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We must learn to coexist; there's simply no other option
Real strength lies in acknowledging one’s limits
Over & Out! is a quest driven single-player adventure game set in early ’90s urban South Asia.
Privacy violation at the heart of controversy centring Tangia Zaman Methila
With the web film ‘Tomar Jonno Mon’, director Shihab Shaheen has crafted yet another bittersweet and relatable love story—this time featuring the acclaimed pair of Yash Rohan and Tanjim Saiyara Totini. The director, known for his mastery in subverting audience expectations, speaks to The Daily Star about the project, his upcoming work, and more.
Legendary music director Prince Mahmud, however, has been outspoken about the need for music in primary schools. “I would argue that government primary schools are where we need music teachers the most,” said the audibly determined musician over the phone.
I haven’t shared it with anyone, but we will announce a sequel this month. Whether it is “Surongo 2” or “Taandob 2”, you’ll have to wait and find out!
How to start earning from your Facebook posts.
We must learn to coexist; there's simply no other option
Real strength lies in acknowledging one’s limits
Over & Out! is a quest driven single-player adventure game set in early ’90s urban South Asia.
Privacy violation at the heart of controversy centring Tangia Zaman Methila
With the web film ‘Tomar Jonno Mon’, director Shihab Shaheen has crafted yet another bittersweet and relatable love story—this time featuring the acclaimed pair of Yash Rohan and Tanjim Saiyara Totini. The director, known for his mastery in subverting audience expectations, speaks to The Daily Star about the project, his upcoming work, and more.
Legendary music director Prince Mahmud, however, has been outspoken about the need for music in primary schools. “I would argue that government primary schools are where we need music teachers the most,” said the audibly determined musician over the phone.
I haven’t shared it with anyone, but we will announce a sequel this month. Whether it is “Surongo 2” or “Taandob 2”, you’ll have to wait and find out!
Jaya Ahsan played an instrumental role in ensuring justice for elephants. Responding to a writ filed by popular actress Jaya Ahsan and PAW Foundation Founder and Chairman Rakibul Haque Amil, a court suspended the issuing and renewal of licenses to adopt elephants from the wild.
“I promise that I won’t take another 10-year gap to release my next album!” jested Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, at the intimate launching ceremony of “Bhallagena” on October 27. This was his first solo album after “Doob”, which was released in 2015. A 10-year gap can be devastating to a musician, even someone of Arnob's stature—times change, styles become outdated, and industries move on. But this is Arnob we’re talking about—he helms Coke Studio Bangla, performs all over the world, and has relentlessly reinvented himself throughout the years, all while keeping his signature, quirky timelessness, which is also evident in “Bhallagena”.