The coronavirus pandemic has shut down major film, television and theatrical productions and big festivals in the country.

On February 28, 2020, eminent singer and cultural personality Fahmida Nabi went to visit her sister Tanzida Nabi Antora and her daughter Anmol in the UK. She was unable to return to Dhaka, due to the nationwide shutdown and travel restrictions. The artiste is currently at her sister’s house in London. She is keeping herself busy with writing, cooking, reading books, and watching movies at the moment. She is also participating in live discussions on the coronavirus pandemic on Facebook, with other artistes from across the world.

Bangladeshi filmmaker Noman Robin’s film, Blossoms from Ash, a research-based political documentary on the history and genocide of Rohingya refugees, won the Special Jury Remi Award at the 53rd Annual WorldFest- Houston International Film Festival 2020. The film has been produced by the Blum Family Foundation of America in 2018.

AKM Alamgir Huque, a scholar and artist, was a familiar name in the Dhaka art scene of the late 80s. In that period, he excelled in painting and printmaking, establishing an individual hallmark through his semi-abstract and pure abstract works.

As a way of coping with the coronavirus pandemic, UNESCO Dhaka initiated the online campaign, #BeCreative, featuring different artistes and cultural professionals.

Talented magician and ventriloquist Arif Asgar was passionate about puppets and magic from a young age.

Recently, BTV began re-running legendary litterateur and director Humayun Ahmed’s Kothao Keu Nei and Bohubrihi, much to the delight of television buffs.

Celebrated actor, producer and director Mahfuz Ahmed began his journey with the television drama, Kon Kanoner Phool (1989), written and directed by Imdadul Haq Milan. His performance in Humayun Ahmed’s Srabon Megher Din (2000) and Dui Duari (2000) were appreciated by the audience and critics alike. He also received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Sobuj in Azadi Hasanat Firoz’s Laal Sobuj (2005). His second television show, the critically acclaimed Kothao Keu Nei (1990), is back on Bangladesh Television (BTV). The actor looks back on his memories from the sets of the show and more in a recent chat with The Daily Star.

With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, art galleries across the globe have taken an enormous setback. The economic and cultural shift in the axis of the art world has catapulted its institutions into an unfamiliar direction.

Lionsgate revealed that a long-anticipated The Hunger Games prequel movie is in the works, as trilogy writer Suzanne Collins is set to release her latest novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snake on May 19.

Renowned South Asian thespian and founder of Rangakarmee Usha Ganguly passed away on April 23 at the age of 75, due to a heart attack, at her residence in south Kolkata.

People the world over are confined to their homes, due to the coronavirus outbreak, and our celebrities are no different. Arifin Shuvoo, one of the most beloved actors of our time, discussed how he is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and developing good habits during self-isolation in a recent chat with The Daily Star.

Whitney Houston mesmerised audiences with her performances for over two decades. The singer was cited as the most awarded female artiste of all time by the Guinness World Records and remains one of the best-selling musicians of all time even today.

Acclaimed Manipuri dancer and choreographer Sweety Das Chowdhuri conveys contemporary thoughts through dance, along with raising awareness on the global coronavirus pandemic, in her production, One World, One Fight. It is choreographed and performed by Sweety herself, with guidance from her husband and acclaimed Bharatnatyam dancer, Amit Chowdhuri.

Yesterday marked the third death anniversary of legendary singer-composer and freedom fighter Lucky Akhand. On the occasion, we take a look at some of his most brilliant compositions, that have won the hearts of millions through the years.

Self-isolation has become the need of the hour for swathes of people following the coronavirus outbreak. While staying indoors can be a lonely experience, there is plenty to do to make it less so. Below are some comforting movies you can watch on Netflix, during these trying times.

Rafiath Rashid Mithila is a celebrated actor and singer. Besides working in the media, she is the Head of the Early Childhood Development Programme at BRAC International. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the artiste shares her favourite memory with a fan.

Tony Dias was a prominent face in Bangladeshi television and films for quite some time. He has been residing in the USA for several years.

People the world over are staying indoors at the moment to curb the spread of the coronavirus. To help lessen our boredom at this time, here is what few eminent artistes recommend for their fans to watch.

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India, Dhaka, has announced the registrations to Guru Prathaa, an online workshop on music and dance.