Echoing gunshots and rattling rifles took over the stage as marching, helpless, and unaware Bangla speakers first encountered the brutality of the Pakistani Army on March 25, 1971. Amidst fluttering lights, roaring grenades and the dead, some were silenced and some still left with a couple of breaths. They were lying, drenched in blood. This is how Bangladesh Ballet Troupe’s dance drama “Battle of Bangladesh” began at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Apu Biswas is currently under a hectic schedule with various commitments and new projects. In a conversation with The Daily Star on her birthday today, the renowned actress shared her upcoming puja plans, and exciting new ventures.

Popular actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila has been garnering immense praise for her powerful presence in movies. Mithila has completed shooting for three movies back to back and there seems to be no stopping for the actress as she is going to shoot soon for her third Kolkata project.

Prominent actor Afzal Hossain and noted actress and anchor Shanta Islam have shared the screen in many television productions. Afzal has also acted in a number of productions which have been scripted by Shanta.

Bengal Foundation recently organised screenings of two documentaries at Bengal Shilpalay in order to celebrate 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence, read a press release.

Mong Mong Sho’s exhibition, “Songs of Fishermen” is currently taking place at EMK Center in Dhaka. A painter from Maheshkhali, Cox's Bazar, Mong works with oil paints and watercolours. In 2010, he got into the University of Chittagong, and after two years, he received the Yunnan Provincial Scholarship to study oil painting at the Fine Art Faculty of Yunnan Arts University in Kunming, China. He completed his Bachelor’s in oil painting in 2016 and Master’s in watercolour in 2019. He now teaches at the same university.

Noted actor Mahmud Sajjad has been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Evercare Hospital in Dhaka for 38 consecutive days, due to post Covid-19 complications. Now, he has been given a feeding tube, and his condition has deteriorated, confirmed his brother, M Hamid. 

Director Prasoon Rahman’s much-awaited film “Dhaka Dream” will release in theatres across the country on October 22.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan left audiences in fits of laughter with his rendition of the viral hit “Manike Mage Hithe” as he sang along with Sri Lankan singer Yohani Diloka de Silva, who became an Internet sensation after the release of the track.

Syed Ahmed Shawki directorial web series “Taqdeer” premiered on Hoichoi in December 2020, to much critical acclaim. The series has now won the Best Regional Web Series of the year in the 'Gold' category in the prestigious Promax India Award. According to a press note, there was a competition among other nominated contents from ZEE5 Global, Alt Balaji, Hotstar and Voot, in which “Taqdeer”  was recognised as the best web series of the year.

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s film “No Land’s Man” has been premiered today at the Busan International Film Festival.

Directors are all geared up to commence the shooting of their government-granted films. 7 noted directors have already started shooting across different districts including Dhaka so that they are able to produce the movies effectively. 

The ninth installment of the Ganga Jamuna Cultural Festival kicked off at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on October 1.

Dinar Sultana Putul is a contemporary artist based in Bangladesh whose art practices focus on the quasi-scientific research and documentation of organic mediums and materials that explore various themes surrounding the nature. 

Jaya Ahsan is undoubtedly one of the most beloved film and television stars in our country. The National Award winner is also extremely popular in Tollywood, and is the recipient of many Indian film awards as well.

The Mumbai Magistrate court refused to grant bail to Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and two others, in relation to a drugs seizure case.

Popular singer Dilshad Nahar Kona is presently spending a busy time with playbacks, recordings and stage shows. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, Kona talked about her current engagements and projects.

Today marks the 23rd death anniversary of noted film star, Abul Khayer Jasim Uddin, popularly known simply as Jasim.  "We like to observe baba's birthdays and death anniversaries quietly," shares Jasim's youngest son, A K Rahul. 

Marking their 17th anniversary yesterday, Star Cineplex held the Dhaka premiere of “No Time to Die”, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise, at Sony Square, their new branch in Mirpur.

Prominent theatre troupe BotTola, in association with Jatrik, presented their play, “Marx in Soho” at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mohila Samity in Bailey Road, Dhaka, recently. The whimsical play by Howard Zinn has been translated into Bangla by writer Javed Hussen. The production is helmed by actor and director Naila Azad.