Singer and music composer Asheq Manzur's latest music video, 'Mehedi Rangiye' was recently launched on the YouTube channel of BongoBD.

Celebrated television director Chayanika Chowdhury has been part of the showbiz arena for eighteen years.

Most people listen to music through ear buds, on laptops, on the radio and so on, but actually being in the presence of the raw energy of a live performance vastly outdoes listening to music second hand. Much to the delight of Dhaka's music lovers, it's now time to groove to Euro-Caribbean band Boney M, featuring Liz Mitchell, the original lead singer.

This July, international streaming service Netflix dropped its first Indian original series, Sacred Games, the Mumbai mob story based on the acclaimed book by Vikram Chandra.

The 14th Eurasia International Film Festival saw Bangladeshi director Subarna Shejuti Tushi take home the 'Grand Prix' award for her short film, Meenalap.

Apart from the environmental aspects of Monsoon, it plays a vital role in shaping our cultural legacy. Hence, every year it is welcomed with an assortment of arrangements across Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha (BNSS) organised Nazrul Utshab 2018 marking the 119th birth anniversary of the National, Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. The two-day (July 6-7) festival, featuring solo and choral rendition of songs, recitation of poems and dance presentations, was held at the main auditorium of Bangladesh National Museum.

The biggest names in the film industry were honoured at the National Film Awards held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Hall of Fame, yesterday.

Legendary film actor Rani Sarkar is no more. She breathed her last at 4am yesterday at Eden Multi Care Hospital, in the capital.

Recently, Mr Aly Zaker, Chairman of Asiatic 3Sixty, his wife and Vice Chairperson Mrs Sara Zaker, and Mr. Asaduzzaman Noor, MP, Minister of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Bangladesh, have all been honoured with some of the highest recognitions by the State.

Ferdausi Majumdar is a flamboyant figure of her field- theatre and plays. However, the thespian continues to live a life that is so diverse and inspirational, that she has decided to write a book that captures the very essence of her life in the form of tales.

Channel i's Impress Telefilm will be on the receiving end of 9 awards in today's National Film Awards for 2016. Four of their films, notably Oggyatonama will be honoured.

Aynabaji is going to receive 8 awards at the National Film Awards today, a huge honour for Amitabh Reza Chowdhury and Co.

Rani Sarkar, a veteran actress of Bangladeshi films, died of old age ailments in a hospital in Dhaka.

“One of the best known tele-fictions in our television history is Baro Rokom Manush,” says Tariq Anam Khan. “There was a dialogue that was so popular, it caught on as a catch phrase - Thaamle bhalo lage.” This is a dialogue that the veteran actor is still fond of.

Renaissance is a band that has long been considered one of Bangladesh's most influential. Having etched their names in the hearts of people with stellar tracks like Hridoy Kadamati, Bhalo Lage, Achha Keno Manush Gulo and countless others, they were one of Bangladesh's staple bands in the 80's and 90's.

After the success of Raj Kumar Hirani film Sanju, Indian actor-producer Diya Mirza has mentioned that she intends to make a biopic on the life of eminent painter Amrita Sher-Gil.

Renowned artist Shahid Kabir's five rare paintings are on display at the residence of art collector Rezwan Rahman at Baridhara. An ardent fan of the mystic bard Fakir Lalon Shah, the artist portrayed Jesus Christ and mystic bard Lalon on a same frame along with depicting many paintings based on the philosophy of Lalon.

Small-screen actor Airin Tani has made quite a mark with her versatile roles on television. Now, her fans and admirers can see her in two TV serials, Don, directed by Zahid Hasan, and Khandaani Poribaar, directed by Solomon Joy.

At only 17 years old, Dameer Khan has signed up with Majestic Casual Records, a German label known as a pioneer in Indie music. Even though he is the son of decorated musician Pilu Khan of the band Renaissance, he manages to make his own mark in music with unconventional and fresh tunes. The Daily Star has a chat with the up and comer about his music, aspirations and more.