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Emmy Awards 2024: Pro-Palestinian protesters gather to demand justice

Scores of impassioned protesters marched down Figueroa Street, the very path leading to the red carpet of the major event at the Peacock Theatre, the site of the Emmy Awards.
16 September 2024

‘Not a Fiction’ earns second Oscar-qualifying spot at Tasveer Film Festival 2024

Shah Newaz Khan Cju’s “Not a Fiction” has secured its second Oscar-qualifying spot at the 19th edition of the Tasveer Film Festival and Market 2024.
16 September 2024

‘Shogun’ and ‘Hacks’ triumph at Emmys with major wins

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.
16 September 2024

National Film Awards jury board members announced

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.
15 September 2024

Bangladesh Film Censor Board reconstructed: Who are the members?

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.
15 September 2024

‘Punorbashon Concert’: Local musicians unite to aid flood victims

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.
15 September 2024

‘Breathing Out Burden’: Mental health support for journos covering historic student movement

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.
15 September 2024

Kanak Chapa, Ashfaque Nipun, and Nawshaba among key figures in restructured Artistes’ Welfare Trust

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.
15 September 2024

Mim’s double surprise on a special day

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."
15 September 2024

Indian filmmaker sues Netflix for alleged plot theft in ‘Squid Game’

"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.
15 September 2024

All eyes on ‘Shōgun,’ ‘The Bear,’ and ‘Baby Reindeer’ for 2024 Emmys wins

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.
15 September 2024

Bangladeshi filmmakers demand reform in 24-point agenda

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.
15 September 2024

Visa issues stall major Bangladesh-India film projects

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.
15 September 2024

Qawwali evening commemorates martyrs of student-led mass uprising

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.
14 September 2024

Timberlake settles DUI case with plea agreement

Justin Timberlake has negotiated an agreement to resolve his drunk-driving case in the United States.
14 September 2024

BTS one of the ‘greatest pop stars in the 21st century’: Billboard

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."
14 September 2024

Joy faces backlash over flattering letter to Sheikh Hasina

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.
14 September 2024

'Karate Kid' actor Chad McQueen passes away at 63

Actor Chad McQueen, the son of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen, has passed away at the age of 63.
14 September 2024

Sunidhi Nayek seeks justice after falling victim to fraud

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. 
14 September 2024

Sumi embodies generosity, defiance

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.
13 September 2024
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