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New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
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Arts & Entertainment
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
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Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
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International Jazz Day Special / A jazz sanctuary amidst Dhaka’s familiar chaos
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Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
‘Lal Moroger Jhuti’ receives Censor Board approval
Bangladesh Film Censor Board have issued a clearance certificate to noted filmmaker Nurul Alam Atique’s forthcoming film, “Lal Moroger Jhuti”.
8 November 2021, 09:19 AM
Rappers Travis Scott, Drake sued for ‘incited mayhem’ at Texas concert stampede
Rappers Travis Scott, Drake, and organisers of the Astroworld event, have been sued by at least three concertgoers over injuries they sustained.
8 November 2021, 07:10 AM
Ranu Mondal to sing for Hero Alom’s movies
Controversial entertainers Hero Alom and Ranu Mondal are all set to sing a duet song in two of his movies.
7 November 2021, 10:37 AM
Prosenjit gets trolled for complaining about food delivery app to Modi, Mamata
Celebrated Indian actor Prosenjit Chatterjee was trolled on social media for complaining about food delivery application, Swiggy.
7 November 2021, 07:33 AM
The fact that I will never hold him again breaks my heart: Iresh Zaker
Maestro Aly Zaker’s son Iresh Zaker is a renowned television actor. The father-son duo has also shared screens in quite a number of projects together. They also share the same birthday. In a conversation with The Daily Star, Iresh narrates his feelings towards his father.
6 November 2021, 10:43 AM
Website, archives and grants unveiled in honour of Aly Zaker
Aly Zaker is a personality that does not need any introduction; words aren't enough to describe his accomplishments and how he brought life to many characters in both theatre and TV. The gifted actor is often called the lighthouse for the theatre and television industry of Bangladesh.
6 November 2021, 10:22 AM
We will do everything to keep his memories alive: Sara Zaker
Noted actress Sara Zaker narrated some fond memories of the eminent Thespian Aly Zaker with The Daily Star, on the occasion of his birthday.
6 November 2021, 09:10 AM
Mosharraf Karim and Parno Mittra in “Bildakini” together
Renowned actor Mosharraf Karim is set to pair up with noted Indian actress Parno Mittra for their upcoming film “Bildakini”. The production is to be directed by Fazlul Kabir Tuhin.
6 November 2021, 08:35 AM
Moving Bangladesh, Making Waves
Exemplifying the day-to-day struggle of Dhaka city dwellers, Nuhash Humayun’s is set to start shooting for his feature film “Moving Bangladesh”.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Showcasing Bangladesh through the lens
Bangladeshi photographer Asaf Ud Daula’s solo exhibition “Emotion to Generate Change” commenced in the beautiful city of St Peter’s Square (Vatican City) on October 31.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM
’Aly Zaker’s absence is still hard to fathom’
Renowned television actor and thespian Aly Zaker is a household name, resounding through the hearts of the audience for decades, with his brilliant stage and screen presence. Be it acting or directing, the Ekushey Padak awardee’s contribution to defining the culture and art scene of the country remains unparalleled.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM
I will still support Bangladesh Cricket no matter what: Srabonno Towhida
Srabonno’s first media appearance was modeling for a cover of a fashion outlet. She made her anchoring debut in 2013, with a show on Channel 24.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM
16th Oikko-Channel i Music Awards to be held in New York
The 16th edition of Oikko-Channel i Music Awards is scheduled to be held in New York on November 14.
5 November 2021, 09:36 AM
Legendary Nazrul singer Shabnam Mustari has lost her memories
Ekushay Padak award winning Nazrul singer Shabnam Mustari has not been keeping well these days. She has lost her memories.
5 November 2021, 09:27 AM
Diti and Mizu's last film releases in 30 halls today
Prominent actress Diti and popular antagonist of Dhallywood Mizu Ahmed have left fans and loved ones in tears, when they passed away many years ago.
5 November 2021, 08:12 AM
Pakistani film on 1971: How accurate can we expect the depiction to be?
Pakistani commercial film "Khel Khel Mein" is now subject to sensationalised headlines in the country, due to raising questions regarding the conventional narrative of Pakistani media on Bangladesh's Liberation War.
4 November 2021, 10:20 AM
'E Desh Tomar Amar', featuring Zayed Khan, releases tomorrow
The F I Manik directorial film, “E Desh Tomar Amar” is set to release tomorrow theatrically, confirms actor and General Secretary of Bangladesh Film Artiste Association (BFAA), Zayed Khan to The Daily Star.
4 November 2021, 09:47 AM
US embassy funds research, restoration of SM Sultan’s artworks
United States ambassador to Bangladesh, Earl Robert Miller and Bangla Academy Director General Mohammad Nurul Huda inaugurated the US-funded cultural preservation project on SM Sultan’s artworks at Bengal Shilpalay, Dhanmondi in the capital on Tuesday.
4 November 2021, 07:35 AM
Badhon's heartfelt tribute to Tabu
“Rehana Maryam Noor” star Azmeri Haque Badhon is all set to debut in Bollywood with Vishal Bhardwaj’s Netflix original production “Khufiya.”
4 November 2021, 06:29 AM
Shimul Mustapha's 'Jontronar Megh Brishti Jhor' at BSA today
Celebrated elocutionist Shimul Mustapha's solo recitation programme, "Jontronar Megh Brishti Jhor", will be held today (November 4) at 7 pm, at the National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
4 November 2021, 04:25 AM