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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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“My fans are my greatest blessings”

Minar's career has been on an upward trajectory ever since his coming of age with 'Ahare'. The artiste, who possesses an enviably unique and melodious voice, has been one of the most consistent figures in the music industry.
27 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Jogiraj Sikidar

Malhaar's melodies beyond borders

Music is not just a form of art, but a philosophy and a way of life for Jogiraj Sikidar. An established artiste of Indian classical music, he recently won the prestigious NRI (Non Resident Indian) of the Year award in the Art & Culture category for his tireless contribution to classical music through his founded Malhaar Centre for Performing Arts. The Daily Star talks to the artiste on his plans on bringing his esteemed foundation to Bangladesh.
26 December 2018, 18:00 PM
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Rubayat Rehman

Few young artistes are as versatile as Rubayat Rehman, who is proficient in singing, playing various musical instruments and
20 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Imagine

Imagine Radio takes off

What differentiated Imagine Radio from all other music streaming applications when it launched recently was the earnestness and clarity that the CEO, Shahriar Shahid, promised to bring to the music listening experience.
18 December 2018, 18:00 PM
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PRESERVING THE PURITY OF NAZRUL SANGEET

Khairul Anam Shakil, besides being immensely popular as a Nazrul Sangeet artiste and educator, has been known as a preserving voice of the art for a long time.
13 December 2018, 18:00 PM
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Celebrating the heartbeat of music BANGLADESH DRUM DAY

Tomorrow will mark a phenomenon that musicians are holding on to their high-hats for, as Bangladesh is set to celebrate its first 'Drum Day.' Nine of the best drummers in the country will take centre-stage at the home of rock music, the Russian Cultural Center (RCC).
5 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Members of BAMBA tribute to Ayub Bachchu

BAMBA's farewell tribute to Ayub Bachchu

It was difficult for the members of Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) to process the shock that was the passing of Ayub Bachchu, whom they dearly referred to as simply 'AB'.
2 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Nuhash Humayun's short film Pizza Bhai

It feels great to be a part of the online revolution

Nuhash Humayun has been on a roll as of late, finding a firm footing as one of the most resourceful and relatable young directors around. On the release of his newest short film, 'Pizza Bhai', the prodigy sits with us for an exclusive interview.
23 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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TAHSAN opens up about career, future plans

Tahsan Khan is inarguably one of the most successful personalities in the entertainment industry today.
22 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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Majaz bewitches DIFF 2018 with stunning show

For around an hour or so, the Bangladesh Army Stadium became an emblematic Arabian Peninsula, as Bahrain-based progressive fusion folk band Majaz left the audience of the second day of the Dhaka International Folk Fest (DIFF) 2018 spellbound.
17 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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From Kathak to Odissi

At Shadhona's solo dance festival, Ranga Utsav, a young dancer left the audience awestruck with her graceful Odissi movements on November 10. One would be hard-pressed to speculate anything other than the notion that she had been practicing this particular craft for years. However, the speculation is only partially true.
13 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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HoiChoi launches its first album Larelappa

S I Shumon, a renowned singer and sound engineer, has received several accolades throughout his career.
8 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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Four Bangladeshi films to watch before the year ends

As 2018 comes to its twilight, it is apparent that the Bangladeshi film industry is picking up steam again, having delivered some riveting productions that kept the audience interested.
2 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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BANGLADESHER HARANO GOLPO

Did you know that Bangladesh has its own version of the legend of Makara – beautifully engrained in Jessore's Jora Shiv Temples? Have
27 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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The other side of SAMIR HAFIZ

Arguably one of the most versatile guitarists in the country, Samir Hafiz plays for Warfaze, Powersurge, AvoidRafa, Shrapnel Method
25 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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AYUB BACHCHU: An inadmissible departure

Like a prognostication, or worse, a bitter nightmare, the legend had left his friends, family and millions of fans for a better place. While the entire country mourned the irrevocable loss of one of the pillars of modern Bangladeshi music, many were still in denial. He was a man who possessed insurmountable dedication for his craft. “Never give up on your music, no matter what you do,” he had told me when I last interviewed him in July.
18 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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Honour for 3 cultural icons

Despite the uninviting, gloomy weather, an air of festivity and grandeur surrounded the capital's International Convention Hall Bashundhara yesterday for the award ceremony of The Daily Star-Standard Chartered Celebrating Life's 11th edition.
12 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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INKTOBER: A hashtag worth its weight

If you have noticed pleasant and thematic art blessing your social media feeds this October, it is by the grace of Inktober.
11 October 2018, 18:00 PM
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Sanjida Tanmoy

Sanjida Tanmoy first came into the fold with the film 'Baapjaner Bioscope', in which her portrayal of Panai was highly praised.
11 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Star Cineplex Bangladesh 14th Anniversary

Star Cineplex celebrates 14 years of excellence

Minister of Information, Hasanul Haq Inu was the chief guest of the event. “I would like to congratulate Star Cineplex for reaching such a tremendous milestone,” said the minister.
9 October 2018, 18:00 PM

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