Ritwik Kumar Ghatak’s home in Rajshahi, was demolished by the locals post-July on 5 and August, 2024 by the locals in what seemed like a communal rift. The Rajshahi cultural society had petitioned as far back as 2017 to preserve it as a heritage site, but their appeals went unheard. The situation is tragic but it opens the door to important conversations about the necessity of preservation of culture and art.

Renowned singer Pantha Kanai has returned with a heartfelt new track, “Sei Ek Shomoy Chhilo,” evoking memories of the global lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The song, written by Shahid Mahmud Jangi and composed by Pilu Khan, has been released on Ajab Records’ YouTube channel.

Lady Gaga is set to appear in the highly anticipated sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada”, balancing the project alongside her ongoing Mayhem Ball Tour.

AK Ratul, the late vocalist of the renowned Bangladeshi rock band Owned, was also celebrated in the industry as a gifted producer, having crafted numerous hit albums and singles for fellow rock bands.

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.

Bradley Cooper is set to star alongside Margot Robbie in the upcoming “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel, a new addition to Warner Bros.’ stylish heist franchise.

The 52-year-old singer-composer — the first true rockstar of Assam — drowned in the sea near Singapore’s St John’s Island last month. He had travelled there to perform at a concert scheduled for September 20. A day before, he went on a yacht trip — a decision that would end in tragedy.

Renowned rock band Artcell is set to drop a series of new tracks this month. The extended play titled “Chaturthangsha”, as per their announcement will consist of four new tracks.

Despite flaws, this is a milestone in the reluctant evolution of Bollywood's conscience

Warner Bros. has officially greenlit a sequel to the blockbuster hit “A Minecraft Movie,” which grossed nearly one billion dollars worldwide. Titled “Minecraft 2,” the film is currently in development and is set to premiere in theatres on July 23, 2027, the studio announced on Thursday.

Disney has decided to move forward with its live-action version of “Tangled” after stopping the project earlier this year. While no actors have been officially confirmed yet, Scarlett Johansson is being considered to play the villain Mother Gothel.

“Cafe Society” will follow that classic structure, centring on four friends who spend their time at a café that doubles as a microcosm of society itself.

Small-screen favourite Tanjin Tisha is making her big-screen debut opposite superstar Shakib Khan in director Shakeeb Fahad’s new film “Soldier.” Joining them is Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, with shooting already underway in Dhaka.

HBO has unveiled the first trailer for “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”, the much-anticipated prequel to “Game of Thrones.” The six-episode half-hour drama will premiere on January 18.

“Her and the City” is an initiative of Easel, an organisation founded by three women from diverse backgrounds and different religions who share a passion for art.

After gaining widespread acclaim on OTT platforms for his original series “Shaaticup” and “Sinpaat”, filmmaker Mohammad Touqir Islam is set to make his full-length feature film debut with “Delupi”.

The 1930 drama explores the final telephone conversation of a woman whose lover is about to marry another, capturing heartbreak, abandonment, and emotional turmoil. Ninad’s production preserves Cocteau’s intense, intimate narrative while presenting it through a Bengali lens, combining psychological depth with theatrical innovation.

Against the backdrop of illuminated arches and intricate stonework, the evening unfolded as a rare dialogue between music and memory—where the enduring legacy of Allauddin Khan found new resonance within Dhaka’s most iconic monument.

Paramount+ has officially renewed “Dexter: Resurrection” for a second season, as announced by Michael C Hall in a video shared on the show’s official YouTube channel.

Netflix has announced “Man vs Baby”, a new comedy series starring Rowan Atkinson, premiering globally on December 11, 2025. The four-part series sees Atkinson return as Trevor Bingley, the hapless yet well-meaning character from Man vs Bee, this time caught in a whirlwind of Christmas chaos while caring for a baby in London.