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
July 26, 2020
Bondi Shomoyer Chitkar: Addressing democratic and civil rights
Since October 2018, the Digital Security Act (DSA) has been threatening freedom of speech in the country, endangering our constitutional right to information and expression. This act has been used to sue and arrest journalists, writers, and artistes over the years. Recent arrests of journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol, cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore, Baul singer Shariat Boyati among many others spurred a movement against the DSA.
July 24, 2020
Working for basic education and employment rights
SONGKOLPO Foundation, a non-profit organisation, supports orphaned and underprivileged children in Dhaka, in different ways.
June 26, 2020
ACHI Foundation reaches out to people in need
With the motto, ‘Chilam, Achi, Thakbo,’ seven friends, Ilhaan Abdullah, Sheikh Nashwan, Ibtesham Hossain, Faraaz Ahmed, Zarafsha Chowdhury,
May 8, 2020
Celebrating the cinematic legacy of the Kobiguru’s works
Kobiguru Rabindranath Tagore was an immensely talented poet, essayist, writer, spiritualist, painter, composer, educationist and novelist. He was felicitated with the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. His works have been translated in many languages and serve as an inspiration to millions even today. Even decades after his death, his legacy lives on through his words. On Tagore’s 159th birth anniversary, we take a look at some successful movies that were inspired by his creations.
May 2, 2020
A tribute to Satyajit Ray on his 99th birth anniversary
In 1950, Satyajit Ray, a young graphic designer at the time, set out to make a full-length film with his savings, without any experience in filmmaking. After years of financial and other struggles, he finally finished his first film in a trilogy, Pather Panchali (1955), one of the most iconic tales in Bengali cinema. Ray won a special jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival the following year.
April 29, 2020
“I always wanted to be closer to my roots”- Ridy Sheikh
Born and brought up in Russia, Farzana Ridy Sheikh is a Bangladeshi dancer, choreographer, model and actor. She gained immense popularity over the years, both at home and abroad.
April 18, 2020
Behind the lights, camera and action
In a shooting unit for a film or television project, there are crew members whose contribution and hard work are fundamental to the production’s success.
April 13, 2020
No Boisabi celebrations this year
The indigenous communities celebrate the beginning of the New Year with different programmes, collectively known as the Boisabi festival. The word ‘Boisabi’ is derived from ‘Boisuk’ (Tripura), ‘Sangrain’ (Marma) and ‘Biju’ (Chakma). Traditionally, Boisabi is a cultural and religious festival of the indigenous people in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. It is their biggest annual celebration.
April 6, 2020
YY Goshti supports healthcare professionals amid coronavirus pandemic
In these dire times, Bangladesh lacks proper healthcare equipment and necessary protective gear for doctors and other medical professionals.
March 23, 2020
Speaking for the voiceless
Dr Md Luthfor Rahman, a veterinary surgeon at Central Veterinary Hospital and Afzal Khan, widely known as Robin Hood – The Animal Rescuer, recently raised awareness on the Coronavirus pandemic, and debunked some of the most circulated myths about the issue.
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