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”.

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.

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.

Celebrated actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila has tested positive for Covid-19. The news was confirmed to The Daily Star by Mithila over the phone.

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.

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.

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.

The last couple of winters were arguably incomplete without stage shows and live performances, as the world suffered from the effects of the pandemic.

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.

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.

Noted theatre troupe Batighor will premiere the second show of their 15th production titled, “Monkey Trial” at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today. 

Popular on-screen couple Shajal and Moushumi Hamid will be seen in a new tele-fiction “Khokhono Akash Nil”.

Mehazabein Chowdhury, besides being a household name as an actress, also garnered appreciation for her script for “Alo” last year.

A two-day gala event commemorating the work of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam is to be held on February 11-12 at the capital’s Gulshan Society Lake Park. 

“Poramon” and “Dohon”  famed on-screen couple Siam Ahmed and Puja Chery are set to pair up for the third time, for the upcoming action film “Shaan”. Directed by M Raahim, the much awaited production is slated to release theatrically soon, under the banner of Jazz Multimedia.

Today marks the birthday of the “Padma Nadir Majhi” famed actress. Marking the joyous occasion, Champa shares plans for the special day, and talks about her upcoming releases in a candid conversation with The Daily Star.

Popular theatre group Desh Natok’s production, “Jolbashor”, written and directed by Masum Reza, will be staged after two years, on January 19 and 20, at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

The British Council, in partnership with UK-based Women of the World (WOW) Foundation, will organise their two-month festival from January 8, with selected artistes and groups from five divisions—Khulna (January 8), Sylhet (January 22), Chattogram (February 5), Rajshahi (February 26), and Rangpur (March 12).

Crime thriller “Ekjon Telapoka”, featuring noted actors Manoj Pramanik, Tasnuva Tisha, and Shatabdi Wadud, is set to release worldwide on Chorki on January 6.

Popular actress Pori Moni's "Mukhosh", directed by Efthakhar Suvo, is set to release on January 21.