British PM slams London event for booking Kanye West
5 April 2026, 21:36 PM
Arts & Entertainment
US judge tosses Blake Lively's sexual harassment case against Justin Baldoni
3 April 2026, 10:39 AM
Arts & Entertainment
50 years on it still echoes, "You talkin’ to me?"
23 March 2026, 18:33 PM
Film
Reflection / A crescent moon for the broken
21 March 2026, 20:00 PM
Feature
Five films vie for Eid audiences, Shakib leads box office push
21 March 2026, 01:14 AM
Entertainment
Tribute / When Chuck Norris died, the myth kept standing
20 March 2026, 22:30 PM
Culture
Reaction / Bollywood at it again, tells Bangladesh’s story without Bangladesh
20 March 2026, 13:02 PM
Arts & Entertainment
‘Where are you?’ The afterlife of a song that outlived borders
18 March 2026, 20:30 PM
Feature
Reflection / How a 21-min qawwali discovered during a video game hunt changed a schoolboy’s musical world
13 March 2026, 18:30 PM
Arts & Entertainment
Pop Culture / From Pakistani living rooms to South Asia’s reels feed: The meme-ification of Rooh Afza
9 March 2026, 23:56 PM
TV
Most TV dramas feel similar these days: Richie Solaiman
22 April 2026, 12:30 PM
TV & Film
‘Michael’ set for Bangladesh release, awaiting approval
22 April 2026, 12:20 PM
TV & Film
Shooting begins for Robiul Alam Robi’s debut feature film 'Suraiya'
22 April 2026, 11:04 AM
TV & Film
‘Domm’ set for nationwide single-screen release from Friday
22 April 2026, 10:45 AM
TV & Film
‘Big Mistakes’: Chaos, comedy and a perfect binge-watch
21 April 2026, 19:52 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
25 March 2025, 12:30 PM
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
Raihan Rafi’s ‘Poran’ to release this Eid
The shooting of “Poran”, the much awaited Raihan Rafi directorial film, was finished by the end of 2019. However, the release of the production was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. After multiple postponements, the film is finally slated to be released this Eid-ul-Azha.
17 June 2022, 12:31 PM
Aamir Khan’s ‘Lagaan’ to be adapted to Broadway
Aamir Khan’s superhit movie “Lagaan” might soon be adapted as a Broadway show in the UK. “The West End Theatre” has approached Aamir Khan and its producer to get rights for the adaptation.
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Ryan Gosling’s dreamy look in first photo for ‘Barbie’
Social media has been taken by storm, after seeing the first photo of Ryan Gosling as Ken, for the upcoming “Barbie” movie, which will star Margot Robbie in the lead role. In the photo the 41-year-old actor looks tanned, toned and ready for the role in the live-action film.
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM
How will Nirab fare in ‘Omanush’?
Nirab Hossain made his name as a model in TVCs, and has now spent a decade in films. The actor will be sharing the screen with Rafiath Rashid Mithila for the first time, in Anonno Mamun’s “Omanush”, which will be released today in 40 theatres across the country.
16 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Shabana was a stranger to pride’
Celebrated actor from the golden era Shabana, often referred to as the “Dhallywood Queen”, has contributed a lot to this industry with her graceful screen presence and impeccable acting skills. Today marks the birthday of this legendary actress.
Walking down the memory of Shabana’s legacy, The Daily Star caught up with Sohel Rana—with whom her on-screen chemistry has been unparalleled—to relive their memories together.
15 June 2022, 13:22 PM
Why Margot Robbie isn’t Harley Quinn in “Joker 2” but Lady Gaga might be
A sequel to the 2019 hit “Joker” is in the making, as director Todd Phillips revealed earlier this month, which will feature the character of Harley Quinn alongside Joker portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix.
15 June 2022, 12:06 PM
19 films receive government grant
The government of Bangladesh has been up front about supporting the film industry, providing funds since 1976-77 fiscal year. Amidst the pandemic last year, the highest number of films were provided a handsome amount of fund, to encourage the film industry. This year, 19 films have received the grant, to the elation of directors, actors and the crew linked to the projects.
