Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame
12 June 2026, 09:44 AM
Music
Martin Scorsese is backing an AI startup
3 June 2026, 14:20 PM
Tech & Startup
Happy birthday: Hollywood honors Marilyn Monroe, 100 years on
2 June 2026, 08:51 AM
Entertainment
Who really wrote what you loved in Bonolota Express?
27 May 2026, 16:53 PM
Film
Resmi Mirza’s song ‘Premer Juddho’ arrives on YouTube after two years
17 May 2026, 19:45 PM
News Bytes
Documentary on renowned photographer Nasir Ali Mamun wins top award at UK Asian Film Festival
12 May 2026, 16:17 PM
Film
Under full moon, Shakira thrills 2 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
3 May 2026, 23:42 PM
Music
James receives special honour at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
24 April 2026, 19:57 PM
Music
British PM slams London event for booking Kanye West
5 April 2026, 21:36 PM
Arts & Entertainment
US judge tosses Blake Lively's sexual harassment case against Justin Baldoni
3 April 2026, 10:39 AM
Arts & Entertainment
‘Soldier’ team heads to Bangkok for final shoot
15 June 2026, 12:29 PM
TV & Film
‘Bonolata Sen’ set for release across five Australian cities
15 June 2026, 11:53 AM
Entertainment
The art of political storytelling in Marjane Satrapi’s work
14 June 2026, 19:38 PM
Entertainment
Rumeen Farhana says ‘Roid’ left her emotionally overwhelmed
14 June 2026, 12:49 PM
Entertainment
Tanvir Mokammel’s ‘Motuyamongol’ nominated at New York Bangla Film Festival
14 June 2026, 12:02 PM
Entertainment
New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
5 February 2026, 11:57 AM
Music
Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
31 December 2025, 06:12 AM
Music
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
16 September 2025, 04:23 AM
TV & Film
AK Ratul laid to rest beside his father
28 July 2025, 05:24 AM
Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
28 June 2025, 03:46 AM
Music
Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
25 March 2025, 12:30 PM
Entertainment
MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
24 October 2022, 09:47 AM
Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
I have sacrificed a lot for the association - Misha Sawdagor
Contesting for the same position in the election on January 28, he shared his expectations and future plans with the organisation.
24 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Shabnaz diagnosed with Covid-19
Renowned actress Shabnaz has tested positive for Covid-19. The news was confirmed to The Daily Star by the actress herself. “Since I had some symptoms, I took a rapid test at home, which came out positive,” she said.
24 January 2022, 09:04 AM
‘It is shocking that there is no initiative at the BFDC to commemorate Nayak Raj’
Marking Razzak’s 80th birth anniversary yesterday, the legendary Alamgir spoke about his admiration for the Nayak Raj with The Daily Star.
23 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Shironamhin to release ‘Perfume’ in celebration of silver jubilee
Celebrating 25 years of excellence, Shironamhin has completed the shooting for their sixth album, “Perfume”.
23 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Masud Rana continues to be a pop-culture phenomenon
The prolific writer had a dream of starting his own press, and with just BDT 10,000 from his father, he created Segunbagicha Press.
23 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Curtain falls on Dhaka Int’l Film Festival
Indian film Koozhangal (Pebbles), directed by PS Vinothraj, won the Best Film Award in the Asian Film Competition segment at the 20th Dhaka International Film Festival. Organised by Rainbow Film Society, the festival concluded yesterday at the Bangladesh National Museum’s main auditorium.
23 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Noted actor Tushar Khan hospitalised
Renowned actor Tushar Khan was admitted to the capital’s Greenlife Hospital yesterday, as his health deteriorated.
23 January 2022, 09:51 AM
‘The Grave’ eligible for Oscars reminder list
Bangladesh’s first English feature film, “The Grave”, has been shortlisted in the reminder list of productions eligible for the 94th Academy Awards, with 276 other films.
22 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Child’s name will be ‘Rani’ or ‘Rajjo’
Pori Moni shocked the nation when she announced her marriage to actor Sariful Islam Razz, and that they were soon going to welcome their first child.
22 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Nayak Raj Razzak’s greatest performances
Born as Abdur Razzak in 1942, the name of Nayak Raj Razzak is synonymous with excellence.
22 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Gazi Rakeyet’s ‘The Grave’ eligible at Oscars reminder list
Bangladesh first state financed English movie will be competing for nominations alongside 276 movies which includes popular movies such as “Eternals” and “No Way Home: Spider Man”.
22 January 2022, 09:59 AM
Padatik awards two cultural personalities on 44th anniversary
Padatik Natya Shanshad, one of the most celebrated theatre troupes to associate with Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation and Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, celebrated their 44th founding anniversary yesterday.
21 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Mosharraf Karim to feature in the social satire film ‘Gu Kaku- The Potty Uncle’
After earning immense appreciation for his role in Bratya Basu’s “Dictionary”, celebrated actor Mosharraf Karim is up for his second Indian project, Monish Basu’s social satirical film “Gu Kaku- The Potty Uncle”.
21 January 2022, 18:00 PM
I wanted to be a doctor, but ended up becoming an actress
Sweet and bubbly Keya Payel rose through the ranks with numerous hit tele-fictions and commercials. The talented actress, who debuted into the world of showbiz with Afran Nisho, became a prominent name within short span of time.
21 January 2022, 18:00 PM
I spent a day at the set of Afzal Hossain’s Maniker Lal Kakra
Amidst the cold and wintery nights of Poush, Afzal Hossain, along with his crew members reached the village called Paril (Manikganj, Singair), to shoot a song for his directorial debut film, “Maniker Lal Kakra’’.
21 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Siam, Bubly’s sizzling chemistry unveiled in ‘Taan’ teaser
The teaser of Raihan Rafi’s “Taan” was released recently to wide appreciation. It showcases the sizzling chemistry between new on-screen pair Siam Ahmed and Shobnom Bubly.
21 January 2022, 10:55 AM
Padatik celebrates 44th anniversary, to award two cultural personalities
Celebrating their 45th founding anniversary, Padatik Natya Shanshad is one of the most celebrated theatre troupes to associate with Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation and Sammilita Sangskritik Jote.
21 January 2022, 08:52 AM
Meat Loaf, rock music all-time great, no more
The US singer and actor Meat Loaf, who is noted for his album “Bat Out of Hell”, has died aged 74, his family and agent told The Guardian.
21 January 2022, 08:47 AM
Jaya Ahsan to star in ‘Putulnacher Iti Kotha’, based on Manik Bandopadhyay’s novel
Renowned Indian director Suman Mukhopadhyay has cast Jaya Ahsan to play Kusum in a film based on eminent Indian litterateur Manik Bandopadhyay’s novel, ‘Putulnacher Iti Kotha’.
20 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Omanush to release on February 4, confirms director
Anonno Mamun’s much anticipated film, “Omanush” is set to release on February 4. Marking Rafiath Rashid Mithila’s silver screen debut, the film also casts Nirab Hossain, Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, Misha Sowdagar,
20 January 2022, 18:00 PM