Ashley Shoptorshi Samaddar

‘Stree 2’: A fantastic fable propagating equal rights

While the film’s first instalment, released in 2018, was a delight for awakened souls juggling to find a firm stance in a gender-imbalanced social structure, the second one, released on August 15, reinforced the need for equal status for females with much more finesse and grandeur.

2m ago

Plunged into darkness

“Help me! I cannot see anything …!” Al Amin Howlader cried moments before he lost consciousness and fell to the ground as police opened fire on quota reform protesters indiscriminately.

2m ago

Reliving the uprising of Bangladesh

While most cultural programmes I seem to attend in the months of February and March seem to revolve around the themes of the 71’ Liberation War, Joltogongo’s musical programme yesterday was much like the others, however, it had much more to offer.

8m ago

All you have to do is call me: Anupam Roy

The Daily Star caught up with the singing sensation, Anupam Roy, at the capital’s Hotel Sarina to learn of his experience and upcoming ventures.

1y ago

A musical, carnivalesque meeting of two Bengals

A drenched, excited and patiently waiting crowd welcomed artistes at Hall 4 of the International Convention Centre Bashundhara in the capital, on Thursday eve. Magical Night, a concert organised by Triple Time Communications, opened its gates with the Hatirpool Sessions as soon as the clock struck 5.

1y ago

Will release new album soon: Arnob

In recent years, Arnob has grown to be what many would call a magician, playing and experimenting with new tunes and beats, all of which trace back to the traditional roots of this subcontinent.

1y ago

Feed Doggo Fridays: Standing by stray animals

A group of young, enthusiastic, and kind youngsters preparing to feed stray dogs near the capital’s Dhanmondi Lake -- this is what I was welcomed to when I decided to join Feed Doggo Fridays on a fine summer morning earlier this month.

1y ago

An inadvertent encounter with Buddha

Treasuring the tranquility, philosophy, and beliefs of Buddha, the exhibition titled "From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal" radiated a sense of ease presented in style.

1y ago
August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

‘Stree 2’: A fantastic fable propagating equal rights

While the film’s first instalment, released in 2018, was a delight for awakened souls juggling to find a firm stance in a gender-imbalanced social structure, the second one, released on August 15, reinforced the need for equal status for females with much more finesse and grandeur.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

Plunged into darkness

“Help me! I cannot see anything …!” Al Amin Howlader cried moments before he lost consciousness and fell to the ground as police opened fire on quota reform protesters indiscriminately.

March 9, 2024
March 9, 2024

Reliving the uprising of Bangladesh

While most cultural programmes I seem to attend in the months of February and March seem to revolve around the themes of the 71’ Liberation War, Joltogongo’s musical programme yesterday was much like the others, however, it had much more to offer.

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

All you have to do is call me: Anupam Roy

The Daily Star caught up with the singing sensation, Anupam Roy, at the capital’s Hotel Sarina to learn of his experience and upcoming ventures.

July 7, 2023
July 7, 2023

A musical, carnivalesque meeting of two Bengals

A drenched, excited and patiently waiting crowd welcomed artistes at Hall 4 of the International Convention Centre Bashundhara in the capital, on Thursday eve. Magical Night, a concert organised by Triple Time Communications, opened its gates with the Hatirpool Sessions as soon as the clock struck 5.

July 6, 2023
July 6, 2023

Will release new album soon: Arnob

In recent years, Arnob has grown to be what many would call a magician, playing and experimenting with new tunes and beats, all of which trace back to the traditional roots of this subcontinent.

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

Feed Doggo Fridays: Standing by stray animals

A group of young, enthusiastic, and kind youngsters preparing to feed stray dogs near the capital’s Dhanmondi Lake -- this is what I was welcomed to when I decided to join Feed Doggo Fridays on a fine summer morning earlier this month.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

An inadvertent encounter with Buddha

Treasuring the tranquility, philosophy, and beliefs of Buddha, the exhibition titled "From Suffering to Liberation: Buddha of Bengal" radiated a sense of ease presented in style.

May 6, 2023
May 6, 2023

DSCC tree-cutting: A development initiative or a murder spree?

Why could the development project not be carried out while preserving these trees?

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

Once upon a sunrise: Recollections of Easter celebrations

Easter, celebrated to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, has always been the grandest event in our household, even bigger than Christmas.