The Horizon Sessions, a music festival, hosted by students and alumni of Sunbeams School Dhaka is organised in honour of Niloufer Manzur, a pioneer of education in Bangladesh. The initiative, supported by Friendship NGO, aims to raise awareness and funds for COVID-19 and Cyclone Amphan relief. The funds will go towards building COVID-19 testing booths in rural Bangladesh and rebuilding homes, reservoirs, and embankments destroyed by Cyclone Amphan in the south. Uttaran will undertake the latter project.

To keep people engaged during the coronavirus pandemic, Cartoon People launched their online contest, titled Cartoon People Gaan-Toon Caricature Challenge, recently. In the first edition of the challenge, artistes from all over the country were asked to present their caricatures of renowned musician Jon Kabir.

Film shoots across the country were shut down for over two months.

As children and families in Bangladesh continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Sisimpur episode aims to support them.

Celebrated actor Zahid Hasan has resumed work after several months. He is currently busy with his upcoming Eid projects.

Noted actor and director Azizul Hakim has captured millions of hearts with his performances on television and several critically acclaimed films.

Gaudiya Nritya exponent Rachel Priyanka Perris has mesmerised audiences with her performances both at home and abroad. The dance scholar, who recently completed her Masters of Philosophy under the Gaudiya maestro Mohua Mukherjee, is currently a lecturer at the Department of Dance, University of Dhaka. She will conduct a webinar on Sculptures of Gaudiya Dancers at Bangladesh National Museum on the Facebook page of Gaudiya Nritya Bharati at 8:30 pm (Bangladesh time) tonight.

Eight-time National Film Award-winning singer Andrew Kishore is known for evergreen melodies like Jiboner Golpo Achhe Baki Olpo, Dak Diyachhen Doyal Amare, Haire Manush Rongin Fanush, Amar Shara Deho Kheyo Go Mati and Amar Buker Moddhe Khane among others.

Bappy Chowdhury is one of the most popular film actors in Bangladesh. Several of his films are awaiting their releases, while others are currently underway. Due to the pandemic, the film shoots were postponed. Recently, Bappy started shooting for a new film. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor talks about his upcoming ventures and more.

As a token of appreciation to all paternal figures around the world on Father’s Day, Syed Abdul Hadi and Asif Akbar released their song, Baba Cheler Taan on YouTube, recently. The song, released under the label of Dhruba Music Station, is composed by Kishore Das and penned by Suhrid Sufian.

Renowned Rabindra Sangeet exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya has tested positive for Covid-19.

Recently, Imran Mahmudul released his latest single, Na. Written by Mehedi Hasan Limon and composed by Imran himself, the song was showered with praise for the beautiful presentation in the form of a self-made music video.

Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), is organising the 12th International Inter University Short Film Festival (IIUSFF) virtually this year. As a part of this festival, a 2-day programme was also arranged to observe World Refugee Day (June 20) on IIUSFF’s official YouTube and Facebook pages.

Acclaimed director and screenwriter Shihab Shaheen has gained prominence in the television fraternity with productions like Romijer Ayna, X Factor and numerous other tele-fictions over the past eighteen years.

The saying, ‘The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world’ rings true in the artistic journey and pursuits of renowned artist Professor Rokeya Sultana -- who has, over the years, created a hallmark of her own.

One of the most recognisable faces in Bangladesh’s entertainment industry, Tahsan Khan has grown tremendously as an artiste over the past decade.

Most of us will be spending Father’s Day (June 21) at home this year, without any decadent outings. Luckily, streaming services have no shortage of family entertainers. Here’s a list of movies you can enjoy with your dad at home.

Khotodin Oiede Barit No Zaiddi, an upbeat Chatgaiya song, was re-released by Gaanchill Music recently. The song, which translates to "It has been a long time I couldn't go home", is being appreciated by the public. "I always sing and make songs in my native language," says legendary Renaissance frontman Naquib Khan. "This song is relatable to the people, since we are all stuck at home due to the pandemic." Asif Iqbal, who is always sensitive to issues in Chattogram, mentioned that he and his friends are trying to take initiatives for the betterment of the district. "The song has blown up in the past few days. We originally made this in 2014, and now it has suddenly gone viral," says the Gaanchill Music founder.

The Rise of Dreams, a classical kathak and sarod jugalbandhi, will be held online tomorrow at 9:30 am, on the YouTube and Facebook pages of the performers. Based on Ustad Alauddin Khan's take on raag Manj Khamaj, renowned dancer Ananya Wafi Rahman will perform on noted sarod player Tanim Hayat Khan's piece, with Sanjib Mazumder on tabla. The dancer will join this collaboration from Australia, whereas, the musicians will support her from Bangladesh. Aziz Farah will also be present at the dance recital as the mix master.

Amid the coronavirus crisis, artists Dr Malay Bala, Zahangir Alom and Amit Nandi of Oriental Painting Studio have organised the online-based charity art show, Manusher Jonno Chhobi. Besides, the studio’s art organisation, Oriental Painting Study Group (OPSG) and its chief adviser Mikhail I Islam are directly supporting fine art students financially or through sending art materials, together with feeding hundreds of craftsmen, artisans, models and indigenous populations.