Martin Scorsese is backing an AI startup
3 June 2026, 14:20 PM
Tech & Startup
Happy birthday: Hollywood honors Marilyn Monroe, 100 years on
2 June 2026, 08:51 AM
Entertainment
Who really wrote what you loved in Bonolota Express?
27 May 2026, 16:53 PM
Film
Resmi Mirza’s song ‘Premer Juddho’ arrives on YouTube after two years
17 May 2026, 19:45 PM
News Bytes
Documentary on renowned photographer Nasir Ali Mamun wins top award at UK Asian Film Festival
12 May 2026, 16:17 PM
Film
Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
3 May 2026, 23:42 PM
Music
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
‘Jumanji’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy stabbed to death
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Entertainment
‘Ali’ wins another international prize, this time at Balinale 2026
5 June 2026, 20:06 PM
Entertainment
Aamir Khan confirms wedding to Gauri Spratt this July
5 June 2026, 14:06 PM
TV & Film
Bangladeshi documentary ‘Payer Chhaap’ to be screened in China
5 June 2026, 13:20 PM
TV & Film
‘Rockstar’ is the result of tremendous teamwork: Shakib Khan
5 June 2026, 10:58 AM
TV & Film
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
Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79
Christine McVie, whose songwriting and signature vocals helped make British-American group Fleetwood Mac one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, died on Wednesday. She was 79.
30 November 2022, 19:52 PM
Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale dies
Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale passed away at a hospital in Pune today afternoon. He was 77 years old.
26 November 2022, 11:43 AM
Bob Dylan publisher sorry for $600 book’s replica autographs
The allegedly “hand-signed” copies were not individually inscribed.
26 November 2022, 09:00 AM
Writer Ali Imam passes away
Noted writer and television anchor Ali Imam passed away at a hospital in Dhaka today.
21 November 2022, 13:02 PM
Amitabh Reza on Puran Dhaka, Afzal Hossain, and his latest web series
A retired judge haunted by his past asks, “Was my judgment all wrong?” That is the premise of Bodh, the recently released web series by Amitabh Reza Chowdhury on the OTT platform, Hoichoi. We sat down with this celebrated filmmaker to discuss Bodh, his experience of working with the eminent actor Afzal Hossain, and life after Aynabaji’s success.
20 November 2022, 13:07 PM
‘Patalghor’ selected for ‘Cinema of the World’ category at IFFI
“Komola Rocket” famed director, Noor Imran Mithu directorial film “Patalghor”, starring Afsana Mimi and Nusraat Faria in the lead roles, has been selected in the “Cinema of the World” category at the 53rd International Film Festival (IFFI) to be held in Goa, India. The film will be screened at the festival on November 24.
19 November 2022, 05:29 AM
Elections for Bangladesh Film Directors' Association to take place on December 30
The biennial general election of the Bangladesh Film Directors' Association is all set to take place on December 30 of this year. The election schedule for the term of 2023-24 will be announced tomorrow.
14 November 2022, 14:30 PM
NBR wants tax from Nora Fatehi’s visit expenses
The tax authority has requested the home, cultural affairs and other agencies to ensure payment of source tax from payment of honorarium and other expenses for Bollywood artist Nora Fatehi.
14 November 2022, 11:06 AM
Himu taught me it was okay to not be normal
Himu not only made me look beyond goals that lead to a luxury of life, but he also taught me to enjoy the tiny bits that make life agreeable.
13 November 2022, 11:45 AM
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever salvages the pride of MCU’s underwhelming phase four
In terms of quality, Wakanda Forever has gone toe-to-toe with its predecessor.
12 November 2022, 15:00 PM
An encounter with Sandeep Ray
"I have lifted from these stories. I’ve stolen from these stories. But you know, I’ve remade the characters so they don’t directly relate to anyone’s biography. But I cannot deny that a lot of the anecdotes, events and arc of the story come from certain family experiences", states Sandeep Ray.
12 November 2022, 11:50 AM
Toukir Ahmed releases a new folk song
“Tomar Kiba Jay Ashe”, a new folk song from Toukir Ahmed, was premiered on November 9, through his official YouTube channel—Toukir Ahmed Official. The song was composed by Nashir Uddin and written by Shahnoor Wahid.
11 November 2022, 12:18 PM
'Slam Poetry Nights', organised by SHOUTxDS Books, returns with gusto for its third installment
Around 17 participants took centre stage to perform their poetry at the event.
10 November 2022, 16:30 PM
Star Cineplex grants viewers Dhaka-Maldives-Dhaka tickets
Star Cineplex often brings exciting offers for dedicated moviegoers. This time, an offer was given to the audience of Star cineplex to win Dhaka-Maldives-Dhaka travel tickets.
10 November 2022, 13:15 PM
Ayub Bachchu’s guitars, memorabilia on display
What does one normally expect from an exhibition? Intricate pieces of framed art, curious art connoisseurs quietly observing the pieces?
Strangely enough, as I walked into the houseful gallery, I found everyone singing out loud to legendary rock songs of the late great Ayub Bachchu.
5 November 2022, 04:40 AM
In praise of Enola Holmes, and the women in mystery who save themselves
Nancy Drew always knows how to save herself and others from seemingly hopeless situations. For instance, she uses specific techniques to free herself from ropes, sends SOS signals with a tube of lipstick, and uses spike heels to break out windows. Her blue convertible car is a symbol of radical feminine freedom.
2 November 2022, 09:00 AM
Horror movies to watch on Halloween night
If you’re on the lookout for something to watch on occasion of Halloween night, look no further.
31 October 2022, 17:21 PM
Mixtape Vol I: Old meets new
Last night, International Convention City Bashundhara was like a lighthouse, illuminating the area, as some of the country’s most prominent Bangladeshi bands—Ark, Artcell, Nemesis, Ashes, Indalo, Karnival, and many more—assembled to give audiences a performance to remember.
29 October 2022, 14:50 PM
Ink for days: How Inktober is its own medium of storytelling
Pictures are really the most basic form of story-telling, aren’t they? I imagine our ancestors sat around fires doing shadow theatre. They painted on cave walls long before writing came along.
28 October 2022, 04:00 AM
Books to read if you enjoyed ‘House of the Dragon’
Like A Song of Ice and Fire, The Priory of the Orange Tree is told from the perspective of many different characters in various parts of the world, with different loyalties, religions, ranks, and abilities.
27 October 2022, 11:00 AM