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
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
October 23, 2017
“I lost my uncle in '99, my son in 2000; Today I feel that same pain again”
A Bengal Foundation press conference in October is usually a call for celebration itself for us journalists.
October 23, 2017
No classical music festival this year
The Bengal Classical Music Festival for this year has been cancelled, due to the unavailability of its venue, the Army Stadium.
October 22, 2017
Bengal Classical Music Festival 2017 cancelled
In what is arguably the biggest blow to the country’s cultural development, the Bengal Classical Music Festival for this year has been cancelled, due to the unavailability of its venue, Army Stadium.
October 20, 2017
Dipankar Dipon shares his success 'Formula' for Dhaka Attack
With his debut film “Dhaka Attack” continuing its sweeping run in cinemas across the country, director Dipankar Dipon talks to The
October 19, 2017
“I paint to relax”
Eminent economist Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud has numerous professional accolades to his name, both at national and international
October 18, 2017
Chronicles of the Rebel Poet
Kazi Nazrul Islam, one of the greatest artistic polymaths of the subcontinent, had a life as diverse and happening as his works were.
October 18, 2017
Farooki's next to go on floors this December
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki will commence production on Bengali- and English- language film “Saturday Afternoon” in December. International film magazine Variety broke the news on Monday.
October 13, 2017
Film Review: DHAKA ATTACK
Tuesday afternoons are quite quiet at the Star Cineplex; being the middle of the week and with the shopping mall Bashundhara City on its weekly closure, it's the day that draws the smallest numbers to the country's premier multiplex and is my favourite day to visit the cinemas to avoid the crowds.
October 8, 2017
“I have been humiliated”
When Tanzir Tuhin, front-man of leading indie rock band Shironamhin announced on Friday via Facebook that he was leaving the
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