Self-isolation has become the need of the hour for swathes of people following the coronavirus outbreak. While staying indoors can be a lonely experience, there is plenty to do to make it less so. Below are some comforting movies you can watch on Netflix, during these trying times.

Rafiath Rashid Mithila is a celebrated actor and singer. Besides working in the media, she is the Head of the Early Childhood Development Programme at BRAC International. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the artiste shares her favourite memory with a fan.

Tony Dias was a prominent face in Bangladeshi television and films for quite some time. He has been residing in the USA for several years.

People the world over are staying indoors at the moment to curb the spread of the coronavirus. To help lessen our boredom at this time, here is what few eminent artistes recommend for their fans to watch.

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India, Dhaka, has announced the registrations to Guru Prathaa, an online workshop on music and dance.

Some of the biggest names in music have joined forces to celebrate healthcare workers in ‘One World: Together at Home’, a globally televised concert.

Khoma Koro Prokriti, a song by eminent singers Samarjit Roy and Priyanka Gope to raise awareness in these trying times, was recently released on YouTube.

Celebrated actor Poppy has been entertaining audiences with her versatile roles in films for decades. Currently, she is residing in her hometown, Khulna. The National Film Award-winning actor has aided nearly 2,000 destitute families with rice, lentils, face masks, hand sanitisers and other necessary goods so far. She talks about coping with the coronavirus crisis and more in a recent chat with The Daily Star.

Gene Deitch, an American Oscar-winning illustrator, animator, film director and producer, has passed away at the age of 95.

Born in Chandpur in 1953, renowned artist Farida Zaman depicts the riverine life of Bangladesh in her works. Her series, Sufia, captures the fascinating expressions of rural women, while her line drawings are inspired by Bangladeshi folk elements. The artist is an honourary professor at the Department of Drawing and Painting, Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka.

Noted actor Ferdousi Ahmed Lina passed away on April 18 at the age of 63. The actor was suffering from kidney problems for a while and was undergoing dialysis.

San Diego Comic-Con, an annual celebrity-studded showcase of superhero films and pop culture, has been canceled for the first time in its 50-year history due to the global coronavirus outbreak, organisers said on Friday.

Acclaimed Manipuri dancer Samina Husain Prema has been keeping the public entertained and motivated through virtual performances, as the nation copes with the coronavirus pandemic.

Halum, Tuktuki, Ikri and Shiku from Sisimpur, the Bangladeshi version of Sesame Street, are some of the most popular characters among children across the country. The show celebrated their 15th anniversary recently.

In a shooting unit for a film or television project, there are crew members whose contribution and hard work are fundamental to the production’s success.

Noted actor Mosharraf Karim has been ruling the television industry for more than a decade and has carved a space for himself in films as well.

Acclaimed actor, director and scriptwriter Abul Hayat has won many prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Ekushey Padak and National Film Award.

With the motto, Dure thekeo jure thaki, shilper shoktite, the Art for Togetherness 2020 campaign kicked off recently. Actor Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed’s organisation, Together We Can, initiated the project, in association with Mukto Ashor. The campaign aims to inspire creativity and provide a platform to people for showcasing their talents in this time of crisis.

Born in Satkhira in 1948, renowned artist Rofique Ahmed completed his BFA from the Department of Oriental Art, Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka in 1973. As an ICCR Scholar, He also completed his MFA in Mural Painting and Design from the M.S. University of Baroda, India, under Professor KG Subramanyan in 1977.

Banglalink, one of the leading digital communications service providers in Bangladesh, has released a new song, titled Bhalo Thako Bangladesh. Released on Pohela Boishakh, the music video of the song conveys a message of optimism, reassurance, and hope during these trying times.