Popular musician Jahid Nirob is set to release a new song featuring his father and brother for the first time. The qawwali-inspired track, titled “Shukriya Hasnah”, will be released on Chand Raat ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

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In the song, Shakib Khan appears in a regal new look alongside Indian actress Jyotirmoyee Kundu. The 3-minute-30-second track unfolds like a series of vivid visual canvases, with the actor sporting long hair, earrings, and a multicolored embroidered jacket—marking a striking departure from his usual style.

With only two days left until Eid-ul-Fitr, pre-sale tickets for Shakib Khan’s highly anticipated Eid release “Prince” have started at CineScope cinema hall in Narayanganj, quickly generating a buzz among fans.

“This Eid, I’ll be away, but the work keeps me close to the audience,” shared Khairul Basar in conversation with The Daily Star. With a bunch of projects to be aired on the festival, the actor is set to go to Australia for shooting, where he will celebrate Eid.

Singer-songwriter Minar Rahman has released a brand new song titled “Maya”, which premiered on YouTube yesterday, already drawing attention from listeners for its deeply reflective theme and heartfelt composition.

Social media was abuzz yesterday as news broke of a collaboration between Pritom Hasan and legendary vocalist Runa Laila for a song in the upcoming film “Prince.” The announcement quickly drew attention from fans and music lovers alike.

Amid a wave of violence and full on action movies, director Tanim Noor is choosing a different path—one rooted in emotion, music, and stories that bring families back to theatres. After delivering “Utshob” last year, he returns this Eid-ul-Fitr with a new film inspired by Humayun Ahmed’s short story “Kichukkhon”, with a multi-starrer cast.

From dance floors to camera frames, Ashna Habib Bhabna has always moved with a quiet determination. Art has been a constant companion since her childhood—beginning with dance, where she trained and performed with dedication, before eventually finding her footing in acting. Over the past decade, she has built a reputation for her nuanced performances across television and film.

The programme features six professions—rickshaw pullers, security guards, nurses, sanitation workers, news producers, and traffic police.

In conversations with The Daily Star, colleagues returned to those fleeting, personal moments they shared with him—memories now difficult to let go of, as they mourn a deeply loved artist and an even more remarkable human being.

The first janaza of National Film Award-winning actor and Radio Bhumi’s Station Chief Shams Sumon was held today, Wednesday (March 18), at 11 am on the premises of Channel i. Colleagues of the late actor, along with many members of the cultural community, gathered to pay their final respects.

Sharing a photo of her newborn’s tiny fingers, Shams revealed that her daughter was born on Monday (March 16).

A new format of storytelling is set to enter Bangladesh’s entertainment landscape this Eid, as audiences are introduced to micro-dramas alongside traditional films and television productions.

Bangladesh Television is set to air a special Eid edition of its talk-based programme “Adda”, bringing together artistes from two generations for an evening of stories, music and memories.

Each episode moves between recollection and performance, pairing intimate conversations with live renditions of the artists’ most enduring songs.

In its condolence message, Actors Equity Bangladesh prayed for the eternal peace of his departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family. Colleagues remembered him as a dedicated artiste and a sincere human being.

On the music front, Kornia hints at something exciting ahead. “Work is underway, and I’m hoping to bring something big this year. I try to release one major project annually, something that really connects with listeners. I hope to do the same this year.”

The trailer of “Domm”, starring Afran Nisho, Chanchal Chowdhury and Puja Chery, has been released, further heightening audience anticipation following its poster and teaser. However, just two days ahead of its release, the producers have announced that the film will not be released in single-screen theatres initially due to piracy concerns.

Will she be watching her own dramas? She laughs, “Of course! Not just mine—I’d like to watch others’ work as well.”