In a career spanning over three decades, Tareen Jahan has earned acclaim for her versatile performances. In addition to being a splendid actor, she has been a talented dancer and singer since childhood.

Self-taught artist Nazir Hossain is popularly known as ‘Tiger Nazir’, for his remarkable contribution to folk art, and paintings of tigers. He mainly works with the traditional medium of art, ‘Potchitro’, or scroll painting.

Tareque Masud's films compel us to think anew. An archivist and a brilliant storyteller, he was fondly known as the ‘Cinema Feriwala’. The artiste is an indispensable name when it comes to film studies. Masud and his close collaborator, cinematographer Mishuk Munier, passed away in a tragic car accident ten years ago, on this day.

The coronavirus pandemic has had a multifaceted impact worldwide. As a result of it, we had to surrender helplessly to an invisible virus and people of all classes have been defeated by a sneeze or a dry cough. Now very unexpectedly, people have to walk everywhere wearing masks. The world's economy, politics, religion, science, research, education, literature, and culture have been severely affected.

With an array of popular television fictions under his belt, celebrated actor Intekhab Dinar has built a powerful presence on OTT platforms in recent years. From a convincing portrayal of a commanding chairman in "Taqdeer" to a whimsical fictional character in "Ovineta", he has made the best of his acting prowess. In "Dwikhandito", the final episode of the Chorki anthology series, "Unoloukik", Dinar aces an impeccable, breathless performance of over 20 minutes. He spoke to The Daily Star about his journey with the project, and more.

Una Stubbs, who played Mrs Hudson in the hit series, “Sherlock”, passed away in Edinburgh, Scotland, on August 12. She was 84.  

On July 23, the tele-fiction "Ghotona Shotto" was aired on Channel i, where “negative, misleading, and harmful ideas” about children with special needs were presented. Subsequently, Channel i Managing Director Faridur Reza Sagar and its spokesperson Shykh Seraj were among those sued under the Persons with Disabilities Rights and Protection Act.

Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol have reportedly teamed up for acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani’s upcoming film.

Natyachakra, the oldest theatre troupe in the country, has been performing on stage for the last 49 years. They have successfully produced 54 plays. “Bhaddarnok” is one of the most staged and widely acclaimed plays by this prominent group.

Shuvasish Bhowmick of father-son singing duo Baap ka Beta, released his first single “Obocheton Mon” online recently. The song, written by Jakaria Jalal and composed by Kanak Acharya, is a collaboration by the singer and Bashundhara Digital.

According to a report by Closer Online, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer are dating. The publication said that the two stars have been spending more time together since they filmed the “Friends” reunion with their co-stars, earlier this year.

Shakib Khan has maintained a successful career of more than 20 years, with numerous hit films. However, it has been one and a half months since the superstar has been on a film set.

Seeking justice for children with special needs who were insensitively portrayed in the recently aired Eid-ul-Adha tele-fiction "Ghotona Shotto", private humanitarian organisation CHILD (Countrywide Health Initiative for Learning & Development) Foundation says that it will take legal action against the producer, director, and associates of the production.

Ekushey Padak awardee Ramendu Majumdar played an integral role in enriching the theatre arena in Bangladesh. By establishing the well-known troupe, Theatre, he has kept the theatre stage alive with his tireless efforts. Also known as one of the pioneers of Bangladesh’s theatre movement, the renowned cultural personality has been a part of most of the mass movements in the country. He is a two-time president of the International Theater Institute (ITI). He is currently the honourary president of the ITI. In a candid chat with The Daily Star on his 80th birthday, he reflects on his journey, and more.  

National Award winning composer and music director Alauddin Ali, a legendary name in Bangladesh's music industry, is one of the finest music directors of not only Bangladesh, but also the entire sub-continent. Today marks the first death anniversary of this maesetro.

The Raas Leela is an important part of Manipuri culture. The term roughly means ‘dance of divine love and passion’. Dancers symbolise their spiritual love for Lord Krishna when they perform the Raas Leela. At 76, Krishnakumari Sinha is one of the most renowned artistes of this traditional art form in Bangladesh. For more than three decades, she has also been a guru to many. In a conversation with The Daily Star, Krishnakumari Sinha, along with her two disciples Sharmila Sinha and Jyoti Sinha, talk about the Manipuri Raas Leela, and their journey with it.

In remembrance of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a 15-day photo exhibition began at the Projection Hall of the Bangladesh Film Archive from August 5, 2021, following safety measures against Covid-19.

Renowned magician Jewel Aich has become a household name for his unique talents. Apart from being a magician, he is also a flutist. Besides that, he has a passion for painting.

Noted Rabindra Sangeet singer Kamal Ahmed’s 20th album, "Tomar Oashime’’ was released on August 6, 2021, marking Rabindranath Tagore’s death anniversary.

The ongoing dispute between Scarlett Johansson and Disney over the release of “Black Widow” has continued to grow, and most recently, Disney attorney Daniel Petrocelli has stepped in to say that Johansson’s lawsuit is nothing more than a public relations campaign.