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
Warfaze, nine individuals get Ekushey Padak
6 February 2026, 07:35 AM
Arts & Entertainment
New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
5 February 2026, 11:57 AM
Music
Analysis / Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros deal faces skepticism over YouTube rivalry claim
13 December 2025, 07:03 AM
Business
Warner Bros fight heats up with $108 billion hostile bid from Paramount
9 December 2025, 06:23 AM
Business
Dharmendra passes away
24 November 2025, 18:08 PM
Bollywood
Are Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau dating?
12 October 2025, 17:04 PM
Entertainment
R Madhavan warns fans about fake account impersonating him online
6 hour(s) ago
Entertainment
Star-studded musical dramas to feature in Eid special ‘Ityadi’
8 hour(s) ago
TV & Film
Vijay Sethupathi confirms new film with Mani Ratnam
8 hour(s) ago
TV & Film
‘Golmaal 5’ announced with Akshay Kumar joining franchise
8 hour(s) ago
TV & Film
'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' face off at drama-filled Oscars
9 hour(s) ago
TV & Film
Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion
3 October 2025, 08:16 AM
Arts & Entertainment
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
16 September 2025, 04:23 AM
TV & Film
Ed Sheeran showcases debut collection of Jackson Pollock-esque art
10 July 2025, 05:30 AM
Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
28 June 2025, 03:46 AM
Music
International Jazz Day Special / A jazz sanctuary amidst Dhaka’s familiar chaos
30 April 2025, 11:57 AM
Entertainment
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
Winners of 26th Berger Young Painters’ Art Competition announced
The winners of the 26th Berger Young Painters’ Art Competition” (BYPAC) were announced in a ceremony held at Gulshan Club, Dhaka, recently. Six young and promising artists were rewarded for their brilliant artworks.
1 April 2022, 13:40 PM
Eminent elocutionist Hasan Arif no more
Elocutionist and General Secretary of Sammilito Sangskritike Jote, Hasan Arif, passed away today at 1:50 pm, while under treatment in Bangladesh Specialized Hospital.
1 April 2022, 09:50 AM
Scorpions to perform for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden
Scorpions is set to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City, just over 50 years after George Harrison organised a two-show Concert for Bangladesh at the same venue.
31 March 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Shimu: Made in Bangladesh’ to release in Japan
Rubaiyat Hossain’s acclaimed film, “Shimu: Made in Bangladesh”, hit local theatres on March 11. Now, it is set to release in Japan on April 16.
31 March 2022, 18:00 PM
My parents believed that I deserved the National Award: Kona
Prominent singer Dilshad Nahar Kona is a widely recognised voice in Bangladesh for her melodious songs. She won her first National Film Award for “Tui Ki Amar Hobi Re” from “Bishwoshundori”, and has a packed schedule with live shows and concerts.
31 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Mahiya Mahi dispels pregnancy rumours
Rumours were circulating about Mahiya Mahi expecting a child, after she came back from Umrah.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Banglavision to celebrate its 16th birth anniversary today
Popular TV channel Banglavision will celebrate its 16th anniversary today, with festivities and special programmes.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM
A generational talent graced Dhaka, what was our reaction?
It has always been difficult to please everyone, especially in the age of social media -- where everyone feels not only entitled to an opinion, but also entitled to share it regardless of how crude or unfiltered it may be.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Scorpions to perform at Golden Jubilee Bangladesh Concert at New York’s Madison Square
Scorpions is set to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City , just over 50 years after George Harrison organised a two-show concert for Bangladesh.
30 March 2022, 16:02 PM
American actress Courtney Coffeyy to star opposite Shakib Khan in ‘Rajkumar’
The first look of Shakib Khan’s upcoming film, “Rajkumar”, directed by Himel Ashraf, was launched on the superstar’s birthday at World Fair Marina Convention Hall, New York.
29 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Deepika Padukone bags Time100 Impact Award
Deepika Padukone was recently honoured with a feature in the Time100 Impact Awards.
29 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Frustrated with delays on release dates: Mim
Bidya Sinha Mim is currently busy shooting for her Eid tele-fiction, alongside Tahsan in Mabrur Rashid Bannah’s “We are husband and wife”.
29 March 2022, 18:00 PM
KGF: Chapter 2 trailer promises more fireworks
As KGF: Chapter 2 looks to have its much anticipated release on April 14, the trailer dropped recently to increase audience expectations. The three-minute long trailer starred Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon and Prakash Raj.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Oscars 2022: A showcase of masterpieces, memories, and mishaps
Beyonce kicked off the ceremony from a tennis court in Compton, in honour of tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams, whose childhood is the main theme of “King Richard”.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM
A R Rahman to perform today at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium
Renowned folk artist Momtaz Begum and legendary band Miles will perform, alongside international musical sensation A R at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today, in honour of the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Snoop Dogg confirms collaboration with BTS
American rapper Snoop Dogg has confirmed a collaboration with K-pop sensation BTS.
27 March 2022, 18:00 PM
TM Rocks brings 50 bands together for ‘Priyo Bangladesh’
50 popular bands came together for one epic Independence Day collaboration titled “Priyo Bangladesh.” The music video was shot in the presence of more than 200 band members at the Narayanganj Osmani Stadium.
27 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Safiya carries ‘Nikhoj’: Sporshia
Orchita Sporshia, has been garnering tremendous praise for her performance as Safiya in Chorki’s web-series “Nikhoj”. In a chat with The Daily Star, the “Kathbirali” actress opens up about “Nikhoj”, her upcoming ventures, and more.
27 March 2022, 18:00 PM
James Bond reality show in the works
Amazon’s Prime Video recently announced a James Bond–inspired reality competition series, “007’s Road to a Million.”
26 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Music world pays tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins
Fellow musicians paid tribute to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins across social media. He passed away at the age of 50. The noted drummer’s death was announced by the band in the midst of a festival tour of South America.
26 March 2022, 18:00 PM