National Award winning director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury has decided to return the government grant he had received for his project "Pencile Aka Pori" provided for the fiscal year of 2020-2021.

Due to the global pandemic, the film fraternity has been suffering tremendously on all fronts. Dipankar Dipon directorial “Operation Sundarban”, a much anticipated film, was also delayed due to the crisis.

Director Amitabh Reza's 'Rickshaw Girl,' based on Mitali Perkins' book of the same name, has been selected at the North America’s prestigious Mill Valley Film Festival. The director shared the news on his Facebook account.

Prominent artist Shohag Parvez’s eighth solo exhibition, “My Country” is currently underway at Galleri Kaya in Uttara.

Ekushey Padak and National Award-winning actress Bilara Zaman is spending busy days on the sets. She has signed three new films alongside multiple tele-fictions. The actress is currently working with the “Monpura” famed director Giasuddin Selim for “Gunin”. She will also be seen in Afzal Hossain’s “Maniker Lal Kakra” and Ashutosh Sujon’s “Desantor”.

“Hawkeye”, the upcoming show from Marvel Studios, will arrive on Disney + in November — and as made clear by the first trailer, the series will have a Christmas storyline to it. Here are some key characters that are set to appear on the show.

Popular singer-songwriter and television host Alif Alauddin has been hospitalised at the city’s Bangladesh Specialized Hospital, informs her husband and noted musician Kazi Faisal Ahmed. She is the daughter of renowned musician Alauddin Ali.

Popular private TV channel RTV has launched a new music reality show for young people, titled “Young Star”.

Dilshad Nahar Kona and Imran Mahmudul are a brilliant duo, who have worked on many hit songs together. Recently, they collaborated for the government granted film, “Golui”. The duo have voiced the song, “Dewa” by noted composer Emon Shaha.

National Award winning actor Anwar Hossain was one of the most celebrated faces in Bangladeshi cinema. Known as the ‘Nawab Sirajuddaula’ of the silver screen, the actor worked in over 500 films in his illustrious career, spanning over five decades. Today marks the 8th death anniversary of Anwar Hossain.

Rapper Lil Nas X and pop star Justin Bieber won the top prizes at MTV's annual Video Music Awards (VMA) show on Sunday, in a ceremony packed with surprise appearances, live performances and thousands of masked fans.

Pop superstar Britney Spears, who has been fighting a conservatorship that governs her personal life and finances, announced on Sunday that she is engaged to longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari

Be it in buses, the radio, or on i-pods, Shah Abdul Karim’s songs have always managed to make it to the playlist of almost every Bangla-speaking listener. His simple and life-based lyrics, paired with the tabla, harmonium, and dhol still echo in the ears of his audience. Today marks the 12th death anniversary of the cherished Baul musician Shah Abdul Karim.

Actress Azmeri Haque Badhon is now rumoured to have been approached by Indian director Vishal Bhardwaj for his upcoming project 'Khufia', a production of Netflix. 

Independence Award-winning actress Ferdousi Mazumder has been busy for a week, shooting for “Ichchhenatai”, a documentary about her own life. The shoot ends tomorrow. The documentary, directed by Abir Shreshtho, is presented under the banner of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Raihan Rafi directorial film 'Noor' had already confirmed Arifin Shuvoo's presence in it. Now, Jannatul Ferdous Oishee has paired up with Shuvoo in this film.

Renowned singer Kanak Chapa has kept her devoted listeners mesmerised through many evergreen songs. She has been honoured with National Film Awards for best playback singing in her successful career spanning over four decades. 

Their dreams were shattered; their belief in a just society, torn to shreds. “Scorched Lives at Hashem Foods”, a mixed media exhibition paying homage to the victims of the factory fire, is currently underway in Drik Path Bhaban at Panthapath.

In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, Apurba opened up about his marriage, and his upcoming plans.

He recently survived an accident and is currently resting to recover. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor talks about his journey, recent releases, and more.