It was late 1980s. Narratives of the Liberation War were by then being systematically erased from national curriculums and psyche. No stories, movies or drama serials on the Liberation War were being aired. The Pakistani Army was by then being referred to as 'Pak Army' or simply 'Occupation Army'. The unexpected revival came about when Annis mentioned poignantly that someone in some nondescript part of

Returning to Bangladesh in 1972, Nawazish Ali Khan joined BTV and after completing 28 years of successful tenure, he retired as the Directorate General. He joined Ekushey TV in the same year as Head of Program. In 2002 after Ekushey Television went off air, he joined ATN Bangla as Advisor (Program) and has been in this post for the last 15 years.

The match of our very own Masuma Rahman Nabila and corporate honcho Jubaidul Haque Reem makes us believe that marriages are indeed made in heaven. Ever since they tied the knot, this couple inspired us with their love and portrayed a blissful picture of lifelong promises. Two weeks after their marriage, they came to The Daily Star Centre and shared bits and pieces of their beautiful journey together. Let us take you through the journey filled with love and laughter and listen to what this stunning couple has to say about marriage!

The latest Siam Ahmed and Puja Cherry starrer Poramon 2 will be hitting the theatres this Eid. Production house Jaaz Multimedia has recently confirmed the release schedule of the film, and it has already raised

Who doesn't hate spoilers? Having a crucial plot twist spoiled before watching a much-anticipated film is sure to rile anyone in the worst way possible. Ryan Reynolds feels the same, and he felt that he should

When it comes to classic pop, especially around the 80s and later, Cher is easily one of the most recognizable names. Often referred to as the Goddess of Pop in her primetime, she is an icon who has gifted the

Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan steals the show as she walks the prestigious red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, this time in a stunning ultra-violet, blue and red gown that reflects the metamorphosis of a butterfly.

After Ekti Cinemar Golpo, Arifin Shuvoo and Rituparna Sengupta are all set to find their ultimate true love - the love for food! Rituparna and Shuvoo will be seen in a movie named Aha Re where Shuvoo will play

Mosharraf Karim's presence in TV dramas has never failed to amaze his audience. This time he is going to bring something more versatile for us. In a TV drama named Jibon Babur Chithi, Mosharraf is going to

Recently launched with the aim of promoting prominent examples of films, music, art and theatre dramas that represent the rich culture of Bangladesh, Culture Initiatives is a brand new platform organized by The Daily Star. Hosted

News anchor turned actor Bubly is pairing up with Shakib in this film, directed by Uttam Akash. This famous pair has already entertained us with some other popular films including Shootar, Bossgiri and Rangbaaz.

After a break of almost four years, Bangladesh Musical Bands Association, better known as BAMBA, recently arranged a mega concert, 'BAMBA Live Chapter 1', in Dhaka. The turnout was huge, with the spacious hall room of the International Convention Centre, Bashundhara, filled to the brim with fans eager to get a glimpse of their favorite bands and listen to their all-time hits. 11 of the 27 bands under the umbrella of BAMBA, including Warfaze, Miles,

Being one of the leading actresses in the country, Popy has a very hectic schedule, thus she has to wear makeup almost every day all day. One of the most important steps in her skin care regime is to make sure that she cleans her skin really well. After a day of shooting, she comes back home and uses the Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser to remove her makeup. Popy has very sensitive skin and

He is the Editor of the quarterly publication 'Theatre' being published since 1972 and owns a theatre school. He is a Senate and Syndicate Member of National University and is a Senate Member of Dhaka University. Ramendu Majumdar is the Chairman and Managing Director of an advertising firm, Expressions Ltd. He founded Expressions in 1993 after working for the firm Bitopi Leo Burnett for 21 years. He will be cherished forever for his countless contributions in the cultural arena of Bangladesh.

Othoi (Aparna Ghosh) is a foreign university student who has just returned to Bangladesh, intending to surprise her family and boyfriend with a sudden visit. Her plans are thwarted when she is randomly left behind by a taxi-driver near the Banani highway in the middle of the night, leaving her no way to get home by herself. As she waits for her boyfriend to come pick her up, her only option is to wait in the scary

In his memoirs Abbasuddin Ahmed has touched upon the efforts of the administration in Cooch Bihar, India in raising a nation with inter-community harmony. He wrote that in his college he had to choose a room-mate either Hindu, if he was a Muslim and vice versa. Inter-community stresses are evident in all parts of the world. Seldom do we find agents who dedicate their own lives to exemplify the glory of fusion.

After smashing success as the alien warrior Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy films and more recently, Avengers: Infinity War, Zoe Saldana is on a path to eternal stardom, literally. She joins the likes of

To any fan of classic or modern music, Stevie Wonder needs no prior introduction. Since the very young age of 11 he has shown his immense potential as a singer, eventually making his way to top-chart albums,

Rani Mukerji, currently riding high on the success of her latest movie Hichki, recently stated that age or marital status of an actress should not be considered a determining factor in a film's success or failure.

Bonny Kapoor, along with his two daughters Jahnvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor attended the prestigious 65th National Award program to receive the Best Actress award on bahalf of his late wife, Sridevi.