Actor and director Salahuddin Lavlu has shared his reservations about directing new films, citing shifts in time, content, and audience preferences.

The anniversary festival will feature both group and solo recitation performances. Alongside Muktodhara, several invited recitation organisations will take part in the programme.

Nearly 100 photographs will be displayed, tracing major phases of Khaleda Zia’s personal and political life. The images move from her early years in public life to her rise as a national leader, and through the long cycles of power, opposition and confrontation that have defined her career.

The news was first shared on Facebook by her nephew, Javed Mahmood, who wrote in Bengali that the actress had died in London. Her son, who lives and works in Singapore, was unreachable at the time and has consistently avoided media attention, in keeping with his mother’s long-standing preference for privacy.

Season 3 moves far beyond high school. The story jumps five years forward, following the characters as adults dealing with the long shadows of their teenage choices.

Inside the office, the smell of smoke still lingers. Guitars, tablas, dhols, khols, ektaras, amplifiers, chairs, tables, books, and files lie in heaps of blackened debris. Walls are stained with ash. Floors are layered with fragments of a long cultural journey.

Legendary music director Prince Mahmud, however, has been outspoken about the need for music in primary schools. “I would argue that government primary schools are where we need music teachers the most,” said the audibly determined musician over the phone.

Global K-pop sensation BTS have officially announced their long-awaited world tour, marking their return to the global stage after nearly four years.

Inspired by Begum Rokeya’s groundbreaking feminist short story of the same name, the film reimagines the early 20th-century utopian vision of Ladyland, where women lead society through knowledge, science, and compassion.

Long before he was being interviewed about films or festivals, Nuhash Humayun was a child lingering over the comics pages of The Daily Star. As the newspaper marks 35 years, he recalls how it has been part of his life since childhood, and how, over time, it became a bigger part of his journey as his work began to be recognised through films and festival screenings.

On the sixth day of the festival, a varied programme offers cinema lovers multiple standout entries.

Saldaña’s box office total has been driven primarily by her roles as Neytiri in James Cameron’s “Avatar” franchise and Gamora in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy and multiple “Avengers” films.

As The Daily Star marks 35 years of journalism, the newspaper’s role in shaping public discourse, particularly around culture, politics, and artistic freedom, has come under renewed reflection. For filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun, the paper has long functioned as more than a news source. It has been a reference point for verified information, a platform that documents artistic labour with seriousness, and, at critical moments, a media institution willing to stand by artistes when their voices are most exposed. In this conversation, Nipun reflects on credibility, cultural representation, and why responsible journalism continues to matter in the creative sphere.

“Thirty-five years of working with honesty and integrity for the country and its people is no small achievement,” she reflects. “This is something very few organisations can sustain. That is why The Daily Star has always been a place of trust for me.”

As the newspaper celebrates its anniversary, Shaheen extends his heartfelt congratulations. “This contribution—especially through initiatives like the OTT Awards—is a remarkable one for our industry,” he says. “I wish The Daily Star many more years of meaningful, responsible journalism.”

Extending his congratulations on the anniversary, Shakil speaks with the familiarity of a loyal reader. “Everyday, opening the newspaper, I look for the Arts & Entertainment page, as it is in my interest and a space of comfort,” he says. “For those of us who have been practising music for decades, this page is a source of genuine joy and honour.”

Qinetic Music has announced the release of a new single, “Shohag”, marking a high-profile collaboration with Bollywood hitmaker Tanishk Bagchi and featuring Ivorian singer KikiMoteleba.

For Azmeri Haque Badhan, The Daily Star’s 35-year journey stands as a testament to resilience. Congratulating the newspaper on reaching what she calls a “remarkable milestone,” she acknowledges the long and meaningful path the institution has travelled.

He praised the role the newspaper has played over the years in the country’s art, culture, and cinema.

For Jaya, the milestone is not just about numbers. It is about trust, continuity, and purpose. “Thirty-five years is no small milestone,” she said. “And to have maintained popularity with readers makes it more meaningful. My love goes to the editor and everyone associated with the paper. Not just 35 years — may it complete a hundred.