Gems of Nazrul is set to mark the 123rd birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam with the release of their 21st music video, “Oi Agoto Jago”.

Be it the courageous roar of rebellion or the face of undaunted faith, National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s ideology, philosophy, and his expression has never failed to speak for the common masses. The legendary author was ahead of his time, and presented stories that treasure self-identity, ecocriticism, and most importantly, humanism.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has recently criticised mainstream big-budget films, saying that these only create shock amongst the audience.

DreamWorks Animation and Universal’s “The Bad Guys is” now has a projected opening of $25 million, more than enough to topple “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” from the number one position..

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said culture has no clash with religion -- referring to numerous attacks on cultural programmes including bombings at Pahela Baishakh celebration.

The winners of the 26th Berger Young Painters’ Art Competition” (BYPAC) were announced in a ceremony held at Gulshan Club, Dhaka, recently. Six young and promising artists were rewarded for their brilliant artworks.

Indian film Koozhangal (Pebbles), directed by PS Vinothraj, won the Best Film Award in the Asian Film Competition segment at the 20th Dhaka International Film Festival. Organised by Rainbow Film Society, the festival concluded yesterday at the Bangladesh National Museum’s main auditorium.

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Bangladesh will host a virtual “Concert for Migrants” to mark International Migrants Day tomorrow and to help raise awareness about safe migration.

On the other hand, she is in talks with director Souvik Kundu for the film, “Ay Khukhu Ay”, opposite Prosenjit Chatterjee.

Noted actress Sara Zaker narrated some fond memories of the eminent Thespian Aly Zaker with The Daily Star, on the occasion of his birthday.

The 131st death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah was observed in Manikganj today.

“Mujib Amar Pita” an animated film based on the book by the same name authored by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is set to be released on her birthday on September 28, announced State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak at a press conference today.

Nobody is safe from so-called "cancel culture," movie star Johnny Depp said on Wednesday at the San Sebastian Film Festival where he was due to receive the event's top award for his nearly 40-year career on screen.

British musician Phil Collins said he can barely hold a drum stick because of deteriorating health that has also forced him to sit while singing during live performances.

Nusraat Faria Mazhar is one of the busiest actors in the film fraternity. She signed noted filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim's upcoming feature film, “Gunin” last month (August 28).

Nolok Babu, the first champion of the first ever singing reality show of the country, “Close Up One Tomakei Khujchhe Bangladesh (2005)”, paired up for a song with Moushumi Akter Salma, champion from the second season of the same show.

Charlie Watts, widely regarded as one of the coolest men in rock during his nearly 60 years as a drummer with the Rolling Stones, has died peacefully, surrounded by his family in a London hospital at the age of 80, his spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Renowned poet Helal Hafiz was admitted to Combined Military Hospital with old-age complications yesterday.

The first namaz-e-janaza of eminent folk singer Fakir Alamgir was held this morning in the Pallima Sangsad premises in Khilgaon, Dhaka. Later, the mortal remains of the singer were taken to the Central Shaheed Minar.  

Kishwar Chowdhury is the first Bangladeshi-Australian to secure the third place in the internationally renowned show MasterChef Australia. Throughout her journey, she stunned the judges, participants, and viewers by introducing different recipes and innovative dishes inspired by her Bangladeshi roots.