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A night to remember

25 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Beneath a sky drifting between soft clouds and fleeting sunshine, the evening unfolded into a warm melody as the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy witnessed a moment that will be cherished for years to come.
25 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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A lifetime in music, a first at Shilpakala: Runa Laila's solo concert

24 July 2026, 21:51 PM
The evening unfolded into a timeless memory that mesmerised everyone who witnessed its magic in person. Afzal Hossain also recited a poem, while Runa Laila carried the night forward with one unforgettable song after another, leaving the audience with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
24 July 2026, 21:51 PM
‘Cinema cannot survive on Eid alone’: Mohammad Nuruzzaman’s ‘Mastul’ hits theatres

‘Cinema cannot survive on Eid alone’: Mohammad Nuruzzaman’s ‘Mastul’ hits theatres

17 July 2026, 13:48 PM
After an impressive run on the international festival circuit, “Mastul”, starring Fazlur Rahman Babu, is finally set to meet Bangladeshi audiences. In conversation with The Daily Star, Nuruzzaman reflects on the deeply personal origins of the film and more.
17 July 2026, 13:48 PM
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Interview / Inside Mohammad Touqir Islam and Anurag Kashyap’s historic ‘Delupi’ collab

6 July 2026, 19:36 PM
Mohammad Touqir Islam's “Delupi” recently received a significant endorsement, with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap officially joining the film as its presenter. The announcement, made by the film's team on social media, means the project will now be introduced internationally as ‘Anurag Kashyap presents Delupi’. He talks exclusively with The Daily Star.
6 July 2026, 19:36 PM
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Examining Imran's inward journey with 'Roid'

4 July 2026, 10:00 AM
“Shadhu will always remain in me, so will ‘Roid’,” says Mostafizur Noor Imran, whose powerful performance in Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s latest film has once again left audiences mesmerised.
4 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Sarika embraces contrast

21 June 2026, 10:30 AM
Sarika Subrin lights up the screen whenever she appears. Yet her screen appearances have become somewhat intermittent in recent years. Reflecting on this, she says, “It’s not always up to the artiste. I want to work, but it has to be something that makes me happy doing it.”
21 June 2026, 10:30 AM
Sunidhi speaks ‘Rockstar’, future plans

Sunidhi speaks ‘Rockstar’, future plans

8 June 2026, 10:00 AM
As the entertainment world remains stunned by her beautiful Rabindra Sangeet recital after a post-film interview.
8 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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For Heme, Eid is a mix of joy, nostalgia, and sacrifice

30 May 2026, 19:00 PM
Like every Eid, actress Jannatul Sumaiya Heme has been busy balancing multiple projects across genres. This year too, the actress appears in a mix of romantic dramas, comedy-based stories, and emotionally driven narratives.
30 May 2026, 19:00 PM
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Yash-Dighi pair up for “Shesh Chithi”

Yash Rohan and Prarthona Fardin Dighi are pairing up for the first time for a web project titled “Shesh Chithi”. The project, which will be directed by Sumon Dhar, is jointly written by Boby Rahman and Sumon Dhar.
28 February 2021, 09:30 AM
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Nurul Alam Atique and Shaheen Dill-Riaz talk about films in Chobi Mela podcast

The sixth episode of the podcast series of “Chobi Mela Shunno” was released online yesterday (February 15). Speakers of the session were filmmakers Shaheen Dill-Riaz and Nurul Alam Atique. It was hosted by Munim Wasif.
16 February 2021, 04:46 AM
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Web originals that talk about cyberbullying

Social media plays an important role in our lives today, providing us with a forum to share our opinions, experiences and observations. However, it comes with its pros and cons.
5 February 2021, 18:00 PM
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Anam Biswas’s ‘WTFry’ is a quirky tale about contrasting worlds

ZEE5 Global released “WTFry”, their second web original from Bangladesh, on January 9.
29 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Poth Productions: the organisation behind Arifin Shuvoo’s first portrayal of Bangabandhu

