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Special programme at Shilpakala marks Farida Parveen’s birth anniversary
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Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
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‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
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Books & Literature
Indalo’s ‘Kokhon Kibhabe Ekhane Ke Jane’ strikes a chord with listeners
Fresh off the success for “Hobeki?”, the first release from Indalo’s upcoming album, “Uttor Khujchi Dokkhine”, the band’s new single, “Kokhon Kibhabe Ekhane Ke Jane”, was released on their official YouTube channel recently.
26 September 2021, 10:30 AM
Who will be the next Bond?
There are few casting decisions as hotly anticipated as the question of who will be the next 007, with many expecting that a black Bond or even female Bond is on the cards.
26 September 2021, 08:43 AM
Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in ‘Extraction 2’ teaser
Netflix released the first teaser of Chris Hemsworth's starrer action franchise “Extraction 2” on Saturday.
26 September 2021, 05:37 AM
Mosharraf Karim donning a dynamic new look for “The Broker”
ZEE5 Global has released the trailer for Mosharraf Karim starrer web film “The Broker”.
The plot revolves around a broker named Jamil shedding light on the struggles he goes through in his life. Mosharraf Karim will play the protagonist in the web film.
25 September 2021, 11:14 AM
Bangabandhu-Bapu Digital Exhibition opens at Shilpakala Academy
The “Bangabandhu-Bapu Digital Exhibition” was opened for public viewing at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today.
25 September 2021, 10:45 AM
Rozina transforms for her new role in “Phire Dekha”
National Award winning actress Rozina has started shooting for her directorial debut “Phire Dekha”. The government funded project is based on the Liberation War.
25 September 2021, 10:20 AM
Purnima to star in Amitabh Reza’s web film ‘Munshigiri’
Popular actress Purnima is all set to debut on OTT with Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s detective movie “Munshigiri.” The much-awaited web film is expected to release this month.
25 September 2021, 09:27 AM
Remembering the iconic Zafar Iqbal
Freedom fighter and renowned actor Zafar Iqbal was one of the most stylish stars of the industry and a favourite amongst youngsters, during the 70s and 80s.
25 September 2021, 07:42 AM
Amazon ties up with eight premium streaming services for single platform viewing
OTT giant Amazon Prime Video has struck a deal with eight leading streaming services to curate their content under its brand and bring viewers a single platform viewing experience with ‘Prime Video Channels’.
25 September 2021, 05:37 AM
The ‘world’s highest altitude’ film festival flags off today: THFF
On Friday, September 24, the first edition of The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 (THFF) flags off in Leh as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, commemorating 75 years of India’s Independence.
25 September 2021, 05:16 AM
I prepare for a role as though it is my last one: Mostafa Monwar
I grew up in a strict household at Indira Road, where reading for fun was prohibited because my parents believed it would hamper my academic pursuits.
24 September 2021, 18:00 PM
‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ shines with an emotional origin story
Marvel Studios’ latest superhero offering, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”, is the movie that brought me, masked up and sanitised, back to the theatres — and as a longtime Marvel fan, I am glad it did.
24 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Catching up with Nusraat Faria
In her career spanning only 6 years, Nusraat Faria has worked in 18 films. She has shared the screen with stars like Shakib Khan, Jeet and Ankush Hazra – and is a popular on both sides of the border.
24 September 2021, 18:00 PM
We all have a ‘mostaan’ and a ‘bhalo chele’ within us: Arnob
With tracks like “Shey je Boshe Ache”, “Tomar Jonno”, “Hariye Giyechi”, “Bhalobasha Tarpor”, and “Tui Ki Janishna”, prodigal musician, composer and singer, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has solidified his name among the most endeared artistes in Bangladesh.
24 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Hoichoi Season 5 features 5 exciting originals from Bangladesh
Prominent OTT platform Hoichoi has announced their 5th season with some new originals by popular creators of the country.
The web platform has been publishing dynamic Bengali web content since its launch in 2017.
24 September 2021, 14:10 PM
Pori Moni appears at BFDC for the first time since membership suspension
Popular film actress Pori Moni appeared at a press conference for the first time since she was released on bail.
24 September 2021, 14:06 PM
A peek into Kiriti Saha’s introspective art
Kiriti Shaha is a contemporary artist who expresses himself through multidisciplinary work. He completed his Bachelor’s in Painting from the Fine Arts Department of Chittagong University, and is now pursuing his Master’s, while experimenting with new mediums of art. He exhibited his work at the 22nd Young Artists Art Exhibition, Chobi Mela Shunno, Miniature Art Exhibition, as well as Talpatachitra and Pata Chitra Exhibition, among other events. He also participated in the Shannidhya Artist Residency programme at Kala Kendra in 2021. Following his recent exhibition titled, “Mapping Ideas” at EMK Center, he talks about his journey into the art world in a conversation with The Daily Star.
24 September 2021, 07:44 AM
Bangladeshi film “The Ice Cream Sellers (75”)” to premiere at Seattle’s Tasveer Film Festival
Bangladeshi filmmaker Sohel Rahman's “The Ice Cream Sellers (75")” will be screened at the 16th Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, according to a press release. A total of 87 films from different countries of South Asia have been selected for the festival to be held in Seattle from October 1 to 24, 2021.
24 September 2021, 07:03 AM
Bangladeshi photographer Shahriar Amin Fahim awarded at Japan’s Nikon Photo Contest
Bangladeshi photographer Shahriar Amin Fahim was the excellence award winner at the Nikon Photo Contest 2020-2021 in Japan, under the next generation category. He won the award for his photo, “Karwaan Bazar”.
24 September 2021, 06:34 AM
‘Notting Hill,’ ‘The Duke’ director Roger Michell dies at 65
Roger Michell, the British stage, television, and film director whose movies include the indelibly popular romcom “Notting Hill,” has died, his family said Thursday. He was 65.
24 September 2021, 05:58 AM