Abdullah Al Amin

As a Bangladeshi filmmaker, I am frustrated, regretful and aggrieved: Farooki

Hansal Mehta’s “Faraaz”, inspired by the Gulshan Holey Artisan Bakery attack, is set to receive its world premiere at the London Film Festival, scheduled to be organised between Oct 5, 2022 and Oct 16, 2022.

2y ago

It’s not a movie’s plot, it’s Uzzal’s story

An ordinary person's trip to the Middle East for work, then returning home and going back again in the Middle East. Crossing two countries with the help of an intermediary, reaching Ukraine. Invasion of Ukraine, 22 days of living in continuous fear of death, and finally escaping Ukraine to reach France.

2y ago

Hadisur’s body likely to reach Romania tomorrow

The body of slain sailor Hadisur Rahman is in the process of being brought from Ukraine to Bangladesh via Romania and could reach Romania tomorrow, Bangladesh Ambassador to Poland, Sultana Laila, told The Daily Star today.

2y ago

Kept as ‘human shields’ in Ukraine camps, say stranded Bangladeshis

Zhuravychi is a border city in Ukraine. It is just 130km away from the border shared by Ukraine and Belarus. The Polish border is also close to the city. In a former detention centre turned camp, about 120 human beings -- including women and children from different nations -- have been stranded. Among them, five are Bangladeshi.

2y ago

Dr Shamsul Alam to take oath as state minister for planning tomorrow

Prof Dr Shamsul Alam has said project management and their fast implementation will be his top priority after taking charge as the state minister for planning.

3y ago

Cutting trees in name of dev must stop: experts

Suhrawardy Udyan, located adjacent to Dhaka University, has a long history as a public park. From political rallies to public fairs, the grounds of this historic site have always been used for varied purposes throughout the years.

3y ago
September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022

As a Bangladeshi filmmaker, I am frustrated, regretful and aggrieved: Farooki

Hansal Mehta’s “Faraaz”, inspired by the Gulshan Holey Artisan Bakery attack, is set to receive its world premiere at the London Film Festival, scheduled to be organised between Oct 5, 2022 and Oct 16, 2022.

March 20, 2022
March 20, 2022

It’s not a movie’s plot, it’s Uzzal’s story

An ordinary person's trip to the Middle East for work, then returning home and going back again in the Middle East. Crossing two countries with the help of an intermediary, reaching Ukraine. Invasion of Ukraine, 22 days of living in continuous fear of death, and finally escaping Ukraine to reach France.

March 10, 2022
March 10, 2022

Hadisur’s body likely to reach Romania tomorrow

The body of slain sailor Hadisur Rahman is in the process of being brought from Ukraine to Bangladesh via Romania and could reach Romania tomorrow, Bangladesh Ambassador to Poland, Sultana Laila, told The Daily Star today.

March 5, 2022
March 5, 2022

Kept as ‘human shields’ in Ukraine camps, say stranded Bangladeshis

Zhuravychi is a border city in Ukraine. It is just 130km away from the border shared by Ukraine and Belarus. The Polish border is also close to the city. In a former detention centre turned camp, about 120 human beings -- including women and children from different nations -- have been stranded. Among them, five are Bangladeshi.

July 17, 2021
July 17, 2021

Dr Shamsul Alam to take oath as state minister for planning tomorrow

Prof Dr Shamsul Alam has said project management and their fast implementation will be his top priority after taking charge as the state minister for planning.

May 8, 2021
May 8, 2021

Cutting trees in name of dev must stop: experts

Suhrawardy Udyan, located adjacent to Dhaka University, has a long history as a public park. From political rallies to public fairs, the grounds of this historic site have always been used for varied purposes throughout the years.