For Fareena Samhee Nethee, silence is not an absence. In fact, it is a language made of colour, pattern and form. In her debut solo exhibition, “Silent Expressions”, the hearing- and speech-impaired artist transforms unspoken emotions into 61 vibrant acrylic paintings, each carrying fragments of a deeply personal journey.

His latest performance in “Pothohara Mon”, which premiered on the Cinemawala YouTube channel on Thursday night, has once again won over audiences. Directed by Muhammad Mostafa Kamal Raz, the drama sees Zahid Hasan portraying a father—a role that viewers have rarely seen him play. His emotionally charged performance has left many in tears and sparked an outpouring of appreciation across social media, where countless viewers have praised both his acting and the drama's moving story.

Khurshid Alam is one of the country's most accomplished singers. He has lent his voice to countless songs over his long musical career.

Titled “Hridoye Ki Sur Baje”, the documentary will air at 5:40pm. It has been directed by media personality Shykh Seraj.

Tom Holland may have only just returned to the big screen as Peter Parker in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day", which was released in theatres on July 31, but the actor is already thinking about the future of the iconic superhero and what his legacy will be once he eventually steps away from the role.

Sarwar Ali has been re-elected as president, while Laisa Ahmed Lisa will continue as general secretary for another three-year term.

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"?

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.

Noted Kolkata-based singer Sumana Chatterjee captivated audiences in Dhaka with a live performance at a special musical evening jointly organised by Artist Club and the Dhaka University Cultural Forum (DUCF) on Thursday.

Nearly three decades after “Clueless” became a cult classic, Alicia Silverstone is set to reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in a sequel series ordered by Paramount+.

Five of Bangladeshi cinema’s most celebrated stars — Shabnam, Babita, Suchanda, Ujjal, and Alamgir — have come together for a special Channel i programme titled “Smritimoy Ekti Din”, offering audiences a rare glimpse into their shared memories and remarkable careers.

Producer Simon Afram claims an unencrypted master copy of “Fortitude”, a World War II drama starring Nicolas Cage, was delivered to Netflix in June at the company’s request while negotiations were under way to secure a distribution deal.

In an unconventional promotional move, director Raihan Rafi has "leaked" the first glimpse of Nazifa Tushi's character from his upcoming film "Andhar". Unlike the usual unofficial set leaks that surface through anonymous sources or entertainment pages, this reveal came directly from the filmmaker himself.

The film follows Akash, a Bangladeshi expatriate living in Canada, who returns to Bangladesh with his eight-year-old daughter, Simin, after 12 years.

Director Shihab Shaheen is set to helm a new web film, “Cafe Umbrella”, featuring the top three winners of Lux Super Star 2025—Bidushi Barnita, Nazah Nawar and Amina Islam.

Today (July 30), as Babita celebrates her birthday, it is not only her memorable performances that continue to evoke nostalgia, but also the unforgettable songs that brought her characters to life.

The list, published on July 27, includes singers and musicians such as Alam Ara Minu, Mehreen Mahmud,Putul Sajia Sultana, Sukanya Majumder, Suman Kalyan, and Rajesh Ghosh, among others.

Remembering one of Bangladeshi cinema's most beloved stars, the veteran actor told The Daily Star that away from the camera he was a very charming, cultured and deeply musical human being—often reaching for a guitar to sing to her between takes.

Veteran actor Suchanda, one of the most celebrated stars of Bangladeshi cinema’s golden era, says her younger sister Babita is more than just family—she is someone with whom she shares an extraordinary emotional bond.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has swung into theatres to an enthusiastic critical reception, earning a 91% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes as reviewers praised the latest chapter in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man journey.