Naziba Basher

Naziba Basher

The author is a Sub Editor, News Desk at The Daily Star

I will not call them protesters

The infiltrators were handed the opportunity on a silver platter the moment BCL ensured that violence took over the movement.

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The embellished world of designer Safia Sathi

Safiya Sathi is currently one of the most trusted bespoke designers in the country

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Help your pets beat the heat

This year is predicted to be the hottest year so far and the temperatures have already crossed 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of the country by now

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Apathy runs deep among young voters

Sukanta Roy was 19 when he first got the chance to vote in 2014.

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Election turns into Eid for children

There were barely any cars in or around Dhanmondi when I set off for work this afternoon

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Shining through neglect

In June this year, in what seemed like a step in the right direction, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a pay bump for the contracted women’s cricketers.

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When the guitar weeps for a nation: Bangladeshi musicians unite to aid Gaza

“I don’t know how else we can help a nation that is repeatedly being wronged other than through our art,” said Ahmed Hasan Sunny, a rising star in the music industry. “We’ve remained an audience, helpless after seeing bombs dropped on civilians, hospitals and innocent children in Gaza. We decided to do something about it.” The young artiste took the challenge to organise a concert in support of Gaza’s hand-in-hand with artist Morshed Mishu, who was already planning to make graffiti to speak up for the oppressed people of Gaza.

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Watching, loving, playing cricket as a woman

When it comes to sports, including our beloved cricket, our women always get the short end of the stick.

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January 1, 2018
January 1, 2018

The sculpture that is Sujata Mohapatra

The fifth and final day of the sixth Bengal Classical Music festival began enchantingly. With the first performance of the evening itself,

December 31, 2017
December 31, 2017

Nritya Chirantan: An Ode to Bangladeshi Dancers

Bengal Classical Music Festival 2017's third day opened with an extraordinary performance. Dancers Sudeshna Swayamprabha and

December 29, 2017
December 29, 2017

Aditi and Drishtikon allure with rhythm and grace

The Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company opened the performances of the second day of the Bengal Classical Music Festival on Wednesday, delivering an exquisite display of visual poetry.

November 27, 2017
November 27, 2017

“I have performed on every big stage in the city…”

Imon Ahmed, if briefly explained, moves like a storm. The very first time I saw him unleash this storm was when I knew that this boy had a story to tell.

November 15, 2017
November 15, 2017

Nature shines through folk music

Seasoned Lalon singer Baul Shafi Mondol is one who needs no introduction. Carrying Lalon's message of peace across the country, Baul Shafi Mondol has been successfully spreading the love for folk and Lalon music since his journey as a Lalon singer began.

November 3, 2017
November 3, 2017

TASHER DESH A vivid retelling of a Tagore classic

Srishti-Meena Bazar Dance Drama festival opened at the National Theatre Hall of BSA on November 1. The dance drama festival is

October 29, 2017
October 29, 2017

Shimul Yousuf returns to stage

Noted thespian Shimul Yousuf is set to return to the stage today after a year-long hiatus, through a staging of Dhaka Theatre's popular

October 29, 2017
October 29, 2017

ANKHI O TAR BONDHURA launches promo campaign

Morshedul Islam's “Ankhi o Tar Bondhura” revealed its poster and music at an event held on October 28 at in the Channel i premises, kicking off the promotional campaign of the children's film.

October 27, 2017
October 27, 2017

The rise of ABM Sumon

Still running successfully in theatres in its fourth week, Dipankar Dipon's cop thriller “Dhaka Attack” is a flame yet to be extinguished.

October 23, 2017
October 23, 2017

The festival should be held at any cost

The sixth Bengal Classical Music Festival 2017 is off. This piece of bad new was disclosed at a press conference organised by Bengal