How Zaineen became ‘The Difficult Bride’
1 August 2026
When Rubaiyat Hossain's "The Difficult Bride" made history as the first feature-length film from Bangladesh to compete at the Venice International Film Festival, it wasn't just the film that had everyone talking. Curiosity quickly turned to its leading lady, Zaineen Karim Chowdhury, who, interestingly, shares her first name with the character she plays. One question lingered above all else: what made Rubaiyat believe that Zaineen was her "Difficult Bride"?
1 August 2026
Recognising those behind the lens
1 August 2026
Some photographs document history. Others preserve grief, resilience, and everyday realities that might otherwise fade with time.
1 August 2026
Crowning the champions of free press: Bangladesh Press Photo Competition 2026 announces winners
31 July 2026
Some photographs document history. Others preserve the grief, resilience and everyday realities that might otherwise fade with time. Bringing together many of those defining moments from 2025, the fifth edition of the Bangladesh Press Photo Competition 2026 commenced at Drik, where the winners of this year were announced.
31 July 2026
'We couldn't believe it': Nandita and Shuvo elated as AR Rahman shares their cover
19 July 2026
When Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman shared their rendition of "Saanwariya Saanwariya" from the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Swades" on his Instagram Story, it was a moment that left musicians Sanzida Mahmood Nandita and Shuvendu Das Shuvo both stunned and deeply inspired.
19 July 2026
Road to the World Cup final: Celebrities share predictions, excitement
19 July 2026
Ahead of Monday's showdown between Argentina and Spain, The Daily Star spoke to several celebrities about who they are backing and how they plan to spend football's biggest night.
19 July 2026
The many faces of Yash Rohan
18 July 2026
Yash Rohan is making headlines in more ways than one these days. With the release of his Hoichoi web series “Headline” and his strikingly unrecognisable appearance in the trailer for "ANNiE," the actor seems determined to keep audiences guessing. Whether through unconventional characters or intriguing storylines, Yash is making it clear that he is not afraid to take risks—and that he is here to stay.
18 July 2026
FS Nayeem recalls a night of Messi magic at the World Cup
18 June 2026
Watching Lionel Messi from just a few rows away was the highlight of FS Nayeem’s recent World Cup adventure in the United States. Alongside his wife, actress Nadia Ahmed, the actor attended Argentina’s clash against Algeria and experienced the tournament atmosphere firsthand.
18 June 2026
Nazifa Tushi keeps the momentum going with ‘Annie’
10 June 2026
From winning hearts as the quirky Reshma Pakhi in “Pressure Cooker” to portraying Sadu’s wife in “Roid”, Nazifa Tushi has steadily established herself as one of the most versatile performers of her generation.
10 June 2026
A slice of Pakistan’s cultural and historical heritage
The High Commission for Pakistan in Dhaka arranged an exhibition titled “Pakistan: The Land of Indus” on Saturday at the Pakistan House. The event was organised as part of the diamond jubilee celebrations of Pakistan.
28 June 2022
30 Years of Shah Rukh Khan: The 'Badshaah' of Bollywood continues to reign over hearts
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) stormed into our hearts with classics such as “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”(DDLG) , “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”, “Dil To Pagal Hai”, and many others. Sometimes called ‘King Khan’, the actor became famous for playing the quintessential romantic character, “Raj”, who would fight the evil goons and woo his lady love using his charming smile.
25 June 2022
5 classic movies starring Omar Sani and Moushumi
The pair of Moushumi and Omar have produced several hits, starting from their first film together in “Dola” to their super-hit movie “Priyo Tumi”. Their on-screen duo has fought many barriers to be together in these films, such as race, religion and obsessive lovers. Coincidentally, in most of these roles, Moushumi tends to play the rich, heiress while Omar Sani is the sweet but naive lover.
14 June 2022
Sadhana Ahmed provides insights on the making of Bangabandhu biopic
Bangla Academy Sahitya Puroskar winner Sadhana Ahmed worked extensively in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's biopic, "Mujib: The Making of a Nation".
30 May 2022
Bangladesh’s first vertical panoramic exhibition
Bashir Ahmed Sujan’s solo panoramic photography exhibition “Darao Dhaka” (Stand Up Dhaka) began on May 13 at La Gallerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi. A book of the same name was also launched at the event.
