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Aporajita Mustafa

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Dancing beyond the clouds

Promising young dancer, Md Hanif, was recently chosen to partake in the prestigious Summer Intensive programme organised by the globally renowned Akram Khan Company, scheduled to take place from August 5-10, 2019 at the Orsolina 28 premises in Turin, Italy.
11 July 2019, 18:00 PM
11 July 2019, 18:00 PM
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Remembering Muhammad Jahangir

Prominent cultural activist, journalist and media personality, Muhammad Jahangir breathed his last at Asgar Ali Hospital in Dhaka yesterday, after an uphill battle with cancer for years. He was 68 years old at the time of his passing. He was the executive director of Centre for Development Communication and the coordinator of one of Bangladesh’s leading dance companies, Nrityanchal.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM
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1 Minute Please / Sayon Mangsang

Promising flautist, saxophone player and vocalist, Sayon Mangsang is making his mark in the music industry through exciting collaborations with some of the biggest musical icons in Bangladesh. Currently, he is gearing up for the release of his single, Jodi Tumi Jante in the upcoming album
23 May 2019, 18:00 PM
23 May 2019, 18:00 PM
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“Respect all dance forms equally”

Celebrated dancer and choreographer, Tamanna Rahman has been making waves in the Bangladeshi dance industry for decades. Starting her Manipuri dance journey under the guidance of Shanti Bala Sinha in Dhaka,
27 April 2019, 18:00 PM
27 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Indian Council for Cultural Relations

An evening of music, dance and recitation by ICCR scholars

Marking the foundation day of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the High Commission of India in Dhaka organised a
11 April 2019, 18:00 PM
11 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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1 Minute Please / Rafsan Sabab

Up and coming professional anchor, Rafsan Sabab, is making waves with his charm and confidence as the host of the new YouTube show titled 'What A Show!'. The tables were turned to put the interviewer on the interviewee seat for a quick round of our weekly special, One Minute Please!
28 March 2019, 18:00 PM
28 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Syed Abul Barq Alvi

STAR MELODIES: A musical tribute to our independence

Marking the memorable month of Bangladesh's independence, Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star promoting Bangla music,
23 March 2019, 18:00 PM
23 March 2019, 18:00 PM
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Warda Rihab: A warrior in dance

Manipuri dance exponent Warda Rihab, known for her graceful moves and visually stunning choreography, is currently preparing for
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM
16 March 2019, 18:00 PM
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Scholastica Inter-School Theatre Festival 2019

Scholastica, one of Bangladesh's leading educational institutions, is set to host a two-day long theatre festival, on the occasion of International Mother Language Day, at their premises in Uttara, from February 21-22.
19 February 2019, 18:00 PM
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Priyanka Gope's high hopes

National award-winning vocalist, Priyanka Gope has been making waves in the Bangladeshi music industry for nearly a decade with her soulful voice and melodic prowess. A graduate at the master's level in Music from the reputed Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata,
24 January 2019, 18:00 PM
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Leesa Gazi's journey with 'Rising Silence'

British-Bangladeshi writer, director, actor and playwright, Leesa Gazi has dedicated her career to presenting powerful stories told from a woman's perspective, via theatre and film.
17 January 2019, 18:00 PM
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Abrar Athar

Making his mark with the short film Life in Other Words and telefilm Koli 2.0, Abrar Athar quickly rose to fame with his storytelling prowess, bringing original ideas to the fore. We caught up with the writer-director for a quick round of One Minute Please!
10 January 2019, 18:00 PM
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'Iti, Tomari Dhaka' to open Jaipur International Film Festival 2019

Bangladesh's first anthology film, Iti, Tomari Dhaka, is set to open the 11th edition of the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) on
7 January 2019, 18:00 PM
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In Conversation with RAFIQUL ALAM

Celebrated musician and revered Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste, Rafiqul Alam has been making waves in the Bangladeshi music industry through his playback and 'adhunik' songs for decades.
3 January 2019, 18:00 PM
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Nakshikatha weaves melodies at DIFF 2018

Opening the final evening of performances at the Dhaka International Folk Fest 2018 was one of the up and coming Bangladeshi folk bands, Nakshikatha.
17 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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DIFF 2018 takes off with an array of folk dances

The fourth installment of the Dhaka International Folk Festival (DIFF) at the Bangladesh Army Stadium opened with a vibrant and engaging dance performance by one of Bangladesh's top dance companies, Bhabna Nritya Dol, led by Samina Husain Prema.
15 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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KAUSAR AHMED CHAUDHURY

Celebrated astrologer Kausar Ahmed Chaudhury, has been a household figure in Bangladesh for decades for his regular horoscope readings on Ajker Rashi, Prothom Alo.
1 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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Raising the curtains on 'Bangladesher Harano Golpo'

After much anticipation, Bangladesher Harano Golpo, a documentary film directed by Adnan M. S. Fakir, is premiering today at the Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh auditorium from 3:30 pm – 6 pm.
25 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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Bengal Classical Music Festival 2018 postponed to next February

The much anticipated annual Indian classical music extravaganza, Bengal Classical Music Festival has been postponed this year due to logistical difficulties.
24 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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Enamoured with magic

Farhanul Islam, popularly known as Magicman Farhanul, is a Bangladeshi illusionist who has been performing extensively across Canada for the better part of the past decade.
4 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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The Ocean Dance Festival 2019

World Dance Alliance – Asia Pacific (WDA-AP) will be attending their annual general meeting and network meetings from November 22-
27 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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DR ISRAFEEL SHAHEEN REFLECTS ON THEATRE

Dr Shaheen is presently directing Macbeth, set to be staged between October 9-14 by Master's students of the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of
26 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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Annual Bonsai Exhibition opens at WVA

The Bangladesh Bonsai Society (BBS) inaugurated its 20th Annual Bonsai Exhibition at the Women's Voluntary Association (WVA)
20 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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10th International Inter University Short Film Festival ends

Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), in association with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) hosted the 10th International Inter University Short Film Festival
7 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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AN ASSORTMENT OF DANCE STYLES

Marking International Dance Day on April 29, Bangladesh Nritya Shilpi Sangstha (BNSS), in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), organised a week-long dance festival and fair (April 23-29) at BSA in accordance with their long-held tradition.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Shakuntala

A literary masterpiece brought to life

Bhabna, one of the most promising dance companies of Bangladesh, premiered their latest production “Shakuntala”, directed by
24 September 2016, 18:00 PM
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Bhabna set to premiere Shakuntala

Following the remarkable success of their last dance-drama “Bhanushingher Padabali”, Bhabna, one of the leading dance
17 September 2016, 18:00 PM
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Nazrul Award 2015 winner Sadya Afreen Mallick

This year's Nazrul Award goes to Sadya Afreen Mallick, a multi-dimensional cultural personality who balances her
25 August 2016, 18:00 PM

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