It is an amazing experience accompanying prominent and promising artists of Bangladesh at the peak of Finlay Hills near the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Chittagong as Cosmos Art Camp 2018 begins in the port city. I am privileged to be a part of the art camp as a guest artist and journalist this time in such a ambience where renowned artist Alakesh Ghosh is getting a refreshing drink and portraying a couple of flowers on canvas, while I am writing

The April edition of “Ask Me Anything”, The Daily Star's monthly Facebook Live show will feature not one, not two but three guests, building up the hype to the upcoming film “Swapnajaal”.

On April 3, 1957, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the erstwhile Minister of Industries and Commerce of East Pakistan, introduced the East Pakistan Film Development Corporation Bill at the Constituent Assembly. To mark that day, April 3 is observed every year as National Film Day in Bangladesh since 2012.

After helming “Jurassic World” — and then sitting out for its sequel, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” — Colin Trevorrow is set to return to direct the third pic in the series, which he is currently co-writing with Emily Carmichael.

The Bollywood fraternity, including Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan, has praised Tiger Shroff's performance in “Baaghi 2”, calling him Bollywood's next action star. Directed by Ahmed Khan and also featuring Disha Patani, the film minted Rs 25.10 crore of the first day of its release, making it the biggest opening day for Bollywood this year.

Dental care brand Closeup Bangladesh awarded the winners of its “Close up Kache Ashar Golpo – 2018” story writing competition last week, in a ceremony at the corporate office of Unilever Bangladesh, says a press release.

A group art exhibition titled “Let There Be Light” recently concluded at North Gallery, Academy of Fine Arts in Kolkata, India. Several Bangladeshi and Indian artists took part in the exhibition with their paintings, sculptures, ceramics and new media works.

The April edition of “Ask Me Anything”, The Daily Star's monthly Facebook Live show will feature not one, not two but three guests, building up the hype to the upcoming film “Swapnajaal”. Director Giasuddin Selim and the two

Christopher Nolan, undeniably one of the greatest filmmakers alive, has recently watched Satyajit Ray's “Pather Panchali”, and says he is willing to learn more about Indian cinema.

Bruce Springsteen will reissue re-mastered versions of five albums as a new box set, “The Album Collection, Vol. 2, 1987 – 1996” which will release May 18.

As one of the most in-demand actresses of the late 1990s and 2000s, Cameron Diaz starred in a number of hit films, from “There's

“Amar Bondhu Rashed”, the Morshedul Islam-directed adolescent film set during the Liberation War, was screened at various educational institutes in Pabna over the last month, as part of Independence Day observances in the district.

DD Gallery has organised a solo art exhibition titled “Life in Mirror” by noted artist Jahangir Hossain at Saltz, Gulshan in Dhaka. The 12th solo show by the artist was inaugurated on March 30.

Jaya Ahsan has gone from strength to strength as an actor, particularly in recent years, as her success transcended borders. One of the busiest actors in Indian Bangla cinema right now, Jaya's commitment to her craft has taken her places, including a circus.

A solo painting exhibition by Ajoy Sen Chowdhury was inaugurated at Chittagong Shilpakala Academy at Mehedibag on Thursday evening.

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif's sister Isabelle is all set for her second film and Bollywood debut in the true sense, according to Hindustan Times.

Dhallywood actor Emon is setting out for new waters, as he has just signed a short film in India's Kolkata, which is set to go on floors soon.

Guillermo del Toro's “The Shape of Water”, which was the big winner at this year's big winner at the Oscars – taking home Best Film, Best Director, Best Original Score and Best production Design – has finally landed on the big screen in Dhaka. Star Cineplex, the country's first multiplex theatre, just released the critically-acclaimed title starring Sally Hawkins, Doug Jones, Michael Shannon and Octavia Spencer, along with two other recent big Hollywood films.

The participating galleries were categorised as Contemporary, Modern and Residents, with Residents being the new addition this year. The works presented included painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, video, photography and performance.

Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston are laughing all the way to the bank, again. Variety reports that Sandler will reunite with his “Just Go With It” co-star on Netflix's comedy “Murder Mystery”.