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BD HIP HOP FEST 2018 press meet

According to the veterans in the field of Hip Hop, it is not just a music genre, but it far exceeds to have formed a cultural movement that has its roots in Bronx, New York. The culture is relatively new in Bangladesh, but a handful of artistes have dedicated their talents to this art form.

6y ago

Framing the bundles of joy

Even though she started off with basic photography as a passion, little did she know that one day she will be specialising with baby photography.

6y ago

Actors' Equity addresses the status quo

It was a star studded auditorium, cameras all around, with the required lighting ambience. Almost all the seats were occupied. But this

6y ago

Global hackathon 'Climathon' concludes in Dhaka

Climathon was originally conceptualised as a hackathon by Climate-KIC, and has since taken off as a global movement, engaging citizens with climate action — and providing cities with continued support on the unique challenges they face, according to their website.

6y ago

A quest for enlightenment

Alokito Buddha Jubo Shongho, a social organisation based in Kalachandpur operates to serve the community, based on the Buddhist

6y ago

'Nazrul Sangeet in Drama and Film'

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, hosted a musical soiree 'Nazrul Sangeet in Drama and Film' at The Daily Star – Bengal Arts Precinct of The Daily Star Centre, yesterday.

6y ago

Mehazabien unveils Lever Ayush

A modern and hectic lifestyle leaves minimal scope for recuperating from several adverse effects. We do not get enough time for natural healing, and the consequences of pollution, stress, and sleep deprivation linger on. Looking for swift remedies, many of us end up using products that often expose us to potential harm and side effects.

6y ago

Knowledge, peace and progress through folk music

A folk music festival was arranged on the weekend by Bangladesh Chhatra League's (BCL) Dhaka University (DU) unit at the Teacher-

6y ago
October 5, 2018
October 5, 2018

BYLC hosts Youth Leadership Summit 2018

With this year's theme 'Desh Amar Dayitto Amar' (My Nation, My Responsibility), Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), launched

October 5, 2018
October 5, 2018

Non-violence & Rebuilding Peace: Challenges And Way Forward

World Peace Day was observed on September 21 by Junior Chamber International (JCI), Bangladesh.

September 28, 2018
September 28, 2018

Bongo conducts YouTube workshop

With over 1.5 million subscribers on their YouTube page, Bongo is undoubtedly one of the biggest streaming video-on-demand services

September 21, 2018
September 21, 2018

Learning about UIU

United International University (UIU) is a private university approved by the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and University Grants Commission (UGC).

September 4, 2018
September 4, 2018

Slim Shady stupefies

Just eight months after his album Revival, which was not up to the “Eminem standard” according to many, the talented rapper recently

September 3, 2018
September 3, 2018

'Pata Jhorar Din' rustling the scene

I used to work with Sarwar bhai (Mostofa Sarwar Farooki) since 2002, but my very own first venture was aired in 2006.

September 2, 2018
September 2, 2018

Dhaka DocLab empowering the art of nonfiction

The inaugural ceremony of Dhaka DocLab was held at the auditorium of the Liberation War Museum on Friday, the second annual event since their inception.

August 27, 2018
August 27, 2018

Kabi Nazrul Institute to confer Nazrul Award 2017

Some people have dedicated their lives to make sure that the true essence of Nazrul remains an integral part of our culture. Out of the various initiatives taken by the Nazrul Institute, one such venture is to recognise and honour those Nazrul exponents who work tirelessly to uphold the opulence of Nazrul Sangeet, during the poet's death anniversary every year.

August 18, 2018
August 18, 2018

Tales in frames

Perhaps the reason Fojit Sheikh Babu uses his camera as a means to capture and convey the emotional tales of joy and sufferings, is

August 15, 2018
August 15, 2018

His spirit remains immortal

August 15, 1975 is a date that has cast a shadow so dark over our nation, that the tragedy of it shall forever haunt Bangladesh. Nothing can justify the atrocities unleashed upon the residence at House 677 of Road 32 in Dhanmondi.