Speaker Abdul Hamid Advocate yesterday said the government comprises of the treasury bench and the opposition and if the government fails the opposition also has to share the responsibility. He was speaking as the chief guest at the grand finale of Cambrian University organised “Campus Parliament” debate at Bashundhara City complex in the
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An unrecognisable Zahid Hasan
Any Bangladeshi who watches TV knows actor Zahid Hasan, but on September 9 the actor was seemingly unrecognisable. Hasan, in bright orange panjabi and white lungi, was shooting for a play “Benefit of Doubt”. Though he was surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd or onlookers, apart from the director and the crew no one seemed to ... Read more
No major structural fault
Khilagaon flyover reopened Experts on Saturday said the displacement of three shuttering plates of the Khilagaon flyover was not a major structural fault and cleared movement of all types of vehicles on the flyover. However, the authorities, after over a 17-hour halt for running a structural check on the flyover, reopened it from Saturday afternoon ... Read more
Germany now Bangladesh’s largest RMG market in Europe
Among the European Union (EU) countries, Germany alone has become a rising market for Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) in recent years, next to the largest market in USA, according to apparel exporters. BGMEA data show more than US$3.1 billion apparel exports to the largest economy of Europe last fiscal year, a sharp rise with 56 ... Read more
‘Shakib was alright’
After the hurriedly taken decision of sacking Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal from the posts of captain and vice-captain, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been facing a dilemma in choosing their successors with the next home series against West Indies knocking at the door. It’s now all but clear that the board has ... Read more
What about BCB captain?
It has almost been a week since Manic Monday when Bangladesh Cricket Board directors gathered to depose the captain of the national team at an abnormally dizzying speed; a decision that has left the Tigers with a leadership vacuum. The verdict, especially the manner in which it was taken, can be described as an act ... Read more
Lottery to be mandatory for Class-I admission
The government is planning to make the lottery system mandatory for admission to class-I in all schools from the next academic year. The system was introduced in 317 government schools for the current session. The feedback the government has got from all quarters is positive. “We have received very positive response from guardians and students, ... Read more
Teletalk plans to launch 3G in March
State-run telecom operator Teletalk is planning to launch much awaiting third generation of mobile technology as pilot basis without changing its present call charge before Independence Day on March 26. ‘We are planning to start piloting of 3G in Dhaka and Chittagong first and to expand the technology for entire country later on,’ Teletalk managing ... Read more
Interpreting rain and autumn leaves through dance
Two-day programme at Shilpakala Academy Marking the landmark visit of Indian premier Dr. Manmohan Singh to Bangladesh, Indira Gandhi Culture Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka, arranged a two-day (September 6-7) programme at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka. Noted Indian singer Jayati Ghosh performed Rabindra Sangeet on September 6, while ... Read more
Nabila: Firmly anchored
Masuma Rahman Nabila is widely recognised as a TV anchor. She is currently hosting two live TV programmes: a musical programme on Banglavision and a quiz show on ntv. She has also made her debut as a model in a TVC for a cellular phone company this year. Nabila stepped into the media world in ... Read more
Six students innocent, police negligent
A one-member judicial inquiry committee on Thursday found that The six young men, who were beaten to death at Amin Bazaar in Savar early morning on July 18, were innocent students, not robbers, said the report of a one-member judicial committee on Thursday. The report held the negligence of Savar police sub-inspectors Anwar and Haris ... Read more
From sight to sound
Shamim Zaman tries his hand at singing Shamim Zaman has become a familiar face on television, stage and the silver screen. The talented actor has ventured into music by launching his first solo album. The artiste came over to The Daily Star (TDS) office recently, and we had an opportunity to catch up. TDS: How ... Read more
Eid being celebrated
4 lakh musullis offer prayers at Solakia Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of the Muslims, is being celebrated across the country on Wednesday. After a month-long fasting, Muslims sought divine blessings, peace, progress and prosperity in Eid congregations across the country. The main jamaat (congregation) held at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises ... Read more
Protest at Shaheed Minar against govt’s failure
Sacrificing enjoyment, hundreds of conscious citizens of the country gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar on the Eid day to protest the failure of the government to maintain a safe road communications system. Civil society members, leaders and activists of different political, social and cultural organisations took part in the sit-in began around 12:30pm Wednesday, ... Read more
Eid celebration on small screen
Come Eid-ul-Fitr ATN Bangla,Channel i,ntv,ETV,Banglavision,Rtv,Desh TV,Maasranga Television and Boishakhi TV are raring to go with an array of special TV plays, feature films, tele-films and variety shows. ATN Bangla Dehorokkhi ATN Bangla will air single-episode
Eid likely tomorrow
Holidaymakers leaving city With the Eid-ul-Fitr only hours away, hundreds of people are heading homes withstanding the sufferings on the way. The Muslims in the country will celebrate their biggest religious festival tomorrow if the moon is sighted today. In case the moon is not sighted today, the Eid will be observed tomorrow. The three-day ... Read more
Mahfuz acts in over 10 plays in Eid
Popular TV actor-director Mahfuz Ahmed has acted in over 10 single-episode plays and tele-films to be aired in different private TV channels during the Eid festival. Audience will get to see Mahmuz in different roles in many of the Eid specials. ‘I have performed in 10-12 single-episode plays and tele-films for the upcoming Eid. The ... Read more
Zahid plays diverse characters in Eid
Zahid Hasan fans will get a different taste of their favourite actor’s performance in the upcoming Eid. The powerful actor Zahid Hasan will perform in diverse interesting characters in four single episode Eid plays and one tele-film are to be aired on different TV channels. Zahid Hasan will appear as the celebrity in the comedy ... Read more
Eid dance show ‘Tumi Jekhane Ami Sekhane’
Eid special dance programme ‘Tumi Jekhane Ami Sekhane’ will be aired on Banglavision at 6:05pm on the second day of Eid-ul-Fitr. Popular stars including Shokh, Niloy, Milon, Mimo, Munmun and Nisa will perform some duet and group dances along with some legendary romantic songs including ‘Tumi jekhane ami sekhane’, ‘Ami ekdin tomai na dekhile’, ‘Tumi ... Read more
Airtel launches second telefilm ‘Bhalobashi Tai, Bhalobeshe Jai’
This Eid, Airtel, private mobile company, brings the multi-dimensional love story ‘Bhalobashi Tai, Bhalobeshe Jai,’ a drama made up of three inter-woven love stories of different relationships. The Telefilm is produced by Shihab Shaheen, who also directed the Airtel telefilm “Bhalobashi Tai,” which aired on pahela boishakh. ‘Bhalobashi Tai’ became one of the most