I have to put on several layers of makeup every day, so I take extra care of my skin. First, I gently rub my skin with olive oil or Johnson's Baby Lotion as they suit my skin. Then I use skin toner or Boots Cleansing Lotion to clean and moisturize my face. I use Neutrogena Daily Scrub and Face-wash or Biotique Honey Gel to wash my face. During summer I use ice-cubes before heading out. It helps to block the

I first heard of Annisul Huq around 1981-82, courtesy of kind words of my dear friend, the physician and TV show maverick Dr Abdun Noor Tushar. Then a student of class ten, Tushar was assisting Annis in many of his, by the then wildly popular TV magazine shows and productions. Annis, on TV, appeared as a gregarious individual with a penchant for ear splitting laughter – in fact beating anyone else around by his sheer volume!

As a National Award-winning Bangladeshi actor and television personality, Dolly Zahur is a household name. She started acting at a very early age and performed in numerous television dramas and films. She studied at the University of Dhaka and during that time, she was enrolled at Natyachakra and Chhayanaut. She gained a lot of popularity for the character Nilu in the drama serial 'Eishob Din Ratri' by Humayun Ahmed; a performance that was considered a breakthrough for her career in television. Her other remarkable works include 'Aguner Poroshmoni', 'Shongkhonil Karagar', 'Shopner Thikana', 'Nirontor', 'Ghani', 'Daruchini Dwip' and many more. She has been admired by all for her tireless contributions in the cultural arena of Bangladesh.

Nagorik Natya Sampradaya is the pioneer of regular staging of plays in exchange of tickets after the country emerged as a sovereign and independent nation-state in the world map as Bangladesh. The word Bangladesh had a magic touch to the majority of people in Bangladesh which inspired us to break the barrier in the fields of art, culture, literature and theatre. Nagorik Natya Sampradaya was established during the later part of 1968 in the then Pakistan.

Parenthood is perhaps the most crucial role an individual can perform in their lifetime, sometimes even before the birth of the child. ‘Tobuoto Maa’ is a rather unique approach to the well-established notion of the struggles and emotions involving motherhood, utilizing a concept that is almost never touched upon in the realms of fiction: child poaching. The central characters of this drama, namely Saleha (played by Moushumi Hamid) and her husband (Shatabdi Wadud), are child-poachers who steal newborn babies from hospitals and sell them off for a living.

Taylor Swift is a name that needs no prior introduction to the modern audience. She has stunned fans all around the world ever since she started singing at the young age of 14, and has steadily established

The veteran actor Anupam Kher, who plays the role of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in The Accidental Prime Minister, says that this is going to be the most difficult film of his career.

Young, talented and trending – Pritom Hasan carves a unique place for himself in our music industry, especially among the young urban crowd. In a conversation with Star Showbiz, the rising star he talks about his passions, inspirations and what drives his music.

Terry Gilliam finally brings his epic "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote" to the screen after a 25-year struggle to make a film afflicted by financial, legal and logistical obstacles, illness and death.

It's finally here! The much-awaited wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is today! After stirring the worldwide media for the better half of last year and having one of the most talked about celebrity

After being on a hiatus from Bollywood for two years, John Abraham is back with a brand new film, which he has taken the task to co-produce as well. Titled Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran, the film is set in the

It is quite rare to randomly stumble upon beloved celebrities on the streets. It is even rarer for the celebrities themselves to come and greet you! Such an unusual occurrence happened last week at a Mumbai

Being one of the most famous and successful actors of Bollywood, Kareena Kapoor has carved herself a cornerstone in the world of Indian films. Aside from emanating the radiance of a star, she is also known for

Renowned artist Momtaz has lent her voice to the song Doyel Pakhir Konnya Re for Jaya Ahsan's upcoming flick Debi. The song has been composed by Pritom Hasan and the lyrics were written by Rakib Hasan

Last week, stars from our showbiz industry came together to launch a new fashion brand in the city. The clothing line SaRa focuses on offering trendy wear options to the fashion-conscious young crowd of Dhaka. Sara Zaker was the Chief Guest at the launching of the brand. Celebrities including actors Farooque Ahmed and Nirob Hossain; singers Xefer, Oyshee, Pritom Hasan and Shataj, as well as models Doyel and Azim-ud-Dowla were also present at the

After a long day of work, Sumi goes back home and cleanses her face of all the makeup. She uses The Body Shop Seaweed Purifying Facial Cleanser to get rid of all the dirt and makeup. Since she has oily skin, after cleansing her skin she prefers to keep it bare and just let it breathe. However, she occasionally uses the Johnson's Baby Cream as a moisturizer. She likes to follow the same routine in the morning before going to office as well.

Being the first female ambassador of Artist Spread and a rising star in the Bangladeshi music scene, Tashfee is a talented singer who has quickly made a name for herself. Possessing a unique singing style and an amazing voice, she has garnered notable attention from mainstream media as well as renowned musicians. Her latest single Shur was officially launched last Saturday, 12 May, at The Westin Dhaka, with famous artists such as Bappa Mazumder

TRIVIA & QUIZ

Everyone dreams of their happily-ever-after scenarios. Fall in love, get married, live the rest of the life with utmost bliss. However, reality doesn't always condone to such a grandiose idea; especially when you're least expecting tragedy. This is the premise of Ochena Dana, where Nitu (Sabnam Faria) elopes with her boyfriend Rasel (Anisur Rahman Milon) so that she doesn't have to undergo a marriage arranged

Known as the author of 'Bong Theke Bangla', Rizia Rahman is an eminent novelist who has carved a place for herself in Bengali literature. Born in 1939, she has authored many memorable books, the most notable ones being 'Bong Theke Bangla (1978)', 'Rokter Okshor (1978)', 'Ghar-Bhanga-Ghar (1974)', 'Uttar Purush (1977)', 'Surja Sabuj Rakta (1980)', 'Ekal Cirokal (1984)', the autobiography 'Nodi Nirobodhi (2011)' and many more.