Looking ahead, Mim wants to take on more distinctive projects. “I have been fortunate to be part of good films throughout my career. I believe choosing meaningful work is my way of returning the love, blessings and appreciation audiences have given me.”

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Parton donated $1 million to vaccine research at Vanderbilt University in 2020, making her an early sponsor of Moderna's vaccine development

Nartanam Dance Academy staged its debut production, “Anweshan”, on August 21 at the Dr Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mahila Samity in the capital.

Kit Harington is heading back to HBO, this time as one of the wizarding world’s most vain frauds. The Game of Thrones star has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO’s Harry Potter series, replacing Nicholas Hoult, who has left the production because of scheduling conflicts.

The production, Ethic’s first, was originally staged in 2010. The theatre group’s official website records its inaugural staging on May 22, 2010, at Bangladesh Mohila Samity Auditorium. The production was subsequently revived in a new form, with Mintu Sarder directing the new version.

“Atal” is the first full-length production from Shamim’s own production company, Darbar Sharif. He wrote, directed, produced and edited the film. Nayeem Tusher plays the lead role and also served as the cinematographer.

Brad Pitt's “Heart of the Beast”, directed by David Ayer, has been added to the lineup of the San Sebastián Film Festival, where it will screen out of competition in the Official Selection.

Can Bangladesh make a space film? Taneem Rahman Angshu believes the bigger question is not whether it can be made, but whether there is a market ready for it. With “Limbo”, his upcoming cosmic romance and space film envisioned through CGI, VFX and animation, Angshu wants to capture the wonder of space without severing the story from its earthly roots – the socio-cultural world of Bangladeshi people.

A new film titled “Mon Pakhi”, centred on the lives, relationships, struggles and realities of the indigenous Santal community, is currently in production.

For now, her work and family take up most of her time. “I have to give a lot of time to my office, and I love my work. Outside the office, I spend lovely moments with my sister’s child. My parents are at home, and I spend time with them. That is all I can say — I am doing well.”

“I played the role of a Birangona in “Ora 11 Jon”, the first full-length film based on Bangladesh’s Liberation War. I did not receive a National Film Award for that performance either, although others did. That has been very painful for me. I hope those responsible for these matters will look into it.”

Masum Shahriar’s new web-film "Tumito Cholei Jabe", starring Khairul Basar and Arpita Mitra, has been released on the DramaBuzz Bangla YouTube channel, yesterday. 

Actor and theatre director Mohsina Akhter has begun a new chapter in her life, marrying cinematographer Irfan Uddin on August 21.

Titled “Benuka: Rage, Sure, Shrutir Nibirataye Kazi Nazrul Islam”, the programme was organised under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs as part of efforts to introduce Nazrul’s creative legacy to a younger generation.

Singer Dola Rahman has returned with a new dance number, "Kismot", featuring D Rock Star Niloy Ahmed. The song was released on Gaanchil Music’s YouTube channel yesterday evening and has already begun receiving a positive response from listeners and viewers.

Ajay Devgn is set to reprise his role as Vijay Salgaonkar in the third and final instalment of the Hindi "Drishyam" franchise. The actor has officially announced the title of the upcoming film, "Drishyam The Conclusion", which is scheduled to hit theatres on October 2, 2026.

Presenter Samia Afreen, who has been battling cancer since 2022, has revealed that she was diagnosed with a malignant tumour for the second time three months ago.

Fresh off one of their most testing concerts, some men dressed in casual black showed up at The Daily Star’s premises. There was a noticeable absence of a plumpish frontman known for tearing apart venues with his killer riffs and entrancing entire stadiums with his voice.

An evening of classical music enthralled music lovers in Barishal on Saturday, as Sur Saki Sangeetalay organised a special programme at the Shabdabili Group Theatre auditorium on Sadar Road.

Despite being screened in theatres and at various other venues, the film has yet to reach many potential viewers. Its release on Chorki will now give “The University of Chankharpul” an opportunity to reach a much wider audience, both at home and abroad.