“Nazrul in the 21st century” conference held at UU

A two-day seminar titled “Nazrul in the 21st century” came to a close on November 22, at Uttara University, says a press release.
26 November 2017, 18:00 PM

JAY-Z shares new music videos

JAY-Z surprised fans with a trio of gifts on Black Friday, sharing three new videos from his “4:44” album. Visuals for "Legacy," "Smile" and
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Cameras roll on “Gambit” next year

After years of anticipation, “Gambit” is finally going to escape development hell. Channing Tatum is still attached to portray Remy
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Film industry plans 15-minute blackout in support of PADMAVATI

Amid protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film “Padmavati”, the Indian Films and TV Directors' Association (IFTDA), along
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

“Dhaka Attack” goes global

After breaking sales records in Bangladesh, the Dipankar Dipon helmed “Dhaka Attack” went onto create waves across international
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Exhibition of paintings by Shilpacharya concludes

A 15-day art exhibition of paintings by master artist Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin concluded in the town on November 22.
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

What is Moushumi Hamid up to now?

One of the busiest actors of her time, Moushumi Hamid is not afraid to demonstrate grit. She is often seen in the shoes of challenging,
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Captain Marvel Jude Law lands male lead opposite Brie Larson

Jude Law is in negotiations to play the male lead opposite Brie Larson in Marvel's “Captain Marvel,” sources tell Variety.
24 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Banglalink Next Tuber crowns winners

The Grand Finale of Banglalink Next Tuber -- the country's first digital reality show – was held on Friday in Dhaka, crowning Ahnaf Nasif and Rafid Mahadi, members of rap-battle based video content channel Fusion Production as the winners.
24 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Ayushmann Khurrana to star in Junglee Pictures' “Badhaai Ho”

Fresh on the back of the success of “Bareilly Ki Barfi”, Junglee Pictures and Ayushmann Khurrana are all set to come together once again. The actor is going to appear in their next film “Badhaai Ho”.
24 November 2017, 18:00 PM

New roles for Shakib Khan

Dhaliwood hero Shakib Khan is always on the go, and currently the actor has signed onto work in two new films. The popular actor is slated to play the lead role in the upcoming “Nolok”, helmed by Rashed Raha, for which filming
24 November 2017, 18:00 PM

The exit of a flautist and folk legend

Eminent folk singer and flautist Bari Siddiqui passed away around 2am on November 24 at the capital's Square Hospital. He was 63. Following his Namaz-e-Janaza at Dhaka University's Central Mosque and his workplace Bangladesh Television, he was laid to eternal rest at his birthplace in Netrokona after Asr prayers yesterday.
24 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Bashir Ahmed - Taking pride in our past

“Bashir Ahmed was one of the chief architects of the golden era of our Bangla music. Since his death in 2014 his musical presence has been a great loss. He was committed to music, and chose this as a profession unlike many who followed it as a pastime. It's a pity that many of our golden melodies will not be heard anymore,” remarked Syed Abdul Hadi, referring to the late singer and music director, Bashir Ahmed, whose birthday was on November 18.
23 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Down Memory Lane

To pay homage to Nayakraj Razzak and renowned singer Abdul Jabbar, Star Melodies, The Daily Star's regular initiative to promote Bangla music, recently hosted a special musical soiree highlighting songs recorded by singer Abdul Jabbar, as well as those lip-synced by Nayakraj Razzak in his films.
23 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Seth rogen's “Flarsky” lining up all-star cast

Seth Rogen has been on fire lately producing television properties, and he has some fun roles in the works for the big screen.
23 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Honouring Abdul Jabbar's legacy in “Priyojoner Gaan”

Singer Abdul Jabbar's passing has left a vacuum in the Bangladesh music scene. He will be remembered for his magnificent voice as, much as his role in the Liberation War , when he bravely joined the host of artistes in Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra. He has
23 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Beyond Photo Journalism: Shoronagoto Bastuchyuto Rohingya

An image speaks a thousand words. The media's images of the uncertain-eyed and pale-faced Rohingya refugees remind us of the saga of eternal pain of Rohingya refugees pushed into Bangladesh by the inhuman Myanmar Army.
23 November 2017, 18:00 PM

“I am particularly fond of action-thrillers” - Anisur Rahman Milon

With strong origins in theatre, Anisur Rahman Milon is a popular small screen actor who has also earned high praise in films.
23 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Rj sharmeen releases “Onek Jotone” music video

The song has been written by Milon Mahmud and composed and arranged by Hridoy Khan. Kazi Faisal Ahmed has played guitar on the track. The audio was first played last year on Hridoy Khan-hosted “The HK Show” on the radio station.
23 November 2017, 18:00 PM

'70s teen idol David Cassidy dies

David Cassidy, the '70s teen heartthrob best known for his role on the 1970s musical series “The Partridge Family”, died on Tuesday at age 67 following a recent hospitalisation for multiple organ failure.
22 November 2017, 18:00 PM