Amid the ongoing pandemic, the Ganga-Jamuna Cultural Festival enthralled audiences for the last 12 days at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The festival, which returned after a year on October 1, concludes today.

Bangladesh Copyright Office organised a special press conference today, to hand over a royalty sum of $5014 to the Ayub Bachchu’s family, at Agargaon’s National Archive Centre.

A S M Tofazzal Hossain, known by his on-screen name Challenger, entered the showbiz industry under the guidance of Humayun Ahmed. His debut tele-fiction was "Hablong-er Bazar" (2000). Today marks his 11th death anniversary.

Popular actress Bidya Sinha Mim has been tremendously impressive on the silver screen with her impeccable performance and ethereal smile.

Sohana Saba debuted on the silver screen with the Kabori Sarwar directorial “Ayna”, bagging the Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Film Actress with her remarkable performance. While some of her films are waiting for theatrical releases, the actress is now set to produce her first film. Today marks the birthday of this stunning actress.

Renowned actor, playwright, academian, and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque passed away yesterday (October 11). His body was taken to the Central Shaheed Minar, where people from all walks of life paid their last respects to him from 11 am to 12 noon.

Noted actress Suborna Mustafa has worked in numerous tele-fictions with the late actor, playwright, academician, and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque.

A top Netflix executive said Dave Chappelle’s special “The Closer” doesn’t cross “the line on hate” and will remain on the streaming service despite fallout over the comedian’s remarks about the transgender community.

Renowned actor, playwright, academian, and Ekushey Padak awardeee Dr Enamul Haque passed away earlier today, leaving the entertainment fraternity, and his legions of admirers and well-wishers in dismay. Eminent cultural personality and Member of Parliament Asaduzzaman Noor shared a close bond with Haque, having known him since before the independence of Bangladesh. They worked together in Nagorik Natya Sampradaya for many years, and also collaborated on numerous television projects. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, Noor looked back on his memories with Haque.

Bappa Mazumder’s new song, “Hey Pathor”, highlighting social themes like geopolitical ups and downs, political differences and how blind religious beliefs are taking charge, was released online, recently. Penned by Mohosin Mehedi, the Bee Emmz Workstation production, is dedicated to the revival of humanity in the society.

As the Dhaka court granted permanent bail to film actress Pori Moni in a narcotics case yesterday, she will be facing the camera for Giasuddin Selim’s forthcoming film “Gunin” from October 15.

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating his 79th birthday today. People from across India are pouring their well-wishes and love upon him, who is also lovingly called Big B.

Recently, Timothée Chalamet revealed to fans the first look of himself as the young inventor and chocolate genius Willy Wonka.

Echoing gunshots and rattling rifles took over the stage as marching, helpless, and unaware Bangla speakers first encountered the brutality of the Pakistani Army on March 25, 1971. Amidst fluttering lights, roaring grenades and the dead, some were silenced and some still left with a couple of breaths. They were lying, drenched in blood. This is how Bangladesh Ballet Troupe’s dance drama “Battle of Bangladesh” began at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Apu Biswas is currently under a hectic schedule with various commitments and new projects. In a conversation with The Daily Star on her birthday today, the renowned actress shared her upcoming puja plans, and exciting new ventures.

Popular actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila has been garnering immense praise for her powerful presence in movies. Mithila has completed shooting for three movies back to back and there seems to be no stopping for the actress as she is going to shoot soon for her third Kolkata project.

Prominent actor Afzal Hossain and noted actress and anchor Shanta Islam have shared the screen in many television productions. Afzal has also acted in a number of productions which have been scripted by Shanta.

Bengal Foundation recently organised screenings of two documentaries at Bengal Shilpalay in order to celebrate 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence, read a press release.

Mong Mong Sho’s exhibition, “Songs of Fishermen” is currently taking place at EMK Center in Dhaka. A painter from Maheshkhali, Cox's Bazar, Mong works with oil paints and watercolours. In 2010, he got into the University of Chittagong, and after two years, he received the Yunnan Provincial Scholarship to study oil painting at the Fine Art Faculty of Yunnan Arts University in Kunming, China. He completed his Bachelor’s in oil painting in 2016 and Master’s in watercolour in 2019. He now teaches at the same university.

Noted actor Mahmud Sajjad has been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Evercare Hospital in Dhaka for 38 consecutive days, due to post Covid-19 complications. Now, he has been given a feeding tube, and his condition has deteriorated, confirmed his brother, M Hamid.