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Tech & Startup
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Entertainment
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Film
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News Bytes
Documentary on renowned photographer Nasir Ali Mamun wins top award at UK Asian Film Festival
12 May 2026, 16:17 PM
Film
Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
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Music
James receives special honour at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
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Music
British PM slams London event for booking Kanye West
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Arts & Entertainment
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Arts & Entertainment
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Film
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‘Jumanji’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy stabbed to death
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‘Ali’ wins another international prize, this time at Balinale 2026
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Entertainment
Aamir Khan confirms wedding to Gauri Spratt this July
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TV & Film
Bangladeshi documentary ‘Payer Chhaap’ to be screened in China
5 June 2026, 13:20 PM
TV & Film
New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
5 February 2026, 11:57 AM
Music
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
31 December 2025, 06:12 AM
Music
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
16 September 2025, 04:23 AM
TV & Film
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
28 July 2025, 05:24 AM
Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
28 June 2025, 03:46 AM
Music
Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
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Entertainment
MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
24 October 2022, 09:47 AM
Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
Women DJs, unthinkable just years ago, becoming common in Saudi Arabia
Standing behind her control tower with headphones around her neck, Saudi DJ Leen Naif segues smoothly between pop hits and club tracks for a crowd of business school graduates noshing on sushi.
2 August 2022, 10:37 AM
Priyanka Chopra breaks down after meeting Ukrainian refugees
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra recently met with Ukrainian refugees—who took refuge in Poland—as part of her UNICEF goodwill ambassador project. The “Quantico” actress took to her Instagram account to share videos of the experience. In the video, the actress completely broke down after hearing the heart wrenching tales of the refugees.
2 August 2022, 10:15 AM
Mahi returns with two films
Mahi is making her return to the silver screen with two new films, “Ashirbad” and “Jao Pakhi Bolo Tare”, both of which are directed by National Award-winning director Mostafizur Rahman Manik. These two films will hit the screens in the next three months.
2 August 2022, 10:05 AM
Please don’t boycott my film: Aamir
Aamir Khan is returning to the big screen after four years with his new film, “Laal Singh Chaddha”. The film, directed by Advait Chandan, is set to be released on August 11th.
Aamir Khan spoke with the media about “Laal Singh Chaddha” just days before the release of his film. During a recent media interview, Aamir Khan was asked about his thoughts on the hatred for films. The actor was also asked to comment on the Twitter boycott of “Laal Singh Chaddha”.
1 August 2022, 12:35 PM
My son gave me the biggest surprise today: Aruna Biswas
Aruna Biswas is a well-known name in the film industry, having appeared in numerous hit films throughout her career. Besides acting in films and tele-fictions, Aruna has also directed television shows and commercials.
1 August 2022, 09:14 AM
Armeen Musa in the same album as Ustad Zakir Hossain, Shankar Mahadevan
Celebrated global Indian music collective Berklee Indian Ensemble recently announced the release of their debut album “Shuruaat” which marks their first decade together.
1 August 2022, 07:20 AM
Why I’m excited about ‘House of the Dragon’
Fire & Blood is the historical retelling of the reign of the Targaryens as told by the fictional Archmaster Gyldayn, and it is a compressed version of all the things that make A Song of Ice and Fire so fun.
31 July 2022, 13:39 PM
Yash meets Bangladeshi fans in Italy
Kannada-based superstar Yash and his wife Radhika Pandit are currently vacationing in Italy. The superstar of “KGF” fame recently met fans from Bangladesh and Italy at a restaurant.
31 July 2022, 11:06 AM
‘I got to spend my birthday with my beloved son’: Babita
Celebrated film actress, Babita observed her birthday yesterday, on July 30, with her son Anik in Canada. Babita happily shared her feelings on her birthday, over the phone, with The Daily Star.
31 July 2022, 07:02 AM
Shilpa Shetty will perform in Dhaka tonight
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is all set to perform and attend as a chief guest in "Business Leadership Awards & Expo 2022" tonight, at 8pm in a five-star hotel at Banani. The organisers have confirmed the news to The Daily Star.
30 July 2022, 10:10 AM
Arnob will release a new song today
Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has paired up with promising singer Rubayat Rehman in a new song titled "Bondhura Shob Koi”, produced by Airtel Buzz. The song has been written and composed by Arnob.
30 July 2022, 08:35 AM
Apu's Tollywood debut to release in September
Dhallywood actress Apu Biswas is starring in Tollywood film “Ajker Shortcut”. Directed by Subir Mondol, the film is all set to hit the theaters in September. Apu is making her Tollywood debut through this film. The story of this film is written by popular singer Nachiketa.
30 July 2022, 06:55 AM
'Hawa' is an unmatched commitment to filmmaking
The most impeccable features are its cinematography, production design and colour grading.
29 July 2022, 16:18 PM
'Hawa’ mesmerises the audience
Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s directorial debut “Hawa” has hit the theatres in 24 halls across the country today. Star Cineplex, in Bashundhara City, was filled with people, eagerly waiting to watch the film, since 10 am.
29 July 2022, 12:46 PM
A tale of two movies: ‘Hawa’ and ‘Poran’ rejuvenate Bangladeshi cinema
Among the three films released this Eid ul-Azha, “Poran” released in only 11 theatres across the country. Compared to the other two movies, “Din- The Day” and “Psycho”, this was the lowest number of available halls on release.
29 July 2022, 11:18 AM
Johnny Depp's art collection sold out for $5 mn within hours after debut
Actor Johnny Depp's debut art collection, Friends & Heroes, sold out within hours for 3 million pounds (S$5 million) on Thursday (July 28).
29 July 2022, 07:08 AM
‘Poran’ to air in 60 halls from fourth week
With the number of halls releasing every week, “Poran” is now running successfully in 55 theatres nationwide. From next week, the number of halls airing “Poran” will reach 60.
28 July 2022, 13:02 PM
Dhanush pays homage to South Indian roots at “The Gray Man” premiere
South Indian actor Dhanush, who recently made his Hollywood debut with “The Gray Man”, was seen flaunting a traditional South Indian attire at the film special Mumbai premiere. He looked ravishing in a white shirt, which he paired with white dhoti and a pair of black slippers.
28 July 2022, 10:41 AM
Eminent artistes pay tribute to Syed Hasan Imam
Celebrated actor, elocutionist and cultural personality Syed Hasan Imam turned 88 today. Born in 1935 in Burdwan in the Indian state of West Bengal, Hasan Imam has an illustrious acting career spanning over five decades.
27 July 2022, 14:38 PM
Jaya to host ‘Hawa Adda’ with ‘Hawa’ crew
Popular actress Jaya Ahsan is set to host “Hawa Adda”, a special programme to promote Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s upcoming film “Hawa”. The show will be aired on Maasranga Television on Thursday at 10:30 pm.
27 July 2022, 12:01 PM