It has been two months since I started online lessons for my students at University of Dhaka. I have also been taking online classes at Chhayanaut for the past four to five weeks.

Shahed Ali is a renowned theatre artiste. Through his hard work and dedication, he has also made his way into television, films and web projects over the years. Born in Old Dhaka, he grew up in an environment that supports communal harmony. In a recent chat with The Daily Star, the talented actor talked about his fond memories of Durga Puja, his upcoming projects and more.

An exclusive exhibition, titled ‘Baseer: An Eloquent Mind’ is now underway at Quamrul Hassan Exhibition Gallery (Second Floor) of Bengal Shilpalay, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Organised by Bengal Foundation, the exhibition, featuring nearly 70-year works of Bangladesh’s pioneering painter Murtaja Baseer, was opened on October 12.

Opening up for the first time about his battle with cancer, Sanjay Dutt says he is optimistic he will “beat” the disease soon.

Opening up for the first time about his battle with cancer, Sanjay Dutt says he is optimistic he will “beat” the disease soon.

Opening up for the first time about his battle with cancer, Sanjay Dutt says he is optimistic he will “beat” the disease soon.

In 2016, Kamal Singh, son of an e-rickshaw driver from New Delhi, was mesmerised and awestruck by the beauty of Ballet, when he saw the film, “Anybody Can Dance.”

Celebrating the journey of Bangladeshi cinema, a film museum was unveiled at Bangladesh Film Archive Bhaban recently. It is located at Agargaon, Dhaka.

The condition of legendary actor Soumitra Chatterjee improved a lot this morning, following which doctors have removed him from the BiPAP and put on nasal mask.

A drama festival “Protibadi Nattyo Utshab 2020” will be held at the auditorium of Bulbul Lalitakala Academy (BAFA), Wise Ghat road tomorrow (Friday, October 16) at 4 pm.

A Facebook post from a fake page, claiming it to be Alamgir’s, has been creating several controversies lately.

A list of winners in the top categories at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, held Wednesday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Dexter, one of America’s best known TV serial killers, is on his way back.

Noted actor Soumitra Chatterjee has tested negative for coronavirus and his condition has improved, doctors attending on him at a private hospital in Kolkata say.

Popular Actor Nusraat Faria’s song “Ami Chai Thakte” was released on the official YouTube channel of SVF today. The song, voiced by the actor herself, is written by Syed Atiq and composed by Subir Dev, also known as Master-D.

Recently, the government allowed all cinema halls in the country to reopen from October 16 after being closed for more than six months.

Cinema Halls given permission to open from October 16

Popular UK-based singer Rubayyat Jahan will be releasing a new song for the upcoming Puja celebrations. The song will be released under the banner of Dhruba Music Station.

Renowned writer Rashid Haider passed away at his residence in the capital’s Fuller Road at 8:30 am today. He was 80 years old, and died of old-age complications. Rashid Haider was formerly the director of Bangla Academy and executive director of Nazrul Institute. He received the Bangla Academy Award in 1984, and the coveted Ekushey Padak in 2014 for his contributions with the pen, among several accolades.

Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield are rumoured to be reprising their respective Spider-Man roles, next to Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in “Spider-Man 3.”