Ferdous Khan has directed Biography of Nazrul, a full-length documentary on the life of Bangladesh’s National Poet. The trailer of the documentary will be released today at 8 pm, marking the death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam.

The seven-day event of the second edition of the ‘Where is Kajol’ movement concluded yesterday with an online rap concert.

To commemorate their first anniversary, Bangladesh Art Week (BAW) has launched a community based, collaborative and contemporary art project, titled Shikor | Roots, in Chattogram and Sirajganj.

Noted singers Shusmita Anis and Minar Rahman have teamed up for the romantic duet, Abar Brishti Hobe, a song about a young couple, who are coping with the pandemic and recalling the sweet moments that they spent together. In the music video, the characters realise that even if they are separated, their love for each other is strong, and they will be reunited soon. The video was shot in Dhaka. Minar has written and composed the song, while Sajid Sarker arranged the music. The video is directed by Nahiyan Ahmed of Flybot Studios. Popular actors Sunerah Binte Kamal and Khairul Bashar are featured in the video. The song is set to release on August 25, on Shusmita’s YouTube channel and other digital platforms. Both Shusmita and Minar hope that listeners connect to the message of the song.

On the sixth day of the second edition of ‘Where is Kajol?’ movement, the protest began at 4 pm at Central Shaheed Minar. Artistes and cultural activists from different fields stood hand-in-hand with the movement, in demand of justice for journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol.

Artistes and activists from different arena have joined in a protest at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka, demanding release of photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol.

On the sixth day of the second edition of ‘Where is Kajol?’ movement, a protest will take place at Central Shaheed Minar at 4 pm today.

Jack Sherman, the guitarist with the Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) who worked for the band’s debut album and contributed to its rise over the time, has died. He was 64 at the time of passing.

The second edition of Kajoler Mukti Ebong Mukto Chinta movement expresses the creative strength of the protests, through participation of renowned artistes and cultural activists.

Renowned sculptor Mrinal Haque passed away early today, at 2:30am.

Eminent artist Professor Abul Monsur, who was Murtaja Baseer’s colleague at Chittagong University, evaluated the creative legacy of the pioneering art maestro in a recent conversation with The Daily Star.

The first female photographer of Bangladesh, Sayeeda Khanam breathed her last on August 18, 2020. As a photographer, her list of accomplishments is seemingly endless.

Renowned singer Ferdous Wahid was admitted to the capital’s Combined Military Hospital (CMH) on Thursday for high fever. After initial Covid-19 tests came out negative, the singer has been kept at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit for the recovery of his oxygen levels. “My friend, legendary pop artiste Ferdous Wahid, is sick and admitted to CMH. I request everyone to pray for him,” wrote Fakir Alamgir on social media. The artiste is known for hits like Mamonia, Agey Jodi Jantam and Emon Ekta Ma De Na in the 70s.

Renowned singer-songwriter S I Tutul has been tested positive for Covid-19. In a recent post on social media, he declared that he is in isolation at his own residence because of it. “I don’t know if I will pass this test from the Almighty. I am indebted to everyone who is reading this, please pray for me,” wrote Tutul.

The second edition of the protest to free journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol is still going strong. On the third day, ten-year old puppet artiste, Chondrobindu Tota, performed live on the Facebook page of ‘Where is Kajol?’ With her ‘Abol Tabol’ puppet group. Tota is daughter of Rahul Ananda from the band Joler Gaan.

While studying at Rajshahi University, Hayatuzzaman Khan Hemon did street theatre. His acting career started with Tirthok Natok, one of the oldest theatre troupes in Rajshahi. He worked with the troupe for five years, acting in plays like Footpath, Research, Nazar Bondi, Odvut Ai Somoy and Lal Sabuj Ghere Kalo among others.

It has been more than 165 days that photojournalist and Editor of the Daily Pokkhokal, Shafiqul Islam Kajol has been imprisoned, after remaining missing till March 10. Two cases were filed against him under the controversial Digital Security Act.

Munira Morshed Munni, a student from the first batch of Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, has been working as a teacher, filmmaker and photographer for years. She was a close associate of Sayeeda Khanam, Bangladesh’s first professional female photographer, who passed away yesterday. In observance of World Photography Day, Munni shares her fondest memories of Khanam in a recent conversation with The Daily Star.

Today marks the birth anniversary of the legendary filmmaker and writer, Zahir Raihan. He was born on this day in Majupur, Feni, in 1935. His contribution to Bangladesh’s film industry, literature and journalism is immeasurable.

National Award winning actor Akbar Hossain Pathan, known by his stage name Farooque, has now dedicated himself to politics, since he is now a Member of Parliament for Dhaka -17.