Renowned artist Professor Mohammad Eunus was born on this day in 1954 to M Eusuf and Fajilatun Noor, of Thakurgaon. His father was a lieutenant of Pakistan Army and founder of Thakurgaon and Dinajpur Scouts.

The ongoing DIFF features some of its recurring and acclaimed segments, and the conference again enthralled the film enthusiasts like the previous years.

Actor, model and TV anchor Safa Kabir has won the hearts of millions with her charming personality. She has been busy shooting for her upcoming ventures since the beginning of 2020. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, she speaks about her forthcoming releases for this Valentine’s Day, her plans for the year, and more.

Dark comic book story Joker leads nominations for the Oscars, with 11 nods, including Best Picture.

Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka, and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will jointly host ‘ICCR Scholar’s Evening: Colours of Kathak’, featuring Shibli Mohammad and Nrityanchal and Shamim Ara Nipa and Guru Shishya Parampara, on January 18 at 6:30 pm.

World Hindi Day was celebrated by High Commission of India, Dhaka, recently. High Commissioner Smt Riva Ganguly Das presented the

Poush Mela, a three-day winter event organised by Jatiya Robindra Sangeet Sammilon Parishad (JRSSP), Barisal branch, began at Jagadish Sarasswat Girl’s school and college, Barishal, recently.

The four-day event, ‘Art Festival 2020, Nilphamari’ will take place from February 26 to 29. The prime purpose of the arrangement is to introduce a healthy culture against the backdrop of poor taste, from cities to the remote countryside of Bangladesh.

Commemorating renowned playwright and theatre artiste Selim Al Deen on his 12th death anniversary, theatre troupe Swapnadal has organised the ‘Selim Al Deen Memorial Festival 2020’, which will take place on January 14, 15 and 17 at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). This is the twenty-first edition of the festival.

Popular actor Apurba has added significant milestones to his career over the years. Currently, he is keeping busy with a handful of television projects. In an interview with The Daily Star, he speaks about his latest ventures and more.

Providing young artists with a platform to exhibit their artworks, Gandaria Kisholoy Kochi-Kachar Mela’s Kisholoy Charukola Kendra organised their 17th annual art exhibition at its auditorium at Dinanath Road, Old Dhaka, recently. The three-day event was inaugurated on January 11.

National Film Award winner Nusrat Imrose Tisha will be playing the role of a politician in the tele-fiction Ada Somuddur, directed by Raisul Tomal.

Eminent National Professor Anisuzzaman graced the event as the chief guest. “Back in the 80s, translating poems and novels was common, but now, few people take up such a task. I hope people like Aminur Rahman will continue their work,” he shared.

The 16th prize-giving ceremony for Prothom Alo Borshoshera Boi was held at Bangla Academy’s Abdul Karim Shahitya Bisharod Auditorium, yesterday.

Television actor Sabila Nur has charmed her fans with her vibrant personality and acting prowess over the years. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, she talks about her busy schedules, upcoming projects and more.

Renowned singer Shelu Barua has recently launched his YouTube channel, Nazrul Sangeet Adi Sur-e.

Marking their 10th season, Duronto Television will introduce three new programmes and four new cartoon serials today.

The script submission for the 27th International Radio Playwriting Competition has begun.

Television dramas took up a new turn during the 1980s, as the audience experienced timeless stories, including Shongshoptok, Matir Kole, Jonaki Jole, Bhangoner Shobdo Shuni, Ayomoy and Bohubrihi.

A ten-day art and literary fair at Manikganj Government High School concluded with prize distributions and cultural functions, recently.