I am excited to work in new projects this year. I want to play versatile roles. Acting is my passion, and I feel privileged to be in this profession. I just want to keep growing as an actor, with every passing year.

Jhoom was one of the breakthrough songs in 2016. With a heart-melting tune and masterful audio engineering, it soon became clear that its appeal would last long into the decade.

Renowned television star Runa Khan has enthralled the audience with her remarkable performance for years.

Promising young singer Rehan Rasul made his film debut by lending his voice for Fakhrul Arefin Khan directorial Gondi, recently.

Telefilm ‘Kushole Theko’, featuring Irfan Sazzad, Tasnia Farin and Bappa Shantanu, will be broadcast on Channel i on January 10 at 3:05 pm. It is directed by Amitabh Ahmed Rana.

Director General of Bangla Academy Habibullah Siraji, renowned artists, Monirul Islam, Professor Abul Barq Alvi, Wakilur Rahman, Professor Md Anisuzzaman, Firoz Mahmud and Bishwajit Goswami attended the art exhibition as distinguished guests, among others.

The Golden Globes 2020 for film and television, organised by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, were awarded at a ceremony hosted by British comedian Ricky Gervais in Beverly Hills, California, recently.

Whiny Women, a group art exhibition that aimed to create a space for women’s expressions, was held on January 4 and 5 at Dhaka Gallery, Banani.

‘Ghumonto Shohore’, directed by Nazrul Islam Raju, will broadcast at 8:20 pm today on NTV.

The Earth Society organised an eight-day exhibition with drawings made by Rohingya children, aged between nine and twelve.

Marking the 91st birth anniversary of eminent artist Mohammad Kibria (January 1), Kibria Printmaking Studio organised the South Asian

Marking the 117th birth anniversary (January 1) of eminent poet Jasim Uddin, popularly known as Palli Kobi, Kaler Dhoni organised a discussion session, in Batighar at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, recently. Professor Salimullah Khan was the chief guest of the event.

This year’s edition of the cooking reality show, Shera Rondhonshilpi, will begin from January 31. The title sponsor of the contest is Meizan Palm Olein, while Omera LPG is the premium sponsor of the show.

National Award-winning actor Champa celebrated her birthday yesterday. Starring in nearly 200 films in Bangladesh and beyond, she has a highly successful career. Currently, she is gearing up for the release of her film, Bishwa Shundori. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, the seasoned actor talks about her birthday and more.

Reputed literary magazine Kali O Kalam, honoured four young wordsmiths with the Young Poet and Writer Award 2019 on January 4, at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi.

The popular rock song ‘Didimoni’, by James, dedicated to the female garment workers had won the hearts of the audience. National Film Award winner Rezaul Rezu, inspired by the song, will be directing the film, Didimoni.

Following on the trails of Wacken Open Air in Germany, 2019, Trainwreck, ended on a rather high note, along with their Kolkata and Nepal tour. Groove thrash metal band Trainwreck added yet another accolade to their list of achievements as they won the Global Metal Apocalypse (GMA) award 2019 as the Breakthrough Asian Metal Band.

With an aim to display the rich Bangladeshi culture, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has, for the second time, organised the Bangladesh Sangskritik Utshab 2020 at the Nandan Mancha of its premises in Dhaka. The 21-day festival was inaugurated recently.

As 2020 begins with good vibes, everyone bids goodbye to the year 2019, while looking back at achievements and memorable moments. Many from the entertainment industry look forward to the new year and talk about their expectations, plans and more.

Today marks the birthday of Fahmida Nabi, one of the leading exponents of modern music and a prominent television personality.