From director to musical maestro: Remembering the legendary Satyajit Ray
Today marks the 102nd birthday of Satyajit Ray, one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. While he is known primarily as a masterful storyteller for his films and literary works, Ray was a man of many talents.
1y ago
Emmy-winning artist Rubaiat Habib reflects on his journey
Rubaiat Habib from Bangladesh is one of the members of the ‘Character Animator’ team that won an Emmy last year, in the technology and engineering category. Currently living in Seattle, Rubaiat completed his undergraduate studies in Computer Science and Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He is a senior research scientist at Adobe Research by profession and an artist by passion.
3y ago
‘Project Oporajita’ provides proper menstruation tools in northern regions
Cholo Swpno Chui (CSC), a youth-led social organisation founded by Muhtasim Abshad Zisan, supports orphans and people with physical disabilities, through their different projects. Recently, the organisation started a campaign, ‘Project Oporajita’, which aims to provide menstrual support to women from underprivileged communities.
3y ago
Striving towards diversity and inclusivity
12 Vaja, a Rajshahi based organisation, is a social platform for the transgender community. The platform aims to bridge the gap between gender conforming and gender non-conforming individuals to create a tolerant and inclusive society.
3y ago
Kishwar Chowdhury’s journey in MasterChef Australia
Kishwar Chowdhury is the first Bangladeshi-Australian to secure the third place in the internationally renowned show MasterChef Australia. Throughout her journey, she stunned the judges, participants, and viewers by introducing different recipes and innovative dishes inspired by her Bangladeshi roots.
3y ago
The conception and birth of Dhaka University
Dhaka University (DU), the oldest public university in Bangladesh, started its journey on July 1, 1921. This year marks the centenary of the institution. DU was started after many obstacles and conspiracies; the story behind its establishment comes from the efforts and sacrifices of many selfless heroes.
3y ago
Is Netflix’s ‘Ray’ worth the watch?
Netflix’s latest anthology series, Ray, is based on four short stories by Satyajit Ray, directed and acted by some of India’s most prominent names in the industry.
3y ago
The powerful Manipuri dance duo
In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Tamanna, along with her student Manomi Tanjana Orthy, share their views on dance, and more.
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February 24, 2020
Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo’s Kata Kuti
‘Kata Kuti’, a daylong collage workshop by Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo, was held recently at Studio 6/6. It focused on modern-day collage making with, simple manual and digital tools and techniques.
February 24, 2020
Shamim Ara Smriti’s ‘Ongona’ portrays struggles of a working woman
Shamim Ara Smriti started her writing career with the release of three books in the Ekushey Boi Mela 2015. Her three debut books, Je Byatha Ontorale, Morichikar Chhayatole and Fulkuri O Projapoti were praised by readers at the time. Since then, her books have been a constant in the book fairs.
February 20, 2020
Shishir and Avijatrik: Businesses led by compassion
Social business—a relatively rarer practice compared to traditional capitalist ventures—is a for-profit, non-dividend business that is created and designed to address a specific social problem.
February 20, 2020
Exploring robotics with Abrar and Pushpita’s ‘Roboticser Masterplan’
The book aims to strengthen the fundamental ideas of robotics, electronics and programming, by solving projects practically in the book after reading each chapter.
February 18, 2020
Chhayanaut greets ‘Boshonto’ with colours and melody
Celebrating the arrival of Falgun, 1426, Chhayanaut arranged a colourful and joyous programme to greet Rituraj Boshonto, at their premises, recently.
February 17, 2020
Sporsho Foundation celebrates Sporsho Braille Prokashona’s 12th anniversary
With the motto, Manush drishtihin bolei ondho noy, manush muloto proggahin bolei ondho, (People are blind not because they are unable to see with their eyes, but because they do not have the knowledge to visualise life from within), Sporsho Foundation has been working tirelessly to provide quality education to visually impaired children with their braille books.
February 14, 2020
Abu Saleh Titu’s ‘Rusty Allure’ on display at Bangladesh National Museum
Abu Saleh Titu's third solo exhibition, titled Rusty Allure, is on display at Bangladesh National Museum.
February 14, 2020
Taking debate to new heights
In recent years, Bangladesh has seen many young debaters impress the audience with their wit and talent. Sourodip Paul and Sajid Khandaker of Team IBA DU A secured the 11th ranking among 434 teams from more than 350 universities in this year’s World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC),
February 11, 2020
‘Opodarthobiggyan’- Ratul Khan’s endeavour to make physics fun
Ratul Khan gained a lot of popularity by teaching physics in Onnorokom Pathshala and 10 Minute School. An engineer by profession, Ratul’s inherent passion lies in teaching.
February 10, 2020
Niaz Mehedi reflects on societal norms in ‘Adda Deya Nishedh’
A bookworm at heart, Niaz Mehedi started writing for different platforms from a young age. In 2018, his thriller novel, Aulad Miyar Bhaater Hotel, published by Batighor and released at the Ekushey Boi Mela, attracted a significant number of readers.
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