Indian singer and researcher Moushumi Bhowmik paid tribute to Baul practitioner Sunil Karmakar at a memorial event in Mymensingh, reflecting on his life, music and spiritual legacy.

“Eta Amaderi Golpo” began airing on Channel i on November 5 last year, broadcast every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 pm. In addition to television, each episode has also been released on Cinemawala’s YouTube channel, gaining widespread popularity across both platforms.

The fifth edition of the Gold Gala will take place on May 9, where Chopra will be presented with the Global Vanguard Honor. Li and Liu will receive the Gold Legend and Gold Mogul honours, respectively. Others being recognised include Charles Melton, Eileen Gu, and Revathi Advaithi.

The duet is set to be officially released on May 16, with both artistes seeking blessings and support from listeners.

The actor unveiled the first teaser of the new film on April 25, offering a darker, more rugged glimpse of Ballu. The brief clip suggests that the character is once again on the run, with visuals hinting at an escape and showcasing Dutt in an intense, stylised avatar.

An Instagram post from the verified account “raghurai.official” announced his death

The artistes joined the event and saw the exhibition, and most of them were traumatised and were at a loss for words.

The title of the event was drawn from a line in Nazrul’s own lyrics, reflecting the enduring emotional depth and appeal of his music.

The initiative is being led by bodies such as the Bangladesh Film Directors Association and the Directors’ Guild, along with other industry groups.

As the industry grapples with shrinking infrastructure and financial uncertainty, one message comes through clearly from its leading voices: the future of Bangladeshi cinema depends not on seasonal peaks, but on sustained, year-round storytelling.

Spotify has released its first-ever list of the most-streamed artistes, songs and albums in its history, marking the platform’s 20th anniversary.

Veteran Bengali actor and elocutionist Biplab Dasgupta passed away at the age of 75 following a prolonged illness, his family confirmed.

With a rich blend of education, entertainment, and creativity, Duronto Television’s 35th season aims to captivate young audiences while encouraging curiosity and imagination.

Television and film actor Tariquzzaman Tapan passed away on Friday (April 24) at 8:05pm at his residence in Aftabnagar, Dhaka. He was 60. The news was confirmed by Rashed Mamun Apu, general secretary of the Actors’ Equity Bangladesh.

“Cha Gorom” doesn’t have a traditional romance. It’s not rife with action, suspense or drama – it almost completely relies on director Shankha Dasgupta’s layered storytelling and the charm of lead actress Safa Kabir. Despite that, the Chorki film has amassed quite the adoration of the audience.

As The Daily Star celebrates 35 years, these voices from the creative community underline a shared sentiment—of trust, expectation, and a desire to see the publication continue championing culture, truth, and the stories that matter.

Described by many celebrities as the ‘Oscars’ of Bangladesh, the Meril–Prothom Alo Awards 2025 exceeded expectations this year with star-studded moments, power-packed performances and a surprise musical act that sparked cheers across the hall.

Tama Mirza received the Best Actress award for her role in “Daagi”. Afran Nisho was named Best Actor for the same film.

Film “Saba”, starring Mehazabien Chowdhury, has won Best Film at the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2025, with the artiste also taking home Best Actress for her performance. The award was presented to her by actress Richi Solaiman and director Giasuddin Selim.

The accolade was presented to him by Matiur Rahman, editor of Prothom Alo, and Anjan Chowdhury, managing director of Square Toiletries.