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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
”Be passionate about what you learn” – Dr Neelima Yeasmin
Dr Neelima Yeasmin has always been academically brilliant. So, when she topped the 39th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Examination, it was not much of a surprise for her friends and family.
23 May 2019, 18:10 PM
Kolpojontro Foundation: Aiming for a self-sufficient society
Mashrur H Shurid, Tahmidul Abedin Anik and Rezaul Hassan, three graduates from AIUB, are the founders of Kolpojontro Foundation, where they run different non-profit social projects.
25 April 2019, 18:10 PM
An unconditional love for animals
Md Salim Hossain Sourav sold a five-storied building, his only property, to run the animal welfare organisation, Care for Paws, along with a few of his friends. The initiative started its journey in 2014, and three years later, it was registered by the government and enlisted as a non-profit organisation. An avid animal lover since childhood, Sourav got his first pets, Nadu the cat and Caesar the dog, in 2011.
31 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Bohubrihi providing multidimensional online courses
Bohubrihi, an online educational platform, offers different courses for e-learners. Yanur Islam Piash and Galib Hassan Khan, the two
10 January 2019, 18:00 PM
The voice of youngsters
With the National Poll 2018 knocking at the door, the election has garnered plenty of expectations and interest, especially among the young population.
20 December 2018, 18:00 PM