The committee will serve until December 2026. The decision was approved during the association’s first general meeting, attended by 80 of the 170 registered members, held at the National Theatre Auditorium in the capital, reads a press release.

Alliance Française de Dhaka is set to host a distinctive exhibition featuring traditional musical instruments handcrafted by Mohammad Zakir Hossain. Titled “Symphony of Healing”, the exhibition will officially open on November 25 at 6pm at La Galerie in Dhanmondi.

The celebrated creator of the iconic song “Lal Pahari Deshe Ja”, Arun Chakraborty, has passed away. He breathed his last at 12:10am today at his residence on Farm Side Road in Chinsurah, Hooghly district, West Bengal. The eminent artiste was 80 years old. The news of his passing was confirmed to Prothom Alo by family friend Saptarshi Ray Bardhan.

The film will star Mithun Chakraborty opposite Bangladeshi actress Afsana Mimi. To ensure the screenplay does justice to the source material, Pal will travel to Bangladesh to research and review the locations referenced in the novel.

After Sony TV confirmed that “CID” would return to television after six years, fans couldn't hold their excitement. The production team has begun filming, and the makers have revealed the premiere date for “CID” Season 2.

In a lively celebration of cultural exchange, a distinguished nine-member ensemble from Dhaka’s esteemed dance academy, “Kolpotoru,” showcased Bangladesh’s artistic heritage at the illustrious “Bali Yatra Festival 2024” in India. The performance was held at the invitation of the Government of India. 

The sequel to Priyadarshan's classic comedy film “Bhagam Bhag” is set to kick off its production soon, bringing back the iconic trio of Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Govinda after 18 years.

In an effort to understand the challenges and tentative guidelines, The Daily Star reached out to board members and stakeholders. Their insights highlight the complexities of transitioning from the long-standing censor board to a modern certification body.

The world premiere of Disney's "Moana 2" sailed into Oahu, Hawaii yesterday along with a celebration of Pacific Islander heritage.

Critics argue that this tactic has allowed Shakib to dominate the box office during Eid holidays in recent years. However, the question, “Just how strong is Shakib’s market appeal outside Eid?” has been raised repeatedly — and “Dorod” has found itself facing that very test.

The play has garnered acclaim for its poignant exploration of societal inequalities. Between 2001 and 2005, “Nityapurana” was staged 86 times across Bangladesh and abroad. 

The songs are gradually being released on GaanShala-EKNC's YouTube channel, offering a fresh and heartfelt contribution to Bengali music while celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi film "Dear Maloti" could not be included as its Asian premiere is scheduled for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

Actress Mousumi Hamid has been the subject of much speculation recently, following her comments on marital separation. While many assumed she was referring to her marriage, she later clarified that her remarks were meant in a broader context.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has announced seven priority programmes, including a nationwide talent hunt and a youth festival, to reignite the cultural landscape of Bangladesh.

Two highly anticipated Hollywood productions have premiered in Bangladesh today for local audiences. The musical fantasy “Wicked” and the Christmas fantasy comedy “Red One” debuted at Star Cineplex, according to an official press release shared with local media by the multiplex authorities.

Naseem Ali Khan, one of the lead vocalists of the beloved band Souls, has officially announced his departure, bringing an end to his 45-year journey with the iconic band.

When “The Bong Connection”, directed by Anjan Dutt, was released in 2006, legendary director Rituparno Ghosh called actor Parambrata Chatterjee and told him that he could never make a film like that. What was so special about the movie that Rituparno himself was envious of the creation?

The 17th International Short and Independent Film Festival's existing committee has been suspended.

Anne Hathaway is all to play the leading star in the forthcoming book-to-film adaptation of “Verity,” the best-selling book authored by Colleen Hoover.