‘Where are you?’ The afterlife of a song that outlived borders
18 March 2026, 20:30 PM
Feature
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
‘Prince’ soundtrack: Shakib Khan unveils romantic avatar in ‘Pori’
19 March 2026, 17:18 PM
TV & Film
First four shows of ‘Prince’ sold out in Narayanganj
19 March 2026, 14:12 PM
TV & Film
Children get excited when they recognise me as Samir: Khairul Basar
19 March 2026, 14:00 PM
TV & Film
Flawed people can change, and I love showing that on-screen: Tanim Noor
19 March 2026, 10:00 AM
TV & Film
Bhabna forays into hosting this Eid
18 March 2026, 22:32 PM
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
Abir Abdullah’s ‘Climate Migrants of Bangladesh’ underway at AFD
A solo photography exhibition, titled ‘Climate Migrants in Bangladesh’ by Abir Abdullah, began at La Galerie of Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) in Dhanmondi recently.
16 November 2021, 18:00 PM
A feel-good fantasy mini-series
“The Book of Life” animator/director Jorge R. Gutièrrez’s long awaited Netflix animated miniseries “Maya and the Three” is about a courageous teenage princess, fighting the evil Gods of the underworld to save the world from destruction.
16 November 2021, 18:00 PM
16th Channel i Oikko Music Awards held in New York
The 16th edition of Oikko-Channel i Music Awards was held at an auditorium in Amazura, Jamaica, New York on November 14.
The show was initiated in 2004, and is one of the most prestigious music awards in Bangladesh.
16 November 2021, 09:11 AM
Badhon wins ‘New Talent’ award at Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Critically acclaimed actress Azmeri Haque Badhon won the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (HKAFF) award in the ‘New Talent’ category for her performance in “Rehana Maryam Noor”. The film had also bagged the Asia Pacific Screen Awards for Grand Jury and Best Actress. The jury board announced the names of the awardees yesterday.
16 November 2021, 08:00 AM
Poster for Kamar Ahmad Simon’s ‘Anyadin’ out now
The poster of Kamar Ahmad Simon’s upcoming film, “Anyadin” (Day after…), has been released across social media.
16 November 2021, 07:47 AM
Elina Shammi to portray Khaleda Zia in Bangabandhu biopic
The biopic of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will showcase popular actress, Elina Shammi don the role of Khaleda Zia.
16 November 2021, 06:01 AM
Shironamhin: A 25-year odyssey
You reached 25 years of your journey last April, but could not host a silver jubilee show due to the pandemic. Can we expect one in the future?
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM
A lacklustre heist story with Hollywood’s A-listers
Netflix’s “Red Notice” has all the concoctions of every other heist film -- fast racing cars, gorgeous actors, and lack of a good script.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM
An artist through an artist’s eyes
In 1971, at the age of 17, Mamun photographed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on March 3, 1971. “I didn’t know he’d make the call for independence on March 7, but I happened to have witnessed and captured the moment,” he recalled. Ever since, Mamun grew a passion to capture portraits of famous personalities through his lenses. He captured portraits of more than 8,000 famous personalities till date.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Puja Chery on her OTT debut, ‘Parapsychology’
Puja Chery has been carving her space in the film fraternity with her acting prowess and accolades. The beautiful actress has just finished the shoot of the S A Haque Olike-directed government granted film “Golui”, opposite superstar Shakib Khan.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa tie the knot
Bollywood couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa got married on Monday, November 15, in Chandigarh. The actor posted photographs from his wedding on social media.
15 November 2021, 14:48 PM
Crew for biopic on Bangabandhu to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow
The biopic of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is being directed by eminent Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal. The shooting for the first lot of “Bangabandhu”, which began in January at Dada Saheb Phalke studio, Mumbai, wrapped up in April.
15 November 2021, 12:41 PM
‘Keramot Moula’s prowess on the stage is unmatched’
Eminent actor and cultural personality Keramat Moula , has been involved with theatre for decades. The renowned artiste has been part of notable troupe Theatre for a long time. His performance in the popular movie “Surja Dighal Bari” and BTV’s hit tele-fiction “Jonaki Jole” remains one of his most renowned works. The Ekushey Padak-winning actor turned 80 today.
15 November 2021, 11:27 AM
Shakib Khan announces new film from the US
Popular actor Shakib Khan is currently in New York, attending the 16th Oikko Channel I Music Awards. The actor has announced his new film from the US today.
15 November 2021, 10:32 AM
A year without ‘Feluda’
After battling for his life for 40 days, Soumitra Chatterjee breathed his last on November 15, 2020, at the age of 85.
Born on January 19, 1935, in Krishnanagar, Nadia, Chatterjee started dreaming of achieving new heights since a very early age.
15 November 2021, 09:34 AM
Poster of Soumitra Chatterjee’s film ‘72 Hours’ revealed
Honouring Soumitra Chatterjee on his first death anniversary, the first look of his film, “72 hours” was released today.
15 November 2021, 08:18 AM
Ed Sheeran wins best artist at MTV Europe Music Awards
English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran won best artist and best song for "Bad Habits", while K-pop stars BTS snatched four awards at MTV's Europe Music Awards, which returned as an in-person event after a virtual 2020 edition due to the pandemic.
15 November 2021, 05:23 AM
Shokh set to appear live after 6 years
Popular actress and model Anika Kabir Shokh is set to appear in Tanvir Tareq’s Facebook live programme after a long hiatus.
14 November 2021, 14:48 PM
Taylor Swift reclaims Red
“Love is so short, forgetting is so long,”
14 November 2021, 12:57 PM
I am spending the best time with my mother: Jaya Ahsan
Celebrated actress Jaya Ahsan recently went to London for a vacation. She has been roaming around the multicultural city, with her mother. In a conversation with The Daily Star, she talked about her observation on the Bangladeshi community of London, her recent works, and more.
14 November 2021, 12:00 PM