I wish I were good at math. Math is pragmatic, logical and incontestably valuable to our society, just like law. Being pragmatic in order to contribute to our society made the most sense to me when I went to university.

Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus recently published a video addressed to MasterChef Australia finalist Kishwar Chowdhury, congratulating her on her journey so far and for finally securing a spot in the finale of the competition.

Abdullah Al Mamun was a stalwart in the fields of theatre, television, and cinema in Bangladesh. A celebrated personality in the arenas of theatre, television, and cinema, Abdullah Al Mamun left behind a dynamic collection of works to his credit. The brilliant plays he wrote in his time are being staged to this day by his theatre troupe, Theatre, and other theatre companies.

The former home cook has stunned everyone by presenting arguably the most iconic Bangladeshi food – ‘Panta Bhat’, which the show is referring to as “Smoked Rice Water” with “Aloo Bhorta” and sardine, with a side of salsa.

Director Ashfaque Nipun’s latest web series, ‘Mohanagar’, has been the talk of the town lately. From casual viewers to critics and even artistes themselves have praised the series, its director and actors for their phenomenal work on the Hoichoi original.

British-Bangladeshi writer, director, actor and playwright, Leesa Gazi has dedicated her career to presenting powerful stories told from a woman's perspective via theatre and film. Her documentary film, "Rising Silence", memorialising accounts of Birangona women of the 1971 Liberation War, won several accolades across the world, including Best Feature Documentary at Moondance International Film Festival (USA), Asian Media Award for Best Investigation 2019 (UK), Best Feature Documentary at the PSVI Film Competition by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, UK. Since 2017, Gazi started working with Global Survivors Network, SEMA, established by Nobel Laureate Dr Denis Mukegwege's Foundation. The first-ever International public address by two Birangona women of Bangladesh, Anoara Begum and Jabeda Khatun, was made possible by Gazi's efforts. Begum and Khatun joined fellow survivors in an international call at the Hague in 2018 for global reparations schemes to address the consequences of rape as a weapon of war. Gazi is currently working on the Collective Memory Group at SEMA. Recently, she spoke to The Daily Star about her upcoming film, “Baarir Naam Shahana - A House Named Shahana”, and more.

Today marks the birthday of Purnima, who  started her film career in 1998, with director Zakir Hossain Raju’s “E Jibon Tomar Amar.” Since then, she has gone from strength to strength, mesmerising audiences with her versatility on the silver screen. The National Film Award-winning artiste gave a standout performance as the protagonist in Chashi Nazrul Islam’s “Shubha”, opposite Shakib Khan. The film is based on a story by Rabindranath Tagore.

The team of 'Rehana Maryam Noor' walked the red carpet at the 74th Cannes Film Festival yesterday. The Abdullah Mohammad Saad directorial is the first Bangladeshi film in history to be officially selected for the Cannes Festival, in the Un Certain Regard section. The film is rightfully receiving one honour after another from the appreciative Cannes audience.

Born to Monu Meah Shordar and Ambia Khatun, Nasir Uddin Khan’s interest in acting had started from his school days, initially at St Mary’s School and later at Ispahani Public School and College. He started his journey with theatre and slowly made his way first into television followed by films and finally managed to earn positive criticisms for his role in web series “Taqdeer”.

As Eid-Ul-Azha is just around the corner, TV buffs and families are planning to spend the Eid holidays all curled up in front of the television.

Sumaiya Shimu, a well-known television actor and model, has been involved in acting for more than two decades. She has captivated the mass audience with her charming acting prowess. After a break of almost three years, the television star recently made a comeback in the acting world. On a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor shares her recent plans.

All our favourite Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) characters are back in animated form—plus a few more new players—in the first trailer for “What If...?”, a forthcoming series on Disney+ in which key events in the main timeline play out differently, creating a multiverse of infinite possibilities.  It is a part of the MCU's Phase Four, in which this multiverse will play a pivotal role.

Internationally acclaimed director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's debut web series, "Ladies & Gentlemen" will be released in 190 countries, including Bangladesh, India, USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, tomorrow, on Zee5 Global. All eight episodes of the show will be available in Bangladesh at 12 midnight. Viewers in Bangladesh can stream the series for free.

As the world woke up to the news of legendary actor Dilip Kumar passing away yesterday (July 7), an era in Bollywood came to a sudden end. In a career span of nearly six decades, the star gave several unforgettable movies and moments that have been forever etched in the minds of his fans.

"Rehana Maryam Noor", the first-ever Bangladesehi film to feature in the Un Certain Regard section of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, premiered yesterday. The Abdullah Mohammad Saad directorial the received a standing ovation from the audience after the screening. Ecstatic about this experience, the film's lead actor Azmeri Haque Badhon shares her thoughts on a phone call with The Daily Star, from France.

Kishwar Chowdhury, a non-resident Bangladesh who currently lives in Melbourne, has secured a place in the top four of MasterChef Australia season 13. The other contestants are Pete Camobell, Justin Narayan and Elise.

"Rehana Maryam Noor" premiered today at 11: 15 am in the 74th Cannes Film Festival (3:15 pm Bangladeshi time), in France.

Andrew Kishore, one of the most prolific playback singers in the country, passed away on this day, one year ago. The evergreen singer was considered the king of playback. The songs he voiced have reached the hearts of millions, making him an immortal legend in the music industry.

MasterChef Australia contestant Kishwar Chowdhury has made it to the Top 5, getting closer to clinching the title. Week after week on the renowned cooking show, Kishwar has leaned into her proud Bangladeshi heritage to bring Bengali delicacies to the world. The other contestants who made it to the Top 5 are Linda Dalrymple, Pete Camobell, Justin Narayan, and Elise.

One of India's leading production houses, T-Series, has acquired the rights to produce celebrated choreographer Saroj Khan's biopic.