I was used as a trump card: Rozina after Artistes’ Association election defeat

Veteran actress Rozina has alleged that she was “used as a trump card” during the recent Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association election after losing her bid for an executive committee member’s post.
7 July 2026

Humayun Ahmed’s ‘Jinn Kafil’ marks Rangamancha’s sold-out debut

“Jinn Kafil” centres on Misir Ali’s rational investigation into a series of mysterious events that blur the boundaries between logic, faith and the supernatural.
7 July 2026

Why we keep falling for fictional boyfriends

Then someone inevitably resurrects Mr Darcy, Jim Halpert or Aditya Kashyap to remind everyone that the blueprint existed long before TikTok edits.
7 July 2026

Harry Styles sets Guinness World Record for longest Wembley concert residency

Harry Styles has earned a Guinness World Record after completing a record-breaking 12-show residency at Wembley Stadium, surpassing Coldplay’s previous record of 10 consecutive concerts at the iconic London venue.
7 July 2026

Inside Mohammad Touqir Islam and Anurag Kashyap’s historic ‘Delupi’ collab

Mohammad Touqir Islam's “Delupi” recently received a significant endorsement, with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap officially joining the film as its presenter. The announcement, made by the film's team on social media, means the project will now be introduced internationally as ‘Anurag Kashyap presents Delupi’. He talks exclusively with The Daily Star.
6 July 2026

Four artistes reunite for new rendition of Renaissance’s ‘Aj Je Shishu’

More than three decades after its original release, Renaissance’s acclaimed song “Aj Je Shishu” has been reintroduced with a fresh musical arrangement, bringing together four of Bangladesh’s celebrated musicians.
6 July 2026

Bangladeshi and West Bengal stars gather for North American Bengali Conference

The 46th edition of the North American Bengali Conference (NABC), one of the largest annual gatherings of Bengali-speaking communities in North America, has begun in New York, bringing together artists, filmmakers, writers and cultural personalities from both Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal.
6 July 2026

Anurag Kashyap backs Mohammad Touqir Islam's ‘Delupi’ in groundbreaking move

Mohammad Touqir Islam’s “Delupi” has received a major boost with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap officially coming on board as its presenter.
6 July 2026

Truly grateful to see Neymar Jr and Haaland on the same pitch: Safa Kabir

Safa Kabir may have seen her beloved Brazil bow out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but the experience of watching the Selecao in action remains one she will cherish for years to come.
6 July 2026

Roid wins Best Asian Film at Da Nang festival

Bangladeshi film “Roid” has earned another international accolade, winning Best Asian Film in the Critics’ Section at the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Vietnam.
6 July 2026

Six years without Andrew Kishore, the voice that defined Bangladeshi cinema

Known as the “Playback King”, Andrew Kishore died on July 6, 2020, at the age of 64 after battling Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Even six years later, his songs remain fixtures on radio stations, television programmes and streaming playlists, continuing to connect with audiences across generations.
6 July 2026

Warfaze announces Michael Jackson tribute concert

Renowned Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze is set to pay tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, through a special concert scheduled for July 31 at the Hall of Fame, Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC), in Dhaka.
6 July 2026

Blender’s Choice The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards enters its fifth edition

The fifth edition of Blender's Choice–The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards has returned once again. Over the years, the awards have served as a great source of inspiration for digital storytellers and a meaningful recognition for those who work behind the scenes. By celebrating their contributions, the awards pay tribute to the industry's unsung heroes.
6 July 2026

Sunil Pal says he declined Rs 25 lakh to join India’s Got Latent

According to Pal, Raina approached him with the offer, promising Rs 25 lakh for his appearance.
5 July 2026

Cultural Affairs Minister, State Minister visit ailing Shabnam Mustari, provide financial aid

Shabnam Mustari was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 1997 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Nazrul music. She later received the National Nazrul Award in 2015.
5 July 2026

Kriti Sanon speaks out on gender bias in Bollywood

The actor also pointed to differences in how male and female performers are treated during production.
5 July 2026

Theatre celebrates 100th staging of ‘Nikhai’

Set at a steamer ghat during the British colonial period, the play explores humanity beyond caste and religious divisions, arguing that a person’s true identity lies in their shared humanity.
5 July 2026

‘Minions & Monsters’ opens with US$16 million, leads weekend box office

Universal and Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters” led the North American box office on Friday, earning an estimated US$16 million from 4,243 theatres as it kicked off the Independence Day holiday weekend.
5 July 2026

Karan Johar praises Alia Bhatt, says ‘Alpha’ opens strong amid football frenzy

Taking to Instagram Stories, Johar congratulated Bhatt, whom he referred to as his "godchild", along with producer Aditya Chopra and Yash Raj Films, arguing that audience support had outweighed online criticism.
5 July 2026

Beyoncé unveils long-awaited track ahead of 'B'DAY' anniversary

Beyoncé has officially released the long-awaited track “Morning Dew (Donk)”, giving fans an early celebration ahead of the 20th anniversary reissue of her second studio album, “B’Day”.
5 July 2026
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