Mita Haq was a fellow artiste, beloved singer, and a dear sister to me. Other people often asked me if she was my sister or not, she always held that place in my life.

Helen McCrory, famed for her roles in Peaky Blinders and three Harry Potter films, has passed away due to cancer at the age of 52. The news was confirmed by her husband, the actor Damian Lewis, who posted the news on Twitter.

Tangia Zaman Methila started off her career as a model and television host, making her way up to films. She went on to become the champion of the beauty pageant Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020 and has also finished shooting for her first film “Rohingya” in Bollywood. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor talks about her journey, upcoming ventures, and more.

Film director, researcher and playwright Sajedul Awwal passed away yesterday (April 15) at his residence, due to post-Covid complications.

Popular bassist and frontman of Aurthohin, Saidus Salehin Khaled Sumon, better known by his stage name 'Bassbaba Sumon', has been suffering from a severe spinal cord injury for a while. He had recovered from cancer years ago and is currently under post-operative medication.

Noted actor Sarah Begum Kabori is on life support at the capital’s Sheikh Russel National Gastroliver Institute & Hospital.

The last episode of “Friends” was aired in May 2004, leaving behind a legacy in American sitcoms, for its 10 seasons and 236 episodes. Last year, after HBO Max announced in February that a reunion special would begin filming in March 2020, things got delayed due to the pandemic. The episode was re-scheduled to film in August last year, which again was delayed. The special, The One with the Reunion, was finally shot last week in Los Angeles.

Singer Putul of reality show “Close-Up 1” fame, tied the knot with Syed Reza Ali, a banker and music composer who is settled in Australia, on April 13.

People are welcoming the Bengali New Year amidst a countrywide lockdown, much like last year, as Covid-19 cases are on the rise again. Cultural organisations and event spaces have arranged virtual celebrations.

National Award winning music director Farid Ahmed passed away today at 9:30 am at the capital's Square Hospital.

Renowned musician Tapan Chowdhury has been living in Canada for a long time, but he often visits Bangladesh for his musical commitments. He decided to stay in Canada for the safety of his family during the pandemic, but after receiving an invitation to sing at the celebrations for the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence, he was more than happy to come back to the country.

Noted singer Farida Parveen, who recently tested positive for Covid-19, is undergoing treatment at Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka.

US recession drama "Nomadland", about a community of van dwellers, was the big winner at Britain's BAFTA awards on Sunday, scooping best film and prizes for its Chinese-born director Chloe Zhao and leading actress Frances McDormand.

Popular actor of yesteryears Wasim has been hospitalised due to severe illness, informs Zayed Khan, the General Secretary of Shilpi Samiti.

Noted singer Kakoli Dewan passed away yesterday night in Dhaka. The artiste was admitted to Mugda Medical College and Hospital. She was suffering from chronic kidney complications for some time, and had also tested positive for Covid-19 in the last days of March this year, according to her son, beatboxer Moktadir Dewan.

National Award winning music director Farid Ahmed is in the Intensive Care Unit of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital.

Ekushey Padak-winning singer Farida Parveen tested positive for Covid-19, according to her son Imam Zafar Nomani. "My mother has been unwell for a few days. She took the Covid-19 test on April 7, and the result came out positive,” he adds.

Eminent Rabindra Sangeet exponent and Ekushey Padak awardee Mita Huq passed away at 6:20 in the morning today at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in Dhaka.

Lux Superstar famed Rakhi Mahbuba has returned to work after a long break with the film, "Payer Chaap". The Saiful Islam Mannu directorial film, which will be releasing under the banner of Impress Telefilm, is based on the struggling life of a teenager.

Cinema Hall owners have always talked about how the heydays are long gone, and how they now struggle to operate amidst a dwindling number of cinemagoers. However, the Covid-19 pandemic brought upon a new low in the already struggling industry.