The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is tightening its rules to ensure greater fairness and engagement in the Oscar voting process. Starting with the next awards season, Oscar voters must watch all the nominated films in a given category to be eligible to vote in that category’s final round.

Actress and dancer Mehbooba Mahnoor Chandni is returning to television in a special Eid-ul-Azha drama titled Tumi Ami O Shey, directed by Azizul Hakim. Interestingly, the story for the production has been written by his wife, actress and director Zeenat Hakim.

Theatre Factory is set to debut its latest production, “Komola Rong er Bodh”, a theatrical homage to the life and works of renowned Bengali poet Jibanananda Das. The play, written and directed by Alok Basu, will premiere on May 9 at the Mohila Samity stage in Dhaka, with additional performances scheduled for May 10 and 11.​

The narrative centres on Maqbool, a compassionate cook portrayed by Fazlur Rahman Babu, who befriends Noora, a young stowaway. Their bond challenges the ship's hierarchy, particularly with a power-hungry helmsman who suspects Maqbool of espionage. The film explores themes of trust, compassion, and the complexities of human relationships.​

Rumours surrounding the health of legendary actress Babita circulating on social media on Monday, originating from a Facebook ID using her name. To verify the claim, The Daily Star reached out to the veteran actress last night.

Arbovirus has made a smashing return to the spotlight with the release of their new track “Purono Thikana”, the first single from their much-anticipated fourth studio album, “Nikhoj Shongbad”.

“I’m overwhelmed by the audience’s love. The affection people are showing for this film is truly incomparable. I couldn’t make time earlier because of shooting for a new project. At last, I managed to come today,” he said at the screening.

Independent Bangladeshi filmmaker Zayed Siddiki’s short film “Darkak” has officially been selected for competition at two prestigious international film festivals in France and Canada.

Veteran actor Shivaji Satam, best known for his portrayal of ACP Pradyuman in the long-running television series “CID”, has made a return to the show after a brief absence, following fan backlash over his character’s apparent death in a recent episode.

Bangladeshi films “Borbaad” and “Daagi” have sustained packed audiences in theatres both locally and internationally, even twenty days after their Eid release.

Singer-songwriter Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has set out on a concert tour across the United States as part of the “Bangla Folk Rock Fest”, performing alongside his band Arnob and Friends in eight cities. The tour began on Saturday (April 19) with a show in Dallas.

Three weeks since their Eid release, Bangladeshi films continue to draw strong audience turnout. Among the six titles released this festive season, “Borbaad”, “Daagi”, “Jongli”, and “Chokkor 302” have sustained their performance, contributing to a boost in the local box office.

The National Art Gallery Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) lit up last Saturday with a vibrant gathering of popular faces from the acting world. Through direct votes, the Actors Equity Bangladesh elected a new leadership panel of 21 members, including its president and general secretary.

In a WrestleMania main event for the ages, John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship, becoming a record-breaking 17-time world champion. However, the victory was mired in controversy following interference from rapper Travis Scott.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has launched three specialised training workshops today, under the management of its Training Department. The inaugural event took place at 10 AM at the academy premises, officially opened by A.F.M. Nurur Rahman, Director of the Training Department.

Acclaimed photojournalist Sony Ramani has unveiled his first solo photography exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), spotlighting the growing environmental crisis engulfing the capital. The exhibition opened today at 5:30pm and will welcome visitors daily from 3pm to 8 pm until April 24.

'Drik' has been hosting the Bangladesh Press Photo Contest since 2022, to highlight the success and work lives of photojournalists. We salute all the hardworking, courageous, and talented male and female photographers and photojournalists.

Jey Uso has finally conquered his greatest challenge. The beloved "Yeet" icon etched his name into history by becoming just the third WWE Superstar to defeat Gunther, earning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship with a submission victory in the opening match of WrestleMania 41, Night 1, held yesterday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Adapted from Rabindranath Tagore’s classic short story, “Denapaona” marks Emon’s feature film after a good while. Dighi was confirmed as the lead character, Nirupama, at the start of the year. Emon officially joined the cast this week and announced that filming is scheduled to begin next month.

More than five years after “The Big Bang Theory” wrapped up, Leonard and Penny are still enjoying game nights—at least virtually. Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki, who portrayed the beloved couple on the long-running CBS series, recently reunited in a commercial for the mobile video game “Royal Kingdom”. In the playful ad, the duo ditches all their usual forms of entertainment in favour of the immersive gaming app.