To inspire young artists from all over the country, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has arranged the 22nd edition of their month-long art exhibition titled, ‘Nobin Shilpi Charukola Prodorshoni 2020’. The opening and prize-giving ceremony of the exhibition was held both online and offline, at the National Art Plaza Auditorium of BSA, yesterday evening.

Celebrated Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has been facing controversies for the last few years, since his divorce in 2016 from actor Amber Heard, when she accused him of domestic abuse, which he denied repeatedly.

Ekushey Padak Award-winning artist Qayyum Chowdhury was known as a trendsetter in the Bangladeshi art scene. His magical creations have managed to shape the face of our art history, earning praise both at home and abroad. Today marks the death anniversary of this legendary artist.

The group exhibition ‘The Power of Art’ is underway at the newly launched Gallery-9 at Bir Uttam Rafiqul Islam Avenue, Dhaka. Curated and organised by artist Gazi M Rahman and supported by International Republican Institute (IRI), the exhibition showcases the works of fifteen young artists across the country.

Indian actor Rahul Roy, best known for starring in the 1990 musical blockbuster "Aashiqui", has suffered a brain stroke and is recuperating at a hospital in Mumbai.

Oscar-winning music composer A R Rahman was named the ambassador for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' (BAFTA) in its 'Breakthrough Initiative'.

Ekushey Padak winning sarod player Ustad Shahadat Hossain Khan passed away due to Covid-19 at a city hospital. He was 62.

West Bengal’s government will build a theme park in honour of eminent actor Soumitra Chatterjee's 1959 debut film “Apur Sansar”, in Kolkata.

Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation started its journey on November 29, 1980. Today marks the 40th birth anniversary of this central theatre organisation.

Ekushey Padak-winning actor and freedom fighter Aly Zaker passed away in the early hours of November 27, 2020. He was battling cancer for the last four years. He was diagnosed with Covid-19 two days prior to his death.

We recently lost one of the most celebrated actors of the country with the demise of Aly Zaker. In this interview, published on Anandadhara’s December 16-31 2014 issue, Aly Zaker had spoken about his love for music and poetry with this correspondent.

iTheatre, a new OTT platform, started its journey recently. The film “Nabab LL.B” is set for an online release on iTheater Originals, marking the platform's launch for the first time.

The biannual election of the new Executive Committee of Bangladesh Musical Bands’ Association (BAMBA) took place on Thursday, November 26.

Raudiah and Nawwar Ashiquzzaman, children of renowned musician Ashiquzzaman Tulu, have been involved with music from their early childhood. Along with the guidance from their father, Raudiah and Nawwar’s love for music inspires them to be established artistes in the future. Their song, “Kon Kagoje” releases today (November 28). In a candid chat with The Daily Star, they talk about their journey, goals and more.

Marking the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Gallery Cosmos organised an exclusive art camp, titled ‘Sheikh Hasina: On the Right Side of History’ on Friday (November 27) in collaboration with Cosmos Atelier71 and supported by the Cosmos Foundation.

Aly Zaker was laid to rest yesterday at Banani Graveyard after Asr prayers. His Namaz-e-Janaza took place at the Banani Graveyard Mosque, after a special munazat session took place in front of Asiatic 3sixty office in Banani.

Aly Zaker was one of the greatest actors to step foot on a stage in Bangladesh. Here is the thespian in some of his most memorable appearances in theatre.

Besides being an actor, he was a writer, director, photographer and columnist. His passion towards his craft was unparalleled. Although his importance in the entertainment arena can be talked about for days on end, here are only a few of Aly Zaker’s iconic roles on television.

Ekushey Padak-winning stage and TV actor, director, Shadhin Bangla Betar activist, Freedom-fighter Aly Zaker was a legendary persona.

Aly Zaker, our most iconic theatre personality, has left us for eternity. He singlehandedly brought theatre out from an obscure corner of our cultural world to its very centre. He along with his co-actors in Nagarik, and fellow travellers in other theatre groups, made the stage the most powerful and effective vehicle of inculcating critical thinking and intellectual freedom so vitally needed for social change and progress.