15 May 2022
Fame fades, but hard work is remembered: Shohel Mondol
Sharing anecdotes from the sets of that show, Shohel explained that there was an incident where his character’s hand was cut, and he had to put his ‘bloody finger’ into a jar of red chili powder.
14 May 2022
Tawsif steps out of his comfort zone
All the characters came with their own set of challenges. Enacting scenes in “Chokh”, where I play a zombie, was not easy, as the make-up was quite thorough. I had glue stuck to my face, while delivering dialogues.
11 May 2022
More elderly characters should be written for television: Azam Khan
Azam Khan is a banker by profession and an actor by passion. He debuted on television with “The Hero”. He is featured in Raihan Rafi’s film, “Damaal” and Khijir Hayat Khan’s film, “The 7”.
29 April 2022
You can choose Sabila’s fate this Eid
Sabila Nur etched her way into the audiences’ hearts of audience by playing bubbly and charming characters on the small screen.
25 April 2022
How women in OTT are redefining narratives
The representation of women on screen has taken a turn with the emergence of OTT platforms. Not only are actresses portraying women in challenging professions, but even directors have taken a leap when it comes to storytelling that goes far beyond socially accepted gender standards.
8 April 2022
Frustrated with delays on release dates: Mim
Bidya Sinha Mim is currently busy shooting for her Eid tele-fiction, alongside Tahsan in Mabrur Rashid Bannah’s “We are husband and wife”.
29 March 2022
Safiya carries ‘Nikhoj’: Sporshia
Orchita Sporshia, has been garnering tremendous praise for her performance as Safiya in Chorki’s web-series “Nikhoj”. In a chat with The Daily Star, the “Kathbirali” actress opens up about “Nikhoj”, her upcoming ventures, and more.
27 March 2022
Streaming the road to Independence
The 2D animated film, “Mujib Amar Pita”, is an absolute delight for children.
25 March 2022
Mujahidul Hassan’s second solo exhibition ‘Memory & Shadow’ concludes
Prominent artist Mujahidul Hassan Rana’s second solo exhibition “Memory & Shadow” concluded at the gallery, Safiuddin Shilpalay, in Dhanmondi.
22 March 2022
Gias Uddin Selim believed that I was his Kajol Rekha
Mondira Chakroborty is set for her silver screen debut with Gias Uddin Selim’s “Kajol Rekha”, playing the titular character. The budding actress gained popularity after becoming the 2nd runners up at ‘Channel i Shera Nachiye 2012’, and has made a name for herself as a model.
20 March 2022
Chorki dominates Channel i Digital Media Awards with 8 wins
Popular streaming platform Chorki won eight awards at the second edition of the “Channel i Digital Media Awards”, presented in association with the ICT Division. Snac Keeper was the title sponsor of the event.
12 March 2022
An ode to the superwomen of our RMG sector
As Shimu sits in front of the manager, she is faced with a tough choice- The manager has offered her money to stop the union -- while on the other hand, the fate of thousands of workers relies on her petite shoulders. The money would have paid off her financial burden, but would have weighed on her conscience. Shimu, with courage, stood up to her manager and told ‘no’ to his face. She was determined to change her fate, whether it is for better or worse.
7 March 2022
Influencing as a career
Chances are, even if you don’t “follow” a social media influencer or even totally understand what they do, you are familiar with the concept of what they do.
16 February 2022
Stand-up comedy: A niche industry with limitless potential
“Bring your work to Naveed’s Comedy Club’s cafe. No charge! Stay as long as you want to. No purchase necessary. We have everything here: a great workspace, WiFi, printers, projectors, whiteboards, even a stage to practice your presentations,” announced ace comedian Naveed Mahbub, in a recent video on social media.
16 February 2022
Arnob is my inspiration
A mellifluous songstress from India, Madhubanti Bagchi is a rising star in both Tollywood and Bollywood. The popular singer, who started her career with “Ami Ar Amar Girlfriends” gave voice to numerous Bengali songs such as- “Kichchu Chaini Aami”, “Egiye De”, “Tomake Chai”, among others.
5 February 2022