Bangladeshi film “Bonolota Express” is set to be screened at the ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong tomorrow (August 28).

Rupert Grint is set to return to the wizarding world as Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”.

Singer and composer Bappa Mazumder has teamed up with filmmaker Masud Hasan Ujjal for a new song, “Gole Jawa Shomoy”, released with a music video on Saturday night.

Tim Curry is widely recognised for playing Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King's "It". With his sinister grin, eerie mannerisms and menacing laugh, Curry's portrayal of the shape-shifting killer clown became one of the most enduring interpretations of the horror character and continues to be remembered by fans.

Today (August 27), corresponding to 12 Bhadra, marks the 50th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Television channels and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy have arranged special programmes commemorating the poet and his legacy.

Apu Biswas has been stranded in Nepal amid devastating floods and landslides that have claimed at least 162 lives. The actor, who has been in the country for the shooting of her upcoming film "Shikar", said she is currently safe in Pokhara and is making arrangements to return to Dhaka.

From the beginning, Nazrul’s idea of the country was never territorial alone but is ethical. A nation, in his thinking, is not validated by borders but by whether it dismantles hierarchy—of class, of religion, of division and of inherited authority.

“It takes only a few minutes for false information to spread on social media, but who will take responsibility for the pain it causes to so many people? Publishing false reports about someone’s death and later saying that the information was incorrect cannot undo the emotional distress or panic caused.”

“I am happy that we are going to present a play before the audience. It is a great joy for me, especially because it is theatre. Performing on stage brings a different kind of joy,” she told The Daily Star.

The “Annual Art Exhibition 2025-2026” of the Department of Drawing and Painting brings together the works of 72 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

A sequel to "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" is reportedly in the works, more than two decades after the original romantic comedy became a box-office success. Kate Hudson, who starred in the 2003 film, is set to produce the new project.

In a busy and mechanical city, two strangers cross paths and share a few moments that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. It is around these fleeting moments and the possibility of unexpected connections that filmmaker Rubayet Mahmud has built his new short film, “Aro Kichukhon”.

With playback singing, solo and duet tracks, and acting keeping him busy, Pritom Hasan is also making an effort to stay connected with live audiences. The singer and music composer is now set to perform at the upcoming “Monsoon Beats” concert in the capital.

Parton, the legendary country singer and actress, died on August 25, according to a statement from her family. Representatives said she had been privately battling cancer.

“The University of Chankharpul”, a film exploring campus politics, political groupings and struggles for power, is set to have its world television premiere on Channel i on Friday (August 28).

Looking ahead, Mim wants to take on more distinctive projects. “I have been fortunate to be part of good films throughout my career. I believe choosing meaningful work is my way of returning the love, blessings and appreciation audiences have given me.”

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Parton donated $1 million to vaccine research at Vanderbilt University in 2020, making her an early sponsor of Moderna's vaccine development

Nartanam Dance Academy staged its debut production, “Anweshan”, on August 21 at the Dr Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mahila Samity in the capital.

Kit Harington is heading back to HBO, this time as one of the wizarding world’s most vain frauds. The Game of Thrones star has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO’s Harry Potter series, replacing Nicholas Hoult, who has left the production because of scheduling conflicts.

The production, Ethic’s first, was originally staged in 2010. The theatre group’s official website records its inaugural staging on May 22, 2010, at Bangladesh Mohila Samity Auditorium. The production was subsequently revived in a new form, with Mintu Sarder directing the new version.