Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury, or more commonly known as Bulbul Chowdhury, was born in Chunatigram, Chittagong and grew up in Kolkata. “At that time, a muslim boy who dances was considered impossible!” says Hasanur Rahman Bacchu, guitar-guru and President, Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts.

PEARLS OF WISDOM

January 1, 1972, The Indian Council of World Affairs published a collection of stories about the serious abuses that Pakistani forces committed during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. The book was called “How Pakistan Violated Human Rights in Bangladesh.”

Dhaka's one of the most popular historical site is Lalbagh fort. However, this 16th century brick-built Mughal fort, established to protect Dhakaites from the invasion of Portuguese and Arakanese pirates, possesses some of the strangest historical secrets.

When early terrestrial animals began moving about on mud and sand 360 million years ago, the powerful tails they used as fish may

It takes a lot to be a popular business person in the country, especially if one is remembered as an individual who not only is a successful businessman, but also someone who promotes entertainment, hospitality, traveling, outdoor sports and fitness like surfing and running.

Sadaf (not his real name), a 20-year-old university student was trembling with excitement when he first participated at the secret get together of a faith based youth organisation – the Hizb ut-Tahrir. Little did he know – the group was banned in Bangladesh for committing anti-state activities.

One evening, I read my father's personal diary which I have been seeing laying around our house since childhood. Never did I touch or even try to open it as I did not feel it necessary to do so. Things that we are used to seeing around us don't attract us much as per the universal principle.

Jorge Mario Pedro Vargas Llosa, 1st Marquis of Vargas Llosa more commonly known as Mario Vargas is a Peruvian writer, politician,

There are two kinds of people in this world: those that love to read and those that love to write. Snuggled between these two groups, smack-dab in the middle of the dividing line, are those who are simply enchanted with words.

The once quiet, residential area of Gulshan 2, particularly road 79 – sporting plush houses, a restaurant or two and private security officials, has now become a

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon is a renowned director of our country. His television fictions such as “Ami Arupar Kache Jaachi” and “Tarporo Angurlota Nondo k Bhalobashe” have been quite popular among the viewers. He is also the guitarist and vocalist for the popular band “Meghdol”. The Star Weekend talks to this multi-talented young artist about his work, inspiration and much more.

On 1 July 2016, six to eight gunmen were reported to have entered the Holey Artisan Bakery in the Bangladesh capital's up market Gulshan area. Their mission was clear - to kill as many foreigners as possible for as much publicity as possible.

While fear gripped Dhaka city after the gruesome 1/7 attacks at the Holey Artisan Bakery, claiming 22 lives, there were individuals all across the globe showing support and giving sympathy to those affected by the tragedy.

Enriched with wonderful architectural features, the historical 'Bahadur Shah Park' is located in Laxmibazar, Old Dhaka. During the first half of the 19th century, Nawab Khwaja Abdul Ghani, the first Nawab of Dhaka recognised by the British Raj, took the initiative of establishing this park.

The Gulshan massacre has led to the collapse of two popular theories about Islamist terrorism in Bangladesh and calls for new explanations and strategies to encounter it.

About Town

For a long while after the 7/1 attacks in Holey Artisan Bakery, in Gulshan, Dhaka, the police and law enforcement agencies have told us that they have Tahmid Hasib Khan, 22, and Hasnat Karim, 47, held as suspects. These two individuals have been held by the police and detectives for almost two weeks, without being allowed to meet their families or speak to lawyers. Their relatives and family members could never find out how they are doing.

Recently, Osama Bin Noor made headlines in Bangladesh, when he went to receive an award in Buckingham Palace, in the wearing traditional garbs – kurta, lungi and a gamcha. Not only did he carry the deshi attire in style, but also managed to impress the world with his ideas and work.

The long stretch of road, just wide enough for two cars to cross each other from opposite directions, is perpetually semi-lit.