Today marks the 28th death anniversary of eminent playback singer, Mahmud Un Nabi. Born on December 16, 1936, he started his musical career during the 60s and went on to win the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the film The Rain (1976).

How did you come up with the concept of bringing Selim Al Deen's Putra to the stage?

What differentiated Imagine Radio from all other music streaming applications when it launched recently was the earnestness and clarity that the CEO, Shahriar Shahid, promised to bring to the music listening experience.

Titled Lovely Accident, the video was directed By Sunny Rajani and released on Zee Music Company's YouTube channel.

Popular actor Sabnam Faria is all set to tie the knot with her fiance, Harunur Rashid Opu, early next year.

The entire entertainment industry mourned the loss of beloved director Saidul Anam Tutul yesterday. Tributes poured in from celebrities from all over social media. The Daily Star talks to some of the artistes who were particularly affected by the loss.

A solo photography exhibition of Shibly Siraj titled, American Landscape, hosted by Edward M Kennedy (EMK) Center for Public Service and the Arts, kicked off in the capital on December 8.

Shooting for action thriller Mission Extreme starring Arefin Shuvoo is set to start soon.

The many incidents of sexual harassment and discrimination were depicted through a dance performance titled, Dohon – Burning, at EMK Center recently.

To celebrate our victory day, a festival titled, Bijoy Utshab 2018, was organised at the Liberation War Museum in Dhaka from December 10 to 16. The event aimed to bridge the gap between humanity and the history of liberation, and thus, conveyed the motto “Fom Human Rights Day to Victory Day.”

Seasoned actor Mahfuz Ahmed first came into prominence with his versatile roles in television as well as cinema. He further went on to try his hand at direction and win the National Film Award. Mahfuz discusses his years of working as an active actor, his career choices and more.

Café Mango and Gallery at Dhanmondi is hosting a month long group art exhibition titled, King Kortobbyo. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held on November 24.

With the theme, Dui Bangla: Seemana Bhule, Ek Sur-e, a three-day (January 4-6, 2019) Bangla Utshab is in the offing. Bangladeshi and Kolkata-based renowned and promising singers together with popular bands will be performing at the festival.

Bangladeshi industrialist and entrepreneur Abul Khair Litu, who is known for his involvement in the promotion of Bangladesh's culture, art, music, theatre and literature, was recently honoured with the award, 'Jibon Kriti Samman Shadok', during the Swara Samrat Festival 2018, organised at the Nazrul Mancha auditorium in the city of Kolkata.

Chhayanaut Sangeet Bidyayatan, in association with University of Dhaka, organised a cultural programme titled, Hajaro Konthe Deshgaan to mark Bangladesh's 47th Victory Day at central playground, DU, where a thousand voices harmonised to the national anthem.

Renowned director and National Film Award winner Saidul Anam Tutul was admitted to Labaid Hospital's Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at 3 today due to a heart attack.

Monira Mithu first came into prominence under the wings of Humayun Ahmed's directorial ventures. Since then, she has been consistently putting out great performances on television and cinema, becoming a household name.

Amjad Hossain's demise left an irrevocable void in Bangladesh's film industry. His films, many of which were classics, paved the way for many artistes to attain greater fame and go on to win national awards. On his departure, stars who had the fortune of working with him, spoke to The Daily Star about the beloved artiste.

Siam Ahmed, one of Dhaliwood's brightest young stars, is to tie the knot to his long-time partner Shamma Rushafy Abantee today with an Akht ceremony at a restaurant in Dhaka.

Bangladesh lost one of its greatest filmmakers Amjad Hossain yesterday.