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16 Days of Activism / Enough is enough: Showbiz women clap back at virtual harassment

Whether an actor, athlete, singer, journalist, a corporate, or as a woman, they have to carry the burden of such acts regularly. Every form of abuse must be addressed. And in this era of technology, where it takes seconds to post a derogatory comment, the response should be just as swift. Clear rules are needed to ensure that accounts can be properly identified, regulated, and held accountable. Without this, we only empower abusers to continue.
29 November 2025, 03:00 AM
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Theatre brought peace to my life: Nawshaba

There was a time when Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed found herself facing one of the most challenging phases of her life. In the middle of that chaos, theatre entered her world — offering a rare sense of hope and peace just when she needed it most.
21 November 2025, 03:00 AM
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Runa Laila’s 73rd birthday / An icon that transcends music

Runa Laila has always been more than a legendary voice. She is an icon of beauty, style and charisma, someone whose influence has never faded. She still holds a special place in the hearts of young listeners. She is also one of the rare artistes who connects Bangladesh, India and Pakistan through her music, and reminds us why art crosses borders.
16 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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I wanted to do it my own way: Tasnia Farin

Through her production house, the actress plans to fulfill her directorial vision. “Yes, I have plans to start with short content. I might begin with small projects, but at the end of the day, I have always had this passion to create my own work.”
15 November 2025, 12:27 PM
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A sneak-peek into the unlikely pairing of Antik Mahmud and Dilara Zaman

Previously, Antik Mahmud had teamed up with the legendary Abul Hayat for a special animated video. This time, he is partnering with renowned actress Dilara Zaman, who will be lending her voice to a cartoon for the very first time. Interestingly, this unusual collaboration had been on Antik’s mind ever since he worked with Abul Hayat.
7 November 2025, 03:00 AM
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Suave Sudip

The ever-charming Sudip Biswas Deep first won hearts with his powerful performance in the globally acclaimed series “Invisible Stories”. From the stage to the small and big screens, he has explored every medium with passion and depth. Now, he’s ready to surprise audiences once again with his Chorki debut, the flash fiction romantic comedy “Perfect Wife”.
31 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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The future of television / Renowned stars air concerns, share solutions

Once the pride of Bangladeshi entertainment, the television industry gave audiences timeless classics like “Kothao Keu Nei” and “Aaj Robibar”. At the time, BTV was the sole window into a world of stories that shaped generations. As private channels emerged, the number of television dramas soared, but their quality began to falter. Today, the industry finds itself struggling to restore its lost glory and stability.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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A match made in music: Putul and Reza’s story

The couple recently visited The Daily Star, complementing each other in coordinated outfits. Between interviews and photographs, they could not stop capturing moments of one another on their phones. Married for four years, they describe themselves as best friends who respect each other’s personal space while nurturing their shared world. Although deeply in love, they affectionately address each other using tui, a term that might sound a bit strange to others, but feels natural to them.
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Urbee flies high

The former Miss World Bangladesh contestant came for a cup of coffee with The Daily Star and revealed all about her love for acting.
29 April 2023, 04:13 AM
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Please give ‘zakat’ to your financially unstable relatives: Tama Mirza 

For Tama Mirza, the idea of Eid means spending quality time with your loved ones. However, she won’t have much time to shopping, as she will be busy shooting for Raihan Rafi’s film “Shurongo” throughout the month of Ramadan.
22 April 2023, 16:00 PM
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The more you help someone, the better your Eid will be: Badhan

“This Eid will be really special for our family, as we have been blessed with a little bundle of joy ‘Azma Haque’, my eldest brother’s daughter, who came into our lives on March 12,” said National Award winner Badhan to The Daily Star.
22 April 2023, 06:01 AM
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Pakistani film bashed over questionable portrayal of Bangabandhu and Mukti Bahini

Recently, the trailer of "Huey Tum Ajnabi" , starring Mikaal Zulfiqar and Sadia Khan was released on social media. It is muddled with poorly executed VFX-laden scenes of war which makes even Prabhas' "Adipurush" VFX appear better. 
20 April 2023, 06:49 AM
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Meet Ramzan Miah: Barbie’s Bangladeshi actor

Recently, Warner Bros released the official trailer of “Barbie”, and fanslove it. Ramzan Miah, a British-Bangladeshi actor, will be playing a South Asian Ken doll and will be showing off his dance movies from one of its peppy tracks which can be seen in the trailer.
8 April 2023, 05:44 AM
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Tasnia Farin undergoes surgery

