Sadi Mohammad Shahnewaz

Film Bazaar India, South Asia’s largest film market, has seen unprecedented success for Bangladeshi filmmakers this year. Out of 234 films displayed, 25 films were highlighted as ‘recommended’ films. Among these, four films were Bangladeshi –

It is, indeed telling when a film is awarded even before it’s pre-production stages. In 2014, No Land’s Man was awarded the Script Development fund in the Motion Picture Association of America and Asia Pacific Screen Awards, while being a part of the Asian Project Market at Busan.

It is an honour to be able to interview the biggest names in the Asian music scene. How does it feel to be here in the Dhaka International Folk Festival?

Farooque Bhai Project, helmed by talented funk-pop artist Issa Nibras Farooque, has captured the adoration of the ever-growing indie fan base in Bangladesh. Golapi, an upbeat pop song with a hilariously funny music video, was released by the project yesterday, and was instantly viral on social media.

Ashique M Fahim, from the band Ash Ravens, is a Bangladeshi Australia-based musician, adept at playing a vast array of genres. ‘Tomar Gaan’, his tribute song to the great Ayub Bachchu, was released recently.

Today marks the first death anniversary of the greatest guitarist, showman and musician in Bangladesh’s history, Ayub Bachchu.

Thank you very much! I am very excited right now. I would like to thank all my friends and fans, who have congratulated me as of yet. Even though the wedding has been in the works for three months, I have known Nehal for quite a while now. I am happy that things are falling into place.

Featuring strong environmental and social messages of peace, harmony and cohesion, Bangladeshi stalwart band Maqsood O’ Dhaka has announced its newest album, Global Bauliana.

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Tasnim Anika is one of the exciting prospects in the music industry. Her vocal range and power sets her apart as a singer.

A former Miss Universe participant, Sheena Chohan is on a journey to becoming a global star. Having finished shooting for award-winning American director Taron Lexton’s forthcoming film, Nomad, she looks forward to more ground-breaking projects. The diva had a candid conversation with The Daily Star, while on her latest trip to Bangladesh.

Stand Up Comedy is one of the most daunting prospects for a performer, and S R H Bipro pulls it off with finesse and ease.

It happened very randomly, I must say. In 2017, a friend, who also made YouTube videos, took me to Burger King, and we shot a video. It got a lot of traction, and I did not expect that at all. Slowly, I started coming out with more videos, and that is how it all started.

One of the most successful young artistes in the music industry today, Minar is a proverbial “hit machine”.

I am composing and producing an album, in which established and upcoming vocalists alike will lend their voices. I am very excited about the project, as it features some of the most talented artistes in the industry now.

One of the most sought-after stars of the television industry, Afran Nisho constantly challenges and reinvents himself through playing different characters. After a busy Eid season, where he starred in a plethora of hit tele-fictions, the dashing actor looks to ease into work once again. The Daily Star catches up with Afran Nisho for an exclusive interview.​

“We’re not here to compete,” says talented upcoming guitarist Ifaz Abrar Reza while taking a sip of coffee, “we are here to have fun. As long as we are doing that, I think we’ll keep making music.”

Indalo, one of Dhaka’s sensational mainstream bands, is set to launch their latest EP, Notun Khame Purono Chithi, which contains

One of the propellers of team Daekho’s comedic fame, Ishfaque Kamal is one of the shining young stars in the Bangladeshi stand up arena. Always quirky and up for a chat, Ishfaque sits down with The Daily Star for a cup of coffee and a round of One Minute Please!

Shahbaz Khan Pilu, best known as the drummer of pioneering Bangladeshi band Renaissance, is also one of the sharpest musical minds in the industry. The veteran is set to release his debut solo album, Tomra Bhalo Acho To?, where he sets out to show his musical flair to the contemporary audience. The musician talks to The Daily Star about his latest endeavor.