The artistes were residing at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for the 44th edition of the conference, which took place from July 4 to 6. Indian artistes present included Swastika Mukherjee, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Srabanti Chattopadhyay, Sohini Sarkar, Sauraseni Maitra, Ambarish Bhattacharya, Arjun Chakrabarty, Anirban Bhattacharya, Tanushree Chakraborty, Kaushik Ganguly, Ujaan Ganguly, Sudeshna Roy, Arindam Sil, and the members of the bands Fossils and Somlata and The Aces.

Shakib Khan’s “Toofan” was released in 47 theatres, including South City, Star Theater, and Lake Mall in Kolkata, on July 5.

Jon Landau, an Academy Award-winning film producer, passed away on Friday, July 5, at the age of 63. Reports indicate that the cause of death was cancer. He is survived by his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Jamie and Jodie, as well as his siblings, Tina, Kathy, and Les Landau.

The actress, who had been grappling with persistent health issues and frequent bouts of illness during shoots, was admitted with severe symptoms including vomiting and dizziness. It was later confirmed that she had gallstones.

On July 6, the troupe held a grand ceremony on the eve of its founding anniversary at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's National Theatre Hall to present the Loko Natyadal Award 2021-22 to six distinguished theatre personalities.

The artiste was honoured with the National Film Award eight times. He first won the National Award in 1982 for the song “Hayre Manush Rongin Phanush” from the film “Boro Bhalo Lok Chilo”, with lyrics by Syed Shamsul Haque and composed by Alam Khan.

The vibrant singer was recently in Dhaka for a two-day trip, during which she spoke exclusively with the Daily Star about her music and her strong desire to perform a concert in Dhaka.

The makers of “Kubera” unveiled the first look of Rashmika Mandanna on Friday with a new character teaser. In the teaser, the actress is seen secretly digging up a suitcase filled with cash in a forest.

Irish actress Nicola Coughlan, widely recognised for her portrayal of Penelope Featherington in the popular Netflix series "Bridgerton", has successfully raised more than £1.5 million (USD 1.9 million) to support aid initiatives in Gaza over the last seven months.

In the wake of two triumphant editions, the third edition of the exhibition of the principal local event celebrating the practice of photojournalism in the country, the “Bangladesh Press Photo Contest 2024”, lifted its curtains yesterday. While the exhibition is taking place on the second floor, the inaugural event took place in the house-full eighth-floor gallery of the capital's DrikPath Bhobon.

After an extended break from live performances, popular musician Miftah Zaman made a triumphant return to the stage with his solo concert titled “Miftah Zaman: Odhoray Arekbar”. This special seated concert was designed for attendees to sit back, relax, and enjoy the entire show in comfort. The artiste invited guest musicians to present a range of songs to the audience.

International pop star Justin Bieber delivered a spectacular performance of his chart-topping hits at the sangeet ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Since then, Social media has been abuzz with clips and snapshots of Bieber at the grand celebration. Following his performance, Justin returned to the USA early this morning.

Nachiketa Chakraborty is a well-known name in both Kolkata and Bangladesh. His melodious voice and heartwarming lyrics beautifully reflect themes of love, life, and social messages.

Alia Bhatt and latest Bollywood sensation, Sharvari, Wagh have been roped in for YRF Spy Universe’s first female-led film “Alpha”.

Since its release in Bangladesh, the Shakib Khan starrer film “Toofan” is now creating quite a stir in West Bengal. The excitement was palpable at Thursday night's press conference, where it became evident that the people of West Bengal are keenly interested in the blockbuster. 

As I was preparing for the camera to roll, a humbling realisation struck me—this band had been crafting sonic masterpieces before I had even mastered my mother tongue. Their creations, like— "Oniket Prantor", "Onno Shomoy", "Obosh Onubhutir Deyal", "Amar Poth Chola", "Dhushor Shomoy"—had become the soundtrack to a generation’s hopes, dreams, and rebellions.

Partha and Arefeen have shared a friendly bond for a long time, however, this is their first professional collaboration. After the director approached him about the role, the actor liked it and agreed to take it on.

When asked about her experience working on both sides of the border, she shared her perspective on the differences between the industries, “The major difference I have noticed is the way of storytelling. Bangladesh’s stories are more original and strong — we have a centuries-old history that we can explore. On the other hand, their industry is older and professional and they have expertise in the technical sectors. However, our OTT industry is quite organised and professional too. Both industries have their respective sets of expertise.”

The web content arena has recently witnessed a surge in the popularity of period pieces, transporting audiences to bygone eras filled with opulent costumes, grand estates, and intricate social codes. This trend has been significantly amplified by the recent success of Netflix’s "Bridgerton", a lavish reimagining of England during its Regency era. These period dramas offer a form of escapism, allowing viewers to temporarily step away from the complexities of modern life and immerse themselves in a world governed by dissimilarly archaic rules and norms. The luxurious settings, extravagant costumes, and often dramatic storylines provide a visual feast, transporting viewers to a time perceived as simpler, albeit not without its own set of stumbling blocks.

American pop star Justin Bieber has arrived in Mumbai to perform at the wedding sangeet of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, set for today evening. It is reported that bringing the "Peaches" singer to India required the Ambani family to shell out a lot of cash.