A special edition of “Gan Diye Shuru” will be dedicated to Alam Khan’s memory, featuring tribute performances by Tasmeem Zaman Swarna, Biksham, and Orthi. Earlier in the day, another edition of the programme will showcase a selection of timeless film songs composed by the late maestro.

As Football World Cup fever sweeps across the country, two cinema halls have begun screening live matches in an effort to attract audiences back amid a prolonged shortage of moviegoers.

Tilly Norwood, the AI actor created by London-based company Particle 6, is set to make her feature film debut in the upcoming coming-of-age comedy-drama “Misaligned”.

National Award-winning actor Fazlur Rahman Babu believes his upcoming film “Mastul” will resonate deeply with audiences through its emotionally driven story and unconventional subject matter.

Veteran actress Rozina has alleged that she was “used as a trump card” during the recent Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association election after losing her bid for an executive committee member’s post.

Then someone inevitably resurrects Mr Darcy, Jim Halpert or Aditya Kashyap to remind everyone that the blueprint existed long before TikTok edits.

The 46th edition of the North American Bengali Conference (NABC), one of the largest annual gatherings of Bengali-speaking communities in North America, has begun in New York, bringing together artists, filmmakers, writers and cultural personalities from both Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal.

Mohammad Touqir Islam’s “Delupi” has received a major boost with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap officially coming on board as its presenter.

Safa Kabir may have seen her beloved Brazil bow out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but the experience of watching the Selecao in action remains one she will cherish for years to come.

Bangladeshi film “Roid” has earned another international accolade, winning Best Asian Film in the Critics’ Section at the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Vietnam.

Known as the “Playback King”, Andrew Kishore died on July 6, 2020, at the age of 64 after battling Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Even six years later, his songs remain fixtures on radio stations, television programmes and streaming playlists, continuing to connect with audiences across generations.

The fifth edition of Blender's Choice–The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards has returned once again. Over the years, the awards have served as a great source of inspiration for digital storytellers and a meaningful recognition for those who work behind the scenes. By celebrating their contributions, the awards pay tribute to the industry's unsung heroes.

According to Pal, Raina approached him with the offer, promising Rs 25 lakh for his appearance.

The actor also pointed to differences in how male and female performers are treated during production.

Universal and Illumination’s “Minions & Monsters” led the North American box office on Friday, earning an estimated US$16 million from 4,243 theatres as it kicked off the Independence Day holiday weekend.

The second edition of the Chorki Awards celebrated the best of Bangladesh’s OTT industry, recognising standout films, series and performances from both 2023 and 2024. The awards were presented during the day-long Chorki Carnival, where critics and subscribers honoured some of the year’s most acclaimed productions.

He has been appointed chief juror for the Babhasi International Film Festival 2026, a joint initiative of Bangladesh, India and Singapore.

Not just the love stories, the friendships, or the dramatic monologues in the rain, but the professions stitched into those narratives.

Actor Shiba Sanu has been elected president, while actor Joy Chowdhury has been elected general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association for the 2026–2028 term.

“Shadhu will always remain in me, so will ‘Roid’,” says Mostafizur Noor Imran, whose powerful performance in Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s latest film has once again left audiences mesmerised.