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Sadi Mohammad Shahnewaz

Editor, Arts & Entertainment and Star Showbiz, The Daily Star.

Zayed Khan’s come back

Zayed Khan’s comeback

30 March 2026, 10:00 AM
I celebrate Eid here with friends and acquaintances, but I miss Bangladesh dearly.
30 March 2026, 10:00 AM
Word-of-mouth plays crucial role among houseful cinemagoers

Word-of-mouth plays crucial role among houseful cinemagoers

25 March 2026, 10:00 AM
Amidst ongoing online debates, memes, and mockery, the five mainstream films that have been released have found their target audiences.
25 March 2026, 10:00 AM
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Off Campus / Compress(space): A love letter to indie games from Bangladesh

17 March 2026, 19:04 PM
A Bangladeshi game developer's unique puzzle game.
17 March 2026, 19:04 PM
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‘Bonolota Express’ is my debut as an actress: Masha Islam

23 February 2026, 10:00 AM
Tanim Noor, already an admirer of Masha’s singing talents, did not hesitate to recognize her potential. “Are you willing to audition for a role?” he asked, to which Masha immediately complied.
23 February 2026, 10:00 AM
Music should be accessible for everyone, especially children: Prince Mahmud

Music should be accessible for everyone, especially children: Prince Mahmud

15 January 2026, 16:00 PM
Legendary music director Prince Mahmud, however, has been outspoken about the need for music in primary schools. “I would argue that government primary schools are where we need music teachers the most,” said the audibly determined musician over the phone.
15 January 2026, 16:00 PM
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Reaction / Atif Aslam, December, and erasure of historical consciousness

16 December 2025, 13:48 PM
Culture reveals what a society chooses to remember, and what it finds acceptable to forget
16 December 2025, 13:48 PM
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Everyone’s earning from Facebook: Here's how you can get started too

27 November 2025, 11:52 AM
How to start earning from your Facebook posts.
27 November 2025, 11:52 AM
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Reaction / When artistes fall silent, intolerance grows bolder

24 November 2025, 11:25 AM
We must learn to coexist; there's simply no other option
24 November 2025, 11:25 AM
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“This was a life-altering experience” - Tahsan on ‘Footsteps of Tagore’

“At one point in life, we feel like we have learned everything there is to know,” says Tahsan, in an uncharacteristically excited tone.
20 May 2019, 18:00 PM
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"Jazz gave me an identity” – Imran Ahmed

Imran Ahmed is perhaps the most recognisable face in the very niche jazz scene in the country, doing regular shows both home and abroad with his band: Imran Ahmed Trio.
11 May 2019, 18:00 PM
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Subir Nandi’s final journey

It was a morose day, with the unbearable heat beating down on everyone at the Central Shaheed Minar. Despite that, thousands of people from all walks of life wanted to catch a glimpse of him, their favourite artiste Subir Nandi, one last time.
8 May 2019, 18:00 PM
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Manna Dey’s 100th birth anniversary

May 1 marked the 100th birth anniversary of arguably the greatest exponent of Bangla music, Manna Dey. Born as Prabodh Chandra Dey in 1919, Manna Dey became a game-changer in the Indian film industry, with his unforgettable and melodious voice. He recorded more than 4000 songs, both in Bangla and Hindi, throughout his career.
4 May 2019, 18:00 PM
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A Feedback for the ages

If you were in ICCB on April 30, 2019, consider yourself lucky, as you witnessed history as Feedback, one of Bangladesh’s legendary bands, celebrated the completion of 40 years of their illustrious career.
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM
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Gearing up for ‘4 Decades of Feedback’

Feedback’s legacy and impact on Bangladeshi music cannot be understated, as they were the heart of band music in the 80’s and 90’s, while still going strong to this day.
28 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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4 DECADES OF FEEDBACK

“It has been 40 years, and we are still well and alive. We are still playing music.
25 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Ahammed Fazle Rabbi (Nisho), better known by his screen name, Afran Nisho, is one of the most sought after stars in the showbiz industry today. With countless hit television projects to his name, Nisho continues his successful career after being nominated in both the Popular Choice and Critics’ Choice awards in the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards. The Daily Star talks to the star about his upcoming work, plans and much more.
23 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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Ahmad Ashik

Spontaneous, self-deprecating, erratic and politically incorrect comic, Ahmad Ashik is regarded as one of the finest stand up comedians in the scene right now. His journey began in 2010, while pursuing his higher studies in the UK. Let's see if the
18 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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LRB stays!

After much controversy that had taken place over the continuation of LRB after the passing of the legend, Ayub Bachchu, and the dispute over continuing the band as 'LRB' between the band members and the family, the air has finally cleared.
17 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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The show must go on!

At a Pohela Boishakh programme held at a restaurant in the capital, LRB resurfaced as 'Balam and the Legacy' to put on a performance in tribute to the late great Ayub Bachchu.
16 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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Indalo's 'Hobeki?' music video starts a wildfire

'Ahead of its time' is a phrase I'd like to attribute to Indalo, a band operating on another level since their inception in 2012.
9 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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'Khoka' – A horror film in 7 minutes

In the star-studded video containing the likes of Ferdous Wahid, Siam Ahmed and Safa Kabir, Pritom outshines everyone with his eerie portrayal of a boy, who comes back to life as a zombie after an accident.
4 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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“More people should have the opportunity to watch Live from Dhaka”

Live from Dhaka took Bangladesh's film fraternity by surprise
4 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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Venessa Kaiser’s journey to Aesthesis

22-year old Venessa Kaiser has been scribbling her world on paper, since she was three. Her artistic style is unique, blending surrealism
4 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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Ishrat Jahan Chaity wants to work smart

For more than a decade, Ishrat Jahan Chaity has slowly worked her way up the showbiz industry with her charm, and passion. Making her
1 April 2019, 18:00 PM
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Heroes that emerged from the ashes

If jumping to conclusions was an Olympic sport, our country would have won a few gold medals in it by now. As the entire country mourned the loss of 25 souls (official death toll as of writing this article) from the tragic fire at Banani’s FR tower yesterday, some took the opportunity to harshly criticise the overly-enthusiastic onlookers, who supposedly hindered the authorities and fire-fighting services.
29 March 2019, 12:41 PM
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Verses of ingenuity

The stigma attached to Bangladeshi writers putting forth their thoughts in English is not new. It is often frowned upon by puritans of Bengali literature, acting as ‘gatekeepers’ raising questions on the motives of the writers themselves.
28 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Surviving 71 – Gearing up for an extraordinary film

Surviving 71 – Gearing up for an extraordinary film

The teaser for the upcoming 2D animated film, Surviving 71, released yesterday. The stunning visuals and marvelous soundtrack
25 March 2019, 18:00 PM
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Pragata Naoha

Pragata Naoha has been steadily rising as one of the most promising new faces in the indie music scene in Bangladesh.
21 March 2019, 18:00 PM

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