Iranian Nowruz celebrations in Dhaka

The Iran Cultural Centre in Dhaka and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) organized a cultural programme on April 6, to celebrate the
7 April 2018

AUW Photo Carnival concludes in port city

A two-day photo exhibition, titled '6th AUW Photo Carnival' concluded at Asian University for Women (AUW) in the port city on Saturday.
7 April 2018

“I will never give up theatre”

Mishu Chowdhury's quest in theatre began when she was a child. Over the years, her career expanded to being part of the Desh Natok
7 April 2018

Syed Shamsul Haq: A worshipper of art

During his lifetime, Syed Shamsul Haq became an iconic writer in the realm of Bangla literature. As an ambidextrous author, he
7 April 2018

Stars react to winning National Film Award

The biggest recognition in the country's cinema is the National Film Award, which was announced this past Thursday for films of 2016.
7 April 2018

HALLE BERRY signs “Jagged Edge” remake

Halle Berry will star in a remake of courtroom thriller “Jagged Edge” for Sony Pictures in a project that's in the early stages of development with Matti Leshem and Doug Belgrad producing.
7 April 2018

Cardi B hits gold with “Invasion Of Privacy”

US hip-hopper Cardi B's debut album, “Invasion of Privacy” has finally arrived, and within 24 hours it has become a hit. According to recent calculations, Cardi's album is certified Gold, reports BIllboard.
7 April 2018

Raid crosses 100 crore mark at Bollywood Box Office

Ajay Devgn's Bollywood crime drama “Raid” is having a dream run at the Indian box office. Earning a total of Rs 100.14 crore, the film has now made its way to the coveted Rs 100 crore club, according to Indian Express.
7 April 2018

‘Solo’ to premiere at Cannes

Han Solo is setting course for Cannes. “Solo: A Star Wars Story” will be unveiled at this year's Cannes Film Festival, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. The screening will take place May 15, some 10 days before the Lucasfilm project's official opening on May 25.
6 April 2018

“Black Panther” to end Saudi Arabia's 35-year cinema ban

Disney and its Middle East distribution partner, Italia Film, will be releasing Marvel superhero blockbuster “Black Panther” on April 18 in a new AMC-branded movie theater in Riyadh with a gala premiere, ending Saudi Arabia's 35-year cinema ban.
6 April 2018

Suzanne Bernert playing Sonia Gandhi

Anupam Kher-starrer Indian film “The Accidental Prime Minister” will star German actor Suzanne Bernert as Sonia Gandhi, reports Times of India.
6 April 2018

“Sampan Naiya” and “Putulnatya” staged at RU

Two plays, “Sampan Naiya” and “Putulnatya”, were staged at Rajshahi University (RU) auditorium last week. Two troupes, Chattogram-based Uttaradhikar and Bangladesh Putul Natya Gobeshona O Unnayan Kendra respectively staged the plays on the third day of the week-long 'Bangladesh-India alliance theatre Festival-2018' at Rajshahi University campus.
6 April 2018

Last episode of “Hello Check” on ATN Bangla

Youth-based TV show “Hello Check” will air its 13th and final episode on ATN Bangla tonight, at 9pm. The programme, a production of international media development organization BBC Media Action focusing on how the youth see today's world, began airing in January.
6 April 2018

Cameras roll on new Baishakh play

A murmur went through a crowded body surrounding Uttara's Lake Drive Road on a busy weekday noon, making it quite impossible to see what was ahead. “Look, it's Nisho!” cried out an excited voice, before being promptly silenced by a busy crew member. And indeed it was the popular actor at the centre of everyone's attention, poised in front of a rolling camera in the midst of a scene for a new play titled “Ei Baishakh-e”, written by Sarwar Reza Jimmy.
6 April 2018

Salman Khan gets five-year jail in Blackbuck poaching case

A Jodhpur (India) trial court yesterday marquee Bollywood star Salman Khan to five years in jail in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, reports Times of India.
5 April 2018

“Kaan-Shuta” at Chhayanaut today

Gaanshala, a musical initiative by Enamul Karim Nirjhar, is set to hold a musical event titled “Kaan-Shuta” at the Chhayanaut auditorium today.
5 April 2018

“Sentimental Selim” on Rtv

TV series “Sentimental Selim” goes on air tonight at 9:20pm on Rtv. Written by Hamid Hasan Noman and directed by Zahid Hasan, the series stars Hasan himself, Tanzika, Sazu Khadem, Arfan, Mansur Ali, Tasnova Elvin and others.
5 April 2018

Green University organises Shakespeare Festival

A two-day Shakespeare Fest 2018 was organised by the English Club under the department of English of Green University of Bangladesh (GUB) recently.
5 April 2018

“Theatre has become tougher”

Keramat Moula is a seasoned theatre activist and movie actor. He has wide ranging talents, from stage design to teaching film and media, Keramat Moula has become a guardian figure of our art and culture. The Daily Star recently engaged him in a conversation:
5 April 2018

Up close and personal with Poppy

Gracing her presence on the silver screen for twenty years, Poppy is one of the nation's most-loved film actors. She saw success right
5 April 2018