Actress Tasnia Farin has undergone surgery in Thailand, and is doing well. The actress shared the news on her social media story that she is done with her first surgery. 
15 March 2023, 08:09 AM
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‘Mercules’ traumatised me: Sabila Nur

Television’s most adorable actress, Sabila Nur, is elated about the release of her first web-series, “Mercules” on Chorki. The series is based on real-life incidents, and the actress terms her character ‘Joyeeta’ as one of the most challenging ones that she has ever enacted on-screen.
13 March 2023, 03:00 AM
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Tasnia Farin looks mysterious in new Ashes’ song

Recently, Tasnia Farin shared some photos on her Facebook, which have gone viral. Fans were left confused as to what happened to her smile and who she was looking for in the pictures. Well, the answers were revealed when Ashes posted a hint about their collaboration on their social media.
9 March 2023, 14:58 PM
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How entertainment revolutionised brand marketing

“Deshi Nagad ey Beshi Labh” or “Payment diben bKashe”
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM
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Is corporate involvement enriching our music?

While many old songs are being lost due to a poor archiving system, corporations like IPDC, Square, and Coca-Cola are working tirelessly to archive old Bangla songs and present it with a modern twist for the young generation
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM
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Who gave Hansal Mehta the right to make ‘Faraaz’?

Recently, the trailer of the movie was released which received mixed responses from Bangladeshi audiences. People questioned the filmmaker for capitalising on a country's personal tragedy, and making it in Hindi, which is not their native language.
19 January 2023, 10:37 AM
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‘We will make FDC great again’

Nipun Akhter made headlines when she finally secured her victory as General Secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association last year. The “Shajghor” actress has a lot of surprises in store as she is shooting for a thriller web-film “Opolap” and also bagged a nomination for Best Actress for her film “Birotto” at the ‘Meril Prothom Alo Awards 2022’. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, Nipun divulges about her upcoming plans for association, movies and more.
16 January 2023, 05:19 AM
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‘I have more fans in Bangladesh than Kolkata’

Sabyasachi Chakraborty etched a place into the hearts of the Bengali public, when he donned the role of the iconic ‘Feluda’ on the silver screen. Through his immaculate screen-presence and indomitable personality, the actor has continued to reign over the film industry as future generations keep on admiring the actor.
15 January 2023, 16:40 PM
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12 months, 5 films, one Shuvoo

Arifin Shuvoo often talks about his ‘Made in Bangladesh’ six-pack – and it is true that he has worked incredibly hard for his body transformation over the years, especially for “Black War”, which was released yesterday.
14 January 2023, 10:15 AM
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How Bollywood failed Sushant Singh Rajput

Sushant Singh Rajput won the hearts of audiences when he starred in the series, “Pavitra Rishta”. He would then go on to impress with stellar performances in “Kai Po Che”, “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story” and “Chhichhore”.
27 December 2022, 12:40 PM
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Asia’s largest art extravaganza kicks off

An amalgamation of enchanting arts and creative art forms, the 19th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh has brought together 114 countries and 493 artists under one roof at the heart of Dhaka, with the theme of “Home and Displacement”. It is said to be the biggest art exhibition in Asia.
8 December 2022, 10:08 AM
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Sanjida Preeti’s desires

Vivacious, pretty, and down-to-earth -- Sanjida Preeti impressed one and all with her performances throughout the years. From essaying the young and bubbly Titir in “Kacher Manush” to the doe-eyed Naila from “Bhalobashi Tai Bhalobeshe Jai”, the versatile actress has forayed all three mediums- Th
6 December 2022, 04:00 AM
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‘Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura’ nominated for Kolkata International Film Festival

Muhammad Quayum's debut-directorial movie, "Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura" (The Golden Wings of Watercocks) has been nominated at the 28th edition of the prestigious Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). The film was nominated under the “International Competition: Innovation in Moving Images” category. 
4 December 2022, 07:28 AM
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The untold story of Luva Nahid Choudhury

Over the years, Bangladesh has blossomed into a social hub for fine arts and cultural programmes, through the brilliant contributions of eminent literary figures and renowned personalities.
29 November 2022, 04:00 AM
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Rubaiyat Hossain granted 50,000 Euros for upcoming film

Recently, internationally acclaimed filmmaker, Rubaiyat Hossain received a grant from the 37th Berlin World Cinema Fund. The independent filmmaker won 50,000 Euros (BDT 53 lakhs) for her upcoming production “The Difficult Bride”.
27 November 2022, 11:20 AM

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