Bengal Foundation has organised a three-day musical programme, titled Gaaner Jhorna Tolaay, at Bengal Shilpalay, which concludes today.

Based on the Liberation War of Bangladesh, National Film Award winner, Masud Pathik’s directorial venture, Maya – The Lost Mother, released countrywide yesterday. It is a government granted film, produced by Brattyo Creation and featuring noted actor Jyotika Jyoti in the lead role.

The first-look poster of Panga, Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film with director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, is out. The film is a light-hearted story about a national-level kabaddi player.

The West Bengal unit of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to use legendary director Ritwik Ghatak’s partition trilogy films, which depict the tragic consequences of largescale human displacement,

Actor Kohinoor Akhter Suchanda and journalist Rafi Hossain will be honoured with the 16th Fazlul Haque Memorial Award 2019 for direction and cine-journalism, respectively.

Popular actor Bappy Chowdhury, who was last seen in Shah Alam Mondal’s Dongiri (2019), has signed two new films, Safiuddin Safi’s Secret Agent and Rumman Rony’s untitled project.

One of the bands to perform at the phenomenal 20 Years of Artcellism, Unmaad showed why they are considered one of the most promising upcoming bands with their rendition of Bhul Jonmo. The Chittagonians, having recently released their debut album Run to Bahaddarhat, talk to The Daily Star about their insurgence, future plans, and more.

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a musical evening, titled Bijoyer Ronge Aka Bela Shesher Gaan, featuring songs on the Victory of Bangladesh. The programme is sponsored by Dhaka Bank Limited.

Marking their 15th anniversary, Boishakhi Television has arranged a day-long celebration at their office premises today.

Miss Universe Bangladesh, Shirin Akter Shela was appreciated for her national costume in the final round of the contest. She looked stunning in a red jamdani saree, complete with a model hood of the iconic Bangladeshi rickshaws, and jewellery made to imitate Bengali letters.

Shilpangan, the contemporary art gallery, has organised His Dream World, an exclusive exhibition, featuring the works of 50 great artists of Bangladesh and India.

The 8th Sanjeeb Uthsab, dedicated to the great musician Sanjeeb Chowdhury, was held at the TSC Swimming Pool on December 25.

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a musical evening, titled Bijoyer Ronge Aka Bela Shesher Gaan, featuring songs on the victory of Bangladesh. The programme is sponsored by Dhaka Bank Limited.

Bangladesh Television (BTV) is a name which readily generates nostalgia in most of us. Before the era of private television channels began in Bangladesh, BTV served as the sole source of information and entertainment for the audience.

8,000 people – let the number sink in. 8,000 people from all over Dhaka and other districts were present at perhaps what can only be described as a phenomenon – the 20-year celebration of the iconic Artcell.

As Bangladesh celebrates Christmas through numerous events and traditional festivities, top TV channels of the country are set to air different special programmes today.

Joining hand in hand with the cold north breezes, arrives celebrations for Christmas and the New Year.

Renowned thespians Bibhash Chakraborty and Mamunur Rashid will inaugurate the Tirjak Natyamela and Natya-Smarok Exhibition at 4:30pm today at the venue.

A three-day Kathak dance festival began yesterday at the main auditorium of Chhayanaut Shangskriti Bhavan in Dhanmondi.

Marking a hundred years of Tagore’s visit to Sylhet, Moulvibazar Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan Parishad (MRSSP) hosted an event at the premises of Government High School Auditorium, in Moulvibazar.