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Ashley Shoptorshi Samaddar

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

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
18 August 2024, 18:05 PM
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Plunged into darkness

“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
18 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Reliving the uprising of Bangladesh

Reliving the uprising of Bangladesh

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
9 March 2024, 13:22 PM
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All you have to do is call me: Anupam Roy

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
9 July 2023, 03:00 AM
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Concert / A musical, carnivalesque meeting of two Bengals

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
7 July 2023, 05:46 AM
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Interview / Will release new album soon: Arnob

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
6 July 2023, 03:00 AM
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My Dhaka / Feed Doggo Fridays: Standing by stray animals

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
15 June 2023, 18:00 PM
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An inadvertent encounter with Buddha

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
9 May 2023, 04:12 AM
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‘I am directing from home, despite testing positive’

“Aynabaji” famed director Amitabh Reza has tested positive for Covid. “I took the test this Friday and the reports came out to be positive,” he said.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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Omanush to release on February 4, confirms director

Anonno Mamun’s much anticipated film, “Omanush” is set to release on February 4. Marking Rafiath Rashid Mithila’s silver screen debut, the film also casts Nirab Hossain, Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, Misha Sowdagar,
20 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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Dhaka Int'l Film Festival: Surprisingly solid, disappointingly under-appreciated

English in many different accents: Indian, Polish, European, Egyptian, Iranian, Russian, and many more, started echoing like a drum roll in my ears when I entered the director’s lounge at the 20th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF). 
19 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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The demise of a cultural pillar

Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away yesterday, after suffering from a massive heart attack. He was 83 years old.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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Why are TV channels saying ‘no’ to YouTube productions?

Opting for a new policy, some local TV channels have decided to stop buying the television rights of YouTube-based productions, from different labels. We dig deeper into the story, as we talk to channels, labels, and filmmakers, highlighting the causes and effects of this seemingly extreme decision.
14 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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'I direct for 170 million people, not the few who discourage me'

Kajal Arefin Ome became the talk of the town when his first and only sitcom “Bachelor Point” premiered in 2018. Over the years, he won over the audience by projecting light-hearted humour and entertaining stories like “Viral Girl”, “Muthophone”, “Stadium”, “X Girlfriend” and “Tom and Jerry”.
8 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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‘The importance of sound design cannot be overstated’

Playing with onomatopoeic elements on the screen, sound designer and engineer Arafat Kirty’s latest hits “Networker Baire”, “Tithir Osukh” and “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi”, among others, have been a treat to the ears for the audience.
2 January 2022, 11:55 AM
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Black Zang’s “Bangla Hype” lives up to the hype

The track was released under the banner of Bangla Hype Entertainment. “The recent years have been amazing, as both the local and international audience has shown us rappers a lot of love. This inspired us to create this number, celebrating our journey and success,’ shares Black Zang.
10 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Roaring drums, vivid ‘Dokmandas’ and a day too good to forget

Jishu ni Rasong (in the name of Jesus, I greet you) read a board at the church gate as we stepped into the Saint Paul’s Dharmapolli in Pirgacha, a small rural area that lies in the suburbs of Madhupur in Tangail.
9 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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It is exciting to be able to come back to my own genre: Tahsan

Celebrated musician turned actor Tahsan has come back to band music with “Biyogantok”. The track, featuring Tahsan and the Band, was released on Tahsan’s official YouTube channel, recently.
7 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Gems of Nazrul’s ‘Chiro Bidrohi Bir’ in the works

Celebrating the golden jubilee of our independence and a hundred years of the poem “Bidrohi”, penned by our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Gems of Nazrul is set to release their 20th production, “Chiro Bidrohi Bir”, on Victory Day.
3 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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From ‘Mrittika Maya’ to ‘Nonajoler Kabbo’

National Film Award-winning actor Titas Zia got his start in school plays. Growing up with his dream, he enrolled as a B A student in Theatre at the Department of Theatre and Music of University of Dhaka.
29 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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50 bands collaborate in BAMBA’s historic celebration

To celebrate 50 years of our independence, Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) has brought together 50 prominent and promising together for “Priyo Bangladesh”.
27 November 2021, 10:11 AM
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A heart-to-heart with the ‘prince of OTT ‘

Celebrated actor Shamol Mawla started his career with theatre. Slowly making his way up, he rose to fame, traversing from small roles on television to critically appreciated performances in OTT projects.
19 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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‘I am excited to discover what Los Angeles has to offer’

“I have already lived the dream I had 20 years ago in my homeland. Now, I want to look towards new inspirations and reveries,” shares Tahsan.
16 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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Money Honey: The OTT trendsetter receives a director's cut

Filmmaker Tanim Noor is set to relaunch critically acclaimed web series “Money Honey”. The Hoichoi crime thriller’s director’s cut was released today.
12 November 2021, 09:59 AM
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Nagorik Natya Sampradaya honours Aly Zaker’s legacy

In honour of celebrated actor, thespian, director, and cultural activist Aly Zaker’s 77th birth anniversary, Nagorik Natya Sampradaya organised an event, titled “Smritite Smarane”, at the National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) yesterday.
7 November 2021, 04:12 AM
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Moving Bangladesh, Making Waves

Exemplifying the day-to-day struggle of Dhaka city dwellers, Nuhash Humayun’s is set to start shooting for his feature film “Moving Bangladesh”.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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Behind Sumon Anwar’s multifaceted performances

Filmmaker, scriptwriter, and actor Sumon Anwar always stands out from the crowd, be it with his unusually calm yet enigmatic role in Robiul Alam Robi’s anthology series “Unoloukik”, or his gruesome dialogues in Raihan Rafi’s political thriller “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi”.
2 November 2021, 18:00 PM
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Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi: A nuanced political thriller

A dark gloomy room with just thin strings of light peeping through rusty, almost dust blocked window panes and an unconscious girl lying helplessly on a rugged muddy floor – this is how Raihan Rafi’s debut full-length web-film,“Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi” opens up to the audience on Chorki.
29 October 2021, 18:00 PM

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