Bangladesh's latest satellite channel Nagorik TV had its pilot airing yesterday. Joining its maiden journey is the newest drama series “Lipstick”, directed by Shihab Shaheen and starring popular TV actors Apurba and Momo.

Mario Palma, Ambassador of Italy to Bangladesh inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest on February 24. Artist Mahbubur Rahman spoke among others on the occasion as distinguished guest. Nilu Rowshon Murshed, Chairperson of Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts, presided over the ceremony.

Popular singer Luipa rose to fame with the memorable cover of Begum Akhtar's original melody “Jochona Korechhe Aari”, and the Nazrul number “Amar Apnar Chheye Apon Je Jon”. Luipa has continued to win over the hearts of listeners since then, and currently she is readying herself for more new releases in March.

Giasuddin Selim's long-running big screen project, “Swapnajaal”, is finally ready for release. The film has received an uncut censor clearance certificate, and is likely to release in the first week of April.

The 8th edition of the Theatre Olympics, one of the biggest international theatre festivals in the world, is currently underway in India, and Bangladeshi dance troupe Nrityanchal is presenting their dance-drama “Rai Krishna Padabali” at the festival.

While the name Richard Kishore may not resonate among many young music listeners, the veteran guitarist is admired and held in high esteem among musicians in Bangladesh. For years he worked closely with BTV and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, and taught participants in musical talent shows to make their performances perfect. Now a freelance guitarist, Kishore founded “RiKi's Guitar” last year, a music school that aims to help talented

In anticipation of their 50th anniversary, rock icons Led Zeppelin will issue a classic seven-inch record containing previously unreleased mixes of “Rock and Roll” and “Friends” on Record Store Day, April 21. The vinyl, a limited-edition pressing produced by Jimmy Page, will be available only at independent music retailers.

Thousands of heartbroken fans and Bollywood actors paid their last respects to late superstar Sridevi Kapoor Wednesday, following her shock death from accidental drowning in a Dubai hotel bathtub at age 54.

Brad Pitt is joining Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino's upcoming Manson movie, which will be titled “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.

ABC is prepared to spend its “Sundays With Alec Baldwin”.

Single-episode TV play 'Tobuo Bhalobashi Tomaye”, written and directed by Sraboni Ferdous, will air tonight on Rtv at 8pm. Irfan Sazzad,

In her next film “Daas Dev”, the modern-day take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Devdas, Bollywood actor Richa Chadha will be

Over 45 music festivals from around the world have banded together to tackle gender inequality by pledging to achieve and maintain

The beautiful landscapes and natural beauty of Bangladesh recurrently serve as a muse for renowned artist Karu Titas. In his untiring

Metallica's WorldWired Tour will return to North America in September for a fall/winter arena jaunt in support of the heavy metal legends' latest LP “Hardwired… to Self-Destruct”.

Publishing over 100 new books each year, Anannya Prokashoni remains one of the biggest publication houses in Bangladesh. Spearheaded by Monirul Haque, the proprietor, the publication house has released over 2000 books spanning a myriad of themes since its inception.

“Shukh Tumi Ki Boro Jante Icche Kore, Kishorir Mishti Hashi Naki Shoroshir Bhalobasha…” Sung by Runa Laila and composed by Ajit Roy, this is the most popular lyric written by Mohammad Mozakker, a songwriter-cum-media professional.

A two-day photography exhibition, themed “Palolik” (alluvial) on the lives and struggle of potters (clay-artisans) at Kalashkathi village under Bakergonj upazila ended in Barisal on Sunday night. Twenty-five photos shot by young photographer Kishore Karmakar were on display at Ashwini Kumar Hall of the city.

A 15-day exhibition with the paintings of master painters Quamrul Hassan and SM Sultan began at Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Sangrahashala (art gallery) in Mymensingh town. The exhibition, titled “Shilpi O Shilpokormo” was organised by the art gallery. It was inaugurated by HM Lokman, chief executive officer of Mymensingh Zila Parishad on Friday afternoon.

Today is the day! Popular actress Nawshaba Ahmed has been turning heads wherever she goes- from the small screen to films, and also as a television programme host. She appeared in the blockbuster hit “Dhaka Attack” last year, and has more film releases in the pipeline, which she will elaborate on and more, at The Daily Star's Facebook Live Show Ask Me Anything at 6:30pm today.