Celebrating 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence, plenty of creative content were made for TV and online media to pay tribute to the nation.

Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan said that her father, Saif Ali Khan, cried after watching her latest film, “Atrangi Re”. She also revealed that her grandmother, Sharmila Tagore, has been receiving words of praise for her performance, and forwarding those messages on to her.

Eminent actor and Member of Parliament Asaduzzaman Noor is set to come back on radio with the drama, “Tahar Kotha”, after 30 years. He will play the role of a school teacher in the production.

The actress herself confirmed the news to The Daily Star. “Nothing can be more joyful than this,” she said. “I feel like I am floating in the wind.”

In recognition to his contribution to ensure safe migration, Md Mustafizur Rahman, the deputy director of Bangladesh Betar, has been awarded 6th BRAC Migration Media Award.

While shooting for Shahin Sumon’s “Kustigir”, popular actor Bappy Chowdhury got injured. The shooting unit has been staying at Cumilla. The news was confirmed by Bappy himself.

Director Robiul Shikdar’s telefilm “CNG Driver” has been officially selected to be screened at the 20th Pune International Short Film Festival.

Deepika Padukone revealed that difficult battle with Covid-19 made her look physically unrecognisable.

The programme titled, ‘Bangabandhu Shongrami Rajnitir Kobi’ was held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), on January 8, featuring three documentaries based on Sahid Rahman’s “Mohamanober Deshe”.

Inspired by the true events on partition and the exchange of enclaves, H R Habib produced and directed the film “Chitmahal”. The film features popular model and actress Peya Jannatul in the lead role.

Formed in 2012, Attic is one of the forerunners of the new ‘indie’ generation of Bangladeshi band music. The rising stars released their debut album, titled after their most well-known song, “Echoes in your Attic”, which is available for purchase digitally.

A host of our favourite stars are pairing up for the first time on-screen in different upcoming projects. There is a lot of excitement and anticipation about how they would fare in their given roles. Check out what these pairs have in store for us.

Celebrated actress Bidya Sinha Mim experienced an amazing reception, as she arrived at her in-law’s residence in Cumilla, on a helicopter.

Noted Indian director Anees Bazmee has confirmed that Vidya Balan will be returning as Monjulika in the sequel to the 2007 film, "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", as per reports. 

Actress Mithila Palkar has tested positive for Covid-19. ‘The Little Things’ famed star broke the news on Instagram.

Considered one of the best Bengali content on OTT, “Mohanagar” was a stellar show, featuring Mosharraf Karim as OC Harun. The Ashfaque Nipun directorial series created quite a stir not only amongst the audience, but from international critiques as well.

Kajal Arefin Ome became the talk of the town when his first and only sitcom “Bachelor Point” premiered in 2018. Over the years, he won over the audience by projecting light-hearted humour and entertaining stories like “Viral Girl”, “Muthophone”, “Stadium”, “X Girlfriend” and “Tom and Jerry”.

Celebrated Hollywood stars, including noted actors Harry Belafonte, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Morgan Freeman, and Jeffrey Wright wrote tributes for Oscar-winning actor, director, civil rights activist and humanitarian Sidney Poitier, who passed away on January 6, at the age of 94.

Eminent elocutionist and General Secretary of Sammilito Sangskritike Jote, Hasan Arif had been hospitalised at a private hospital at the capital a day after he was diagnosed with Covid-19 on December 2, 2021.

Celebrated actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila has tested positive for Covid-19. The news was confirmed to The Daily Star by Mithila over the phone.