Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, a non-profit educational organisation, launched a new eLearning platform, the Sisimpur app. The announcement of the interactive eLearning platform builds on Sisimpur’s wide reach on broadcast television and its popular YouTube channel. Children and families will now have access to Sisimpur’s interactive videos, storybooks, puzzles, and games. The platform is now accessible as an app, available at Google Play Store.

Gaan Bangla Television, the only music channel in the country, started its journey in 2013, with a marvelous Victory Day programme. Through this platform, the channel has successfully managed to create a place for our musical legends and aspiring artistes, both home and abroad.

For the past two decades, Shironamhin has been entertaining audiences throughout the country, making its name as one of the most must-see acts on stage. Ziaur Rahman, the bass player, lyricist and band leader, has played an instrumental role in its success.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the people of Bangladesh will be celebrating Victory Day (December 16) on a limited scale this year. On this occasion, The Daily Star brings you a compilation of some of the finest television shows that will be aired on the top TV channels of the country.

Del is a New York based rapper and lyricist, hoping to make waves in the international music scene. We talk to the talented youngster about his latest releases, future aspirations, and more.

Renowned director Amjad Hossain passed away on December 14, 2018. Today marks his second death anniversary.

Khan Moidul Islam Shuvo, also known as Drockstar Shuvo by many fans, has been consistently delivering hit songs for the last two decades.

Renowned artists Jamal Uddin Ahmed, Farida Zaman, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Rokeya Sultana and Mohammad Eunus have made outstanding contributions to the art scene of Bangladesh.

Popular actor Siam Ahmed is spending busy days on the sets of “Damal”. His film “Bishwo Shundori” released yesterday, and the actor is looking forward to multiple releases in the upcoming months. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the dashing star talks about his upcoming ventures and more.

Although noted actor Khairul Alam Sabuj started out his career on the stage, his popularity primarily grew through television.

Popular actor Nusraat Faria Mazhar tested positive for Covid-19 recently.

Popular actor Arifin Shuvoo tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday. He is currently staying at home.

South Korean director Kim Ki-duk, who won the top award at the Venice Film Festival in 2012 but later faced allegations at home of hitting an actress and trying to force her into shooting off-script sexual scenes while making another movie, has died in Latvia. He was 59.

Ekushey Padak winner and multiple-time National Film Award-winning eminent filmmaker Tanvir Mokammel’s seventh feature film, “Rupsha Nodir Baanke” (Quiet Flows the River Rupsha) released today.

Siam Ahmed and Pori Moni starrer “Bishwoshundori” released in theatres today. It is director Chayanika Chowdhury’s debut film. It will be screened in 25 theatres all over the country.

A television commercial directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki went viral on social media recently.

To celebrate the Victory Day of Bangladesh, Gems of Nazrul will release their 14th production internationally at 12:01 am on December 16, 2020.

Finland based Bangladeshi motivational speaker Dr Mojibur Doftori previously penned a book on career success, which was published in 2019 by the UK’s Oxford-based Powerhouse Publications.

Salim Khan, the proprietor of Sangeeta, a well-known audio production company in the country, passed away at the age of 55, at 7 am today. He was undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at Impulse Hospital in Dhaka.

United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence is observed worldwide every year from November 25 to December 10.