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Film
Reflection / A crescent moon for the broken
21 March 2026, 20:00 PM
Feature
Five films vie for Eid audiences, Shakib leads box office push
21 March 2026, 01:14 AM
Entertainment
Tribute / When Chuck Norris died, the myth kept standing
20 March 2026, 22:30 PM
Culture
Reaction / Bollywood at it again, tells Bangladesh’s story without Bangladesh
20 March 2026, 13:02 PM
Arts & Entertainment
‘Where are you?’ The afterlife of a song that outlived borders
18 March 2026, 20:30 PM
Feature
Reflection / How a 21-min qawwali discovered during a video game hunt changed a schoolboy’s musical world
13 March 2026, 18:30 PM
Arts & Entertainment
Pop Culture / From Pakistani living rooms to South Asia’s reels feed: The meme-ification of Rooh Afza
9 March 2026, 23:56 PM
TV
When Nosferatu came out of the shadows
4 March 2026, 15:58 PM
Arts & Entertainment
Pratul Mukhopadhyay, a personification of Ekushey February’s spirit
20 February 2026, 09:07 AM
Culture
Cox’s Bazar Film Festival concludes after two-day run
29 March 2026, 10:48 AM
TV & Film
‘Harry Potter’ trailer becomes HBO’s most-watched with 277 million views
28 March 2026, 13:18 PM
TV & Film
Jyotirmoyee Kundu arrives in Dhaka celebrating ‘Prince’ release
28 March 2026, 13:00 PM
TV & Film
South Korean actor Lee Sang Bo dies at 45
28 March 2026, 12:55 PM
TV & Film
‘Rockstar’ Shakib Khan goes viral with new look
28 March 2026, 12:06 PM
TV & Film
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
31 December 2025, 06:12 AM
Music
Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion
3 October 2025, 08:16 AM
Arts & Entertainment
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
28 July 2025, 05:24 AM
Music
Ed Sheeran showcases debut collection of Jackson Pollock-esque art
10 July 2025, 05:30 AM
Music
Khamkheyali Sabha honours Sanjida Khatun’s legacy with memorial tribute
3 June 2025, 12:44 PM
Music
Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
25 March 2025, 12:30 PM
Entertainment
MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
24 October 2022, 09:47 AM
Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
Chayanika Chowdhury opens up about ‘Bishwa Shundori’, Puja plans
Celebrated director Chayanika Chowdhury has been successful in the television industry for the last two decades, working with some of the most prolific actors.
18 October 2020, 06:22 AM
Cineplex to reopen with ‘Unoponchash Batash’ on October 23
Masud Hasan Ujjal’s first film, “Unoponchash Batash,” was set to release this March, but it was delayed indefinitely due to the ongoing pandemic.
18 October 2020, 06:17 AM
Prince Mahmud and Tanzir Tuhin dedicate new single to Ayub Bachchu
For the first time, renowned composer and lyricist Prince Mahmud collaborated with ‘Avash’ frontman Tanzir Tuhin with their latest release, “Alo”.
18 October 2020, 06:02 AM
‘Lottery’ bags award in Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
Young filmmaker K M Kanak's debut short film “'Lottery” has won the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival.
17 October 2020, 15:01 PM
'Protibadi Natyo Utshab 2020' raises voice against oppression
A drama festival titled “Protibadi Natyo Utshab 2020” was held at the auditorium of Bulbul Lalitakala Academy (BAFA), yesterday.
17 October 2020, 14:53 PM
Remembering Fakir Lalon Shah
Today marks the 130th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah. Even 130 years after his death, he continues to inspire us through his songs, philosophies and humanitarian ideologies.
17 October 2020, 10:18 AM
272 songs by Ayub Bachchu to be archived
On guitar maestro Ayub Bachchu’s second death anniversary tomorrow, Bangladesh Copyright Office will unveil a website archiving 272 of the legendary musician’s songs. This is the first time that a Bangladeshi artiste’s music is being officially archived by the government.
17 October 2020, 08:47 AM
Shahed Sharif Khan making a comeback with "Black Light"
Popular television actor Shahed Sharif Khan has earned positive remarks for her performance in tele-fictions and films. The actor is preparing for his comeback on the silver screen with "Black Light.
17 October 2020, 08:16 AM
"Locals in Pangsha calling me a teacher" - Mamunur Rashid
Noted thespian, director and playwright Mamunur Rashid is currently busy working on a new film, “Pataalghor,” directed by Mithu. It will feature the National Film Award-winning actor in the role of a teacher.
17 October 2020, 08:10 AM
Bappy’s Puja memories
Bappy Chowdhury has become a favourite amongst cinemagoers in a short span of time, thanks to his remarkable performances on the silver screen.
16 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Warda Rihab on adjusting to life during the pandemic
It has been two months since I started online lessons for my students at University of Dhaka. I have also been taking online classes at Chhayanaut for the past four to five weeks.
16 October 2020, 18:00 PM
“We must work on building a nation free from religious and gender discrimination” -Shahed Ali
Shahed Ali is a renowned theatre artiste. Through his hard work and dedication, he has also made his way into television, films and web projects over the years. Born in Old Dhaka, he grew up in an environment that supports communal harmony. In a recent chat with The Daily Star, the talented actor talked about his fond memories of Durga Puja, his upcoming projects and more.
16 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Baseer: An Eloquent Mind underway at Bengal Shilpalay
An exclusive exhibition, titled ‘Baseer: An Eloquent Mind’ is now underway at Quamrul Hassan Exhibition Gallery (Second Floor) of Bengal Shilpalay, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Organised by Bengal Foundation, the exhibition, featuring nearly 70-year works of Bangladesh’s pioneering painter Murtaja Baseer, was opened on October 12.
16 October 2020, 18:00 PM
Sanjay Dutt confirms he has cancer
Opening up for the first time about his battle with cancer, Sanjay Dutt says he is optimistic he will “beat” the disease soon.
16 October 2020, 11:30 AM
Sanjay Dutt confirms he has cancer
Opening up for the first time about his battle with cancer, Sanjay Dutt says he is optimistic he will “beat” the disease soon.
16 October 2020, 11:30 AM
Sanjay Dutt confirms he has cancer
Opening up for the first time about his battle with cancer, Sanjay Dutt says he is optimistic he will “beat” the disease soon.
16 October 2020, 11:30 AM
Against all odds, Delhi rickshaw driver's son joins famed UK ballet school
In 2016, Kamal Singh, son of an e-rickshaw driver from New Delhi, was mesmerised and awestruck by the beauty of Ballet, when he saw the film, “Anybody Can Dance.”
16 October 2020, 08:38 AM
Film museum inaugurated at Bangladesh Film Archive Bhaban
Celebrating the journey of Bangladeshi cinema, a film museum was unveiled at Bangladesh Film Archive Bhaban recently. It is located at Agargaon, Dhaka.
16 October 2020, 08:35 AM
Soumitra Chatterjee’s condition improves
The condition of legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee improved a lot this morning, following which doctors have removed him from the BiPAP and put on nasal mask.
16 October 2020, 06:27 AM
Protibadi Nattyo Utshab 2020: A protest against rape and oppression on women
A drama festival “Protibadi Nattyo Utshab 2020” will be held at the auditorium of Bulbul Lalitakala Academy (BAFA), Wise Ghat road tomorrow (Friday, October 16) at 4 pm.
15 October 2020, 15:06 PM