Sharmin Joya

Celebrated actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila recently made her silver screen debut in two countries on the same day. Anonno Mamun directorial “Omanush” in Bangladesh, co-starring with Nirab Hossain and Sauvik Kundu’s “Ay Khuku Ay” in India, sharing the screen with Prosenjit Chatterjee.

My father never underestimated my work.

The government of Bangladesh has been up front about supporting the film industry, providing funds since 1976-77 fiscal year. Amidst the pandemic last year, the highest number of films were provided a handsome amount of fund, to encourage the film industry. This year, 19 films have received the grant, to the elation of directors, actors and the crew linked to the projects.

The actor is playing one of the important roles in Anjan Aich directorial "Agamikal" which releases today, in 30 cinema halls across the country.

In the 24 years of his acting career, Intekhab Dinar made a place in the hearts of the audience with his powerful performances on stage, television, and recently, OTT platforms.

Shahnaz Sumi’s passion for art started at the age of three, when she began learning the basics of dance.

Last October, a draft policy for protecting the culture and OTT was published by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

He was a breath of fresh air when he made his debut in 2013, as he went on to solidify his place in the industry with his hard work and talent.

She is the most precious gift that I could ever receive. I would want to tell her to be a good human being, be confident and self-dependent. Whatever she wants in life, may she get them all by her own efforts and ability.

I want to tell my daughter and every child reading this -- respect all working mother and understand their unconditional love towards their child.

Ayra is not only my inspiration, she is my best friend, travel partner, and I believe that she understands me a lot. The only thing that I would want to tell her is -- be yourself, don't ever stop in your tracks, worrying about what others would say.

The bond that a mother and a child share is beyond any other relationships in this world. From carrying inside the womb and giving birth to nurturing a child throughout their lives -- every little gesture that a mother extends towards  her child is essential, invaluable.

Safa Kabir has carved a space for herself in the industry with her charm and versatility over the years. This Eid, she is busy with several projects. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, she spoke about her upcoming ventures and more.

Popular actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed made her debut in theatre with the play “Sonata” in 2011, and on television with the fiction, “Chhotobela Borobela”

Having made his directorial debut in 2011 with the tele-fiction “Flashback”, Mabrur Rashid Bannah has spent a decade proving himself as one of the prolific young directors on television.

“Sabrina, you cannot lose hope -- whoever did this to you, wanted to break your confidence,” says Dr Sabrina to her patient.

A two-day festival, titled “Nazrul Utsav 2022”, was held at the capital’s Gulshan Society Lake Park recently.  Organised by Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha, Arunaranjani, and Gulshan Society, it aimed to celebrate the work and philosophy of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.  

On this day in 1957, the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman proposed to form the Film Development Corporation, of the then East Pakistan Provincial Council.

Taneem Rahman Angshu’s debut web series “Teerondaj” will release today at 6 pm, on OTT platform Bioscope.

Azizur Rahman, the director of iconic film “Chhutir Ghonta”, passed away in a hospital in Canada’s Toronto on Monday.