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Dhaliwood ace Shakib Khan has always been one of the ‘magnetic’ stars in the industry, and he is soon to solidify that with his latest film, Magnet.

Nusrat Imrose Tisha has captivated the audience with her acclaimed performances in both films and television over the years.

The Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) was adorned with beautiful decorations, complete with posters and banners of films in the yesteryears -- as the National Film Awards for 2017 and 2018 were handed over to the awardees in the grandest celebration of the film industry and its most dedicated contributors, yesterday.

Ekushey Padak awardee Khurshid Alam has managed to be on the playlist of music lovers with his numerous songs since the last 50 years. As most of the musical maestro’s works have been featured in films, he is known primarily as a playback artist. Reminiscing his old days, the legendary singer walks down his memory lane with The Daily Star.

Ten-time National Award winning cinematographer Mahfuzur Rahman Khan passed away at 12:26 am on December 6, at United Hospital, Dhaka.

The award giving ceremony of National Film Awards- 2017 and 2018 will be held on December 8 at Hall of Fame, Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC). During this event, the announced winners will receive awards from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

In his career spanning 21 years, Ferdous has contributed to the film industry, moving beyond just acting. Winning the National Film Award for the fifth time, Ferdous has definitely broken all barriers.

Renowned actor, artist and writer Bipasha Hayat has been named the Goodwill Ambassador for Save the Children in Bangladesh (SCiBD).

National Film Award winning actor Ilias Kanchan is the founder and Chairman of the road safety movement Nirapod Shorok Chai (Nishcha).

Celebrated actor Rituparna Sengupta’s work in the both Kolkata and Bangladesh, has always been well received by the audience. The star is currently busy shooting for her upcoming film, Gangchil, directed by Noyeem Imtiaz Neamul. Between her busy schedules, The Daily Star caught up with the diva to know about her experiences and expectations from the film, upcoming works, and more.

Ekushey Padak awardee poet and architect Rabiul Husain passed away at 6 am yesterday, at Bangladesh Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). He was admitted to the Critical Coronary Unit (CCU) of the hospital on November 16. The eminent poet had been suffering from blood infection.

National Award-winning actor Mosharraf Karim is one of the most sought-after figures in the industry.

Legendary film actor Prabir Mitra has worked in over 400 films in his career, over the past decades.

Noted artiste Mir Sabbir, who has been working in television for two decades, is set to make his debut as a film director with Raat Jaaga Phul, a project funded by the government. Sabbir has also written the script of the film.

Shirshendu Biswas, a then fourth grader at Patuakhali Government Jubilee High School, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2016, requesting her to have a bridge built on the river in Patuakhali’s Mirzaganj Upazila.

Actor-director-scriptwriter Hridi Haq’s third directorial theatrical production Akashey Phutechhey Phul will be staged at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on December 1.

It is a matter of great joy and even greater honour. Every artiste dreams of getting a National Award. Even though my first award ever came later than I had expected, I am elated about it.

Today is the 71st birth anniversary of legendary litterateur, popular playwright and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed.

Celebrated actor Nusrat Imrose Tisha is set to receive the 2017 National Film Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Female) for Tauquir Ahmed’s Haldaa. She previously won the National Film Award for her role in Anonno Mamun’s Ostitto. Fresh off the success of Mayaboti, Tisha opens up about her accomplishments, latest projects and more, in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

National Award and Jio Filmfare Award (2018) winner Jaya Ahsan’s new film Konttho is releasing in Bangladesh today. The film was recently released in Kolkata and has been well acclaimed by the audience. The diva talks to The Daily Star about her expectations from the film and more.