Bachchan's long battle with TB

Sixteen years ago, Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan made a comeback in showbiz—albeit on the small screen – with the immensely popular TV game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati”. But for him, it was also a time of immense pain as he was diagnosed with tuberculosis in the spine and had to pop in 8-10 painkillers a day.
9 March 2016, 18:00 PM

83rd Baul festival ends in Chuadanga

The 83th Baul festival and Baul gathering ended at Sarishadanga village in sadar upazila of Chuadanga district this week.
9 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Mummy reboot casts Annabelle Wallis

Annabelle Wallis is in talks for the female lead in Universal's “The Mummy”, starring Tom Cruise.
9 March 2016, 18:00 PM

“Pagla Hawar Din” on ntv

New TV series “Pagla Hawar Din” airs tonight on ntv, at 9:40pm. Written by Shuvasish Sinha, it is directed by Humayun Farid, and casts
9 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Ajker Nari honours outstanding women

Eight successful women from different fields were recognised for their outstanding contributions to nation building on International
9 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Touquir to bring Jibananda Das on silver screen

The actor-director is doing research for the yet-untitled film and will subsequently write the script.
9 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Kanthashilon to commemorate WAHEEDUL HAQ

Kanthashilon, one of the leading recitation organizations of the country, is holding a two-day festival starting tomorrow, to commemorate cultural movement pioneer Waheedul Haq, through a memorial reunion.
9 March 2016, 18:00 PM

George Martin, legendary producer for the Beatles, dies

Sir George Martin, the legendary music producer who shaped the Beatles into the world's most important pop music force, has died, Ringo Starr said on Twitter. He was 90 years old.
9 March 2016, 07:47 AM

Inspired youth on March 7

On the occasion of the historic March 7, an audience of around 30,000 youths gathered at the capital's Army Stadium to sing along with their favourite bands at the Joy Bangla Concert.
8 March 2016, 18:00 PM

It's scary to imagine yourself failing - Kriti Sanon

After a successful debut with “Heropanti” (2014), Kriti Sanon bagged a big film like “Dilwale” (2015), also starring Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan.
8 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Solo exhibition of Asif Bahauddin Sikder

Artist Asif Bahauddin Sikder's eight-day solo art exhibition, titled “Really Don't Mind A Little Bit of Lonesome”, began at Gallery Cosmos-2 on March 4, says a press release.
8 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Women need to be in decision-making roles - Shaela Sharmin

Gender equality is way off in the creative arts, believes Shaela Sharmin, an eminent painter and theatre personality in the port city.
8 March 2016, 18:00 PM

A gathering of literary minds

A two-day literary world conference, titled Chinho Mela, was held at Rajshahi University (RU) campus on March 7 and 8.
8 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Pooja as Nazrul's Nargis

Marking International Women's Day 2016, dancer-choreographer Pooja Sengupta has designed and directed a choreography titled “Nargis” that will premiere at
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Zootopia registers best Disney animation debut

Yes, 2015 was a great year at the box office, but 2016 has hit the ground running. Disney's “Zootopia” premiered in theatres this week to nearly universal
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM

“Male perspectives must be gender-sensitive”

A leading elocutionist of Bangladesh, Dahlia Ahmed was born in Mymensingh to a Freedom Fighter family. She has given background voice to many stage shows, dance dramas, documentaries and live commentaries. The artiste has recited poetry and dance dramas all over Bangladesh and abroad.
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Women should DEMAND parity: Shamim Azad

Shamim Azad, a poet and writer, believes this year's theme for the International Women's Day – Pledge for Parity -- does not fit too well, in terms of
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM

“This day brings a very positive vibe”

Noted actor Afroza Banu has been vastly popular on screen for the past few decades. The Daily Star caught up with the veteran to know her opinion about Int'l Women's Day.
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM

“The world is beautiful when there's gender equality”

Rokeya Prachi, a popular face on and off the television, is an activist who works for the rights of women. Arts & Entertainment recently caught up with her for opinion on Int'l Women's Day, and the position of women in Bangladesh. Excerpts:
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM

“Big Hero 6” coming to TV

One of the best movies of 2014 is headed for the small screen in a new Disney XD series.
6 March 2016, 18:00 PM