Shah Alam Shazu

Anisul Hoque gained popularity as an author through his many articles, short stories and books. His repertoire also includes poems and scripts for tele-fictions and films.

Tauquir Ahmed's much anticipated directorial venture, Fagun Hawai, is set to release in 52 cinema halls across the nation today.

Love is definitely in the air today! On Valentine's Day, we take a look at star couples whose love stood the test of time over the years. Popular faces on television, Tauquir Ahmed and Bipasha Hayat have worked together on multiple projects. They went on to form a strong friendship before eventually falling in love and tying the knot.

The beloved actor of the 80s, Suborna Mustafa, has excelled in every field she has stepped into. The actor was recently nominated for the prestigious Ekushey Padak in the performing arts category, for her remarkable contribution to television,

Prominent artiste Mir Sabbir is set to star in, write and direct the tele-fictions, Mukul College and Madam. The shooting of the latter will begin on February 14.

Azam Khan (posthumous), Subir Nandi and Khairul Anam Shakil will be recognised for their tremendous contribution to music, while Liaquat Ali Lucky, Lucky Enam and Suborna Mustafa will be acknowledged for their role in performing arts.

Being a television director, script writer and actor, Humayun Sadhu is a man who wears many hats. He has also written the book,

Shariful Razz garnered immense success as a model on the ramp before stepping into the world of cinema with 'Ice Cream', a 2016 coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Redoan Rony.

The month-long Ekushey Grantha Mela starts today at Suhrawardi Udyan and Bangla Academy, with all the publishers prepared with their stalls. A competitive spirit is evident amongst them, as the most eye-catching stall receives an award at the end of the fair.

Dhruba Esh has designed a staggering number of the most iconic covers to grace bookshelves over the years. He is the creative mind behind the covers of most of Humayun Ahmed's acclaimed novels, including the Himu and Misir Ali series.

Keeping Pohela Falgun and Valentine's Day in mind, the film, 'Ratrir Jatri', is set to release on February 15.

Publishers, writers, cover artists and workers are busy preparing for the Ekushey Grantha Mela or as it is endearingly reffered to - the Boi Mela - which is set to commence tomorrow.

Sonia Hossain is a prominent actor, model, anchor and television personality. At the moment, she is busy with anchoring three shows, as well as many upcoming acting projects.

The atmosphere at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) was rather different last Friday. Many renowned faces from the world of showbiz were seen at the venue, present to cast their votes during the BFDC elections.

Zinat Sanu Swagota has carved a space for herself in the showbiz industry through her remarkable acting and singing skills over the years. Known for her striking confidence, she has many successful television ventures to her credit. Currently, she is also the anchor of the cinema-centric show, Shonali Diner Rupali Golpo, on Bangla Vision. We recently caught up with the artiste to find out more about her work.

Celebrated singer Kanak Chapa also has a knack for writing, as two of her books are about to be published in this year's Ekushey Boi Mela. One of them is the second part of Kataghuri, the predecessor to which was published in last year's Boi Mela.

Noted lyricist, composer and music director Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul passed away in Dhaka in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 63. A freedom fighter, Imtiaz Bulbul joined the Liberation War in 1971 when he was only 15 years old.

Afzal Hossain is a name that needs no introduction, as he is one of the most popular television stars from the 80's. Fantastic news for

The Film Censor Board of Bangladesh has banned internationally acclaimed director Mostafa Sarwar Farooki's Shonibaar Bikel (Saturday Afternoon) from a theatrical release, both at home and abroad.

When one hears 'FDC', they associate it with celebrities, shooting and dubbing shenanigans. However, the Chalachitra Parichalak Samiti's upcoming elections have turned the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation into a festive hub of speculations.