The 14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) announced their nominees recently. Talented actress Azmeri Haque Badhon has been nominated in the Best Actress category for her performance in the Abdullah Mohammad Saad directorial “Rehana Maryam Noor”.

Rafiath Rashid Mithila has been signed to play the lead in the upcoming film “Jole Jole Tara”, a government funded project to be directed by Arun Chowdhury. She will share the screen with F S Nayeem in this production.

Abanti Sithi won many hearts with her melodious voice and engaging performances on stage. She became a musical sensation soon after her participation in the popular Indian reality show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa”. Additionally, she is known for her ingenious ability to whistle, and use cups to give an impressive musical performance.    

Over the years, the band music industry of Bangladesh has not only gifted the most talented musicians and memorable songs, but arguably the most passionate fans.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has hired lawyer Amit Desai, who represented fellow actor Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case, to appear for his son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case.

Modhuban Cineplex is set to open in Bogura with an Indian movie on Friday. The inauguration ceremony will be held with the screening of Kolkata’s Bangla film, “Bazzi” starring Jeet and Mimi Chakraborty in the lead roles.

West Bengal Rabindra Sangeet artiste Swapan Gupta has passed away after battling cancer for a long time. He was 77.

Amid the ongoing pandemic, the Ganga-Jamuna Cultural Festival enthralled audiences for the last 12 days at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The festival, which returned after a year on October 1, concludes today.

Bangladesh Copyright Office organised a special press conference today, to hand over a royalty sum of $5014 to the Ayub Bachchu’s family, at Agargaon’s National Archive Centre.

A S M Tofazzal Hossain, known by his on-screen name Challenger, entered the showbiz industry under the guidance of Humayun Ahmed. His debut tele-fiction was "Hablong-er Bazar" (2000). Today marks his 11th death anniversary.

Popular actress Bidya Sinha Mim has been tremendously impressive on the silver screen with her impeccable performance and ethereal smile.

Sohana Saba debuted on the silver screen with the Kabori Sarwar directorial “Ayna”, bagging the Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Film Actress with her remarkable performance. While some of her films are waiting for theatrical releases, the actress is now set to produce her first film. Today marks the birthday of this stunning actress.

Renowned actor, playwright, academian, and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque passed away yesterday (October 11). His body was taken to the Central Shaheed Minar, where people from all walks of life paid their last respects to him from 11 am to 12 noon.

Noted actress Suborna Mustafa has worked in numerous tele-fictions with the late actor, playwright, academician, and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque.

A top Netflix executive said Dave Chappelle’s special “The Closer” doesn’t cross “the line on hate” and will remain on the streaming service despite fallout over the comedian’s remarks about the transgender community.

Renowned actor, playwright, academian, and Ekushey Padak awardeee Dr Enamul Haque passed away earlier today, leaving the entertainment fraternity, and his legions of admirers and well-wishers in dismay. Eminent cultural personality and Member of Parliament Asaduzzaman Noor shared a close bond with Haque, having known him since before the independence of Bangladesh. They worked together in Nagorik Natya Sampradaya for many years, and also collaborated on numerous television projects. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, Noor looked back on his memories with Haque.

Bappa Mazumder’s new song, “Hey Pathor”, highlighting social themes like geopolitical ups and downs, political differences and how blind religious beliefs are taking charge, was released online, recently. Penned by Mohosin Mehedi, the Bee Emmz Workstation production, is dedicated to the revival of humanity in the society.

As the Dhaka court granted permanent bail to film actress Pori Moni in a narcotics case yesterday, she will be facing the camera for Giasuddin Selim’s forthcoming film “Gunin” from October 15.

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating his 79th birthday today. People from across India are pouring their well-wishes and love upon him, who is also lovingly called Big B.

Recently, Timothée Chalamet revealed to fans the first look of himself as the young inventor and chocolate genius Willy Wonka.