The ninth installment of the Ganga Jamuna Cultural Festival kicked off at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on October 1.

Dinar Sultana Putul is a contemporary artist based in Bangladesh whose art practices focus on the quasi-scientific research and documentation of organic mediums and materials that explore various themes surrounding the nature. 

Jaya Ahsan is undoubtedly one of the most beloved film and television stars in our country. The National Award winner is also extremely popular in Tollywood, and is the recipient of many Indian film awards as well.

The Mumbai Magistrate court refused to grant bail to Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and two others, in relation to a drugs seizure case.

Popular singer Dilshad Nahar Kona is presently spending a busy time with playbacks, recordings and stage shows. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, Kona talked about her current engagements and projects.

Today marks the 23rd death anniversary of noted film star, Abul Khayer Jasim Uddin, popularly known simply as Jasim.  "We like to observe baba's birthdays and death anniversaries quietly," shares Jasim's youngest son, A K Rahul. 

Marking their 17th anniversary yesterday, Star Cineplex held the Dhaka premiere of “No Time to Die”, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise, at Sony Square, their new branch in Mirpur.

Prominent theatre troupe BotTola, in association with Jatrik, presented their play, “Marx in Soho” at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mohila Samity in Bailey Road, Dhaka, recently. The whimsical play by Howard Zinn has been translated into Bangla by writer Javed Hussen. The production is helmed by actor and director Naila Azad.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, who was arrested in a drugs case involving a rave party in a cruise ship, is no longer in the custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), but has been lodged in jail for 14 days, as per reports. 

The Rashid Palash directorial “Poddapuran” will be released at eight movie halls across the country, including Star Cineplex and Blockbuster Cinemas. The Punya Films production is Rashid Palash’s first feature film.

The much-anticipated film "Poran" is set to release this December, confirms the film's director, Raihan Rafi. It is based on the gruesome Rifat murder that happened on June 26, 2019 in front of Barguna Government College. 

Award-winning Bangladeshi printmaker and painter Rokeya Sultana is ready to launch her monograph and exhibition in both India and Dhaka.

Prangone Mor, one of the most celebrated theatre troupes in Bangladesh, staged their 31st production, “Condemned Cell”, at the Ganga-Jamuna Cultural Festival in the National Theatre Hall, Bangladesh Shikpakala Academy (BSA) recently. The play featured 24 artistes, including Ananta Hira, Nuna Afroz, Ramiz Raju, Awal Reza, Shuvo, Shishir, and Mofazzal, among others.

Stumbling across a set at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation, an unprecedented scene emerged across the halls- groups of huts shaped like a slum became visible to the spectators.

With Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan being taken to custody by the Narcotics Control Bureau, after a cruise ship raid, several Bollywood celebrities have extended support to him and his family. Having said that, Hrithik Roshan recently took to his Instagram handle to pen a kind hearted open letter for Aryan.

EMK Center's virtual solo exhibition, "Matir Manush" features works of young artist Md Rasel Rana. The 41 artworks on display present the tradition, culture, celebrations, and everyday lives of Bengalis in a whimsical way.

K-pop superstars BTS have raised $3.6 million and generated millions of tweets during four years of teaming up with the U.N. children’s agency to fight violence, abuse and bullying and promote self-esteem in young people, the agency is announcing Wednesday.

Audrey Hepburn biting down on a cigarette holder  whilst donning a black dress on the poster for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” was a defining moment for the golden age of Hollywood. Featuring Hepburn in one of her most iconic roles, the Oscar-winning film was released on this day in 1961 to great critical and commercial acclaim, following the life of Holly Golightly, a naive, eccentric young girl who falls in love with a struggling writer. 

A South Korean woman who was deluged with thousands of prank calls and text messages after her phone number was highlighted as a key plot point in Netflix's hit show Squid Game may soon get some relief.

Singer Mainul Ahsan Noble, in a conversation with The Daily Star over the phone, confirmed that he is divorced. "Yes, it is true that I am divorced and now, I am single!" says the singer. He has been caught up in controversies ever since he came into the limelight with "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa" in 2019.