Ekushey Padak winning theatre activist and actor S M Mohsin has been tested positive for Covid-19, and is undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of Impulse Hospital in Tejgaon.

Noted actor and Member of Parliament Farooque has been in the ICU of Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, for the past 16 days.

Television shoots can be arranged from 6 am to 6 pm during the countrywide lockdown, until any new instructions are given.

Bangladesh Group Theater Federation (BGTF) has decided not to perform stage plays during the lockdown. The Federation will not be organising stage shows anywhere in the country including Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Bangladesh Mohila Samity, informs Kamal Bayezid, Secretary General of BGTF to the Daily Star.

Art galleries and event spaces are operating cautiously during the countrywide lockdown, with most of them postponing their public programmes and exhibitions.

All branches of Star Cineplex will remain closed from today till April 11, as per the government's instruction of closing malls during the countrywide lockdown. Cineplex authorities will announce the re-opening dates soon, according to a press release.

Aditi Rahman Dola has proven her mettle from time to time as an outstanding young talent. The artiste, known for her mellifluous performances in songs like “Jochona”, “Tumi Chara” and “Mon Doriya”, has recently released “Dujonei Dujonar”, a song in which she displayed both her vocal and acting chops. We have a hearty chat with Dola for more.

Courtroom drama "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and jazz period film "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" were the big winners at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards, one of the last major ceremonies before the Oscars.

Popular musician Habib Wahid is undergoing treatment at Dhaka’s Universal Medical College Hospital for lung infection.

A bill titled ‘Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Welfare Trust Bill, 2021’ was placed in parliament today, aiming to ensure the welfare of actors and actresses as well as financial support to insolvent and ailing artistes.

Tangia Zaman Methila won the title of Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020, the national round of Miss Universe, one of the most prestigious beauty pageants in the world. This year’s slogan for the event is ‘Confidently Beautiful’.

Today marks National Film Day. Every year, Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) prepares for weeks to celebrate this day since 2012 and today is no different. Decorated with posters of super-hit movies for the last 5 decades, twinkling lights, and pictures of the starts of the industries, BFDC is all set to enjoy the day in full swing.

Renowned Indian singer Nachiketa Chakraborty paid tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with a new song recently. Nachiketa, who sang and composed the song, wrote it with Nila Mahmud. The song highlights the life of Bangabandhu, and his undeniable contribution to the independence of Bangladesh.

The election of the Bangladesh Film Directors Association has concluded amidst much enthusiasm at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) yesterday. Sohanur Rahman Sohan was elected the President, while Shaheen Sumon was elected the General Secretary for the years 2021-2022.

Popular theatre troupe Padatik Natya Sangsad’s 33rd production “Prerona'' premiered at Bangladesh Mahila Samity’s Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium yesterday, marking World Autism Awareness Day. The play is written and directed by Sabil Reza Chowdhury. “Prerona” highlights the story of a child who is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

“Chaa Porbo (Tea Time)”, an exhibition by noted artist Shehzad Chowdhury, is taking place at The Flourist, in Dhaka’s Gulshan 2. Curated by Saria Saguaro, the show features a striking collection of artworks, which were brought to life using tea and the process of cyanotype, during the months of isolation induced by the pandemic.

Acclaimed Manipuri dancer Samina Husain Prema has been gracing the audience both home and abroad with her beautiful performances.

At the time of writing this article, Shunno’s latest single “Behula” has been ‘trending’ as number one on YouTube’s music segment for the past 6 days. The music video, animated by Antik Mahmud, touched a million views almost instantaneously, and the song recently crossed the four million milestone.

Your books, “Shopner Brishti” and “Duti Moncho Natok” were launched at the Ekushey Boi Mela. What can you tell us about them?

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has tested positive for Covid-19. She is currently self-isolating at home.