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Sadi Mohammad Shahnewaz

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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
Methila

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
Mechanix

"Zeheen Ahmed will live forever through us" - Mechanix

Mechanix was one of the first bands in Bangladesh to introduce true heavy metal to the scene, alongside Powersurge in the cult hit programme DRockstars a decade ago. They kept growing in popularity among the youth, while guitarist Zeheen Ahmed established himself as one of the most skilled young guitarists of his generation
24 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Adnan Al Rajeev

“It is high time that we bring change in the industry”

Having started his career as an assistant director to Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, he went on to establish his own identity as one of
22 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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Sarah Alam

Sarah Alam nervously sits with us for a rapid-fire interview! The popular radio jockey is also a well known anchor, and is soon about to debut on the silver screen with the film 'Bengali Beauty'. Read on as Sarah spills the beans on some well kept 'secrets'!
21 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Chirkutt

Chirkutt set to rock London

Chirkutt has long been one of Bangladesh's most prolific musical acts. The band has had their fair share of international success, and is set to rock London on July 1 in one of Europe's
19 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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Mushfiq R Farhan

We got hold of everyone's favourite RJ turned actor! Mushfiq R. Farhan is all set to be a part of history as he stars as a villain in
14 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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The Voice of 1.2 Billion People – Shomy Hasan Chowdhury

The Bangladeshi flag in her bag and its ideals in her heart- Preva Shomy captured quite a lot of attention on social media when she spoke at the Global Citizen Festival in New York.
14 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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Mehdi Mix 1 captivates listeners

Once upon a time, 'mixed' albums were a norm in the industry as there would be a lot of excitement and speculations regarding which star-studded offerings were available.
13 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Oni Hasan

Oni Hasan endorsed by Carvin/Keisel Guitars

In late 2007, Bangladesh was introduced to a musical prodigy named Oni Hasan, as his work for his band Vibe's debut album Chena Jogot turned a lot of heads. After Vibe disbanded, Oni went on to play as the lead guitarist for Warfaze before moving outside the country for higher studies.
12 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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The Prince's 50th

Prince Mahmud's career has been nothing short of royalty. Besides having composed and written numerous singles alongside a
11 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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Shafin Ahmed's 'Bhalobashar Janalay' this Eid

Shafin Ahmed once again shows his romantic side as he is set to release Bhalobashar Janalay.
9 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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Afran Nisho and Mehazabien

Actors Afran Nisho and Mehazabien Chowdhury will be seen taking completely different avatars this Eid, as they film for Pherar Poth Nei,
9 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Minar

Minar sings for Tollywood

Minar had been touted as one of Bangladesh's most promising singers when he debuted with Danpitey in 2008, but his career took a true upward spiral since the release of his blockbuster album Ahare.
8 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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Shohorer Shorts: Brings a musical arrangement of epic proportions

Shohorer Shorts, an initiative by iFlix has brought together some of the most talented and varied artistes in the industry- Imran Mahmudul, Xefer, Salma and Black Zang for some of the most chilling tunes heard in Bangladeshi short films.
7 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Dreamer

Shwapnil and Battery Dance collaborate for 'The Dreamer'

A new musical titled The Dreamer is soon to grace us as talented singer Shwapnil Shojib channels the spirit of Tagore and collaborates with New York-based dance company, Battery Dance. The video is being produced by Bengal
5 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Rock Guru Azam Khan

Rest In Peace, Rock Guru

Today marks the 7th Death Anniversary of the pioneer of rock music in Bangladesh, Azam Khan. The legacy that he has left behind cannot be defined by his discography of 20 plus albums, it is much more profound than that. A freedom fighter and an advocate for peace at a time of violence, Azam Khan's name was synonymous to the emerging underground rock music scene after liberation.
4 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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“The voice is just another instrument” – Mithun Chakra

Born to prominent tabla player Avijit Chakraborty and folk artiste Kalyani Ghosh, music is in his blood. Even though he is primarily
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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Taufiq Tamim becomes Korea's favourite 'Oppa'

A lanky Bangladeshi youngster seemingly lacking talent, shell-shocked the audience when he put his glorious voice on display in a
2 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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Shawki's low-key brilliance

Syed Ahmed Shawki started his career with his tremendous work in 'Projonmo Talkies'. Later, he announced his arrival as a director to watch out for with Kotha Hobe To in the Osthir Somoy Shostir Golpo series.
2 June 2018, 18:00 PM
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Artistes are also human - Bappa Mazumder

As we walked into the workstation, a mesmerising tune was being played on the studio monitors as Bappa Mazumder was busy mixing a melodious track. “Do you like the song? It is for our new album,” said the musician with a wry smile.
31 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi Popular Singer Kona

“One should never stop dreaming”

She is one of the most prominent singers in the industry at the moment. Her latest release 'O Hey Shyam' from the movie 'Poramon 2'
26 May 2018, 18:00 PM

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