Cinema has a language of its own: Buddhadeb Dasgupta
Buddhadeb Dasgupta is one of the brightest names in Bengali cinema today. Winner of multiple national and international awards for films like “Bagh Bahadur”, “Tahader Kotha”, “Charachar”, “Uttara” and “Kalpurush”, he is also a highly-regarded poet. The director spoke to The Daily Star during a recent visit to Dhaka.
3y ago
DSCC mayor defies dogged dog lovers
Despite repeated calls by animal rights groups to not relocate stray dogs of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh’s instructions to relocate canines have been carried out over the last two days.
4y ago
DSCC mayor defies dogged dog lovers
Despite repeated calls by animal rights groups to not relocate stray dogs of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh’s instructions to relocate canines have been carried out over the last two days.
4y ago
This city is theirs too
If one can even remember a time before the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the most familiar scenes on the streets of Dhaka were people gathered around tea stalls – snacking, smoking and chatting with friends, colleagues or even total strangers. And almost inevitably around every such gathering would be a friendly canine face or two, waiting eagerly for a kind soul to throw a piece of cookie or cake.
4y ago
‘Why did I even get tested, if no one would check?’
Ever since the Malaysian authorities imposed a stringent lockdown in the country in March, Asif Rahman had been counting down the days in his small Kuala Lumpur apartment till when he could reunite with his family in Bogura.
4y ago
Dreams incomplete
From a young age, he believed in helping people in whatever way he could. Whether it was staging protests for the causes he believed in, saving lives of people trapped in building collapses, or rescuing stray animals in distress, he believed in acting upon his beliefs.
5y ago
Launched while in 'test phase'?
While the launch of a circular bus service -- that promises convenient short-distance commutes around Dhanmondi and nearby areas -- has generated excitement among many citizens of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), they might have to hold their horses for just a little longer.
5y ago
Justice Habibur Rahman: A life of subdued greatness
His would not be an ordinary life. The year was 1952, and the movement demanding Bangla as a state language of erstwhile East
5y ago
November 13, 2017
From Persian Highlands to the Sahara
The Army Stadium bore witness to another memorable night of folk music – from homegrown 'pala' to the exuberance of the Persian music, and the soul-soothing melodies from the Sahara deserts, on Saturday, as the third edition of the Dhaka International Folk Festival came to a close.
November 12, 2017
Stirring calls of spiritual awakening
The Sufi singing duo of Jyoti Nooran and Sultana Nooran sent a jam-packed Army Stadium audience into frenzy on the second night of
November 12, 2017
The curtain falls on Dhaka Folk Fest
The third edition of the Dhaka International Folk Festival came to a close with enthralling performances by artistes from Iran, Mali, India, Bangladesh and a surprise performance by the Danish ambassador to Dhaka.
November 11, 2017
Brazilian Beats and Mountain Melodies
The Dhaka International Folk Festival returned to the capital for the third year on Thursday, and people of all ages thronged the Army Stadium to show their love for one of the biggest musical events of the calendar.
November 10, 2017
Dhaka sways to music of the roots
The third edition of the Dhaka International Folk Festival opened in the capital last night to a jam-packed audience, who were treated
November 10, 2017
“Daily soaps are our way forward”
Anondo Khaled began his journey in the entertainment industry on theatre, but has found big success everywhere he has ventured.
November 7, 2017
HALDAA
Tauquir Ahmed's upcoming directorial venture “Haldaa” has been building up anticipation ahead of its release next month and the
November 3, 2017
Dhaka Int'l Folk Fest undergoes lineup change
The Dhaka International Folk Festival 2017 has undergone some lineup changes, reportedly to comply with the daily runtime,
October 28, 2017
Film Review: Doob
The extent of how hotly-anticipated Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's “Doob” is became clear on Thursday afternoon when I had to resort to
October 27, 2017
“Doob” poised for big opening weekend
October is set to be one of the biggest months in recent years for Bangladeshi cinema, bookended by films of two very different genres. After cop thriller “Dhaka Attack” pulled in audiences to theatres in droves on the first weekend of the month, it seems like
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