Rock band Bleeding for Survival is the first ever band from Garo community-- an indigenous community of Bangladesh-- to be featured on the leading music streaming platform, GAAN app.

Renowned South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-duk passed away on December 11, due to Covid-19. He was one of the most prolific directors of contemporary Asian films.

My first distinct memory of Baba and photography is from 1982. It was my Khala’s (Aunt) wedding, and Baba was taking pictures. He had recently gotten his hands on the 400 ISO colour film that time, and I remember him telling someone “this is a very high-speed film. 400 ASA!”

“Dui Agontuk Bonam Korobi Ful” (Two Strangers Versus Oleander Flower), presented by Space and Acting Research Center, will be staged today at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

On the occasion of the Martyred Intellectuals Day and the Victory Day of Bangladesh, Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS) arranged a three-day programme. The event titled, “Smritir Bijoy”, started on December 14 to commemorate the Martyred Intellectuals of 1971.

International Organisation for Migration will host a virtual concert for migrants tomorrow (Friday) to celebrate the International Migrants Day.

Popular OTT platform Hoichoi recently unveiled the trailer of their upcoming original series, “Taqdeer.” It is the fourth web original from Bangladesh, by Hoichoi.

Director and writer Ariq Anam Khan’s short film, “Transit”, will be screened at the highly prestigious Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France and at the Dhaka International Film Festival in Bangladesh, in 2021. Previously, the film was part of the main competition at the renowned Busan International Film Festival in October and Encounters Film Festival in the UK.

Popular TV actor Abdul Kader has been diagnosed with cancer recently. As cancer spread to different organs of his body, he has been taken to Vellore, Chennai on an emergency basis. He is currently undergoing treatment in Chennai, India.

A good number of movies were made on the Liberation War of Bangladesh, which can be watched in December, the month of our victory.

Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, a non-profit educational organisation, launched a new eLearning platform, the Sisimpur app. The announcement of the interactive eLearning platform builds on Sisimpur’s wide reach on broadcast television and its popular YouTube channel. Children and families will now have access to Sisimpur’s interactive videos, storybooks, puzzles, and games. The platform is now accessible as an app, available at Google Play Store.

Gaan Bangla Television, the only music channel in the country, started its journey in 2013, with a marvelous Victory Day programme. Through this platform, the channel has successfully managed to create a place for our musical legends and aspiring artistes, both home and abroad.

For the past two decades, Shironamhin has been entertaining audiences throughout the country, making its name as one of the most must-see acts on stage. Ziaur Rahman, the bass player, lyricist and band leader, has played an instrumental role in its success.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the people of Bangladesh will be celebrating Victory Day (December 16) on a limited scale this year. On this occasion, The Daily Star brings you a compilation of some of the finest television shows that will be aired on the top TV channels of the country.

Del is a New York based rapper and lyricist, hoping to make waves in the international music scene. We talk to the talented youngster about his latest releases, future aspirations, and more.

Renowned director Amjad Hossain passed away on December 14, 2018. Today marks his second death anniversary.

Khan Moidul Islam Shuvo, also known as Drockstar Shuvo by many fans, has been consistently delivering hit songs for the last two decades.

Renowned artists Jamal Uddin Ahmed, Farida Zaman, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Rokeya Sultana and Mohammad Eunus have made outstanding contributions to the art scene of Bangladesh.

Popular actor Siam Ahmed is spending busy days on the sets of “Damal”. His film “Bishwo Shundori” released yesterday, and the actor is looking forward to multiple releases in the upcoming months. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the dashing star talks about his upcoming ventures and more.

Although noted actor Khairul Alam Sabuj started out his career on the stage, his popularity primarily grew through television.