A towering figure of Bangladesh media, Raisul Islam Asad has been acting for over four decades.

Kaushik Sankar Das has been able to mark his territory in the television industry with his skilled direction.

The heartthrob of Bangladesh's silver screen, Shakib Khan is the busiest and highest-paid film star of the present time.

Once the successful actress of Dhallywood, Purnima has now ventured into television and found success there as well. Squeezing time

Sumaiya Shimu, one of the familiar names in the entertainment business, is currently on a tight schedule ahead of Eid. The actor recently took time out of her work commitments to talk to The Daily Star about about Ramadan, iftar, sehri and Eid shopping. Excerpts:

Prominent fashion designer Emdad Hoque doesn't want to be pigeon-holed. Though he embarked on his career as a talented

Tamalika Karmaker has been in the country's TV scene for a long time. Often seen in TV plays, she also has an active presence in the theatre arena. The artiste recently took on some rapid-fire questions from The Daily Star.

Actor Maznun Mizan is primarily a theatre and TV actor, but he has broken out of the mould recently. He is currently busy shooting for a film and hopes to take on many more. He recently talked about his upcoming film and his new passion for the silver screen:

Actress Badhon is a well known figure on the small screen. She also does the occasional modelling and anchoring

There's no biz like showbiz for popular Nawsheen. She has anchored television shows and acted in a number of hit TV plays, besides forays into modeling.

Popular face of the small screen, Richi Solaiman has been around on the entertainment world for over 12 years.

May 17 marked the 62nd death anniversary of prominent Nrityaguru Bulbul Chowdhury, a pioneer of modern dance in Bangladesh.

Three-time National Film Award winner Nipun has acted in TV plays occasionally despite a tight shooting schedule for films. She also does the occasional TVC. The actor will celebrate her birthday today.

Dr. Soumitra Shekhar, professor of Bangla at Dhaka University, is a close observer of Bangla literature, and a literary analyst and critic as well.

Anindita Kazi is an elocutionist, singer, Nazrul researcher and the youngest member of the family of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the National Poet of Bangladesh.

I'm still ecstatic. I am really glad to have received the state-level recognition.

Luipa, one of the new-gen singers of the country, has had a passion for music since her childhood. After she came up fourth in a popular musical talent hunt show she hasn't had to look back, and many doors have opened up for her. In a recent chit-chat with The Daily Star, the singer talked about music and more.

Renowned magician Jewel Aich is a multi-talented personality.

Dhallywood heartthrob Arefin Shuvo is having the time of his life at the moment, with two big films of his in the theatres at the same time.

Entering the film arena as an assistant director, Shahed Ali has doubled up as an actor. A theatre actor associated