Born in Chandpur in 1953, renowned artist Farida Zaman depicts the riverine life of Bangladesh in her works. Her series, Sufia, captures the fascinating expressions of rural women, while her line drawings are inspired by Bangladeshi folk elements. The artist is an honourary professor at the Department of Drawing and Painting, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.

Noted actor Ferdousi Ahmed Lina passed away on April 18 at the age of 63. The actor was suffering from kidney problems for a while and was undergoing dialysis.

San Diego Comic-Con, an annual celebrity-studded showcase of superhero films and pop culture, has been canceled for the first time in its 50-year history due to the global coronavirus outbreak, organisers said on Friday.

Acclaimed Manipuri dancer Samina Husain Prema has been keeping the public entertained and motivated through virtual performances, as the nation copes with the coronavirus pandemic.

Halum, Tuktuki, Ikri and Shiku from Sisimpur, the Bangladeshi version of Sesame Street, are some of the most popular characters among children across the country. The show celebrated their 15th anniversary recently.

In a shooting unit for a film or television project, there are crew members whose contribution and hard work are fundamental to the production’s success.

Noted actor Mosharraf Karim has been ruling the television industry for more than a decade and has carved a space for himself in films as well.

Acclaimed actor, director and scriptwriter Abul Hayat has won many prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Ekushey Padak and National Film Award.

With the motto, Dure thekeo jure thaki, shilper shoktite, the Art for Togetherness 2020 campaign kicked off recently. Actor Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed’s organisation, Together We Can, initiated the project, in association with Mukto Ashor. The campaign aims to inspire creativity and provide a platform to people for showcasing their talents in this time of crisis.

Born in Satkhira in 1948, renowned artist Rofique Ahmed completed his BFA from the Department of Oriental Art, Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka in 1973. As an ICCR Scholar, He also completed his MFA in Mural Painting and Design from the M.S. University of Baroda, India, under Professor KG Subramanyan in 1977.

Banglalink, one of the leading digital communications service providers in Bangladesh, has released a new song, titled Bhalo Thako Bangladesh. Released on Pohela Boishakh, the music video of the song conveys a message of optimism, reassurance, and hope during these trying times.

Today marks the death anniversary of prolific filmmaker Sir David Lean CBE. Known for his epic masterpieces, the editor, producer, director and scriptwriter has ruled the English film industry for over five decades, starting from 1942.

On behalf of the event management company One More Zero Communications and television channel Gaan Bangla, Farzana Munny and Kaushik Hossain Taposh donated BDT 50 lakh to the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund yesterday, at the PM office. This is the biggest donation coming from a cultural field, after the pandemic took the entire country hostage.

While employees of Shwapno are working relentlessly day and night to cater to the city's food supply during the COVID-19 outbreak, different musicians have come forward with their music to help raise awareness among the people. With the city being in isolation, artistes are sharing their compositions on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, to motivate people and keep them entertained.

The coronavirus outbreak has seen cities and countries across the world enforce or recommend stringent self-isolating and quarantine measures in an attempt to combat the virus. Television and film artistes are taking individual initiatives to help those who are most affected by the pandemic.

Noted artiste and cultural personality Afzal Hossain is trying his best to stay busy as he self-isolates at home at this time of crisis. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor shares what he has been up to and more.

Celebrated contemporary artist and curator Harun Ar Rashid Tutul is an assistant professor at the Department of Graphic Design, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka. The award-winning artist always thinks outside the box while creating his artworks. Be it painting, performance, video installation or new media works, Tutul is known for his multitude of talents.

With each passing day, the coronavirus pandemic situation looks to be getting more dire in our country. With the government extending the isolation period to April 25, the ones suffering the most are the day laborers and lower-middle class earners.

2020 will be remembered as an anomaly when it comes to celebrating time-honoured traditions, namely Pohela Boishakh, one of the most anticipated days in the Bengali calendar. The Bengali New Year celebrations, one of the most colourful festivals, had to come to a halt so as to combat the Coronavirus pandemic that has crippled the world in a matter of months. That being said, artistes found a way to engage people in the New Year festivities.

Celebrations for Pohela Boishakh have come to a sudden halt across the country, owing to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.