James receives special honour at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
24 April 2026, 19:57 PM
Music
British PM slams London event for booking Kanye West
5 April 2026, 21:36 PM
Arts & Entertainment
US judge tosses Blake Lively's sexual harassment case against Justin Baldoni
3 April 2026, 10:39 AM
Arts & Entertainment
50 years on it still echoes, "You talkin’ to me?"
23 March 2026, 18:33 PM
Film
Reflection / A crescent moon for the broken
21 March 2026, 20:00 PM
Feature
Five films vie for Eid audiences, Shakib leads box office push
21 March 2026, 01:14 AM
Entertainment
Tribute / When Chuck Norris died, the myth kept standing
20 March 2026, 22:30 PM
Culture
Reaction / Bollywood at it again, tells Bangladesh’s story without Bangladesh
20 March 2026, 13:02 PM
Arts & Entertainment
‘Where are you?’ The afterlife of a song that outlived borders
18 March 2026, 20:30 PM
Feature
Reflection / How a 21-min qawwali discovered during a video game hunt changed a schoolboy’s musical world
13 March 2026, 18:30 PM
Arts & Entertainment
‘We trust and respect each other, our love never faded’
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Entertainment
Babita to receive lifetime achievement honour at Anandamela Awards in US
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TV & Film
Abul Hayat returns with Rabeya Khatun adaptation for Eid
27 April 2026, 11:42 AM
TV & Film
‘Michael’ sets opening weekend record, beats ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
27 April 2026, 11:40 AM
Entertainment
Two Bangladeshi films to be screened at Delhi Int’l Film Festival
27 April 2026, 11:01 AM
Entertainment
New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
5 February 2026, 11:57 AM
Music
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
31 December 2025, 06:12 AM
Music
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
16 September 2025, 04:23 AM
TV & Film
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
28 July 2025, 05:24 AM
Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
28 June 2025, 03:46 AM
Music
Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
25 March 2025, 12:30 PM
Entertainment
MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
24 October 2022, 09:47 AM
Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
‘Concert for Pawmum’ on Saturday
A special charity concert “Concert for Pawmum 2.0” will take place at The Marketplace, located in Birulia.
9 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Sarika ties the knot
Prominent television actress and model, Sarika tied the knot with textile engineer, B Ahmed Rahi, on the first week of February.
9 February 2022, 18:00 PM
I lost weight for the film, only to gain it back again: Sabila Nur
Celebrated actress Sabila Nur is set to star in several Valentine’s Day tele-fictions this year, teaming up with Afran Nisho and Apurba, among others. In particular, her pairing with Apurba is a hit with viewers.
9 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Adele scores 3 prizes in hometown return to UK’s Brit Awards
Adele made a return to live performance and won three prizes at the Brit Awards in London on Tuesday, weeks after she canceled a much-anticipated string of shows in Las Vegas.
9 February 2022, 10:25 AM
‘Shoshurbari Zindabad 2’ to premiere in New York
Bappy Chowdhury and Apu Biswas starrer “Shoshurbari Zindabad 2” will release on February 11. The film will premiere in New York’s Bombay theatre, as confirmed by the actor himself.
8 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Closeup ‘Kache Ashar Didhahin Golpo’ coming this Valentine’s Day
Keeping up with Valentine’s Day tradition, Closeup will bring their much anticipated tele-fictions in “Kache Ashar Didhahin Golpo”. Three short films will be aired on 8 pm on Valentine’s day, spanning 16 private television channels.
8 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Samira’s second innings
Talented actress Samira Khan Mahi began her journey in the industry through modelling. She was the first runner-up of Rang RTV 20 20 Colours Model Search-2014. Until 2020, she endorsed popular brands and participated in fashion shows, alongside acting in a few television projects.
8 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Vicky Zahed’s star studded ‘Redrum’ to release this month
A month ago, Chorki unveiled the first look of Mehazabien’s debut web original which stirred curiosity amongst the audience.
8 February 2022, 13:17 PM
‘Gehraiyaan’ taught me not to judge people: Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone’s upcoming movie “Gehraiyaan” is one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
7 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Zayed Khan to remain General Secretary of Film Artistes’ Association?
The High Court yesterday stayed for a week the appellate board’s decision that cancelled the candidacy of Zayed Khan and declared Nipun as the newly-elected general secretary of the Film Artistes’ Association.
7 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Nazrul Islam Babu’s Ekushey Padak win
“Shob Kota Janala Khule Dao Na” and “Ekti Bangladesh Tumi Jagroto Jonotar”, these two timeless songs alone are enough to cement the late Nazrul Islam Babu in the annals of Bangladeshi history.
7 February 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Coke Studio Bangla’ officially launched
Celebrated musical franchise ‘Coke Studio’ has finally opened its doors to Bangladesh. ‘Coke Studio Bangla’ hosted a lavish opening ceremony at a 5-star hotel in the capital today.
7 February 2022, 15:05 PM
I only presided over Ilias Kanchan’s oath: Misha Sawdagar
The newly elected members of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association took part in the oath-taking ceremony at BFDC yesterday. Recently disqualified general secretary elect Zayed Khan did not attend the programme. However, former President Misha Sawdagar was there to gracefully hand over his former position to Ilias Kanchan, at the ceremony.
Recently, Misha Sawdagar spoke to The Daily Star about the elections and more.
7 February 2022, 12:36 PM
An unparalleled career: Interesting facts about Lata Mangeshkar
1. Lata Mangeshkar’s first recorded song was “Naachu Yaa Gade, Khelu Saari Mani Haus Bhaari” in 1942 for the Marathi movie, “Kiti Hasaal.” However, the song was removed from the film’s final cut.
6 February 2022, 18:00 PM
The voice that inspired millions
Every year on my birthday, she would send me a sari: Runa Laila
6 February 2022, 18:00 PM
There will never be another Lata Mangeshkar
As celebrations of Saraswati Puja ended, the world incurred the irrevocable loss of the ‘Saraswati’ of music, the next morning.
6 February 2022, 18:00 PM
I will always regret not meeting her in person: Ferdausi Rahman
Ekushey Padak-winning singer Ferdausi Rahman shared her regrets for not being able to meet legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar in person. In conversation with The Daily Star, the singer spoke about her admiration for the maestro.
6 February 2022, 12:39 PM
Every year on my birthday, she would send me a sari: Runa Laila
Much like the rest of the world, Bangladesh’s music industry was shocked by the demise of eminent singer Lata Mangeshkar. Celebrated singer Runa Laila wrote a description of her bonding with the legendary singer. Runa Laila first met Lata Mangeshkar in 1974, at a concert in Mumbai, where Lata Mangeshkar was the chief guest. It was Runa Laila’s first concert in India.
6 February 2022, 11:32 AM
Revisiting 5 memorable songs of Lata Mangeshkar
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar breathed her last today at the age of 92. The Nightingale of India was born on September 28, 1929. She began her singing career when she was 13.
6 February 2022, 09:02 AM
Naseeruddin Shah starrer ‘Project Ommi’ hosting open auditions
Bangladesh’s first futuristic sci-fi film Project Ommi starring Naseeruddin Shah is looking for child
5 February 2022, 18:00 PM