Historical epic "Shogun" won the prestigious best drama award at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, and "Hacks" upset favourite "The Bear" to win best comedy as Hollywood celebrated the best of television.

A new set of jury board members has been announced who would be selecting the recipients for the National Film Award 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting disclosed this in a gazette published this evening.

After the government was overthrown by a student-led uprising, discussions emerged about reforming the Censor Board. There was a strong call for a restructured committee, with demands to remove controversial members and create a new, more effective board.

The concert showcased performances by local bands-- Shohortoli,  Blue Jeans, Projonmo Baul, and Tarun Band. Additionally, vocalists Torsa and Atika also took to the stage to entrall audiences.

The event, held on Saturday (September 14) at Counter Foto’s Mirpur campus, was designed to help frontline journalists cope with the significant mental health challenges they’ve faced since reporting on the movement, including trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Many of these journalists were unaware of the extent of their psychological distress, which had developed while covering violent protests and human rights violations during the movement.

The Interim Government of Bangladesh has announced a bold restructuring of the 15-member trustee board of the Bangladesh Artistes' Welfare Trust, marking a significant move to strengthen support for the country's creative community.

For National Film Award-winning star Bidya Sinha Saha Mim, today is a day unlike any other – a truly special occasion. "Today is indeed a special day for me," Mim says. "It's different, and I'm spending it in a unique way."

"Luck" follows the story of a group of financially struggling and desperate individuals who are lured into participating in a series of competitive games, offering them the opportunity to win substantial amounts of money.

For the second time in a single year, the Emmy Awards are preparing for another red-carpet event. The 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles later today, showcasing the finest in television from 2023-2024. After last year's ceremony was delayed until January due to strikes, the Emmys' return this fall carries even greater significance.

Nearly 100 filmmakers and representatives of film-related institutions gathered at Dhaka's Ground Zero to deliberate on the "Cholochitro Shongskar Roadmap ‘24” (Film Reform Roadmap 2024) on Saturday evening.

Bangladesh and India's film industries are feeling the impact of the recently tightened visa regulations, with Bangladeshi artistes struggling to secure travel permits for film shoots in India, and Indian actors unable to get work permits for projects in Bangladesh.

In remembrance of the martyrs of the recent student-led mass uprising, Biplobi Moncho hosted a qawwali evening at the playground of Manikganj Government High School in Manikganj yesterday.

Justin Timberlake has negotiated an agreement to resolve his drunk-driving case in the United States.

The K-pop group has added yet another accolade to their impressive list of achievements, being recognised by Billboard magazine as one of the "greatest pop stars of the 21st century."

In 2014, actor and television host Shahriar Nazim Joy penned a letter to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, requesting a plot in Purbachal. In his letter, he praised Sheikh Hasina, referring to her as "the most outstanding leader and exemplary mother of the subcontinent." Recently, an image of this letter surfaced on social media, sparking widespread criticism.

Actor Chad McQueen, the son of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen, has passed away at the age of 63.

West Bengal-based singer Sunidhi Nayak has fallen prey to a case of fraud. The culprits extorted Rs 5.5 lakh from her through threats of physical harm and the release of personal photos online. Sunidhi reported the incident to the Santiniketan police station. 

During the second wave of quota reform protests this year, young actress Shahnaz Sumi became actively involved as a student of the Government College of Applied Human Science, starting in the first week of July. In an interview with The Daily Star, she shared her perspective on the protests, the challenges facing the showbiz industry, and her hopes for the future.

The official Facebook page of FIFA World Cup has shared a video today featuring highlights from various football matches, set to the tune of "Jadur Shohor", a popular track by the Bangladeshi band Chirkutt. 

The festival’s prestigious People’s Choice Award, determined by audience votes, includes “Saba” among its 25 competing films. Mehazabien expressed her pride, stating, “It’s a great honour for the entire team to be in the People’s Choice Award category. Our fingers are crossed as we await the announcement.”