Rasheek Tabassum Mujib

The event provided the bookworms of Khulna with a unique opportunity to share their books with the community.

The underrepresentation of women and girls in leadership positions and higher education in fields of science remains a systematic problem. However, over the last few decades, the scenario has changed significantly. Now, more than ever, women around the world are shattering centuries of misbeliefs and making noteworthy contributions in science.

Zainul Abedin is considered to be the founding father of Bangladeshi modern art. He was honoured with the title,

The idea of going into a library and issuing books to read has been slowly fading, as most of us prefer to access books online or from shops nowadays. Becoming a library member, borrowing books and returning them on time can be a tedious task for many.

Today (December 29) marks the 106th birth anniversary of Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin, the pioneer of the art education movement in Bangladesh.

Small concerts and recreational events are an essential part of Dhaka life for many city dwellers. But as the pandemic hit and the world went into a standstill, such live performances also came to a halt.

“Ke ba kahara”, a diverse and self-organised group of volunteer-researchers, arranged an exhibition titled ‘Fayedabad To-Let’, recently. It was supported by Pro Helvetia Swiss Arts Council in the capital.

On the occasion of the Martyred Intellectuals Day and the Victory Day of Bangladesh, Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS) arranged a three-day programme. The event titled, “Smritir Bijoy”, started on December 14 to commemorate the Martyred Intellectuals of 1971.

After weeks of lull in terms of new releases, movie theatres across the city were set abuzz by two new releases, that too on the same day.

Renowned artists Jamal Uddin Ahmed, Farida Zaman, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Rokeya Sultana and Mohammad Eunus have made outstanding contributions to the art scene of Bangladesh.

The recent surge in the number of rape cases has outraged the nation, as activists around the country continue to protest against such heinous crimes. In light of these events, a mass rally to raise awareness on violence against women and the prevention of rape was arranged recently at the premises of Noakhali’s Shilpakala Academy by Jaago Bangladesh and several other central organisations, including Noakhali Rural Development Society (NRDS).

The group exhibition ‘The Power of Art’ is underway at the newly launched Gallery-9 at Bir Uttam Rafiqul Islam Avenue, Dhaka. Curated and organised by artist Gazi M Rahman and supported by International Republican Institute (IRI), the exhibition showcases the works of fifteen young artists across the country.

Though both books and films transport us into the world of story-telling, shaping up our perspectives on life, most readers argue that the true essence of a literary work can never be captured in adaptation.

A three-day painting and photography exhibition, ‘Cornay Gonomaddhomer Lorai’ hosted by Broadcast Journalist Center (BJC), was inaugurated today at the Nalini Kanta Bhattasali Gallery of Bangladesh National Museum.

From the young detective Feluda to Bishwanath Majumdar in “Bela Seshe” we all fell in love with Soumitra Chatterjee’s bewildering charm and talent, at some point in our lives.

A month-long online art festival, ‘Longitude Latitude 8,’ directed and curated by Shehzad Chowdhury is currently underway. ‘Longitude Latitude,’ which started from 2003, is an art happening that takes on many forms—from festivals to exhibitions. This time, it took the form of an online festival for its 8th edition.

The modern art movement in Bangladesh, which started in the early 20th century, gave birth to multiple pioneering artists, gaining Bangladeshi art international recognition. One of the pioneers of modern art in Bangladesh, Mubinul Azim, enriched the Bangladeshi art scenario through his brilliant creations, along with other pioneering legends.

As we combat climate change and deforestation, gardening and planting play a crucial role in creating a sustainable world. Plant Easy, an online business, encourages city dwellers to nurture and grow plants from the comfort of their homes.

In a relief distribution event of Bandhu Foundation, Atia Nur Chowdhury, Director of Bandhu Foundation and her colleagues came across a 21 year old girl and after they listened to her horrifying experiences with menstruation, the idea of Project Konna came into light.

Commemorating International Day of the Girl Child with Star Youth, The Daily Star arranged a webinar titled, “Ensuring an equal world for the girl child.” The webinar was broadcast live from The Daily Star’s Facebook page, earlier today.