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
Reflection / A crescent moon for the broken
21 March 2026, 20:00 PM
Feature
Five films vie for Eid audiences, Shakib leads box office push
21 March 2026, 01:14 AM
Entertainment
Tribute / When Chuck Norris died, the myth kept standing
20 March 2026, 22:30 PM
Culture
Reaction / Bollywood at it again, tells Bangladesh’s story without Bangladesh
20 March 2026, 13:02 PM
Arts & Entertainment
‘Where are you?’ The afterlife of a song that outlived borders
18 March 2026, 20:30 PM
Feature
Reflection / How a 21-min qawwali discovered during a video game hunt changed a schoolboy’s musical world
13 March 2026, 18:30 PM
Arts & Entertainment
Tanzika Amin balances diverse roles across screens
1 May 2026, 11:32 AM
TV & Film
Two new local films hit theatres after Eid rush
1 May 2026, 11:24 AM
TV & Film
Meril-Prothom Alo awards to air tomorrow on Maasranga TV
30 April 2026, 17:27 PM
Entertainment
Rashmika to present at Global Anime Awards
30 April 2026, 14:46 PM
TV & Film
Shobnom Bubly starrer ‘Flashback’ to release after two-year delay
30 April 2026, 14:40 PM
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
Solo exhibition ‘Matir Manush’ provides vivid look into simple lives
EMK Center's virtual solo exhibition, "Matir Manush" features works of young artist Md Rasel Rana. The 41 artworks on display present the tradition, culture, celebrations, and everyday lives of Bengalis in a whimsical way.
7 October 2021, 07:16 AM
BTS campaign with UN nets millions of dollars -- and tweets
K-pop superstars BTS have raised $3.6 million and generated millions of tweets during four years of teaming up with the U.N. children’s agency to fight violence, abuse and bullying and promote self-esteem in young people, the agency is announcing Wednesday.
7 October 2021, 05:14 AM
Revisiting ‘Breakfast at Tifanny’s’ on its 60th anniversary
Audrey Hepburn biting down on a cigarette holder whilst donning a black dress on the poster for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” was a defining moment for the golden age of Hollywood. Featuring Hepburn in one of her most iconic roles, the Oscar-winning film was released on this day in 1961 to great critical and commercial acclaim, following the life of Holly Golightly, a naive, eccentric young girl who falls in love with a struggling writer.
6 October 2021, 15:28 PM
Netflix to edit Squid Game phone number after South Korean woman's phone floods with calls
A South Korean woman who was deluged with thousands of prank calls and text messages after her phone number was highlighted as a key plot point in Netflix's hit show Squid Game may soon get some relief.
6 October 2021, 12:07 PM
Noble confirms divorce
Singer Mainul Ahsan Noble, in a conversation with The Daily Star over the phone, confirmed that he is divorced. "Yes, it is true that I am divorced and now, I am single!" says the singer. He has been caught up in controversies ever since he came into the limelight with "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" in 2019.
6 October 2021, 11:48 AM
Puja is a time for making new memories: Manoj Kumar Pramanik
Manoj Kumar Pramanik has won over audiences with his excellent performances throughout the years. He has been featured in various web originals, films, tele-fictions, web films, and television commercials. In a candid chat with The Daily Star on Mahalaya today, the actor shares his Durga Puja plans, and more.
6 October 2021, 11:45 AM
‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ nominated at Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s "Rehana Maryam Noor" has been nominated at Hong Kong Asian Film Festival in the New Talent Award section.
6 October 2021, 11:11 AM
Dear Satyajit: Proshoon Rahman’s earnest tribute to Ray
Commemorating the birth centenary of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, noted independent filmmaker Proshoon Rahman announced his forthcoming film “Dear Satyajit” recently. The film will feature prolific theatre, film, and television actor Ahmed Rubel.
6 October 2021, 10:22 AM
Most actresses don't want to play rural characters: Nadia Ahmed
Nadia Ahmed is a well-known personality in the world of acting, dancing, and modelling. Her last venture on television was with the popular tele-fiction “Bokulpur”, where she plays the role of a Jatra princess.
6 October 2021, 09:43 AM
All you need to know about the Game of Thrones prequel, ‘House of the Dragon’
A new teaser for the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon”, was released recently. HBO promises the premiere of the show in 2022.
6 October 2021, 08:02 AM
Singer R Kelly's official channels dropped from YouTube
Alphabet Inc’s YouTube said it has removed R&B singer R. Kelly’s channels from its video platform, distancing itself from the singer who was convicted of sex trafficking last month.
R. Kelly was convicted by a federal jury in September in his sex trafficking trial, where prosecutors accused the singer of exploiting his stardom over a quarter-century to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex.
6 October 2021, 08:02 AM
Punorjonmo 2: A chilling and intriguing ride
Continuing Rafsan and Nila’s story, Vicky Zahed’s “Punorjonmo 2” aired on Channel i recently. The sequel to the much-appreciated Eid special tele-fiction “Punorjonmo” from Vicky Zahed’s “Jonmo” series, it was later released on the official YouTube channel of Channel i. Upon its release on YouTube, “Ponorjonmo 2” started trending on the video sharing platform.
6 October 2021, 07:01 AM
Shah Rukh Khan's fans leave message of support outside his residence
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been getting immense support from his fans both in front of his residence and on Twitter ever since the arrest of his son, Aryan Khan.
6 October 2021, 05:19 AM
New words in Oxford English Dictionary highlight Korean cultural wave
Thanks to K-pop and the rise of blockbuster Korean films such as "Parasite", South Korean culture continues to gain popularity worldwide and the latest update in the Oxford English Dictionary proves it.
5 October 2021, 18:39 PM
Britney vs Spears: Revealing a scam in the name of guardianship
Directed by Erin Lee Carr, the Netflix production, “Britney vs Spears” documents events that led to the conservatorship and the neglect Britney Spears faced for thirteen years. It released on Netflix on September 28, 2021.
5 October 2021, 11:35 AM
Kazi Hayat and Mazharul Islam to receive the Fazlul Haque Memorial Award 2021
In memory of Fazlul Haque, the pioneer of film journalism in the country, the Fazlul Haque Memorial Award is given every year. Haque was the editor of the first film magazine ‘Cinema’, the director of the first children's film 'President'.
5 October 2021, 10:56 AM
Mou opens up about her love for dance
Sadia Islam Mou is not only one of Bangladesh’s most sought-after models, but a renowned dancer as well. After a long hiatus, the popular actress is back on the dance floor for a special Puja programme.
5 October 2021, 10:34 AM
Monalisa misses her family on her birthday
Renowned model and actress Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa became a household name once she appeared in various popular advertisements and television projects.
5 October 2021, 09:24 AM
Emmy-winning ‘Bridgerton’ makeup designer Marc Pilcher dies of Covid-19
Noted UK-based hair and makeup designer, Marc Pilcher, who won an Emmy for Netflix’s hit series “Bridgerton” has died at the age of 53 due to Covid-19.
5 October 2021, 07:35 AM
Subtitles of Squid Game ‘change meaning’ of Netflix series
Some Korean-speaking fans are saying that the "botched" subtitles of “Squid Game” have changed the show's meaning for English-speaking viewers.
5 October 2021, 07:06 AM