Siam Ahmed to lead Adnan Al Rajeev’s feature debut?

Rajeev has earned recognition for directing “Ali”, “Kache Asar Golpo”, “Bikal Belar Pakhi”,“Middle Class Sentiment” and so on.
19 July 2026

Mohakal Nattya Sampraday to stage play on Samuel Hahnemann

The play centres on the final eight years of Hahnemann’s life, portraying his move from Germany to France, his life with his second wife, the evolution of homeopathy, and the controversies and legal persecution he faced for advocating a new medical philosophy.
19 July 2026

Sanjoy, Pritom to perform in Dhaka ahead of FIFA World Cup final

Sanjoy Deb, who recently shared the stage with Bollywood star Nora Fatehi at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Canada, has also performed at several World Cup fan festivals across the United States. His Dhaka appearance is part of the same tour.
19 July 2026

Channel i to honour four cultural icons with special programmes

The special programmes began with “Gan Diye Shuru” at 7:40 am. At 3:05 pm, Channel i will screen “Nondito Noroke”, the film directed by Humayun Ahmed and produced by Impress Telefilm.
19 July 2026

‘Kabori was unparalleled': Sohel Rana looks back fondly on first film together

Kabori remains one of the country's most beloved actresses, remembered not only for her remarkable performances but also for the grace and innocence that made her an enduring favourite across generations.
19 July 2026

Road to the World Cup final: Celebrities share predictions, excitement

Ahead of Monday's showdown between Argentina and Spain, The Daily Star spoke to several celebrities about who they are backing and how they plan to spend football's biggest night.
19 July 2026

Menon Khan, Sahil Sanjan reunite for new single ‘Mon Akash’

“Mon Akash” is a contemporary Bangla song that explores themes of emotion, hope and personal reflection. The project marks another collaboration between Menon and Sahil, who have previously worked together on original Bangla music.
18 July 2026

Aamir Khan's ‘3 Idiots’ denial in question as Sonam Wangchuk's 2008 meeting video resurfaces

A resurfaced video of climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has reignited debate online after actor Aamir Khan recently said that neither he nor the makers of the 2009 blockbuster "3 Idiots" knew Wangchuk during the film's development.
18 July 2026

‘Metamorphosis’: Bishwajit Goswami reflects on art, memory and change

Goswami, born in Netrakona in 1981, is a Bangladeshi visual artist, educator, curator and researcher. He studied drawing and painting at the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka, before completing a master’s degree in painting at Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan.
18 July 2026

Oscar-winning 'Home Alone 2' actress Brenda Fricker dies aged 81

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for playing the determined mother of disabled artist Christy Brown in the 1989 ​film "My Left Foot", has died at the age of 81 after ‌a period of ill health, her agent said on Friday.
18 July 2026

The many faces of Yash Rohan

Yash Rohan is making headlines in more ways than one these days. With the release of his Hoichoi web series “Headline” and his strikingly unrecognisable appearance in the trailer for "ANNiE," the actor seems determined to keep audiences guessing. Whether through unconventional characters or intriguing storylines, Yash is making it clear that he is not afraid to take risks—and that he is here to stay.
18 July 2026

Tom Cruise praises Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ after IMAX screening

Hollywood star Tom Cruise has joined the growing list of admirers of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”, praising the filmmaker’s latest epic after attending an early IMAX screening.
17 July 2026

BTS unveil packed schedule with ‘Normal’ music video, new books and world tour milestones

BTS are showing no signs of slowing down as the global K-pop phenomenon continues its record-breaking “Arirang World Tour”. Fresh from their performances in Munich, the group is heading to Paris before embarking on a packed schedule that includes a new music video, exclusive books and the next leg of their world tour.
17 July 2026

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

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

Actors voice concern over shrinking opportunities in TV industry

The concerns were raised on Tuesday during the annual general meeting of Actors’ Equity Bangladesh at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital.
17 July 2026

Aamir Khan denies ‘3 Idiots’ was based on Sonam Wangchuk

Referring to actor Omi Vaidya’s recent video supporting Wangchuk while reprising his popular character Chatur, Aamir said, “Chatur was wrong.”
17 July 2026

BSA reschedules Runa Laila tribute programme with flood relief initiative

A special event to honour legendary singer Runa Laila, originally scheduled to be held tomorrow (July 18) at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the capital, was postponed due to the country's ongoing flood situation.
17 July 2026

‘Mastul’ opens in five cinemas across Bangladesh today

Mohammad Nuruzzaman’s feature film “Mastul” opens in five modern cinemas across Dhaka and Narayanganj today (July 17).
17 July 2026

Bangladesh Week celebrates Bangladeshi heritage at Japan’s APU

APU is home to 324 Bangladeshi students, and the week gave them a platform to share their culture with a community drawn from more than 100 countries.
16 July 2026

Shakib Khan-starrer ‘Rockstar’ to premiere on Chorki

Megastar Shakib Khan’s film “Rockstar” is set to make its OTT debut on Chorki on July 23. The film will begin streaming from 12 am on July 23 (midnight of July 22) as a Chorki Exclusive.
16 July 2026
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