.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Ekattor: Operation Blitz
This month is an important one for Bangladesh’s history, as the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman lies ahead.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Sheikh Russeler Artonad
‘Sheikh Russeler Artonad’, directed by Salman Haider is an upcoming film, based on Sheikh Russel’s life. The cast includes Moushumi as
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Joy Bangla Concert 2020: A story of limitless passion
This year’s Joy Bangla Concert was special. As the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth centenary was just a few days ahead, the tribute to his historic 7th March speech became ever so passionate.
8 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Experience ‘Saqi Unplugged’ at The Daily Star Centre
The Daily Star will host a scintillating live performance by Saqi, the lead vocalist of Kolkata’s staple rock band, Cactus.
8 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Female artists paving the way
Women have always been a common subject in visual art, but not so much in the role of an artist. For centuries, their thoughts and expressions remained hidden from public view and crushed under the weight of patriarchy.
8 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Wahidul Haque Smaronik Milonotsob held
The two-day long ‘Wahidul Haque Smaronik Milonotsob’ was arranged by Konthoshilon at Central Public Library recently.
7 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Gems of Nazrul’s tribute to Bangabandhu on his birth centenary
Gems of Nazrul will release their 11th musical production, Aatta Aniruddho, on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth centenary (March 17).
7 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Laughing Out Loud - 10 Years and Counting
Naveed Mahbub, an Engineer turned Comedian set up Naveed’s Comedy Club (NCC) - Bangladesh’s first ever Stand Up Comedy Club on March 6, 2010 in a small basement in Baridhara.
7 March 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Egiye Jaowa Nari’ releases today
Celebrating women and their success in musical fashion this International Women’s Day, Egiye Jaowa Nari, by Shusmita Anis, has released today.
7 March 2020, 18:00 PM
“We need to raise awareness of women’s rights at grassroots levels” – Dilara Zaman
Dilara Zaman began her journey in acting over forty years ago. She has earned the esteemed Ekushey Padak and the National Film Award during her illustrious career.
7 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Joy Bangla Concert 2020 to rock Dhaka today
The biggest musical event of the year, the Joy Bangla Concert 2020, will take place today at the Bangladesh Army Stadium. Organised by
6 March 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Dream: A Circus Tale’ staged in ISD
International School Dhaka (ISD) staged a play, titled Dream: A Circus Tale, depicting the story of Sullivan sister’s struggle at the time of the Great Depression, at their auditorium recently.
6 March 2020, 18:00 PM