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10 July 2026, 19:39 PM
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Stars pay tribute to 'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler
9 July 2026, 22:10 PM
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Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame
12 June 2026, 09:44 AM
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Martin Scorsese is backing an AI startup
3 June 2026, 14:20 PM
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Happy birthday: Hollywood honors Marilyn Monroe, 100 years on
2 June 2026, 08:51 AM
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27 May 2026, 16:53 PM
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Resmi Mirza’s song ‘Premer Juddho’ arrives on YouTube after two years
17 May 2026, 19:45 PM
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Documentary on renowned photographer Nasir Ali Mamun wins top award at UK Asian Film Festival
12 May 2026, 16:17 PM
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21 July 2026, 11:20 AM
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Sumaiya Shimu returns to serial dramas after a long hiatus
20 July 2026, 16:34 PM
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‘The Odyssey’ earns Christopher Nolan’s biggest global opening
20 July 2026, 16:29 PM
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James receives special honour at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
24 April 2026, 19:57 PM
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Pratul Mukhopadhyay, a personification of Ekushey February’s spirit
20 February 2026, 09:07 AM
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Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
31 December 2025, 06:12 AM
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Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion
3 October 2025, 08:16 AM
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AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
28 July 2025, 05:24 AM
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Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
25 March 2025, 12:30 PM
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MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
24 October 2022, 09:47 AM
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‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
American R&B singer Angie Stone dies at 63
American singer Angie Stone, who was nominated for three Grammy Awards, died at 63 early Saturday, a representative confirmed.
2 March 2025, 10:28 AM
JU observes Selim Al Deen’s death anniv
The drama and dramatics department at Jahangirnagar University yesterday organised a daylong programme at their campus, marking the 17th death anniversary of renowned thespian and former teacher Selim Al Deen.
14 January 2025, 23:31 PM
Echoes of revolution: A night of unity, music, remembrance
Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan yesterday performed at the “Echoes of Revolution” concert, a charity event aimed at raising funds for families of martyrs and those injured during the July uprising.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
‘Bangladesh first concert’: Artistes vow to stay united for country
The capital’s Manik Mia Avenue was teeming with people from all walks of life since yesterday afternoon, as they waited to catch a glimpse of their favourite artistes.
16 December 2024, 18:00 PM
James Cameron joins Stability AI board
James Cameron, the iconic filmmaker behind 'Titanic', 'Avatar', and 'The Terminator', has joined the board of Stability AI, a London-based startup known for its generative AI tools such as Stable Diffusion.
25 September 2024, 03:54 AM
Indian news agency ANI sues Netflix for using its content in hijack drama
The series, called "IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack" - a fictionalised version of the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight 814 from Kathmandu - has been embroiled in controversy since its release last month.
9 September 2024, 09:04 AM
Metallica to hold virtual concert in Fortnite
Metallica, the world-renowned rock band, is set to hold a virtual concert in the popular video game Fortnite. Named 'Metallica: Fuel Fire Fury', Fortnite players can tune in to the virtual concert on two set dates: June 22 at 2 pm, 5 pm, and 11 pm ET, and June 23 at 10 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm ET.
22 June 2024, 07:02 AM
Actor Donald Sutherland dies at 88
The tall actor with a deep voice, piercing blue eyes and mischievous smile managed to switch effortlessly from character roles to romantic leads, opposite the likes of Jane Fonda and Julie Christie
20 June 2024, 17:49 PM
'Baby Reindeer' inspiration sues Netflix for $170 mn
A British woman who claims she was the inspiration for the stalker in the smash Netflix hit "Baby Reindeer" sued the streamer Thursday, demanding $170 million in damages.
7 June 2024, 04:20 AM
SC clears way for Dipjol to serve as BFAA secretary
The Supreme Court chamber judge today cleared the way for film actor Monwar Hossain Dipjol to perform as general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA)
27 May 2024, 10:25 AM
BFAA secretary post: Dipjol moves SC over HC injunction
A petition was filed with the Supreme Court today seeking a stay on a High Court order that issued an injunction restraining Monwar Hossain Dipjol from performing as general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA) for six months
26 May 2024, 05:46 AM
New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein sex crime conviction
New York's highest court on Thursday overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crime charges, a shock reversal in one of the defining cases of the #MeToo movement
25 April 2024, 17:00 PM
Govt wants to make film industry self-reliant: Arafat
The government is working to make the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (FDC) and the country's film industry completely self-reliant, reducing their dependency on the government, said State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat today
3 April 2024, 13:26 PM
'Squid Game' star found guilty of sexual misconduct
South Korea's "Squid Game" actor O Yeong-su has been found guilty of sexual misconduct, a local court said Friday, after he was charged with assaulting a woman in 2017
15 March 2024, 10:35 AM
Now, you can have Trump sneakers
Donald Trump has launched his own sneaker brand, a day after a New York judge ordered him to pay $354.9m in penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth to dupe lenders.
18 February 2024, 16:54 PM
21 personalities to get Ekushey Padak 2024
The government yesterday announced the recipients of Ekushey Padak 2024 upon 21 distinguished citizens in recognition of their momentous contributions in various fields of the nation.
13 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Here’s how to find your Spotify Wrapped
As the year draws to a close, Spotify Wrapped has become a much-anticipated annual tradition for music enthusiasts. This feature of Spotify compiles a comprehensive summary of your musical journey throughout the year, presented in vibrant and engaging graphics. From top songs to unique listening habits, Spotify Wrapped offers users an insightful reflection of their year in music.
30 November 2023, 11:36 AM
You did not know these Bengali adaptations of popular films existed
In a world where Hollywood's gloss and grandeur dominate the silver screen, there lies a cinematic treasure trove in Bangladesh that dances to its own beat. Far from the well-trodden paths of blockbuster narratives, Bangladeshi filmmakers have embraced the art of adaptation with a twist so unique it could only be born in the cultural kaleidoscope of South Asia. From singing superheroes to dancing apes, here's a whimsical journey through the Bangladeshi film industry's most audacious, hilarious, and unapologetically tacky takes on popular pop-culture icons.
16 November 2023, 14:17 PM
Being a woman is just such a war, forever: Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish, the Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated artiste, has recently opened up about the relentless challenges she faces as a woman, particularly as a young woman in the public eye.
14 November 2023, 10:15 AM
A new thriller arrives in ‘Shyama Kabya’, stars hopeful
The much-anticipated psychological thriller, Badrul Anam Saud’s “Shyama Kabya” is set to release in the theaters of Bangladesh on November 24.
9 November 2023, 11:48 AM