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
Heme, Irfan Sajjad pair up in Hanif Sanket’s Eid special drama
16 March 2026, 12:26 PM
Entertainment
‘Anandamela’ returns to BTV with Eid entertainment
16 March 2026, 12:18 PM
TV & Film
Oscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ dominate
16 March 2026, 10:43 AM
TV & Film
Oscars 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ wins Best Picture
16 March 2026, 09:09 AM
TV & Film
Jessie Buckley wins first Oscar for playing Shakespeare's wife in 'Hamnet'
16 March 2026, 08:48 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
‘I follow no strategy, as the industry is quite unpredictable’
Nazia Haque Orsha has been mesmerising audiences with her versatile performances since her participation in Lux-Channel i Superstar 2009. She carved a space for herself in the world of television, before making her way into OTT platforms and films.
12 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Pori Moni’s films delayed
Popular actress Pori Moni announced that she will be taking a break from movies for over a year, due to her pregnancy.
11 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Vicky Kaushal in talks to star opposite Katrina in ‘Jee Le Zaraa’
Bollywood’s newly married couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal will be starring together in Farhan Akhtar’s upcoming film “Jee Le Zaraa”, as per reports.
11 January 2022, 18:00 PM
'Raat Jaga Phool' showcases nature’s revenge
We all have to pay for our sins – This is the central message of ‘Raat Jaga Phool’.
11 January 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Amar Bangladesh’ strikes a chord with audiences
Celebrating 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence, plenty of creative content were made for TV and online media to pay tribute to the nation.
11 January 2022, 08:11 AM
‘People have been messaging my grandmother about Atrangi Re’
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan said that her father, Saif Ali Khan, cried after watching her latest film, “Atrangi Re”. She also revealed that her grandmother, Sharmila Tagore, has been receiving words of praise for her performance, and forwarding those messages on to her.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Asaduzzaman Noor returns to radio after 30 years
Eminent actor and Member of Parliament Asaduzzaman Noor is set to come back on radio with the drama, “Tahar Kotha”, after 30 years. He will play the role of a school teacher in the production.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Pori Moni announces marriage to Sariful Razz: Couple expecting first child
The actress herself confirmed the news to The Daily Star. “Nothing can be more joyful than this,” she said. “I feel like I am floating in the wind.”
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh Betar’s Mustafizur receives BRAC Migration Media Award
In recognition to his contribution to ensure safe migration, Md Mustafizur Rahman, the deputy director of Bangladesh Betar, has been awarded 6th BRAC Migration Media Award.
10 January 2022, 12:29 PM
Bappy injured while filming scene on bicycle
While shooting for Shahin Sumon’s “Kustigir”, popular actor Bappy Chowdhury got injured. The shooting unit has been staying at Cumilla. The news was confirmed by Bappy himself.
10 January 2022, 10:33 AM
Bangladeshi telefilm ‘CNG Driver’ to be screened at Pune Int’l Short Film Festival
Director Robiul Shikdar’s telefilm “CNG Driver” has been officially selected to be screened at the 20th Pune International Short Film Festival.
10 January 2022, 09:55 AM
‘I was unrecognisable amid Covid-19 battle’
Deepika Padukone revealed that difficult battle with Covid-19 made her look physically unrecognisable.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Two documentaries based on Sahid Rahman’s ‘Mohamanober Deshe’ premiere at BSA
The programme titled, ‘Bangabandhu Shongrami Rajnitir Kobi’ was held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), on January 8, featuring three documentaries based on Sahid Rahman’s “Mohamanober Deshe”.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Chitmahal’ to hit theatres on January 14
Inspired by the true events on partition and the exchange of enclaves, H R Habib produced and directed the film “Chitmahal”. The film features popular model and actress Peya Jannatul in the lead role.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Echoes finally resonate in your Attic
Formed in 2012, Attic is one of the forerunners of the new ‘indie’ generation of Bangladeshi band music. The rising stars released their debut album, titled after their most well-known song, “Echoes in your Attic”, which is available for purchase digitally.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM
5 new on-screen pairs to look forward to
A host of our favourite stars are pairing up for the first time on-screen in different upcoming projects. There is a lot of excitement and anticipation about how they would fare in their given roles. Check out what these pairs have in store for us.
9 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Mim arrives at in-laws on a helicopter
Celebrated actress Bidya Sinha Mim experienced an amazing reception, as she arrived at her in-law’s residence in Cumilla, on a helicopter.
9 January 2022, 11:34 AM
Vidya Balan to return as Monjulika in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'
Noted Indian director Anees Bazmee has confirmed that Vidya Balan will be returning as Monjulika in the sequel to the 2007 film, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", as per reports.
9 January 2022, 07:23 AM
‘Starting birthday week with Covid’
Actress Mithila Palkar has tested positive for Covid-19. ‘The Little Things’ famed star broke the news on Instagram.
8 January 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Mohanagar’ to make much anticipated return with sequel
Considered one of the best Bengali content on OTT, “Mohanagar” was a stellar show, featuring Mosharraf Karim as OC Harun. The Ashfaque Nipun directorial series created quite a stir not only amongst the audience, but from international critiques as well.
8 January 2022, 18:00 PM