‘Soldier’ team heads to Bangkok for final shoot
Arts & Entertainment Desk
15 June 2026, 12:29 PM TV & Film
‘Bonolata Sen’ set for release across five Australian cities
Arts & Entertainment Desk
15 June 2026, 11:53 AM Entertainment
Rumeen Farhana says ‘Roid’ left her emotionally overwhelmed
Arts & Entertainment Desk
14 June 2026, 12:49 PM Entertainment
Tanvir Mokammel’s ‘Motuyamongol’ nominated at New York Bangla Film Festival
Arts & Entertainment Desk
14 June 2026, 12:02 PM Entertainment

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