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.
3y ago
February 5, 2020
Modina Jahan Rime’s ‘Psychoder Motbinimoy Shobha’ to intrigue youngsters
Modina Jahan Rime’s Kichu Jonmo Nichok Coincident was 2018’s bestseller from Darikoma Prokashoni. Rime’s journey as a writer started in 2015 with her first novel, Insomnia.
February 4, 2020
Saiful Huq Omi’s ‘In Search of The Future’ ends
Saiful Huq Omi has been documenting the lives of Rohingyas since 2009. A solo photography exhibition, In Search of The Future by Omi was arranged by UNHCR at Edge Gallery, Gulshan, recently. Steven Corliss, UNHCR Representative in Bangladesh and Masud Bin Momen, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh were present as guests in the opening day.
January 31, 2020
Strolling around in OLD DHAKA
The team of Star Youth, The Daily Star, recently went on a tour to Old Dhaka, as a part of our monthly initiative, ‘Star Youth Meets’. Here, some of us recount our experiences.
January 30, 2020
CARTOON PEOPLE’S interactive graffiti on road safety for World Bank Bangladesh
Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy, founder of Cartoon People and his team of seven cartoonists -- Arham Habib, Rakeeb Razzaq, Mahatab Rashid, Abdullah Al Zunaed,
January 28, 2020
Ata Mojlish’s ‘Truce - Juddhobiroti’ underway at Dwip Gallery
Truce – Juddhobiroti, an exhibition by Ata Mojlish, opened at Dwip Gallery on January 25 and will conclude on February 1. It is curated by Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo.
January 28, 2020
Ata Mojlish’s ‘Truce - Juddhobiroti’ underway at Dwip Gallery
Truce – Juddhobiroti, an exhibition by Ata Mojlish, opened at Dwip Gallery on January 25 and will conclude on February 1. It is curated by Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo.
January 28, 2020
Joler Dhara’s ‘Jolrong Utshab 2020’ concludes
Joler Dhara celebrated their 10th anniversary with the four-day Jolrong Utshab, at Asiatic Society, which concluded yesterday.
January 21, 2020
The Reflection of the Hill concludes at Gallery 27 today
Hill Artists’ Group organised a three-day long exhibition of artists from Chittagong Hill Tracts at Gallery 27 in Dhanmondi. Titled The Reflection of the Hill, it is the ninth group art exhibition organised by the group.
January 19, 2020
‘Chhayanaut Dance Fest 1426’ concludes
Celebrating various classical dance forms of the subcontinent, Chhayanaut hosted an event titled, Chhayanaut Dance Fest 1426, at its auditorium in Dhanmondi, recently.
January 17, 2020
A one-man army against food adulteration
Each year, millions of people are affected by different diseases due to unsafe food in Bangladesh. These diseases include kidney-related problems and cancers, among others.
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