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.

1y ago

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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July 14, 2017
July 14, 2017

Mahnaz Karim: A new voice of Rabindra Sangeet

Mahnaz Karim Hossain grew up in a musical household. With influences of her culturally-involved father and her paternal grandmother

July 11, 2017
July 11, 2017

Gohin Baluchor receives 'uncut' censor clearance

“Gohin Baluchor”, directed by Badrul Anam Saud, passed through the censor board without any cuts on July 9.

July 7, 2017
July 7, 2017

“It's now my responsibility to take our music to international platforms”

Four-time national award-winning music director, and also the younger son of the illustrious composer Satya Shaha,

July 6, 2017
July 6, 2017

“Theatre is who I am…” Shajjad Rajib on his 16-year journey with Dhaka Theatre

Shajjad Rajib, a seasoned theatre actor who has also ventured into television, began his career on the stage at an early age. He has

June 18, 2017
June 18, 2017

A Special Bond Ferdausi and Tropa Majumdar share birthdays

Ferdausi Majumdar, one of the most prominent faces of Bangladeshi theatre and her daughter Tropa Majumdar, also a theatre actor

June 16, 2017
June 16, 2017

Shashwati Garai Ghosh mesmerises with Odissi

It was pouring rain, as they say, 'cats and dogs' this past Monday in Dhaka, and while most people were apprehensive about stepping out in this weather, not even the strongest gushes of wind and water could stop dance enthusiasts from commuting to Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's Music and Dance Centre to watch Shashwati Garai Ghosh's mesmerising Odissi dance presentation.

June 9, 2017
June 9, 2017

DIVERGING PASSIONS BROUGHT TOGETHER

One of the most well-known faces on television, Fazlur Rahman Babu has charmed his audience since the beginning of his career

June 7, 2017
June 7, 2017

Nawshaba's unique Ramadan plans

Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed has long been known to be a very socially aware and active member of the television industry.

June 4, 2017
June 4, 2017

Villainous Jitu In - "Gohin Baluchor"

Following the footsteps of his father, Syed Ahsan Ali Sydney, Jitu Ahsan entered the industry at a comparatively young age. After

May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017

Humayun Faridee: Unforgotten

Actors Chanchal Chowdhury, Shahed Ali, Bonna Mirza and Runa Khan were among members of the fraternity remembering the actor in