Around 33 production houses in Bangladesh produce dramas specifically for their YouTube channels, with clips often being shared on Facebook.

If your livelihood was based on the internet, specifically social media, what would you do if there was an outage that lasted almost a week? We caught up to some popular Bangladeshi influencers to see what they were up to during these unstable times.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are set to make a grand return to the Venice International Film Festival, showcasing their latest films at the 81st edition of the prestigious event. The festival, which will run from August 28 to September 7 in Italy, revealed its star-studded lineup on Tuesday, including Pitt’s “Wolfs” and Jolie’s “Maria”.

On the 44th anniversary of Uttam Kumar's demise, veteran actress Madhabi Mukherjee, who worked with him in six films, shared her memories of the icon. Speaking to Kolkata's Bengali daily Anandabazar, Madhabi highlighted why Uttam Kumar became timeless, unlike other famous actors of his era such as Chhabi Biswas and Shishir Kumar Bhadhuri.

As many had lost their lives in violent clashes that upended the entire nation, cultural personalities welcomed the verdict that would look to re-establish peace across the country. The Daily Star reached out to some of the seniormost cultural figures in Bangladesh yesterday.

On the 12th anniversary of Humayun Ahmed’s passing on July 19, Noor reminisced his memories of the iconic writer, expressing both admiration and disappointment over the declining quality of Humayun's later works.

Following their collaboration in “Dawshom Awbotaar”, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Anirban Bhattacharya are now set to reunite on the big screen. A Shubh Muhurat ceremony took place at the SVF production office on Wednesday, attended by the entire cast of the upcoming film.

As chaos unleashes all over Bangladesh amid the "complete shutdown" announced by quota reform protesters for today, the more popular celebrities are finally voicing their concerns through social media and requesting the safety of students.

Actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba posted yesterday and again today. In his latest post, he wrote, “Violence and bloodshed bring no solutions. Can’t we resolve this by listening to the students and engaging in dialogue? Do we lack voices to speak and ears to listen?”

The clashes resulted in over 300 injuries, including female students and BCL members, and as of July 18, seven fatalities have been reported nationwide.

As tension reaches unpredictable heights in Bangladesh amid the quota reform protest movement across the country, reports about the violent clashes between students and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists have reached media portals worldwide. Indian celebrities in Kolkata are showing their support for the Bangladeshi students on social media.

Historical drama "Shogun", the sweeping story of a struggle for power in feudal Japan, racked up 25 nominations on Wednesday (July 17) to lead this year's contenders for television's Emmy Awards.

Emma Roberts will soon be walking down the aisle as she announced her engagement to actor Cody John on July 16. Roberts shared the news on Instagram with a photo of herself and John. The announcement is unexpected as Roberts has typically kept her romantic life private. While the couple is set to marry, there are no updates yet on the wedding date or venue.

The incident has also sparked a storm on social media, where celebrities and cultural activists have raised their voices in support of the protesters.

Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.

Daud Kim, a South Korean Muslim YouTuber, has been showing unwavering support for the Bangladeshi students on his social media platforms.

Today, Chanchal Chowdhury has finally chosen to voice his concerns on the escalating violence across the country.

For the past few days, students across Bangladesh have taken to the streets demanding quota reform. Determined to see change, they have vowed to remain on the streets until their demands are met. This movement has spread nationwide, drawing widespread attention and support.

The veteran elocutionist died this morning at a private hospital in Dhaka. Actor Sazu Khadem confirmed the news, stating that she breathed her last at a hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka.

The event, titled “Ananda Mela”, stands as the premier gathering for expatriate Bangladeshis in Los Angeles, USA, drawing thousands of Bengalis annually. This vibrant event consistently features performances by an array of Bangladeshi celebrities, who delight the expatriate audience with their captivating performances.