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Five films vie for Eid audiences, Shakib leads box office push
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Tribute / When Chuck Norris died, the myth kept standing
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Reaction / Bollywood at it again, tells Bangladesh’s story without Bangladesh
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‘Where are you?’ The afterlife of a song that outlived borders
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TV & Film
New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
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Music
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
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Music
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
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TV & Film
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
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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
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Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
‘I was unrecognisable amid Covid-19 battle’
Deepika Padukone revealed that difficult battle with Covid-19 made her look physically unrecognisable.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Two documentaries based on Sahid Rahman’s ‘Mohamanober Deshe’ premiere at BSA
The programme titled, ‘Bangabandhu Shongrami Rajnitir Kobi’ was held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), on January 8, featuring three documentaries based on Sahid Rahman’s “Mohamanober Deshe”.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Chitmahal’ to hit theatres on January 14
Inspired by the true events on partition and the exchange of enclaves, H R Habib produced and directed the film “Chitmahal”. The film features popular model and actress Peya Jannatul in the lead role.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Echoes finally resonate in your Attic
Formed in 2012, Attic is one of the forerunners of the new ‘indie’ generation of Bangladeshi band music. The rising stars released their debut album, titled after their most well-known song, “Echoes in your Attic”, which is available for purchase digitally.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM
5 new on-screen pairs to look forward to
A host of our favourite stars are pairing up for the first time on-screen in different upcoming projects. There is a lot of excitement and anticipation about how they would fare in their given roles. Check out what these pairs have in store for us.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Mim arrives at in-laws on a helicopter
Celebrated actress Bidya Sinha Mim experienced an amazing reception, as she arrived at her in-law’s residence in Cumilla, on a helicopter.
9 January 2022, 11:34 AM
Vidya Balan to return as Monjulika in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'
Noted Indian director Anees Bazmee has confirmed that Vidya Balan will be returning as Monjulika in the sequel to the 2007 film, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", as per reports.
9 January 2022, 07:23 AM
‘Starting birthday week with Covid’
Actress Mithila Palkar has tested positive for Covid-19. ‘The Little Things’ famed star broke the news on Instagram.
8 January 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Mohanagar’ to make much anticipated return with sequel
Considered one of the best Bengali content on OTT, “Mohanagar” was a stellar show, featuring Mosharraf Karim as OC Harun. The Ashfaque Nipun directorial series created quite a stir not only amongst the audience, but from international critiques as well.
8 January 2022, 18:00 PM
'I direct for 170 million people, not the few who discourage me'
Kajal Arefin Ome became the talk of the town when his first and only sitcom “Bachelor Point” premiered in 2018. Over the years, he won over the audience by projecting light-hearted humour and entertaining stories like “Viral Girl”, “Muthophone”, “Stadium”, “X Girlfriend” and “Tom and Jerry”.
8 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Hollywood mourns for Sidney Poitier, the first black actor to win an Oscar
Celebrated Hollywood stars, including noted actors Harry Belafonte, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Morgan Freeman, and Jeffrey Wright wrote tributes for Oscar-winning actor, director, civil rights activist and humanitarian Sidney Poitier, who passed away on January 6, at the age of 94.
8 January 2022, 11:02 AM
Elocutionist Hasan Arif suffers from heart attack in ICU
Eminent elocutionist and General Secretary of Sammilito Sangskritike Jote, Hasan Arif had been hospitalised at a private hospital at the capital a day after he was diagnosed with Covid-19 on December 2, 2021.
8 January 2022, 09:23 AM
Mithila tests positive for Covid-19
Celebrated actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila has tested positive for Covid-19. The news was confirmed to The Daily Star by Mithila over the phone.
8 January 2022, 08:14 AM
Mithila to feature in Hoichoi’s ‘Montu Pilot’
Rafiath Rashid Mithila will be starring in the second season of Hoichoi’s popular web series, “Montu Pilot”, replacing Solanki Roy in the role of Bhromor, as per reports.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Will scream from rooftops when film with Shah Rukh Khan gets finalised’
Noted Indian actress Taapsee Pannu is looking forward to working with none other than Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Rajkumar Hirani’s next project. In an interview with India Today, the “Mulk” actress opened up about working with Shah Rukh Khan, and expressed her sheer excitement. Although the film has not been finalised yet, Taapsee could not contain her happiness.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Sohel Rana’s condition improves, shifted to cabin
Veteran actor and freedom fighter Sohel Rana was admitted to ICU, as his health deteriorated after he was diagnosed with Covid-19. He has been shifted to the cabin, as his health condition improved.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Back on stage back on track
The last couple of winters were arguably incomplete without stage shows and live performances, as the world suffered from the effects of the pandemic.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Sohel Rana’s condition improves, shifted to cabin
Veteran actor and freedom fighter Sohel Rana was admitted to ICU, as his health deteriorated after he was diagnosed with Covid-19. He has been shifted to the cabin, as his health condition improved.
7 January 2022, 09:46 AM
Ilias Kanchan, Nipun form panel for Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association elections
Ilias Kanchan and Nipun are contenders for the positions of the President and General Secretary respectively, in the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association elections for 2022-2024. They are competing from the same panel.
7 January 2022, 05:33 AM
Batighor’s ‘Monkey Trial’ to be staged today
Noted theatre troupe Batighor will premiere the second show of their 15th production titled, “Monkey Trial” at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today.
6 January 2022, 18:00 PM