Star-studded ‘Anandamela’ to air on BTV this Eid
19 May 2026, 13:05 PM
Entertainment
Dhaka at the Palais / Cate Blanchett’s DFF, its Bangladesh connection, and a fleeting opportunity
19 May 2026, 12:26 PM
TV & Film
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ stuns Cannes with sci-fi spectacle
19 May 2026, 11:50 AM
TV & Film
Ancestral homes of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar on the brink of collapse
18 May 2026, 17:47 PM
Entertainment
Anirban Bhattacharya expresses desire to work in Bangladeshi cinema
18 May 2026, 12:32 PM
TV & Film
‘Rongbazar’ heads for OTT release after piracy leak
18 May 2026, 12:20 PM
TV & Film
Barbra Streisand unable to attend Cannes closing ceremony after knee injury
18 May 2026, 12:14 PM
TV & Film
Kristen Stewart criticises Hollywood studio system at Cannes
18 May 2026, 11:51 AM
TV & Film
Cannes: Cate Blanchett says #MeToo ‘was shut down very quickly’ in Hollywood
18 May 2026, 11:14 AM
TV & Film
Acting is something I genuinely enjoy: Mousumi Hamid
17 May 2026, 19:33 PM
Entertainment
2016 film ‘Oggatonama’ to be adapted for stage: Tauquir Ahmed
Released in 2016, “Oggatonama” explores the bureaucratic and emotional complexities surrounding the repatriation of a migrant worker’s body from the Middle East.
21 April 2026, 11:04 AM
First look at ‘Wednesday’ Season 3 shows Jenna Ortega in Paris
Netflix has unveiled the first look of the third season of “Wednesday”, featuring Jenna Ortega’s titular character in Paris.
21 April 2026, 10:35 AM
Director Matia Banu Shuku battles cancer, family seeks government support
Notably, some of Matia Banu Shuku’s well-known television serials include “Gollachhut”, “To-Let”, and “Ekta Kinle Arekta Free”. She is also the daughter of Language Movement veteran Abdul Matin.
20 April 2026, 17:06 PM
Adnan Al Rajeev’s ‘Ali’ bags Diversity Award in Germany
Bangladeshi filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeev’s acclaimed short film "Ali" has won another prestigious award in Germany.
20 April 2026, 12:24 PM
Late Baul singer Kanai Das’ final song to feature in ‘Roid’
Kanai Das Baul, a visually impaired folk artist from West Bengal, died on April 18. Known for his spiritually rooted music and humanist philosophy, he spent his life travelling across villages, fairs and akhras with his ektara, performing songs that reflected devotion and the essence of humanity.
20 April 2026, 11:20 AM
Eddie Murphy receives AFI Life Achievement Award
Noted actor-comedian Eddie Murphy was presented with the AFI Life Achievement Award at a ceremony hosted by the American Film Institute, celebrating a career that has shaped comedy and cinema for more than five decades.
20 April 2026, 11:10 AM
WrestleMania 42 Night 2: Lesnar retires, Reigns wins title
Roman Reigns reclaimed championship gold, defeating CM Punk in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night Two on Sunday (April 19) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
20 April 2026, 10:14 AM
A stalwart’s sixty: Tauquir Ahmed celebrated by cultural personalities
At sixty, Tauquir Ahmed stands at a point where a life in the arts begins to take on its full shape. Today (April 19), at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, colleagues gathered to take stock of a career that has moved steadily across theatre, television, and film.
19 April 2026, 18:07 PM
Chamak seeks BNP nomination for reserved women’s seat
Born in Barishal and raised in Dhaka, Chamak entered the entertainment industry after becoming the second runner-up in the Miss World Bangladesh 2017 competition.
19 April 2026, 12:56 PM
Cody Rhodes retains WWE title at WrestleMania 42 Night One
Cody Rhodes successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night One, closing an event that delivered a mix of title changes, dramatic moments, and surprise developments.
19 April 2026, 12:20 PM
Deepika Padukone announces second pregnancy with Ranveer Singh
Actor Deepika Padukone has announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh, sharing the news through a social media post that featured their daughter, Dua.
19 April 2026, 12:13 PM
Popular drama ‘Eta Amaderi Golpo’ nears its end
While the director's previous television serials such as “Graduate”, “Mic”, and “Chander Nijer Kono Alo Nei” were also well received during their run, this drama has surpassed them all.
19 April 2026, 11:30 AM
Directors reflect on fading trend of family dramas
Despite the decline, directors agree that audience demand for strong storytelling remains.
18 April 2026, 20:02 PM
Tom Cruise-led ‘Top Gun 3’ officially enters production
Tom Cruise is set to return as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell as Paramount Pictures has officially confirmed that “Top Gun 3” is now in production.
18 April 2026, 13:54 PM
‘Domm’ expands to 58 theatres across US and Canada
Directed by Redoan Rony, “Domm” stars Afran Nisho, Chanchal Chowdhury, and Puja Chery.
18 April 2026, 11:50 AM
Bhabna attends Moscow Film Festival for the first time
Actress Ashna Habib Bhabna is currently in Russia along with director Asif Islam and producer Jannatul Baker Khan for their film “King in the Land of the Princess”. The team is attending the 48th Moscow International Film Festival.
18 April 2026, 11:14 AM
Razz’s redemption
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, the actor reflects on his layered role in “Bonolota Express”, the struggles behind his success, and why his hunger for great cinema remains far from satisfied.
18 April 2026, 10:00 AM
‘Bonolota Express’ becomes highest-grossing Bangladeshi film in North America
Adapted from Humayun Ahmed’s novel “Kichukkhon”, the film features an ensemble cast of Mosharraf Karim, Chanchal Chowdhury, Sabila Nur, Azmeri Haque Badhan, Zakia Bari Mamo, Shamol Mawla and Sariful Razz.
17 April 2026, 21:11 PM
Starry-eyed Arpita on debuts with 'Tumito Cholei Jabe'
“I never really planned to become an actor,” said Arpita Mitra, a Rajbari native. The bright-eyed young lady said, “But somewhere along the way, I realised I loved being in front of the camera, and that changed everything.”
17 April 2026, 17:42 PM
Niloy Alamgir responds to backlash over animal welfare posts
Actor Niloy Alamgir has addressed the backlash he faces on social media for speaking about animal welfare, particularly issues concerning stray dogs.
17 April 2026, 16:32 PM