Runa Laila is a globally acclaimed artiste who has made her mark with various achievements including being honoured with the coveted Independence Award. This esteemed artiste, famed especially in the subcontinent, began her singing career 60 years ago, observing six decades in music today. 

Earlier this month on June 8, the St Kilda Town Hall in Melbourne, Australia, witnessed a grand alumni dinner and cultural function organised by NSU Alumni Association Australia to commemorate three decades of North South University's achievements.

On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Mohammad Iqbal's film “Revenge” hit 15 theatres with Ziaul Roshan and Shobnom Bubly in the lead roles. Despite the initial buzz, the film has struggled to attract audiences in both single-screen theatres and multiplexes. In a disappointing turn of events, “Revenge” was pulled from Star Cineplex just five days after its release due to poor performance.

A photo exhibition, inspired by the renowned poetic novel "Shesher Kobita" by the legendary Rabindranath Tagore, is set to take place this Friday (June 28) at 6pm at the Chitrashala Auditorium of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. 

Once the trailer of “Toofan” dropped on social media, people were particularly intrigued by a short snippet of Mimi Chakraborty and Shakib Khan dancing to the grooves of “Dushtu Kokil”.

Entering the photo exhibition’s gallery, white curtains gently swayed, displaying cyanotype prints of the portraits of Birangonas (Bangladeshi female freedom fighters), much like how their valiant stories have been hidden behind the curtains for far too long.

The Bharat-Bangladesh Film Festival, a three-day event, commences in Kolkata. This festival has been organised by the Bidhannagar Film Society of West Bengal in collaboration with the Fazlul Haque Mani Smriti Sansad, the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) of Kolkata, and the eastern section of the Federation of Film Society.

Penned collaboratively by Aditya Sengupta and Hasanat, the plot unfolds with the mysterious death of rising cricket star Apu, who dies under suspicious circumstances after delivering a stellar performance as Man of the Match. Investigating his brother’s death, Topu begins to unravel a series of enigmas, including rumours linking the country’s biggest cricket star to the incident. As he delves deeper, Topu uncovers interconnections in the betting world, leading to a cascade of sensational revelations. The episodes are aptly titled with cricket terms: Powerplay, How's That, Decision Pending, Caught Behind, Inside Out, Strategic Timeout, and Death Over. 

Mizan Rahman and Oni Hasan, the two popular figures in the country's music industry reunited for a song after 10 years. The duo has been teasing the drop of their latest track for quite some time. The song titled "Tomake Chara", was finally released last Friday. 

Shakib Khan is at the pinnacle of success, with his career graph soaring uphill over the past few years as he continues to deliver hit after hit. While Shakib Khan’s fans are thrilled with this success, they are also voicing their daunting fear that someone might try to harm the megastar.

Lawrence will co-produce “The Wives” with Justine Ciarrocchi under her Excellent Cadaver production banner.

Timberlake was arrested last Tuesday (June 18) in Sag Harbor on New York’s Long Island. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and released without bail after arraignment later that morning.

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are all set to tie the knot this month. Preceding their wedding, a photo from their mehendi ceremony has been making rounds on social media. 

The Eid-ul-Azha drama “Chander Haat” has soared to the number one trending spot on YouTube in Bangladesh. This humorous and heartfelt fiction, set in a cattle market, unfolds themes of love and humanity. The final scene, which reveals the tragedy faced by a poor family, has deeply moved many viewers.

After its regional success, with local theatres extending their shows to manage the immense audience the film is drawing, "Toofan" is poised to captivate audiences in West Bengal, India.

The 10th edition of the festival took place from June 11 to 14 on the beaches of Naples. Among the feature films in the competition, "Mayna" was the only Asian film, produced by Jaaz Multimedia, to secure a place.

Sallha Khanam Nadia has found a happy ending with her longtime beau, and actor Salman Arafat.

In the shared photo, the actress is adorned in a red saree, alongside Nasir, who is sporting a white Punjabi. While Chamak is adorned with traditional pieces of jewellery from head to toe, both are flaunting their special engagement rings, which they exchanged last Monday (June 17).

As the festivities of Eid continue to color our lives with vibrancy, television channels are offering a diverse range of programs and exclusive dramas throughout the week of Eid-ul-Azha. In addition to premiering new content, they are also hosting special screenings of popular films for audiences to enjoy on the sixth day of the festival.

This Eid-ul-Azha, the young sensation Khairul Basar has graced our screens with 12 television projects, some already aired and others awaiting release. Fresh from the festivities, Basar drops by The Daily Star for a quick chat.