Andrew Garfield plays Sam Altman in OpenAI film ‘Artificial’
9 September 2026
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Technology
Sony launches free live TV service on PS5
2 September 2026
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Technology
Sony Music and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic over alleged copyright infringement
31 August 2026
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Technology
Tagore and Nazrul: The complex bond between two literary titans
27 August 2026
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Arts & Entertainment
RoboCop is getting a reboot, again
26 August 2026
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Technology
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80
26 August 2026
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Entertainment
Dave Bautista cast as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War series
21 August 2026
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Technology
Main Vaapas Aaunga: A quiet film about going home found its way through Bollywood’s noise
11 August 2026
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Culture
Netflix tumbles as slowing growth, less viewership data spook investors
17 July 2026
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Top News
Pop Culture / The real reason Netflix’s ‘I Will Find You’ became a streaming hit
13 July 2026
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Culture
‘Support comes from unexpected places’: Badhan reflects on Venice ordeal
11 September 2026
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Entertainment
‘One Piece’, ‘Dragon Ball’ voice actor Mike McFarland dies at 56
11 September 2026
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Entertainment
Documentary on Gaza killings gets 25 minute ovation at Venice Film Festival
11 September 2026
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TV & Film
Dhallywood’s formidable villain: Revisiting ATM Shamsuzzaman’s memorable television roles
10 September 2026
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Entertainment
Toronto film festival opens with 200-plus films and major stars
10 September 2026
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Entertainment
Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame
12 June 2026
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Music
Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
3 May 2026
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Music
Pratul Mukhopadhyay, a personification of Ekushey February’s spirit
20 February 2026
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Culture
Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion
3 October 2025
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Arts & Entertainment
Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
25 March 2025
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Entertainment
MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
24 October 2022
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Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022
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Books & Literature
Celebrating Thrash's decade-long journey in metal
To entertain listeners who prefer heavy metal, Thrash has been standing strong for the last 10 years as an integral part of the metal scene in Bangladesh, beating all odds.
26 June 2021
When it comes to films, I want to focus on quality over quantity: Deepa Khandakar
Noted television personality and actor Deepa Khandakar has garnered her career with praises over the years. She recently finished shooting for the film, “Paayer Chaap”, directed by Saiful Islam Mannu.
26 June 2021
Adnan Al Rajeev on his first web project, 'YouTumor'
Adnan Al Rajeev is a renowned name in the television industry, with numerous commercials and tele-fictions to his credit. His production house, Runout Films, is one of the major production companies in Bangladesh. The talented director is now gearing up for the release of his much-anticipated project, “YouTumor”.
26 June 2021
Sabina Yasmin back with new song ‘Jonotar Police’
National Award winning singer Sabina Yasmin recently lend her voice to a new song. The song, tuned by singer Pulok Adhikary, is written by Kabir Bakul. Titled, “Jonotar Police”, both Sabina Yasmin and Pulok Adhikary lend their voices to the song.
26 June 2021
Daytime Emmys salute late TV icons Alex Trebek, Larry King
The Daytime Emmys turned into a love letter to Alex Trebek, honoring the beloved “Jeopardy!” host and the show seven months after his death.
26 June 2021
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.
25 June 2021
Shamol Mawla talks ‘Mohanagar’
“Mohanagar” depicts the events of a fateful night in a police station in Dhaka, where paths of criminals, an eminent industrialist, the general public, and members of the press, intertwine in the aftermath of a road accident, for a period of seven hours. The series, produced by Shopnoghuri Productions, features Mosharraf Karim as O C Harun, Zakia Bari Mamo as Shahana Huda, Shamol Mawla as Afnan Chowdhury, Mostafizur Noor Imran as Moloy Kumar, and Khairul Basar as Abir Hasan, among others.
25 June 2021
In conversation with Kishwar Chowdhury
I applied for MasterChef Australia during lockdown last year. My son was on my back until I handed in my application, and the rest is history!
