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Ashley Shoptorshi Samaddar

‘Stree 2’: A fantastic fable propagating equal rights

Review / ‘Stree 2’: A fantastic fable propagating equal rights

18 August 2024, 18:05 PM
While the film’s first instalment, released in 2018, was a delight for awakened souls juggling to find a firm stance in a gender-imbalanced social structure, the second one, released on August 15, reinforced the need for equal status for females with much more finesse and grandeur.
18 August 2024, 18:05 PM
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Plunged into darkness

18 August 2024, 18:00 PM
“Help me! I cannot see anything …!” Al Amin Howlader cried moments before he lost consciousness and fell to the ground as police opened fire on quota reform protesters indiscriminately.
18 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Reliving the uprising of Bangladesh

Reliving the uprising of Bangladesh

9 March 2024, 13:22 PM
While most cultural programmes I seem to attend in the months of February and March seem to revolve around the themes of the 71’ Liberation War, Joltogongo’s musical programme yesterday was much like the others, however, it had much more to offer.
9 March 2024, 13:22 PM
All you have to do is call me: Anupam Roy

All you have to do is call me: Anupam Roy

9 July 2023, 03:00 AM
The Daily Star caught up with the singing sensation, Anupam Roy, at the capital’s Hotel Sarina to learn of his experience and upcoming ventures.
9 July 2023, 03:00 AM
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Concert / A musical, carnivalesque meeting of two Bengals

7 July 2023, 05:46 AM
A drenched, excited and patiently waiting crowd welcomed artistes at Hall 4 of the International Convention Centre Bashundhara in the capital, on Thursday eve. Magical Night, a concert organised by Triple Time Communications, opened its gates with the Hatirpool Sessions as soon as the clock struck 5.
7 July 2023, 05:46 AM
Will release new album soon: Arnob

Interview / Will release new album soon: Arnob

6 July 2023, 03:00 AM
In recent years, Arnob has grown to be what many would call a magician, playing and experimenting with new tunes and beats, all of which trace back to the traditional roots of this subcontinent.
6 July 2023, 03:00 AM
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My Dhaka / Feed Doggo Fridays: Standing by stray animals

15 June 2023, 18:00 PM
A group of young, enthusiastic, and kind youngsters preparing to feed stray dogs near the capital’s Dhanmondi Lake -- this is what I was welcomed to when I decided to join Feed Doggo Fridays on a fine summer morning earlier this month.
15 June 2023, 18:00 PM
An inadvertent encounter with Buddha

An inadvertent encounter with Buddha

9 May 2023, 04:12 AM
Treasuring the tranquility, philosophy, and beliefs of Buddha, the exhibition titled "From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal" radiated a sense of ease presented in style.
9 May 2023, 04:12 AM
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Chhoray-Chhonde Nrittyomala: Nrityanchal’s tribute to Muhammad Jahangir

The event was coordinated by renowned dancer Shibli Mohammad. The dance routines were conceptualised and choreographed by noted dancer and dance director Shamim Ara Nipa.
5 November 2019, 18:00 PM
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A celebration of diversity in ABU Radio Song Festival 2019

The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Radio Asia Conference concluded with the gala of ABU Radio Song Festival yesterday. The event, organised by Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar, in collaboration with ABU, was held at the ball room of InterContinental Dhaka.
1 November 2019, 18:00 PM
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In remembrance of Kalidas Karmakar

In remembrance of renowned artist and Ekushey Padak awardee Kalidas Karmakar, a programme was organised at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), recently. It was supported by Bangladesh Charu Shilpi Sangshad (BCSS).
30 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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An aquatic paradise

Tiny ponds with pink, yellow, blue, red and purple lilies are a common sight for visitors of Rakibul Hasan’s water garden. An accountant by profession, Rakibul has been pursuing his passion of water gardening since 2014.
17 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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8th Ganga-Jamuna Cultural Festival kicks off

The 8th Ganga-Jamuna Cultural Festival was inaugurated at the National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), recently. A hundred and twenty-one organisations from India and Bangladesh are currently entertaining art loves at the fiesta.
12 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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Places to visit during Durga Puja in Dhaka

