On his 12th death anniversary, The Daily Star looks back at the life of this fascinating filmmaker.

Former cultural minister Asaduzzaman Noor, who oversaw the film, was also present at the event.

Directors’ Association President Kazi Hayat said, “People criticise about all the awards in the world. Even, I have seen the names of the awardees change overnight. We hope that people will not get a chance to talk about this award. We hope to keep the transparency.”

Popular actress Zinat Sanu Swagata has made her space in the entertainment industry with outstanding acting and singing prowess. Her confident demeanour and numerous successful television projects have solidified her position in the limelight. As anticipation builds for her upcoming film "Oshombhob," set to release next month, Swagata took a moment to converse with The Daily Star, shedding light on her latest film and more.

"The stars can't promote the movie, but the audience can," said a Sony spokesperson.

Since earlier this year, Shakib and Apu have been speaking for each other, supporting each other's films on social media and also have been seen touring together in the US

The actress revealed that she didn't share her experiences earlier in fear of being seen as using a personal anecdote as promotional material.

Jayaprada was sentenced to 6 months in prison by a Chennai court in connection with a long-running case.She has also been fined Rs 5,000 for the case.

Son of noted actor Sohel Rana, Mashroor Parvez's second film "Going Home" was released today in just one theatre, Star Cineplex, Bashundhara City. Both the father-son duo, Mashroor and Sohel Rana, have acted in the film.

The much-awaited teaser of the crime thriller "Hubba," featuring actor Mosharraf Karim, was unveiled yesterday, offering a sneak peek into the intense narrative.

Renowned actor Afzal Hossain, a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, has recently commemorated a significant milestone in his personal life. Having completed an impressive three decades of marriage, Afzal Hossain and his wife, Tajin Halim Mona, have shared a journey of love, companionship, and mutual support spanning over 32 years.

Madhumita Sarcar is a popular face in Tollywood. With her glamorous avatar and her strong performance, she has won the hearts of audiences. Earlier on, she was married to Sourav Chakraborty, and the marriage didn't end on a good note. 

Imran Khan, who was missing from Bollywood for quite some time, is ready to make a comeback after 8 years.

Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani were rumoured to be dating, and fans couldn’t get enough of speculating about them. The two were reportedly in a live-in relationship, and were pictured by paparazzi on various dates.

The tenacious actor, Safa Kabir who has completed a decade in show business, wanted to be a fashion designer growing up.

Amidst recent speculation sparked by actress Gal Gadot's comments, sources familiar with the situation have clarified that a third installment of the "Wonder Woman" movie series is not in active development by Warner Bros. and DC Studios. 

Farhan Akhtar at the time wrote and captured something that would truly become the selling point of the film, catapulting it to the ‘classic’ and ‘beloved’ status it has today.

In a recent interview with the media, the actor admitted that he will regret all his life for rejecting Karan Johar's film "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani".

"Nothing is more important to this company than its relationships with the creative," Iger said on a call discussing Disney's quarterly results on Wednesday.

A glimpse into the world of the upcoming film "Meghna Konna" was unveiled yesterday with the release of its striking poster. The poster showcases Nawshaba Ahmed, seated gracefully on a boat, her hands raised in a bird-like gesture as she soaks in the tranquil surroundings.