Mustafa Monwar remains in ICU, condition unchanged
Arts & Entertainment Desk
18 June 2026, 18:40 PM Entertainment
Curtain falls on Mamata Cinema after nearly five decades
Arts & Entertainment Desk
18 June 2026, 17:08 PM Entertainment
‘Mastul’ set for release this July
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18 June 2026, 10:40 AM Entertainment
Jatra artistes urged to raise standards to attract wider audiences
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18 June 2026, 12:20 PM Entertainment
Six-day theatre festival honouring Syed Badruddin Hossain to begin on June 25
Arts & Entertainment Desk
18 June 2026, 12:17 PM Theatre & Arts

DIFF Day 7: ‘Nona Pani’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.
26 January 2024, 05:07 AM

Swagata shares beautiful glimpses of her wedding

The couple celebrated an intimate wedding at Gausul Azam Jame Masjid, surrounded by close friends and family on January 24.
26 January 2024, 05:02 AM

‘Kritodasher Hashi’ set to enchant audience today

An eagerly anticipated event by the Drama and Performing Arts Department of Tagore University of Creative Arts (TUCA) is gearing up to present the play "Kritodasher Hashi" today.
26 January 2024, 04:00 AM

Bannya wins Padma Shri Award

Eminent Rabindra Sangeet singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya has been chosen for the Indian government's prestigious Padma Shri award for 2024
25 January 2024, 19:28 PM

Bonna Mirza revives on stage

While Bonna Mirza is widely recognised for her roles in cinema and television, her roots in theatre remain a defining aspect of her career. Despite being a prominent figure in the film and TV industry, Bonna frequently graces the stage, captivating audiences with her acting prowess.
25 January 2024, 18:05 PM

'Fighter' release in Bangladesh halted as distributor refuses conditions

Anticipation for the simultaneous worldwide release of the much-awaited Bollywood film “Fighter”, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, turned into disappointment as the movie faces hurdles in its release in Bangladesh. Action Cut Entertainment, the film's distributor, has refused to comply with certain conditions, leading to the indefinite postponement of the movie's release in the country.
25 January 2024, 11:37 AM

Preity Zinta likely to comeback on silver screen with ‘Lahore: 1947’

In a recent development, it has been reported that Preity Zinta, a prominent figure in the film industry, is considering a return to the silver screen with "Lahore 1947", starring Sunny Deol.
25 January 2024, 11:23 AM

‘Animal’ OTT release: Legal dispute resolved, release date confirmed

After an intense legal battle, the creators of "Animal" have successfully secured its release on Netflix. The dispute between co-producers, CINE 1 Studios Private Limited and T-Series, was amicably resolved, focusing on alleged contractual breaches.
25 January 2024, 11:06 AM

‘Taka Kotha Bole’ to release on International Customs Day

The series revolves around thrilling incidents centring on a criminal’s pursuit of smuggling money to foreign countries and investigations run by the Bangladesh Customs Intelligence.
25 January 2024, 11:04 AM

Brit Awards: Raye leads nominations with record seven nods

Singer-songwriter Raye led nominations for the Brit Awards on Wednesday, setting a new record with seven nominations. At the same time, the Rolling Stones and Blur were also recognised for Britain's pop music honours.
25 January 2024, 10:09 AM

Jon Stewart returns to 'The Daily Show' as host and executive producer

The comedian, who, over his 16-year tenure as host of the Comedy Central programme, solidified it as a significant influence in entertainment and culture, is set to make a comeback. Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios declared that he will resume hosting the show every Monday starting February 12.
25 January 2024, 09:41 AM

James to thrill audiences in first open-air concert of the year

In an effort to enchant audiences amidst the chilling winter, James is gearing up for his first open-air concert of the year outside Dhaka. Nagar Baul James is thus set to enthral fans in Brahmanbaria on January 27.
25 January 2024, 06:31 AM

‘Birangana Kabya’ play to mark bicentennial birth anniversary of Michael Madhusudan Dutt

Dhaka University’s Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, Department of Bangla, and Nazrul Gobeshona Kendro are set to jointly stage “Birangana Kabya”, marking the 200th birth anniversary of legendary Bengali and playwright Michael Madhusudan Dutt.
25 January 2024, 06:17 AM

‘Bangladeshi fans proved my popularity won’t fade away soon’

In the midst of a cold January rain, fans and media eagerly awaited a glimpse of Swastika Mukherjee. Enthralled by her beauty and grace, Bangladeshi fans have fallen for the quintessential Bong beauty.
25 January 2024, 05:14 AM

DIFF Day 6: ‘Mighty Afrin - In the Time of Floods’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.
25 January 2024, 05:04 AM

Please remember her in your prayers: Arifin Shuvoo's mother no more

Arifin Shuvoo's deep love and devotion to his mother was known to all. He frequently shared sweet moments with her on social media, and his genuine care for his mother was loved by everyone too.
25 January 2024, 04:38 AM

The ever-evolving Safa Kabir

In a recent episode of The Daily Star's podcast, "Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi", the “Kuhelika” actress discussed her journey in showbiz and her latest endeavours.
24 January 2024, 18:05 PM

Bassbaba Sumon shares his journey of losing 70 kilos

People who are concerned about him addressed their worries which he further cleared, stating, “Seeing me so dried up, the way you are worrying is unnecessarily creating mental tension for you. I am fine now, and it is due to your love and prayers that I can still wake up in the morning and say, 'Life is beautiful.' You are my inspiration. You all are my superhero! So, dispel any worries about me. If we ever meet somewhere, feel free to have coffee with me, if possible. I will pray a lot for you."
24 January 2024, 13:37 PM

Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali to reunite after 15 years for 'Love and War'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up to helm his upcoming multi-starrer film, "Love and War", featuring the talented trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal.
24 January 2024, 13:35 PM

Sharmila Tagore calls on PM

A delegation of artistes led by eminent Indian film actress Sharmila Tagore today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Gono Bhaban residence in Dhaka this afternoon marking the Dhaka International Film Festival
24 January 2024, 13:34 PM
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