Today marks the celebration of Shashthi, the sixth day of Naavraatri. After Maa Durga’s arrival is celebrated in Mahalaya, the goddess first encounters her devotees on Maha Shashthi. Welcoming the goddess, four rituals,
3 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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Puja’s Durga Puja

Puja Cherry enamoured the audience with her performance in blockbuster hits like Dohon, Noorjahan and Poramon 2. The diva’s year began with her impressive performance in Bidula Bhattacharjee’s Prem Amar 2, a sequel to the 2009 hit Prem Amar.
3 October 2019, 18:00 PM
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Annual Bonsai Exhibition opens at WVA

The 21st Annual Bonsai Exhibition, organised by Bangladesh Bonsai Society, opened yesterday at the Women’s Voluntary Association (WVA) Auditorium in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
26 September 2019, 18:00 PM
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Bangladeshi films to be sent to this year’s Oscars

Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) has selected 3 films for the category, International Feature Film, at the 92th Annual Academy Awards, this year.
21 September 2019, 18:00 PM
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Girgiti: An amusing take on a middle-class family

The five-day festival, titled Syed Mohidul Islam Smaran Utshab 2019, organised by Batikrom Natya Goshthi, concluded with the play Girgiti on Wednesday. The play was performed by Gronthik Natya Goshthi at National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
19 September 2019, 18:00 PM
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LSS’s ‘Save Green Movement’ looks to make a lasting impact

As plastic bags and other inorganic wastes pile up and continue to harm our natural environment, the Lal Sabuj Society (LSS) intends to keep Barishal clean with their initiative, ‘Save Green Movement’.
7 September 2019, 18:00 PM
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‘Symphony’ opens at AFD

Bridging the gaps between borders, Indo-Bangla artists came together with their group art exhibition Symphony. Inaugurated on September 2, the five-day long exhibition is underway at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD).
3 September 2019, 18:00 PM
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The battle of beats at ‘7 TO SMOKE’

Beatbox Bangladesh concluded their Beat Camp with their beatbox battle ‘7 TO SMOKE’ at the EMK Centre, recently. The workshop series started on July 25, 2019 in Dhaka and was followed by beatbox workshops in Cumilla and Chattogram.
2 September 2019, 18:00 PM
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Man of La Mancha: A scintillating musical

Students from the Department of Drama & Dramatics of Jahangirnagar University recently staged the musical production, Man of La Mancha, at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Written by Dale Wasserman and inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’
27 August 2019, 18:00 PM
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‘Haree Phatibe’ staged at BSA

Utpal Natyadal staged the 50th show of their play, Haree Phatibe, at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), recently.
23 August 2019, 18:00 PM
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The grisly grenade attack remembered at BSA

Commemorating the victims and their memories of the horrific grenade attack that took place on August 21, 2004, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) organised Muktijuddher Chetona Binashi Dhongshojoggo Sthapona Shilpo at the Nandan Moncho of BSA recently.
22 August 2019, 18:00 PM
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Discussion on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman held at Central Public Library

A discussion on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, titled, Amogh Mohamanob Er Roktorin Shopoth was organised by Shilpilo on August 20, at the Central Public Library.
21 August 2019, 18:00 PM
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Life skills for a better tomorrow

With an objective to reinforce the importance of soft-skills in employment, a roundtable discussion titled, “Life Skills for Progress and Prosperity- the Youth’s Narrative” was jointly organised by IPDC Finance and the Daily Star on August 7, 2019 at the Daily Star Centre, Dhaka.
15 August 2019, 18:00 PM
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Mujib Mane Mukti: A heartfelt tribute to the Father of the Nation

Commemorating the 44th death anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has organised a series of events for the month of August, under the title, Shilper Aaloy Bangabandhu.
8 August 2019, 18:00 PM
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JCI hosts ‘Battle of Brush 4.0’

With an objective to build a bridge between differently abled and abled children, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dhaka West hosted their art competition, ‘Battle of Brush 4.0’ recently at Mirpur.
6 August 2019, 18:00 PM

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