15 June 2022, 10:26 AM
BTS’s ‘Proof’ sells over 2 million copies on day one
K-pop sensation BTS latest anthology album “Proof” sold over 2 million copies on the first day. Its title track “Yet to Come” has become the first song to reach the number one spot on Melon’s rebranded Top 100 chart.
14 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Lady Gaga in talks to play Harley Quinn in ‘Joker 2’
“Joker 2”, which is currently rumoured to be musical, might be starring Lady Gaga in the role of Harley Quinn alongside Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker. This will mark the singer’s first appearance as a superhero if everything goes according to plan.
14 June 2022, 18:00 PM
The state of our cinema halls breaks my heart: Zahid Hasan
Zahid Hasan is one of the most celebrated actors of our entertainment industry. He reigned over the small screens during the 90s. Beginning his acting career with theatre, he simultaneously worked in television and in films for over three decades, and is still going strong.
14 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Partha Barua and Aparna Ghose to star in ‘Made In Chittagong’
Noted musician Partha Barua and popular actor Aparna Ghose has appeared together in Imraul Rafat’s much appreciated production “Made In Chittagong”. The drama series, which consisted of 6 episodes, were aired between 2012 and 2014, twice every year marking Eid.
13 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Squid Game’ returning for season 2 on Netflix
Global superhit “Squid Game” will be returning for a second season, as announced by Netflix on Sunday, with a small teaser hinting at what’s to come in season 2.
13 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘We are ashamed as artistes’ Film legends react to Moushumi-Sani-Zayed controversy
While the film industry is struggling badly to keep up the standards set by its golden era, the actors of this industry are often seen to make headlines, but for the wrong reasons.
13 June 2022, 18:00 PM
‘We are ashamed as artistes’: Film legends react to Moushumi-Sani-Zayed controversy
While the film industry is struggling badly to keep up the standards set by its golden era, the actors of this industry are often seen to make headlines, but for the wrong reasons.
13 June 2022, 13:32 PM
Moushumi’s son: Zayed Khan disturbs my mother, tried to harm my business
Fardeen Ehsan, son of Moushumi and Omar Sani, opened up about the recent controversy that includes Zayed Khan, Moushumi and Omar Sani.
13 June 2022, 13:18 PM
Bangladeshi plays ‘Shukh’ and ‘Jera’ staged at India
Under the banner of Kobial, the play “Shukh” was staged at Udaypur, on June 9 at the ‘Little Drama Organisation’ festival, which kicked off in Tripura on June 6 and ran until the 10th. While the play “Jera” produced by the Drama and Dramatics department, was staged on June 10, at Udaypur.
13 June 2022, 09:55 AM
Please don't judge or attack Moushumi: Omar Sani's statement on Facebook live
Actor Omar Sani recently shared his views in regards to his wife Moushumi’s statement. While Moushumi had denied the allegations of harassment against Zayed Khan, Omar Sani stands strong by his claims.
13 June 2022, 09:43 AM
“Samrat Prithviraj” to release on OTT after flopping in theatres
Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar starrer “Samrat Prithviraj” has been disappointing at the box office. Shows have been cancelled at various places due to the lack of audience, and the film has grossed less than Rs 65 crore across India.
12 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Jennifer Aniston slam social media stars for being famous for ‘nothing’
Jennifer Aniston slammed social stars for garnering fame and stardom with simply doing “nothing” on their own.
12 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Television industry at full-pace for Eid-ul-Adha specials
Only a month is left for Eid-ul-Adha to arrive, and our television industry is working valiantly to meet their hectic deadlines. Celebrities are following hectic schedules, travelling form one shooting spot to another. Shooting houses at Uttara, locations like Old Dhaka and Pubail, are fully packed for the production of Eid tele-fictions.
12 June 2022, 18:00 PM