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An evening of inspirational poetry at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro

Members of Alor Ishkool recently held the ninth instalment of their poetry recitation programme, Ebari Prothom Tumi, at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro.

5y ago

“Hip Hop is life to me” – ABD

Since his teenage days, Mohammed Abdullah, also known as ABD, developed an interest in music.

5y ago

Star Melodies pays homage to Bangabandhu

Sadya Afreen Mallick, Chief, Culture Initiatives, The Daily Star, conceptualised the musical tribute, titled, Tomar Shomadhi Phule Phule Dhaka. She also hosted the special event, as part of Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music. The musical soiree was held at The Daily Star Centre yesterday.

5y ago

Khurshid Alam accomplishes 50 years in playback

Born in 1946, Khurshid Alam is one of the most prominent artistes to have ever graced the Bangladeshi music industry. His melodious prowess began to win the hearts of the masses from the early sixties.

5y ago

Bangla Academy observes Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 43rd death anniversary

Bangla Academy organised a programme on the 43rd death anniversary of our National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam at the Kobi Shamsur Rahman Seminar Hall. Early in the morning, Bangla Academy placed floral bouquets at his tomb, and later in the evening, the programme commenced.

5y ago

“Hip hop changed the course of my life” – Black Zang

The presence of hip hop culture in the Bangladeshi music industry was not as prevalent even a decade ago. However, the scene has changed drastically over the years. Asiful Islam Sohan, who goes by the alias Black Zang (BZ), is one of the prominent artistes in the game. One day while playing around with Bangla words, he realised that he could write rhymes in his mother tongue. Ever since then, he has been honing his craft.

5y ago

Towfique Ahmed: An ode to Bangla rap

Long before he garnered popularity as one of the pioneers of Bangla rap, Towfique Ahmed was introduced to the art of poetry and music by his father from a very young age.

5y ago

Dining out with Adnan Faruque Hillol

Making his television debut early in 1999, Adnan Faruque Hillol later took acting as a profession and pursued it for more than a decade.

5y ago
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019

An evening of inspirational poetry at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro

Members of Alor Ishkool recently held the ninth instalment of their poetry recitation programme, Ebari Prothom Tumi, at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro.

September 10, 2019
September 10, 2019

“Hip Hop is life to me” – ABD

Since his teenage days, Mohammed Abdullah, also known as ABD, developed an interest in music.

September 1, 2019
September 1, 2019

Star Melodies pays homage to Bangabandhu

Sadya Afreen Mallick, Chief, Culture Initiatives, The Daily Star, conceptualised the musical tribute, titled, Tomar Shomadhi Phule Phule Dhaka. She also hosted the special event, as part of Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music. The musical soiree was held at The Daily Star Centre yesterday.

August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019

Khurshid Alam accomplishes 50 years in playback

Born in 1946, Khurshid Alam is one of the most prominent artistes to have ever graced the Bangladeshi music industry. His melodious prowess began to win the hearts of the masses from the early sixties.

August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019

Bangla Academy observes Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 43rd death anniversary

Bangla Academy organised a programme on the 43rd death anniversary of our National Poet, Kazi Nazrul Islam at the Kobi Shamsur Rahman Seminar Hall. Early in the morning, Bangla Academy placed floral bouquets at his tomb, and later in the evening, the programme commenced.

August 19, 2019
August 19, 2019

“Hip hop changed the course of my life” – Black Zang

The presence of hip hop culture in the Bangladeshi music industry was not as prevalent even a decade ago. However, the scene has changed drastically over the years. Asiful Islam Sohan, who goes by the alias Black Zang (BZ), is one of the prominent artistes in the game. One day while playing around with Bangla words, he realised that he could write rhymes in his mother tongue. Ever since then, he has been honing his craft.

August 17, 2019
August 17, 2019

Towfique Ahmed: An ode to Bangla rap

Long before he garnered popularity as one of the pioneers of Bangla rap, Towfique Ahmed was introduced to the art of poetry and music by his father from a very young age.

August 9, 2019
August 9, 2019

Dining out with Adnan Faruque Hillol

Making his television debut early in 1999, Adnan Faruque Hillol later took acting as a profession and pursued it for more than a decade.

July 31, 2019
July 31, 2019

‘Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale’ goes around the world

Having portrayed the life of Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and revealing many factual matters regarding the birth of our nation, Piplu Khan’s highly acclaimed docu-drama, Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale, is making rounds at various international film festivals.

July 26, 2019
July 26, 2019

Raihan Rafi to begin shooting for ‘Poran’ from next month

After presenting the audience with enticing films like Poramon 2 and Dohon, director Raihan Rafi is set to begin shooting for his latest venture, Poran, from August 1.