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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
July 3, 2018
July 3, 2018

'DUET' art exhibition

Even though Md Nazmul Haque Bappy and Sultan Ishtiaque are relatively young, they have made a name for themselves in the Dhaka art scene. Recently, the duo conducted an exhibition at the Shilpangan Gallery titled DUET.

July 2, 2018
July 2, 2018

Jamdani- Weaving our heritage

Jamdani is a flamboyantly patterned pure cotton fabric, that is hand loomed by craftsmen. Its prominence lies in the elegant handmade sarees that drape the women of Bengal and beyond. However, over the years, the age old craft was losing much of its context, and reached a stage where revival was of utmost importance.

July 2, 2018
July 2, 2018

163 years of rebellion

A cultural porgramme marking the 163rd Santal revolt, also known as Santal Hool, was conducted recently at the Chitrashala Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and was organised by Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigosthi. Santals are an indigenous people of Bangladesh, who are scattered around different regions.

July 1, 2018
July 1, 2018

Stars on the walls of Drik

In his 20-year illustrious career, renowned photographer Tuhin Hossain conducted his first solo photo exhibition at Drik Gallery 1 on

June 27, 2018
June 27, 2018

Expressionism of 'Bon Manush'

Eminent theatre troupe Prachyanat staged their highly praised production Bon Manush, directed by Baqar Bakul, yesterday at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

June 8, 2018
June 8, 2018

For a drug-free world

Even before graduating high school, she was crowned Miss Kolkata and that was only the beginning of a long and prosperous journey for Sheena Chohan.

June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018

'Ishh', Imran!

Imran Mahmudul has been one of the most sought after singers in the industry for quite a while now. His latest venture, a music video for this Eid, is nothing less than promising. The track titled Ishh was penned by Snehashish Ghosh, while Imran himself tuned and composed the song. Actor Koushani Mukherjee from West Bengal will be seen in the video opposite Imran. The audio will be released under Dhruba Music Station (DMS). Shot across various

May 25, 2018
May 25, 2018

Kalpana Anam's tribute to Nazrul

Kalpana Anam is a dedicated Nazrul artiste who has been working for the promotion of Kazi Nazrul Islam, his songs and philosophy.

May 21, 2018
May 21, 2018

Festival de Cannes takes the curtain call

After much hype, the 71st Cannes Film Festival came to an end on Saturday, drawing its curtains on all the glitz and glamour.

May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018

A promising debut

Hridmancho will be staging their first production drama titled Rudhir Rangini. The play is written and directed by Shubhashish Sinha and