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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
August 12, 2018
August 12, 2018

Kids and colours

Jhilimili organised an art exhibition titled Shoishob at the EMK Center yesterday to showcase the artwork of street children so the audience can appreciate their joy of colours.

August 10, 2018
August 10, 2018

International Youth Day 2018 observed

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, celebrated International Youth Day 2018 at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Youth Development, Savar, on August 6, 2018.

August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018

The essence of Letters

The art of letter writing has been in practice for a very long time, and the event highlighted that very essence using a recitation approach, which placed it in a class of its own.

July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018

'Feroza Begum Memorial Gold Medal 2018' awarded to Runa Laila

Born into an aristocratic family, Feroza Begum was the daughter of Mohammad Ismail and Begum Kowkabunnesa, who took a liking to music quite early on.

July 17, 2018
July 17, 2018

Dedicated to dialogue

Today marks the 16th year of Tritiyo Matra, one of the most popular talk shows on TV, produced by Impress Telefilm Limited on Channel i.

July 16, 2018
July 16, 2018

Let the art begin!

Art Battle Dhaka was orchestrated successfully at the MIDAS Center

July 16, 2018
July 16, 2018

'Jonmo Sathi': Born Together

There will come a time, when the actual witnesses of the horror unleashed upon Bangladesh, especially on the women and children during the treacherous months of 71, will be no more.

July 9, 2018
July 9, 2018

Celebrating Monsoon

Apart from the environmental aspects of Monsoon, it plays a vital role in shaping our cultural legacy. Hence, every year it is welcomed with an assortment of arrangements across Bangladesh.

July 8, 2018
July 8, 2018

Pages from the life of Ferdausi Majumdar

Ferdausi Majumdar is a flamboyant figure of her field- theatre and plays. However, the thespian continues to live a life that is so diverse and inspirational, that she has decided to write a book that captures the very essence of her life in the form of tales.

July 6, 2018
July 6, 2018

Udichi celebrates semicentennial

Established on October 29, 1968 by the great revolutionary-artist-cultural activists including Satyen Sen and Ronesh Dasgupta, Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigosthi takes pride to identify itself as the largest anti-communal, progressive and voluntary organization of Bangladesh. Its purpose is to serve as a voice for the voiceless and oppressed through cultural activities,