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
March 17, 2020
UK celebrates Commonwealth Day 2020 with Bangladeshi youths
With the theme, ‘Delivering a common future’, Commonwealth Day 2020 was celebrated worldwide recently. This year, the Commonwealth highlighted how the 54 member countries in the Commonwealth family are 'Innovating, Connecting and Transforming' to help achieve some of their biggest goals, like protecting natural resources and boosting trade.
March 12, 2020
Programmes postponed as precaution for coronavirus
From the biggest international concerts and conferences to the smallest community gatherings, organisers are either cancelling, postponing or rescheduling the events over public health concerns due to coronavirus.
March 6, 2020
Shammi’s inspirational journey to Uttoron
The transgender community are prone to discrimination and stigmatisation in our conservative society. Our constitution acknowledges all people as equal under the law. But unfortunately, the reality is quite different.
March 3, 2020
Boichitrer Oikotan
Indigenous band Madal and Institute for Environment and Development (IED) jointly hosted a cultural event, Boichitrer Oikotan, (Concert for Diversity) at the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, recently.
February 28, 2020
‘Line e Ashun’ addresses sociopolitical issues through satirical short stories
Line E Ashun is a collection of short stories written by Topu Rahman, under the pen name, Chorom Udash. The book, published by Pendulum Prokashoni, has hit the stalls in this year’s Ekushey Boi Mela.
February 28, 2020
Jayanta Mondal’s ‘Rotation of Time’ portrays evolution of time and society
Jayanta Mondal’s first solo exhibition, Rotation of Time, is underway at Zainul Gallery, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka. Noted artists Shishir Bhattacharjee and Rafiqun Nabi among others inaugurated the exhibition on February 23.
February 28, 2020
Rendezvous with young authors at the Ekushey Boi Mela
One of the biggest attractions of February is undoubtedly the Ekushey Boi Mela. Each year, bookworms and literary enthusiasts wait eagerly for this celebration of Bengali language, literature and culture, in remembrance of the 1952 Language Movement martyrs.
February 27, 2020
Khurshid Alam Alok’s ‘Banglar Apon Soudho’ underway at BSA
Khurshid Alam Alok’s solo photography exhibition, Banglar Apon Soudho, is underway at the National Art Plaza of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).
February 27, 2020
‘Babuibela’: Reesham Shahab Tirtho’s take on parenthood
Parenthood is an emotional experience for many. While some parents enjoy capturing the special moments of their children through camera, while others take up different mediums.
February 26, 2020
Tahmima Anam’s trilogy out now in a special jacket edition
Tahmima Anam’s A Golden Age, The Good Muslim and The Bones of Grace make up a trilogy, which chronicles three generations of the Haque family, from the Liberation War of Bangladesh to the present day.
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