Kolkata's Education Minister Bratya Basu to visit Dhaka at ‘Mayar Jonjal’ premiere

Directed by Indian filmmaker Indranil Roychowdhury, the Bangladesh-India joint production is now set to premiere in Bangladesh at the 20th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) on January 22, at Central Library.
26 December 2021, 12:07 PM

5th Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh kicks off today

he fifth Global Youth Film Festival begins from today at Natore.  Arranged by Cinema Bangladesh, the festival will be inaugurated by eminent thespian and cultural personality Ramendu Majumdar. Natore Film Club is the local organiser of the event.
26 December 2021, 11:09 AM

Siam Ahmed and Shamma Abantee announce parenthood

Film star Siam Ahmed and his wife Shamma Rushafy Abantee have announced their first child on social media.
25 December 2021, 16:37 PM

‘My phones are usually dead’

Noted actress Emma Watson was only 10 years old when she landed her first job acting in the Harry Potter movies.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Syed Badruddin Hossain Theatre Festival concludes

Theatre activist Syed Badruddin Hossain was one of the founding members of Padatik Natya Sangsad. A theatre festival and award ceremony, in remembrance of him, is held annually. This year, the event was organised at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) from December 23 to 25.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM

A formulaic yet heart-warming Christmas romantic comedy

Sadly, the castle owner, Duke Myles, feels reluctant to sell it to Sophie due to which their interaction starts off rocky. Yet, with the flow of time, they start feeling attracted to each other. Even though this romantic comedy, starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes, is predictable, it is an enjoyable watch.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Television specials to enjoy on Christmas

Christians all over the world will commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ today. To make Christmas more entertaining, The Daily Star has compiled a list of some of the best TV programmes, which will be aired around the country.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM

I consider myself very fortunate: Noble

Adil Hossain Noble is one of the prominent faces in the television industry. Apart from modelling, he was a staple of many television dramas, and made his presence felt in the first package drama in Bangladesh.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM

James Franco breaks silence on sexual misconduct allegations

Oscar-nominated actor James Franco has acknowledged sleeping with students of an acting school he previously ran, saying he struggled with a sex addiction and has been working to improve his behavior in recent years.
23 December 2021, 11:24 AM

The unthinkable: Rave in Saudi Arabia where young men and women dance together

Record crowds of over 700,000 revellers flocked to Saudi Arabia's MDLBeast Soundstorm music festival, authorities said Monday, at the end of the four-day event in the oil-rich desert kingdom.
22 December 2021, 17:37 PM

‘Sisimpur’ to compete at Int’l Kidscreen Awards

Popular children’s puppet show “Sisimpur”, a Bangladeshi adaptation of Sesame Street (Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, Ddhoni Chitra), has been nominated at the prestigious International Kidscreen Awards in the ‘Best Mixed Media Series’ category.
22 December 2021, 11:28 AM

‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ not in Oscars shortlist

The Abdullah Mohammad Saad directorial “Rehana Maryam Noor” was sent to the 94th Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category this year from Bangladesh Oscar Selection Committee. However, the film did not make it to the shortlist for Oscars 2022.
22 December 2021, 10:49 AM

Bangladesh Film Archive and Rajshahi University organise Liberation War Film Festival

Marking the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence and the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Rajshahi University and Bangladesh Film Archive jointly organised a three-day festival on Liberation War movies.
22 December 2021, 09:29 AM

Spidermen swing by Cineplex!

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” opened in theatres recently to much anticipation. Members of BD Cosplayers attended the premiere
21 December 2021, 18:00 PM

A ‘Priyo’ new face in Dhallywood

Promising actress Priyo Moni’s latest film “Koshai” alongside Nirab was released in a streaming platform during the pandemic.
21 December 2021, 18:00 PM

‘You can’t take India out of me’

Noted actress Priyanka Chopra has been busy promoting her upcoming film, “The Matrix Resurrections”. She will be seen essaying the role of Sati in the film.
21 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Hollywood starts to feel presence of Omicron

Covid’s latest variant, Omicron is here, and its spread has started impacting Hollywood premieres and Television productions.
21 December 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Portraying Bangabandhu is my biggest achievement’

Ahmed Rubel is an extraordinary actor, who has carved his place with his versatile acting and outstanding characterisation.
21 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Mimi, Nirab sizzle in TM Records’ first music video

Celebrated Indian film actress Mimi Chakraborty has collaborated with popular actor Nirab Hossain for the music video of the track “Tui Ar Ami, Chol Kori Paglami”. It is the first time the actress has appeared in any Bangladeshi project.
21 December 2021, 10:24 AM

A new feeling for Nova

Nova made a name for herself through her appearance on television and the stage. Now, this talented actress is all set to make her appearance on the big screen for the first time with the film “Mridha Bonam Mridha”, which received censor clearance this month. The Roni Bhowmik directorial will be released all over the country, on December 24. In a recent chat with The Daily Star, the actress talked about the anxiety which she faces before her first big release.  
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM