Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation expresses dissatisfaction over budget for cultural activities
The Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation has been demanding that one percent of the national budget be allocated to cultural affairs. However, it was not implemented in the budget this time. For this, the federation has expressed their dissatisfaction in a statement.
6 June 2021, 11:09 AM
Bubly on her upcoming ventures
Shabnom Bubly started her career as a television news presenter, making her silver screen debut with“Bossgiri” in 2016. The actor has recently started shooting for multiple projects, including “Leader: Amie Bangladesh” where she will share the screen with Shakib Khan. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the star speaks about her upcoming projects and more.
4 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Cameras roll on film sets amid pandemic
With theatrical releases being tough for the last few months, producers took a step back when it comes to releasing new films in this pandemic. While shooting took new turns in adapting to the ‘new normal’, audiences have also been apprehensive of visiting cinema halls. Nevertheless, shooting for new projects has begun.
3 June 2021, 14:39 PM
Noted writer Ali Imam hospitalised
Noted writer and television anchor Ali Imam is currently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhaka. He was rushed to the hospital from Bangladesh Medical College Hospital yesterday, after his condition deteriorated. He is suffering from breathing problems and pneumonia. Ali Imam Foundation Secretary Touhidul Islam confirmed the news to The Daily Star.
21 May 2021, 12:12 PM
Through the lenses of Adity Mohsin
Adity Mohsin is considered to be one of the premiere Rabindra Sangeet exponents in the country, having earned immense popularity in her career spanning over two decades. Marking Rabindra Jayanti this year, the singer shares her journey and upcoming plans in a candid chat with The Daily Star.
7 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Gazi Rakayet’s "The Grave" to be released in Hollywood
Gazi Rakayet's "The Grave", the first-ever English film from Bangladesh, is set to release commercially in Hollywood on May 14, informs the director himself. The film is a government-granted project which carries the Bangla title, "Gor". It was originally released in December 2020 in both English and Bangla, locally.
7 May 2021, 11:15 AM
Babita looks back on working with Satyajit Ray
Seven-time National Film Award-winning actor Babita has garnered her career with powerful performances. She shares her memories of working with eminent filmmaker Satyajit Ray, on the maestro’s birth centenary.
2 May 2021, 04:08 AM
Fakir Alamgir reflects on the significance of May Day
Ekushey Padak awardee and Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste Fakir Alamgir is one of the leading exponents of Gono Sangeet -- the songs of the masses, in Bangladesh.
30 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Co-stars reminisce Kabori
Legendary actor Sarah Begum Kabori ruled over the silver screen with her simplicity and sweetness for over 3 decades, starting from the 1960s.
23 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Renowned actor Wasim laid to rest
Renowned actor Wasim passed away in a city hospital early yesterday.
18 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Remembering Farid Ahmed
National Award winning music director Farid Ahmed passed away on April 9:30 am at the capital’s Square Hospital.
16 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Adieu, legend of silver screen
In the annals of Bangla cinema she was at one time “Champa”, the lone sister of seven brothers, and then in another avatar she was “Kiran Mala”, entering the dreams of a generation of film lovers.
16 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Music director Farid Ahmed no more
Farid Ahmed, a national award-winning music director, passed away at a hospital in Dhaka yesterday. He was 60.
13 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Voice for harmony, of melody goes silent
Eminent Rabindra Sangeet exponent and Ekushey Padak awardee Mita Huq passed away at 6:20 yesterday morning in the capital’s Bangladesh Specialized Hospital.
11 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Is the lockdown another death sentence for cinema halls?
Cinema Hall owners have always talked about how the heydays are long gone, and how they now struggle to operate amidst a dwindling number of cinemagoers. However, the Covid-19 pandemic brought upon a new low in the already struggling industry.
9 April 2021, 18:00 PM
End of a life devoted to singing
Ekushey Padak recipient and Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste Indra Mohan Rajbongshi passed away yesterday at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital in the city after he tested positive for Covid-19.
7 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Farooque in ICU
Noted actor and Member of Parliament Farooque has been in the ICU of Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, for the past 16 days.
5 April 2021, 15:33 PM
In conversation with Abul Hayat
Your books, “Shopner Brishti” and “Duti Moncho Natok” were launched at the Ekushey Boi Mela. What can you tell us about them?
2 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Namita Ghosh passes away
Namita Ghosh, the first female voice artiste of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, passed away at a city hospital on Friday night.
27 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Celebrities releasing books at this year’s Ekushey Boi Mela
Every year at the Ekushey Boi Mela, several celebrities showcase their writing talents with their own books. This year, too, many of them are busy with promoting their books and interacting with their fans.
27 March 2021, 09:00 AM