Speaking to The Daily Star about Ataur Rahman, Mamunur Rashid said, “I have known him since before the independence of Bangladesh.

Tariq Anam Khan concluded, “I am saddened by his passing. But this is the way life is — one must leave eventually. Still, the encouragement he gave me will always remain a source of inspiration.”

One of the most successful and widely acclaimed productions on Dhaka’s stage was “Galileo”, directed by Ataur Rahman.

Concluding his reflections, he said, “One after another, the memories keep coming back to me. I pray for the peace of his soul. May Almighty Allah grant him Jannah.”

The venue became a space of deep emotion as leading figures from Bangladesh’s theatre, cultural, and artistic communities came to bid farewell. Among those present were faculty members from the Theatre Departments of Jagannath University and the University of Dhaka, along with many prominent cultural personalities.

Popular Dhallywood actress Purnima has taken part in a new awareness-based documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gazi Mahbub, best known for the hit film “Premer Taj Mahal”.

The scale of the preparations had already created a festive atmosphere across the division and added that the programme would also provide an opportunity to showcase local cultural heritage and indigenous traditions.

To mark Mother’s Day, Jolkonya has organised a six-day group art exhibition titled “Every Woman is a Mother”.

Concluding the conversation, the iconic actress spoke simply yet profoundly about her wishes for the future. “At this point in life, my greatest wish is to remain healthy and live peacefully,” she said. “I also pray for everyone’s good health and wellbeing.”

Actor and animal welfare activist Jaya Ahsan, alongside the Bangladesh Animal Welfare Foundation and AK Khan Healthcare Trust, has filed a public interest writ petition with the High Court seeking a ban on the illegal trade and sale of horse meat.

Born on 18 June 1941 in Noakhali, Ataur Rahman was regarded as one of the pioneers of Bangladesh’s post-independence theatre movement. Over several decades, he made significant contributions to the country’s cultural sphere as a playwright, actor, stage director, and writer.

Cannes will host an intense lineup of screenings, premieres, and red-carpet moments that bring together some of the biggest names in international filmmaking.

Renowned theatre personality, actor, playwright, and stage director Ataur Rahman is no more. He breathed his last at around 12am on Monday night while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital. He was 84.

On May 22, the band will celebrate that journey with “25 Years of Nemesis — Eto Diner Poreo Je” at InterContinental Dhaka’s Winter Garden. For a band born out of rooftop rehearsals and underground gigs, reaching the 25-year mark is not merely an anniversary. It is evidence of endurance.

Directed by Azman Rusho, “Rockstar” features Shakib Khan in the role of a professional musician rather than the action-driven characters often associated with the actor. For the role, he reportedly underwent a significant physical transformation and weight loss.

Kaarina Kaisar, a lively and popular young content creator who had recently been building a career in acting and screenwriting, is set to be flown to Chennai this afternoon (May 11) by air ambulance for advanced treatment after being placed on life support due to severe liver complications.

The Ekushey Padak and Swadhinata Padak awardee has been on life support for the past 10 days following a fall that led to multiple organ complications.

Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, accusing the tech giant of using her image on television packaging without permission.

Popular Bangladeshi singer Balam is returning with a full-length album after more than a decade. Titled “Maola”, the project marks the musician’s fifth solo album and his first complete album release in many years.

The team behind the documentary “Gaza: Doctors Under Attack”, which had previously been shelved by the BBC over concerns related to impartiality, won an award at the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday (May 10). During their acceptance speech, the team used the moment to criticise both Israel and the BBC.