25 June 2021
Ashfaque Nipun on the success of 'Mohanagar'
"Mohanagar", the latest Hoichoi original series from Bangladesh, was released recently. Just hours after its release, it gained immense appreciation and positive reviews from the audience, both in Bangladesh and India. In a recent chat with The Daily Star, Ashfaque Nipun, the director and writer of the show, opened up about his experience of working on the project, and more.
25 June 2021
Aurthohin’s Shishir Ahmed releases new song with Shironamhin’s Sheikh Ishtiaque
Shishir Ahmed of Aurthohin fame released his new song “Shunnotar Gaan” online yesterday. The original song, produced, composed, and arranged by Shishir Ahmed, features Sheikh Ishtiaque, vocalist of noted Bangladeshi band Shironamhin.
25 June 2021
Jon Kabir opens up about new single, ‘Shukhi Manusher Kanna’
Celebrated musician Jon Kabir released his much-awaited new single "Shukhi Manusher Kanna", a track from his upcoming debut solo album “Awprashongik”, yesterday. Produced and composed by the singer himself and co-produced by Rakat Zami and Saad Chowdhury, the song premiered on his official YouTube Channel, and has been creating quite a buzz since then.
25 June 2021
Ed Sheeran is back with new single, ‘Bad Habits’
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran released his new single, “Bad Habits” earlier today. This marks his first new song after releasing “Afterglow” as a surprise single back in December 2020. Sheeran co-wrote and co-produced the song alongside Johnny McDaid and Fred Gibson.
25 June 2021
16 cinema halls to reopen with Shakib Khan’s ‘Nabab LLB’
Superstar Shakib Khan's film, “Nabab LLB”, is releasing today in 16 cinema halls across the country. The film was released on the OTT platform, iTheater, on December 16, last year.
25 June 2021
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ leads Bangladeshi content at ZEE5’s US launch
ZEE5, the world’s largest streaming service for South Asian content, was launched in the USA on June 22. The launch announcement was made by Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global. She was joined by the special guest, actor and entrepreneur Priyanka Chopra Jonas. On the occasion, ZEE5 announced a host of originals across languages to release on the platform in the coming months, including internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s debut web series, “Ladies and Gentlemen.”
24 June 2021
Farooque's condition improving
Noted actor and Member of Parliament Farooque had been receiving treatment in Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital since March. Farooque had been in the ICU of Mount Elizabeth Hospital for quite some time, back in April.
24 June 2021
Aquaman 2: DC fans plan to boycott movie for failing to fire Amber Heard
After the ongoing legal dispute between former spouses Amber Heard and Johnny Depp impacted both of their careers in different ways, many DC fans have expressed their anger over the fact that Warner Bros made the decision not to fire Heard from “Aquaman 2”. Whereas, the company did ask Depp to resign from his role as Grindelwald from the “Fantastic Beasts” movies. He was also let go from his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise.
24 June 2021
Madhumita cinema hall to remain closed until further notice; owner fears being fined
After remaining closed for fourteen months, Madhumita Cinema Hall was supposed to be operational from yesterday. The single-screen hall was supposed to reopen with Shakib Khan’s Nabab LLB. Despite being fully prepared for their relaunch, the hall authority has decided to remain closed until further notice.
24 June 2021
Just want my life back: Britney calls 13 year long conservatorship abusive
An emotional Britney Spears on Wednesday called the 13-year-long conservatorship that has controlled her life stupid and abusive, saying she felt traumatized and angry and wanted her life back.
24 June 2021
Riaz returns to television
Renowned actor Riaz is set to star in a one-hour Eid special tele-fiction, “Bhai Boroi Premik Purush”, opposite actor Sarika. Currently, shooting for the project is underway at Old Dhaka. Riaz will be playing the role of Majnu, an Old Dhaka resident who falls in love and gets his heart broken quite easily.
23 June 2021
Srijit Mukherji to direct cricketer Mithali Raj’s biopic, featuring Tapsee Pannu
Renowned director Srijit Mukherji will replace Rahul Dholakia in Taapsee Pannu starrer ‘Shabaash Mithu’, the biopic of Indian cricketer Mithali Raj.
23 June 2021