Rumman Rashid Khan: an anchor and scriptwriter

Known for his skills as a playwright, scriptwriter and host, Rumman Rashid Khan has come a long way in his career and has established himself in the industry.
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Afsana Mimi’s latest projects

Renowned actor of the 90’s, Afsana Mimi, is a household name in the industry. Recently, she has diverted her concentration to directing, where she is seeing incredible success with whichever projects she works on. The Daily Star has a conversation with the star, who talks about her work, recent projects and future goals.
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale’ to screen at Durban Film Festival

Director Piplu Khan’s critically acclaimed docu-fiction Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale, based on the life of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be screened at the Durban Film Festival in South Africa on July 20 and 24.
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM

“My heart lies in art” - Ruhul Karim Rumee

Even before he started school, Ruhul Karim Rumee’s passion for art was profound in his performance. Born and brought up in Dhaka, the artist learnt from his family members that as a young child, he would often use chalks to draw on the ground, transforming it into his very own imaginative canvas.
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Asif Akbar turns writer

Over the last two decades, singer Asif Akbar maintained a steady position in the music industry.
8 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Tisha and Mimi working together after 17 years

After 17 years of last working together with Afsana Mimi, Nusrat Imroz Tisha is once again reuniting with the renowned director to work in a TV show called Bahni.
8 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Alpana Habib wins Gourmand World Cookbook Award

Bangladeshi culinary artiste Alpana Habib’s first cookbook ‘Alpana’s Cooking’ was bestowed with the “Best First Cookbook” award of 2018 in the 24th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2019, held in Macao recently. First introduced in 1995 at Frankfurt Book Fair, Gourmand Awards
6 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Masud Karim’s ‘Atsho Gaaner Songkolon’ launched

One of the most prominent lyricists to have graced the music industry, Masud Karim was a stalwart in his art.
5 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Yamaha Music officially launched in Bangladesh at Jamuna Future Park

Yamaha Corporation, Yamaha Music Bangladesh - ACI Motors Ltd are launched their flagship music store, Yamaha Music, at Jamuna Future Park, 4th floor in the East Court yesterday.
5 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Loko Natyadal turns 38

Popular theatre troupe Loko Natyadal will celebrate its 38th founding anniversary today. To mark the occasion, the troupe has organised two-day long commemorative programmes at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
5 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Pentagon is back with new line-up

Formed in 1993 by Mohammad Ali Sumon, Shouquat Ali Emon, Ranjan, Moshiur Rahman Shelly and Javed Ahmed Babu, Pentagon soon
5 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Mohan Khan: A career spanning 30 years

Popular playwright, scriptwriter and director Mohan Khan’s first tele-fiction, Amar Dudh Ma, was aired on BTV in 1988. Titir o Shankhachil, written by him, is one of the most memorable television dramas ever produced for BTV. The likes of Humayun Faridee, Subarna Mustafa and Afzal Hossain starred in this project.
5 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Remembering Pandit Mithun Dey

Laaya, a Dhaka based cultural organisation with the goal of promoting classical music, organised an event marking the 33rd death anniversary of classical maestro, Pandit Mithun Dey on Thursday evening at Mymensingh Zila Shilpakala Academy auditorium.
5 July 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ at Star Cineplex today

After its recent release in the US, Marvel Studio’s Spider-Man: Far From Home will premiere today in Bangladesh at Star Cineplex.
4 July 2019, 18:00 PM

ZEE5 aims to present Bangladeshi entertainment for global audiences

During a press conference held recently in Dhaka with Robi Axiata Limited, ZEE5, one of the largest global streaming platform in South Asia, announced its plans to make Bangladeshi entertainment available for the global audience.
4 July 2019, 18:00 PM

An ‘Easier’ debut for DAMEER

18 year old Dameer Khan, son of seasoned musician Pilu Khan, made news when he signed up for Majestic Causal Records, a mainstream German label.
4 July 2019, 18:00 PM

FARZANA RAHMAN BOBBY: Revealing ‘The Soul of the Soil’

Promising artist Farzana Rahman Bobby is singularly devoted to art. As an ardent participant of creation, she closely observes the minute beauty and diversity of nature through the keen aesthetic lens of her mind.
4 July 2019, 18:00 PM

TV Watch

‘Family Crisis’, directed by Mostafa Kamal Raz, will be aired on NTV at 9:40 pm today. The tele-fiction stars Shahiduzzaman Selim,
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Chanchal Chowdhury in a BTV serial for the first time

For the first time in his storied career, Chanchal Chowdhury is going to star in a regular television serial on BTV. The serial, titled Kaaler
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Drawing Words’ underway at British Council

Drawing Words is an exhibition that features ten illustrators from across the UK, whose works play an important role in the contemporary British picture book illustration sector. The exhibition is an opportunity for people to look at children’s picture book illustrations and discover a new generation of books and artists.
1 July 2019, 18:00 PM