Bangladeshi films now receiving global reviews: Shakib Khan

Cricketers Taskin Ahmed and Tanzid Hasan, along with actresses Bidya Sinha Mim, Sabnam Faria, Keya Payel, and actor Mamnun Emon, were present at the event.
17 March 2025, 05:00 AM

Warner Bros pulls classic ‘Looney Tunes’ from Max, sparking backlash

In a surprising shake-up for animation fans, Warner Bros Discovery has pulled all classic “Looney Tunes” episodes from its streaming platform, Max, as of March 16, 2025. This move erases the legendary antics of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig from the service, leaving viewers bewildered and disappointed. 
17 March 2025, 04:59 AM

‘Chokkor 302’: Mosharraf Karim ready to steal the show this Eid

Beyond his long-awaited return to cinema, Mosharraf Karim is particularly excited about the film’s release during the festive atmosphere of Eid. “My fans and well-wishers have been waiting for this comeback for so long. That wait will finally be over. I earnestly hope they will enjoy the film,” he expressed.
16 March 2025, 18:05 PM

Foreign performers to appear in Eid special drama for ‘Ityadi’

For more than 20 years, celebrated TV host and writer Hanif Sanket has been showcasing our folk culture, history, and heritage through his popular magazine show "Ityadi". Every Eid, he has also featured a special segment with foreign nationals.
16 March 2025, 13:26 PM

JnU stages ‘Jujuburi’: Play explores rural beliefs, fear, and family conflict

The Department of Theatre at Jagannath University staged a play titled “Jujuburi”, a narrative adapted from Badruzzaman Alamgir’s story “Aber Pankha Loiya”, as part of the postgraduate production for the 2021–22 academic session. Held at the department’s studio theatre today at 12pm, the performance was directed by Theatre Department’s Professor Kamal Uddin Kabir.
16 March 2025, 13:12 PM

‘Dabba Cartel’: A promising crime drama undone by inconsistencies

The Netflix series "Dabba Cartel", currently trending within the top 10 most viewed in Bangladesh, attempts to carve out a unique space in the crime drama genre by marrying the mundanity of everyday life with the high-stakes world of drug trafficking. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai’s middle-class neighbourhoods, this Hitesh Bhatia directorial explores how five women from vastly different social backgrounds come together, not out of greed or ambition but out of necessity. Their journey, marked by unexpected alliances, betrayals, and moments of startling agency, should have made for a riveting watch—to some degree, it does. However, as the show unfolds, it becomes clear that its ambitions exceed its execution, resulting in a concoction that is fascinating in theory but flawed in practice.
16 March 2025, 12:32 PM

Raihan Rafi denies link between ‘Amlanama’ and Teknaf’s extra-judicial killing case

She emphasised that those falsely claiming the film is based on her husband's incident are misleading others. She asserted that Ekramul Haque was never involved with any kind of drugs and was brutally and deliberately murdered. She also urged Raihan Rafi to publicly declare that this movie has no connection with the real events of Ekramul Haque.
16 March 2025, 10:27 AM

AR Rahman hospitalised due to dehydration

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai on Saturday and is reported to be in stable condition, according to NDTV.
16 March 2025, 07:00 AM

Netizens applaud Nolan for filming ‘The Odyssey’ without CGI

The acclaimed director has impressed the internet by choosing to shoot across real locations, rather than relying on CGI or green screens.
16 March 2025, 06:04 AM

Purobi Cinema Hall falls, Chayabani now Mymensingh’s last standing

Purobi hall was established shortly after the country's independence, marking a vibrant era for Bangladeshi cinema in the heart of Mymensingh. Originally owned by Zamir Uddin, the hall changed ownership in 2002 following a tragic event—a bomb attack orchestrated by a militant group. Abbas Uddin, who took over after the incident, had been running the hall since.
16 March 2025, 05:55 AM

New ‘Jinn 3’ song set to enhance upcoming Eid celebrations

The poster for this eagerly awaited song is bursting with colours. Nusraat Faria stuns in a sindoor-red saree, while Abdun Noor Shajal sports a white panjabi and a chunri scarf.
16 March 2025, 05:13 AM

Tota Roy Choudhury delves into career, 'Gulmohar' regrets

Tota dreams of working in Bangladesh and collaborating with its filmmakers and actors. “Both our countries have immensely talented artistes. Why should bureaucratic hurdles stand in the way? Artistes have always been free-spirited, and complicating these exchanges only restricts creativity. We share the same language, culture, artistic sensibilities—our collaboration should be seamless.”
16 March 2025, 04:00 AM

Will Smith announces maiden album after two decades

After a two-decade hiatus, Will Smith is set to make a much-anticipated return to the music scene with his upcoming full-length album, “Based on a True Story”. The actor and rapper announced the project on Instagram on Friday (March 14), confirming that the album will drop on March 28.
15 March 2025, 13:33 PM

Nancy’s daughter Rodela set to release latest single ‘Okaron’

Marzian Bushra Rodela, daughter of renowned singer Nazmun Munira Nancy, is set to make a comeback with her latest track, “Okaron”. This release marks her sixth original song.
15 March 2025, 13:30 PM

When each beat tells a story: Mithun Chakra urges more international collabs

About a month ago, the musician performed at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris to celebrate the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day. This monumental occasion marked not just a personal achievement but also a collective step forward for Bangladeshi music on the world stage. In an interview with The Daily Star, the musician discussed his experience, musical journey, and hopes for the future of Bangladeshi music.
15 March 2025, 13:00 PM

‘Panchayat’ star Durgesh Kumar grappling for roles despite fame

A single line of dialogue turned actor Durgesh Kumar into a familiar face a few years back. His viral meme-worthy line from “Panchayat” Season 2 played a key role in securing him a larger role in Season 3. This was followed by a supporting part in the Oscar-nominated “Laapataa Ladies”. Despite the success of these projects, Durgesh has revealed that he continues to struggle with securing more work.
15 March 2025, 12:30 PM

Uber catches on fire, Parsha narrowly survives

Singer and actress Parsha Mahjabeen Purnee narrowly escaped a life-threatening incident when her Uber car caught fire in the capital's Kurmitola at around 1 PM, today.
15 March 2025, 10:45 AM

Alia Bhatt to make her Cannes debut this year

During a recent press conference, Alia said she would attend the Cannes Film Festival this year and shared her excitement. However, she kept her response brief, stating, "I am looking forward to it."
15 March 2025, 10:08 AM

'Ted Lasso' coming back for new season with Jason Sudeikis

The Emmy-winning comedy series "Ted Lasso" is returning to the pitch for a fourth season, streaming service Apple TV+ announced yesterday.
15 March 2025, 06:15 AM

Nidra-Prantar reunite on screen with ‘Opekkha’

After a long hiatus from working together, Nidra Neha and Prantar Dastidar are set to reunite on screen in Preety Dutta’s drama “Opekkha”, premiering on March 26 on the Purnota E-Tainment YouTube channel.
15 March 2025, 05:19 AM
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