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Sadi Mohammad Shahnewaz

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

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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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Int'l Men’s Day / 'Dear men, you are allowed to be vulnerable'

19 November 2025, 13:57 PM
Real strength lies in acknowledging one’s limits
19 November 2025, 13:57 PM
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Over & Out!: Bangladeshi 90’s nostalgia turned into a video game

18 November 2025, 11:27 AM
Over & Out! is a quest driven single-player adventure game set in early ’90s urban South Asia.
18 November 2025, 11:27 AM
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Reaction / Everyone deserves a second chance, but not for perceived 'merit'

15 November 2025, 17:07 PM
Privacy violation at the heart of controversy centring Tangia Zaman Methila
15 November 2025, 17:07 PM
These are trying times, you need to let us work: Shihab Shaheen

These are trying times, you need to let us work: Shihab Shaheen

14 November 2025, 03:00 AM
With the web film ‘Tomar Jonno Mon’, director Shihab Shaheen has crafted yet another bittersweet and relatable love story—this time featuring the acclaimed pair of Yash Rohan and Tanjim Saiyara Totini. The director, known for his mastery in subverting audience expectations, speaks to The Daily Star about the project, his upcoming work, and more.
14 November 2025, 03:00 AM
Music should be accessible for everyone, especially children: Prince Mahmud

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

8 November 2025, 18:00 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.
8 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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An earnest hand for humanity

Starting out in 2010 as a simple endeavour by 18-year-old Ahmed Imtiaz Jami to help underprivileged children, OBHIZATRIK
27 September 2018, 18:10 PM
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The whistling sensation

There are singers, and there are performers. Then, there are prodigies that completely change the trend for an entire generation of upcoming musicians.
27 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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Tasnova Elvin

Tasnova Elvin began her journey in showbiz as a finalist in Lux Channel i Superstar 2010, but soon broke out as an actor with her
20 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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Dhikkar Amay – Gods Must Be Crazy

A large portion of the audience of rock music today is left relatively uncatered to- ones I would like to call 'nostalgia-mongers.' There are a lot of people who just want pure, unadulterated hard-rock, much like the days when Artcell reigned supreme and underground concerts were still 'in'.
18 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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'DIFFERENTLY ABLED, NOT DISABLED!'

In a noble initiative, Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) has partnered up with the Ministry of Social Welfare and PFDA – Vocational Training Center to arrange a stellar concert on September 28. The concert will raise awareness for autism, which is a commonly neglected phenomenon in Bangladesh.
16 September 2018, 18:00 PM
A conversation with Rahat Rahman

Where passion meets direction

Films, video games and satire- these are three elements that embody Rahat Rahman. You may know him through his amazing work in his YouTube Channel. However, he has also been massively successful in mainstream media through ad-making and some very well-received telefilms.
16 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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700 TAKA: A quirky and charming tribute to young love

'Relatable' - a label that every director wants on their project, while some others try their best to tag this to the most outlandish of genres. However, Nuhash Humayun's latest short on iflix, 700 Taka, is 'relatable' done right.
13 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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BYLCx Revamped: 25 new online courses launched

With an objective to future-proof the next generation of workers in a rapidly changing market, BYLCx unveiled its revamped website at a
13 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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Children rejoice in chocolate: 3rd Space celebrates International Chocolate Day

Magic tricks, an art competition, games, Piniata, alongside layers and layers of chocolate: this would be a dream scenario for me when I was still a child. With very few recreational
13 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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BYLCx: A new spin on online education

Online learning has always been a mixed bag in Bangladesh. Even though there are platforms that are doing well, there are few who can be comprehensive in what they teach due to the very nature of the product. This is where BYLCx comes in. This is BYLC's (Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center) online platform, which has recently been revamped to include 25 full-fledged courses.
12 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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Photo Talk with Prito Reza completes a picturesque year

Prito Reza has been one of the most well known photographers in the country for quite a while now. The man of many talents constantly rediscovers himself as a man of many talents
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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Tasnim Anika

Tasnim Anika has impressed one and all with her talent, charm and demeanor throughout her young career. The politically incorrect singer takes on today's round of 'One Minute Please', and the results are quite interesting. Read on to find out more!
6 September 2018, 18:00 PM
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JASPER AL-RASHID

Tea or coffee?
30 August 2018, 18:00 PM
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Pooja Sengupta to represent Bangladesh in China

Turongomi Repertory Dance Theatre has long been one of the flagbearers of Bangladesh in the international dance arena. Led by Pooja Sengupta, the troupe's artistic director, they have represented the country in many prestigious dance festivals worldwide.
29 August 2018, 18:00 PM
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BESHI JOSS DRUMS

Besides being one of the most energetic performers in Bangla rock music today, Nafeez Al Amin has also turned himself into a master
20 August 2018, 18:00 PM
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GROOVETRAP Bringing the funk back after 10 years

When Groovetrap arrived on the music scene more than a decade ago, they were unlike anything the listeners had heard before. The
18 August 2018, 18:00 PM
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Pritom, Protic and Toya, sizzle in 'Girlfriend er Biya'!

Pritom Hasan's much-anticipated Girlfriend er Biya, is finally out on YouTube now, and it contains the usual antics by this promising
17 August 2018, 18:00 PM
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THE BIRTH OF A MAESTRO

Ekti Kishor Chele, Ekaki Shopno Dekhe Hashi aar Gaane, Shukher Chobi Aanke.
15 August 2018, 18:00 PM
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Zinnia with love from India

Zinnia Chowdhury is a promising young singer who resides in Howrah, India. The artiste is currently touring Bangladesh promoting the
4 August 2018, 18:00 PM
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Coup De Grâce-Crunch

As the protests of Dhaka's youth rages on, it is perhaps the perfect time to talk about a band that embodies their angst and will to rebel perfectly: Crunch.
3 August 2018, 18:00 PM

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