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
15 March 2026, 14:47 PM
Entertainment
Star-studded musical dramas to feature in Eid special ‘Ityadi’
15 March 2026, 12:36 PM
TV & Film
Vijay Sethupathi confirms new film with Mani Ratnam
15 March 2026, 12:31 PM
TV & Film
‘Golmaal 5’ announced with Akshay Kumar joining franchise
15 March 2026, 12:13 PM
TV & Film
'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' face off at drama-filled Oscars
15 March 2026, 11:59 AM
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
Women’s Day exclusive ‘Scooty’ to park on Chorki today
“Scooty”, a Chorki exclusive production to celebrate International Women’s Day, is set to release today on the platform.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Bhumi Pednekar collaborates with UNDP for gender equality campaign
Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar will be collaborating with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to promote gender equality campaign.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM
An ode to the superwomen of our RMG sector
As Shimu sits in front of the manager, she is faced with a tough choice- The manager has offered her money to stop the union -- while on the other hand, the fate of thousands of workers relies on her petite shoulders. The money would have paid off her financial burden, but would have weighed on her conscience. Shimu, with courage, stood up to her manager and told ‘no’ to his face. She was determined to change her fate, whether it is for better or worse.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Youths to miss Joy Bangla Concert for 2nd consecutive year amid pandemic
Joy Bangla Concert will not be held this year too like the previous year in view of Coronavirus situation but it has left an indelible imprint on the GenNext who missed on it for two years due to the Covid pandemic for two years.
7 March 2022, 13:47 PM
‘Khalamoni’ Ferdausi Rahman returns with ‘Esho Gaan Shikhi’
The musical icon has finally appeared in front of the camera with BTV’s popular programme “Esho Gaan Shikhi”, which has been running for more than 5 decades.
6 March 2022, 12:22 PM
American actress Bethenny Frankel raises $25M for Ukraine relief
“Real Housewives of New York City” famed American actress Bethenny Frankel has raised a donation worth $25 million for the refugee relocation programme for Ukraine.
6 March 2022, 09:53 AM
‘This boycott is nothing but drama’
18 film-related organisations have decided to boycott Zayed Khan. The decision was taken at a meeting held yesterday. Zayed Khan spoke to us over the phone, expressing his point on the issue.
6 March 2022, 09:50 AM
Jibon Khan releases 'Kolponay Asho Bar Bar'
After a long break, talented singer Jibon Khan has released his new track, "Kolponay Asho Bar Bar.'
6 March 2022, 09:37 AM
Alia Bhatt takes cinemas by storm with ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’
Alia Bhatt’s latest film, “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is soaring high at the box office. It was released on February 25, 2022.
5 March 2022, 18:00 PM
‘No Dorai’ director Angshu’s debut web series in the works
National Award-winning filmmaker Tanim Rahman Angshu’s debut web series “Tirondaj” is in the works.
5 March 2022, 18:00 PM
The audience will decide if they like ‘Mukhosh’: Mosharraf Karim
Mosharraf Karim, Pori Moni and Ziaul Roshan starrer “Mukhosh” released this week in 38 cinema halls. The film is Efthakhar Suvo’s debut directorial. The Daily Star caught up with the actor, as he spoke about his expectations towards the film and more.
5 March 2022, 18:00 PM
The Fame Game: Madhuri Dixit deserved a better OTT debut
In recent years, not only did OTT platforms provide us with some fresh new talents, but also initiated comebacks of several popular Indian actresses of the 90s.
4 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Aishwarya Rai returns to the silver screen after 4 years
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is soon going to be back on the silver screen. Recently, the actress shared the first look of her character in Mani Ratnam’s upcoming period drama “Ponniyin Selvan”.
4 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Excited to play Konkon Dashi: Mithila
Rafiath Rashid Mithila is all set to appear in Gias Uddin Selim’ s government-granted film “Kajol Rekha”. Based on a 400-year-old Maimansingha Gitika, the actress will be seen donning the unique role of “Konkon Dashi”, for which the shooting will take place next month.
4 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Targeting celebrities just for 'clout' is wrong: Nazifa Tushi
Starting with “Ice Cream” in 2016, Nazifa Tushi’s focus has always been films. She went on to feature in one of the most successful OTT projects last year, “Networker Baire”.
4 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Kim Kardashian declared legally single
A Los Angeles judge granted American reality TV star Kim Kardashian’s request to be declared legally single from rapper Kanye West after nearly eight years of marriage.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Mukhosh’ hits theatres today
The highly-anticipated film, “Mukhosh”, starring Mosharraf Karim, Pori Moni, Roshan and Iresh Zaker, among others, releases in 38 theatres across the country today.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Nazrul Utsav 2022 to commemorate the National Poet’s legacy
A press conference for ‘Nazrul Utsav 2022’, a two-day festival to commemorate the work of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, was held yesterday at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) premises at Shegunbagicha.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Be an artist with ‘Cartoon Cartoon’
Prominent cartoonist Syed Rashad Imam Tanmoy, in association with A2i HD Media and Cartoon People, a community of Bangladeshi cartoonists and visual storytellers, has launched a show titled, “Cartoon Cartoon”. It airs on BTV, and is awaiting release on Duronto Television.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM
300 songs, One Konal
Somnur Monir Konal never had to look back after “Channel i Shera Kontho”, making her presence felt with her lively and mellifluous voice in films, singles and albums.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM