The Toronto International Film Festival is scheduled to run from September 4 to 14.

On his fifth death anniversary this year, Alif Alauddin has paid a heartfelt tribute by collaborating with several musicians for an unplugged session of his most popular songs, works that continue to influence and inspire others.

The terrace slowly filled with people, with members of different indigenous communities and Bengalis alike. A white wooden shed displayed the main artworks of the exhibition, while the rest of the walls were lined with photographs capturing indigenous life and culture. In front of a hand-painted banner promising a day of art, poetry, music, and discussions, the event “Culture for Identity: From Soil to Soul” began.

The English-language Bangladeshi feature film “Dot” has received clearance from the Film Censor Board, paving the way for its release. Producer Barua Manojit Dhiman confirmed the news, adding that the official release date will be announced soon. The film is directed by Barua Sunanda Kakon.

Ed Sheeran has reunited with Rupert Grint for his latest music video “A Little More”, marking their first collaboration in 14 years since the hit “Lego House”.

Suchona Shely has secured second place at the Rukh Sanat World Traditional Culture and Music Festival, held in Kyrgyzstan. The competition featured 82 artistes and bands from 14 countries, including Bangladesh.

A drama and cultural show organised by Oboyab Cultural Centre was held at the district Shilpakala Academy on Friday (August 8), marking the anniversary of the historic July Mass Uprising.

He began his journey with Goutam Koiri’s “Antonagar” (2023) and quickly gained recognition through standout performances in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “840” (2024), Vicky Zahed’s “Tithidor” (2024), and Ashfaque Nipun’s “Jimmi” (2025)—projects that significantly boosted his career. In conversation with The Daily Star, the actor reflected on his recent work and shared insights into his creative process.

TIFF 2025, set to run from September 4 to 14 in Toronto, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year and is expected to draw the world's top filmmakers, industry executives, and press, making it an exceptional opportunity for the “Ali” team to share their work with an international audience.

The return of the iconic daily soap “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” has proven to be a television phenomenon, clocking an impressive 1.659 billion watch minutes across TV and streaming platforms in its launch week, Star Plus announced yesterday.

The folk music reality show “Magic Bauliana” returns for its fifth season on Maasranga Television, celebrating Baul and other traditional genres for audiences in Bangladesh and beyond.

Described as “Heat” meets “Hell or High Water” with the soul of a Bruce Springsteen ballad, the story follows Chalamet as a former MotoGP racer whose career was cut short by a devastating crash. Now running a small garage while caring for his drug-addicted father, his life takes a sharp turn when his father dies.

Bishwajit, who has spent most of the past two years in Canada at his son’s side, recently composed and arranged “Kande Re Bhai Kande”, the latest release from singer Kishor Das. Written by lyricist Liton Adhikari Rintu, the track carries Bishwajit’s unmistakable melodic touch.

For those weary of superhero flicks and sequels, Star Cineplex is set to bring a chilling alternative this Friday with the release of two horror films.

To mark International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9, NTV will air a special tele-drama titled “Joya” tonight at 9:30pm.

“I might have been making a name for myself during the tail end of my teenage years, but that also entailed eventually making deals and working with questionable people,” divulged Dameer Khan. The once-emerging, unprecedented talent, who shot to popularity, recently spoke with The Daily Star over a call from Canada to exclusively share his story — one that involved undergoing a critical legal dispute with his ex-management while assembling his nightlife business from the ground up, prior to the release of “Khancha”.

Urukku Bangladesh, in partnership with the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh and the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), presents “Reimagining Waste”. It is a free-of-cost, open-to-all exhibition born from a three-month-long workshop exploring the possibilities hidden in discarded materials.

More than a year after the tragic death of singer-songwriter Pagol Hasan in a road accident in Sunamganj on April 18, 2023, the renowned Bangladeshi band Lalon is preparing to release a new song titled “Baganer Mali”, co-created with the late artist.

Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” has solidified its place among the platform’s biggest English-language films of all time. As of the week of July 28–August 3, the musical fantasy has racked up a staggering 158.8 million views since its premiere on June 20, securing the No 4 spot on Netflix’s all-time English-language film chart.

Marking his first non-Avatar feature in nearly 15 years, Cameron’s next film tackles the devastating legacy of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima — a story he calls the most powerful he's encountered since “Titanic”. The announcement coincides with the 80th anniversary of the bombing on August 6, lending further emotional weight to a project he describes as both deeply personal and artistically challenging.