An initiative of TransEnd, a handicrafts fair, was held on Friday afternoon, aiming to empower the marginalised transgender, hijra and gender-diverse community of Bangladesh.

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has confirmed that he is set to direct the third instalment of the Singham franchise, titled “Singham 3”, which will be starring Ajay Devgn.  Shooting will start in April of next year.

Acclaimed actor Ashish Khondker, who is also an outstanding stage director, will have his play showcased at the Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka over two days.

My father never underestimated my work.

“Singed but not burnt” an exhibition on the works of Shahidul Alam, which is curated by Ina Puri, will be starting today, June 18. The exhibition will be taking place at Emami Art at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity for a month before moving to other Indian cities.

Sohanur Rahman Sohan directorial “Keyamot Theke Keyamot” was a smash hit when it released on March 20, 1993. Salman Shah and Moushumi were propelled to superstardom for their debut film.

In a recent interview, you said that the grant you received will not be enough for this production.

Sohini Alam, the vocalist of Khiyo—a fusion band of British and Bengali descent that was formed in London, England— recently sat down with me to talk about all things music.

The shooting of “Poran”, the much awaited Raihan Rafi directorial film, was finished by the end of 2019. However, the release of the production was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. After multiple postponements, the film is finally slated to be released this Eid-ul-Azha.

Aamir Khan’s superhit movie “Lagaan” might soon be adapted as a Broadway show in the UK. “The West End Theatre” has approached Aamir Khan and its producer to get rights for the adaptation.

Social media has been taken by storm, after seeing the first photo of Ryan Gosling as Ken, for the upcoming “Barbie” movie, which will star Margot Robbie in the lead role. In the photo the 41-year-old actor looks tanned, toned and ready for the role in the live-action film.

Nirab Hossain made his name as a model in TVCs, and has now spent a decade in films. The actor will be sharing the screen with Rafiath Rashid Mithila for the first time, in Anonno Mamun’s “Omanush”, which will be released today in 40 theatres across the country.

Celebrated actor from the golden era Shabana, often referred to as the “Dhallywood Queen”, has contributed a lot to this industry with her graceful screen presence and impeccable acting skills. Today marks the birthday of this legendary actress. Walking down the memory of Shabana’s legacy, The Daily Star caught up with Sohel Rana—with whom her on-screen chemistry has been unparalleled—to relive their memories together.

A sequel to the 2019 hit “Joker” is in the making, as director Todd Phillips revealed earlier this month, which will feature the character of Harley Quinn alongside Joker portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix.

The government of Bangladesh has been up front about supporting the film industry, providing funds since 1976-77 fiscal year. Amidst the pandemic last year, the highest number of films were provided a handsome amount of fund, to encourage the film industry. This year, 19 films have received the grant, to the elation of directors, actors and the crew linked to the projects.

K-pop sensation BTS latest anthology album “Proof” sold over 2 million copies on the first day. Its title track “Yet to Come” has become the first song to reach the number one spot on Melon’s rebranded Top 100 chart.

“Joker 2”, which is currently rumoured to be musical, might be starring Lady Gaga in the role of Harley Quinn alongside Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker. This will mark the singer’s first appearance as a superhero if everything goes according to plan.

Zahid Hasan is one of the most celebrated actors of our entertainment industry. He reigned over the small screens during the 90s. Beginning his acting career with theatre, he simultaneously worked in television and in films for over three decades, and is still going strong.

Noted musician Partha Barua and popular actor Aparna Ghose has appeared together in Imraul Rafat’s much appreciated production “Made In Chittagong”. The drama series, which consisted of 6 episodes, were aired between 2012 and 2014, twice every year marking Eid.

Global superhit “Squid Game” will be returning for a second season, as announced by Netflix on Sunday, with a small teaser hinting at what’s to come in season 2.