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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
AMAL Foundation: Extending a hand to the underprivileged

AMAL Foundation: Extending a hand to the underprivileged

AMAL Foundation has been working with underprivileged communities to empower and educate them, as well as provide healthcare
28 February 2019, 18:10 PM
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Animal rights and awareness campaign held at University of Dhaka

Recently, a motivational and awareness campaign on animal rights was arranged at the Department of Zoology, University of Dhaka. Afzal Khan conducted the session as the keynote speaker.
27 February 2019, 18:00 PM
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Sporsho to release more Braille books

Sporsho, a publication house, has been publishing Braille editions of books for the visually impaired since the last 11 years. This year, they have come up with 8 more Braille books from prominent writers such as Ramendu Majumdar, Emdadul Haque Milon and Nilima Ibrahim.
27 February 2019, 18:00 PM
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Dr Muhammed Jamir Hossain talks about literature and its significance

Born in Munshiganj, Dr Muhammed Jamir Hossain has dedicated his life and career to the field of Bengali Literature. Having completed his M Phil and PhD from the University of Dhaka, he has authored many storybooks for children and gifted young readers with numerous translated folklores, poems, and fictions for the last two decades.
23 February 2019, 18:00 PM
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Thokbirim: Bringing Gaaro literature to young readers

Marma, Chakma, Monipuri, Tripura, and many more languages have resided in Bangladesh for centuries. The Ekushey Boi Mela is an occasion that binds all these languages together and celebrates the power of mother tongue.
23 February 2019, 18:00 PM
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Celebrating 6 years of Counter Foto – A Center for Visual Arts

Counter Foto – A Center for Visual Arts has organised a set of programmes to celebrate its 6th anniversary from February 10, 2019.
14 February 2019, 18:00 PM
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ROBIN HOOD: THE ANIMAL RESCUER

Afzal Khan, an actor by profession, who is widely known as Robin Hood – The Animal Rescuer, has been taking care of stray and differently abled dogs and cats and providing them shelter at his own house since 2010. 53 cats and dogs which are all victims of physical or mental trauma stay with him in Khilgaon.
7 February 2019, 18:10 PM
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Leading children towards individualism and independence

Based in Barishal, Lal Shobuj Society started in 2010 with their monthly magazine Mashik Lal Shobuj. Later in 2015, the existing members decided to take a leap and work on the issues children face at school and home.
24 January 2019, 18:00 PM
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Highlighting aspects of global climate changes

The fourteenth Conference of Youth (COY14) started on November 28, 2018, and concluded on December 1, 2018. The venue was Katowice, Poland with the participation of over 1000 participants and 500 programme contributions.
7 January 2019, 18:00 PM
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Doc Dako: Medical care at your doorstep

Four talented and young individuals came up with the concept of a one-stop online medical service, with the intension of providing people with a user-friendly and digital method for their medical needs.
27 December 2018, 18:10 PM
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BYS: Committed to women's safety

In Bangladesh, the stigma surrounding violence against women means that many women do not get the justice they deserve. Bearing that in mind, the Barishal Youth Society (BYS) has been working to stop child marriages and help female victims of domestic violence, with 10,000 members and 800 active volunteers in different ways since 2014.
20 December 2018, 18:10 PM
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'Bijoy Utshab 2018' concludes at Liberation War Museum

To celebrate our victory day, a festival titled, Bijoy Utshab 2018, was organised at the Liberation War Museum in Dhaka from December 10 to 16. The event aimed to bridge the gap between humanity and the history of liberation, and thus, conveyed the motto “Fom Human Rights Day to Victory Day.”
17 December 2018, 18:00 PM
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BUILDING A CLEAN NATION

Crushed cola tin cans, battered plastic bottles, pieces of worn out paper and rotten pieces of expired food – these elements not only ruin
13 December 2018, 18:00 PM
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