Internationally renowned Bangladeshi mime artiste, Monsieur Partha Pratim Majumder had earlier donned a role in a film directed by Michel Hazanavicius, a French film director, producer, screenwriter and film editor best known for his 2011 Academy Award winning film, The Artist.

I have very high expectations, because the film is based on a novel by the legendary Humayun Ahmed. He was arguably the most beloved writer in the country, and the Misir Ali series is one of his most popular works. This movie stars award-winning actors, and with Jaya Ahsan as the lead, I have no doubts that Debi will do well.

The 46th production of Nagorik Natya Sampradaya's Galileo by Bertolt Brecht will be staged today at the Mahila Samity Moncho. Translated by Abdus Selim, the play is directed by Pantha Shahriar.

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Bangladesh-Nepal Friendship Society, has organised the

The teaser of Manikarnika, a film based on the queen of Jhansi, was released recently. After spotting many stills from the sets of the

Imran Mahmudul has been one of the most popular singers in the industry for quite a while now.

Actor and director Zahid Hassan marked his foray on television in the '90s, and since then he has played many acclaimed roles.

The weeklong annual exhibition of the Department of Oriental Art, Faculty of Fine Art of University of Dhaka (DU), displays artworks by teachers and students of the department for visitors at Zainul Gallery 1 and 2.

A one-of-a-kind rendition of the timeless tale of Aladdin and the magic lamp was presented through a beautiful water ballet performance by the Indian Life Saving Society (ILSS) at a two-day programme. 43 water ballet dancers performed the dance drama, Ala-al-din, at Syed Kazi Nazrul Islam National Swimming Pool.

To celebrate the 55th anniversary of Asian Cultural Council (ACC), a gala night will take place today in New York. ACC will honour its 2017 JDR 3rd Award recipient, Shen Wei (Dance, 1995) and two of ACC's most steadfast advocates, David and Susan Rockefeller.

Eminent scholar, archaeologist and historian, Abul Kalam Mohammed Zakaria was recently remembered on his 100th birthday by a committee to publish books on the architectural sites in Dhaka, at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. He was the former president of the editorial board of the organisation.

Maqsood O' dHAKA is all set to start their three-city concert tour in Australia. The band will depart from Dhaka today and will return on October 22. Their first concert will be in Adelaide on October 5, followed

Yesterday, Tipping Point Project of CARE Bangladesh organised an exhibition titled 'What Real Change Looks Like', a photographic experience, created by women of Photo-Voice at Six Seasons Hotel in Gulshan.

Kareena Kapoor seems to leave no stone unturned as a Bollywood diva — be it fashion, film, beauty; she has conquered all grounds, effortlessly. Now adding to her long list of achievements, she is all set to make her debut as a radio jockey.

Suhrid Swagata, a dynamic musician from Satkhira, Khulna, is set to release his first album, Paap today for Aajob Records. Meanwhile, the record label has uploaded some of the songs on YouTube, among which Obhijan was my personal favourite.

A beautiful exhibition of ceramics concluded on Saturday at Zainul Gallery -1 & 2, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka (DU). 80 artworks by 42 students of the Department of Ceramics were on display. Eight students were awarded for their best artworks on the inaugural day.

Having started her career with tele-fictions, Jyotika Jyoti has gone on to star in a number of notable films. For the first time in her career, the veteran actor will star in a film from the other side of the border.

Bunon Theatre's production Secret of History showcases a painful chapter of Bangladesh's history. On Sunday, the 8th production of Secret of History was staged in the Experimental Hall of Bangladeshi Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The story is based on 1975's Jail Killing Day and the Sipahi-Janata Biplob.

Bangladesh's first digital channel, Channel i, marks its 20th birthday today. Many TV superstars, political personalities and fans across the nation will celebrate the occasion along with a cutting of a cake and numerous cultural performances. The Daily Star family wishes the Channel i team a prosperous year ahead!

Prominent heavy metal band Rockstrata held their last live concert on the silver screen on September 29 at Star Cineplex in association with G-series.