Did you know before Arifin Shuvoo got selected for the role of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Shyam Benegal's forthcoming film “Bangabandhu”, Shuvoo played the role of the Father of the Nation on the stage in Sydney, Australia?
25 January 2021, 12:01 PM
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Suchanda’s Lifetime Achievement Award: A day of elation and grief

Eminent actor, director and producer Kohinoor Akhter Shuchanda was honoured with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Film Awards for the fiscal year 2019-2020.
22 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Ashfaque Nipun’s ‘Koshtoneer’ is a riveting commentary on family

“The plot is layered with modern political and social contexts in very subtle ways,” shares the director. “Though it is about a family, it represents the image of the state at many levels.”
15 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Artistes voice out for Farooki’s ‘Shonibar Bikel’

It has almost been four years since the theatrical release of internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's feature film “Shonibar Bikel” (Saturday Afternoon), has been denied by the Film Censor Board of Bangladesh.
5 January 2021, 15:47 PM
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In conversation with Rumman Rashid Khan

Chayanika Chowdhury’s debut directorial “Bishwoshundori” featured the duo of Siam Ahmed and Pori Moni for the first time. The film was released on December 11, 2020, in 25 theatres across the country.
1 January 2021, 06:12 AM
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Best movies and shows of 2020: Directors select

As we approach the New Year, some prominent directors have shared their favourite works of 2020, from films, television, and OTT platforms. Among them web series “Taqdeer” and “August 14” are especially popular. On the other hand, from television, “Victim” was the top choice.
31 December 2020, 11:47 AM
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Looking back at 2020’s memorable TV and web projects

The pandemic-riddled year was a challenging one for the entertainment industry. Since March, all activities had come to a halt, with television and web projects incurring huge losses.
30 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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Nuhash Humayun on his first feature film

Nuhash Humayun is one of the most promising young filmmakers in the country, proving his pedigree with many web projects, short films, TVCs and music videos. He is also one of the directors of Bangladesh’s first anthology film “Iti Tomari Dhaka”, which was recently selected for an Oscar nomination in the International category.
25 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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“A film should have a positive impact on the society”

Although noted actor Khairul Alam Sabuj started out his career on the stage, his popularity primarily grew through television.
11 December 2020, 18:00 PM
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Manoj’s festive Durga Puja with his family

Manoj Kumar Pramanik has been entertaining audiences for many years with his performances in television projects, films and web shows.
25 October 2020, 06:02 AM

“Audiences play a key role in bringing about positive change in the industry” — Dipankar Dipon

Celebrated director and screenwriter Dipankar Dipon moved to Dhaka from Rangpur after completing his higher secondary education to pursue his passion for filmmaking. He garnered many accolades for his debut feature film, Dhaka Attack (2017).
17 July 2020, 18:00 PM
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“We must learn to be tolerant in accepting novelty”

Known for his modern approach in presenting stories, celebrated director Redoan Rony started out on television, before making a mark in the world of cinema with films like Chorabali (2016).
26 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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“Corruption is at the root of the television industry’s downfall”

Acclaimed director and screenwriter Shihab Shaheen has gained prominence in the television fraternity with productions like Romijer Ayna, X Factor and numerous other tele-fictions over the past eighteen years.
19 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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“These critical times have opened up new avenues for storytellers”

Celebrated director and screenwriter Ashfaque Nipun is known for dealing with contemporary and political issues in his stories.
12 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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“We cannot solely rely on television anymore”

Celebrated television director Mizanur Rahman Aryan reflects on the issues of family and contemporary relationships through his work.
5 June 2020, 18:00 PM
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“If I don’t raise my voice, I can’t call myself an artiste”

Talented television director Shafayet Mansoor Rana predominantly reflects on contemporary issues through social satire and dark humour in his stories.
15 May 2020, 18:00 PM

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