Sadi Mohammad Shahnewaz

Editor, Arts & Entertainment and Star Showbiz, The Daily Star.

Everyone’s earning from Facebook: Here's how you can get started too

How to start earning from your Facebook posts.

5d ago

When artistes fall silent, intolerance grows bolder

We must learn to coexist; there's simply no other option

1w ago

'Dear men, you are allowed to be vulnerable'

Real strength lies in acknowledging one’s limits

1w ago

Over & Out!: Bangladeshi 90’s nostalgia turned into a video game

Over & Out! is a quest driven single-player adventure game set in early ’90s urban South Asia.

2w ago

Everyone deserves a second chance, but not for perceived 'merit'

Privacy violation at the heart of controversy centring Tangia Zaman Methila

2w ago

These are trying times, you need to let us work: Shihab Shaheen

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.

2w ago

Music should be accessible for everyone, especially children: Prince Mahmud

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.

3w ago

Changing the industry, one hit at a time

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!

3w ago
November 27, 2025
November 27, 2025

Everyone’s earning from Facebook: Here's how you can get started too

How to start earning from your Facebook posts.

November 24, 2025
November 24, 2025

When artistes fall silent, intolerance grows bolder

We must learn to coexist; there's simply no other option

November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025

'Dear men, you are allowed to be vulnerable'

Real strength lies in acknowledging one’s limits

November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025

Over & Out!: Bangladeshi 90’s nostalgia turned into a video game

Over & Out! is a quest driven single-player adventure game set in early ’90s urban South Asia.

November 15, 2025
November 15, 2025

Everyone deserves a second chance, but not for perceived 'merit'

Privacy violation at the heart of controversy centring Tangia Zaman Methila

November 14, 2025
November 14, 2025

These are trying times, you need to let us work: Shihab Shaheen

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.

November 9, 2025
November 9, 2025

Music should be accessible for everyone, especially children: Prince Mahmud

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.

November 8, 2025
November 8, 2025

Changing the industry, one hit at a time

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!

November 5, 2025
November 5, 2025

Animal abuse must stop: Jaya Ahsan

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.

November 1, 2025
November 1, 2025

‘Bhallagena’: Arnob’s new album is a triumph of cohesion and variety

“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”.