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
Robert Pattinson’s Batman breathes new life into the dark knight
Everything fans could ask for in a Batman movie and then some.
3 March 2022, 11:23 AM
Zayed Khan to remain GS of Film Artistes’ Association
The High Court yesterday cleared the way for Zayed Khan for assuming the office of general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association (BFAA).
2 March 2022, 18:00 PM
‘I was paid 960 taka for my first acting job’
Noted actor Fazlur Rahman Babu was honoured with the National Film Award for the fifth time, for his supporting role in “Bishwoshundori”. He has been persistently proving his acting prowess over the decades.
2 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Who is Sabrina?
Hoichoi released the first look of their much-anticipated web original, “Sabrina”, across social media recently.
2 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Release of ‘The Batman’ halted in Russia
Some of Hollywood’s biggest movie studios are delaying the releases of highly-anticipated films in Russia, in response to the country’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
1 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Cast of Gias Uddin Selim’s ‘Kajol Rekha’ announced
After “Gunin”, Gias Uddin Selim is set to begin his next film, “Kajol Rekha”. The government grant-winning movie will star Sariful Islam Razz and Rafiath Rashid Mithila, along with debutant Mondira Chakroborty.
1 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Humayun Ahmed was a guiding light for me: Monira Mithu
Noted actress Monira Mithu started her journey in showbiz twenty years ago, with Humayun Ahmed’s “Openty Bioscope”. The artiste has been spending busy days, shooting for different tele-fictions and drama serials.
1 March 2022, 18:00 PM
“When you pack up early”
The star is seen dancing in a jovial manner, rocking a striped top, looking as cute as ever. Titled “when you pack up early”, the video displays the infectiously positive attitude that the actress has towards her work, and co-workers.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM
The people behind Real Magic
I was honestly overwhelmed to work with my Guru (Shayan Chowdhury Arnob), after 15 years. He curated and produced the entire programme, and am extremely grateful to be a part of it.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Selena Gomez presents SAG Awards barefooted
Selena Gomez got on stage barefoot on Sunday’s 2022 SAG Awards, while presenting the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Kangana’s ‘Dhakaad’ to release in May
Kangana Ranaut is set to star in Bollywood’s first high octane spy thriller, ‘Dhakaad’. The film will release on May 27, 2022.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Achievements larger than life
Ekushey Padak awardee Raisul Islam Asad stepped into acting 50 years ago, winning 5 National Awards for his commendable screen presence. The star has been honoured for the sixth time this year, with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Fighting a war with melody
It was the dreadful night in March 25, 1971 that urged a 28-year-old Mahmudur Rahman Benu, a professor of statistics at Institute of Statistical Research & Training (ISRT) and a music teacher at Chhayanaut, to pick up the rifle against the Pakistani army,
27 February 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Nonajoler Kabbo’ wins Hiralal Sen Award 1428 for Best Feature Film
“Nonajoler Kabbo” (The Salt in Our Waters) has won the Hiralal Sen Award 1428 in the Best Feature Film category at the 20th Amar Bhashar Cholochitro film festival.
27 February 2022, 10:35 AM
Partha and Bappa Mazumder to appear together in “Hoye Jao Tumi”
Noted musicians and brothers Partha Majumder and Bappa Mazumder will appear in a music video together for the first time. They have collaborated for the song “Hoye Jao Tumi”, composed by Partha, and voiced by Bappa.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Situation in Ukraine ‘devastating’, says Priyanka
Taking a stand against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas called Russia’s actions “terrifying”.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Girl from theatre set to conquer showbiz
Starting her journey with theatre, Sanjida Preeti moved from one medium to another, earning praises for her realistic screen presence and down-to-earth role choices. After the success of her recent releases, including critically acclaimed OTT productions like “Taqdeer”, Preeti is looking forward to exploring the digital platforms while trying out in films.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Gulshan Habib Razib releases song on Ekushey February with Humaira and Raja Bashir
The song, “Bangla Amar Bhasha, Bangla Maayer Bhasha”, accompanied by a music video, was released on the occasion of International Mother Language Day (February 21). The song is written by Gulshan Habib Razib and voiced by Humaira Bashir, while Raja Bashir is behind the music direction and arrangement.
26 February 2022, 11:41 AM
Sheena Chohan’s ‘Fame Game’
A former Miss Universe participant, Indian actress Sheena Chohan has worked in six films, including Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Pipra Bidda” (Ant Story).
25 February 2022, 18:00 PM
‘The Batman’ to release in Bangladesh before US
Much anticipated Warner Bros Pictures film “The Batman” will be released in the USA on March 4 internationally. However, the reboot, directed by Matt Reeves will have an advance release in Bangladesh on March 3. It will be screened on all outlets of STAR Cineplex.
25 February 2022, 18:00 PM