Shakib Khan’s ‘Password’ and ‘Nolok’ win over moviegoers

Password and Nolok, two films starring celebrated actor Shakib Khan, were released this Eid season. These films are garnering much appreciation from the audience. We visited a few of the most prominent cinema theatres across the city to find out more.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Bengal Foundation’s ‘Gaaner Jhorna Tolay’ kicks off today

A three-day musical event titled, ‘Gaaner Jharna Tolay’, organised by Bengal Foundation, is set to start today at Bengal Shilpalay.
12 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Kamal Ahmed’s ‘Megh Rong’ to release on June 15

The music video of the song, Megh Rong, from noted singer Kamal Ahmed’s latest album, Barsha Biroho, will be out on Laser Vision’s YouTube Channel on June 15.
12 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Bobita and her sisters celebrate Eid with underprivileged children

Renowned actor Farida Akhter Bobita celebrated an Eid festival with underprivileged children recently. She is the Distressed Children & Infants International (DCII)’s goodwill ambassador.
12 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Emon on the success of ‘Password’

Over the years, Emon has carved a space for himself in the entertainment industry with his magnificent aptitude as an actor. He is also popular in the fashion scene with his involvement in modelling. Besides films, Emon is also seen in tele-fictions every now and then.
12 June 2019, 18:00 PM

In memory of Mehdi Hassan

Mehdi Hassan, who popularised the art of ghazal singing and became known as the “king of ghazal” throughout the Muslim and Hindu communities, passed away on this day in 2012. He was 84.
12 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Obhinoy Shilpi Shongho to hold elections on June 21

The biennial election for the Obhinoy Shilpi Shongho is set to take place in less than two weeks’ time. This year, three actors -- Shahiduzzaman Selim, Tushar Khan and Shamim Visti -- are contending for the presidential position of the organisation.
11 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Celebrities Send best wishes to Yuvraj Singh

After Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from international cricket, Ayushmann Khuranna took to his Instagram
11 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Best of Tony Awards 2019

During the 73rd Tony Awards in New York, James Corden, the host, kicked off the show with a boisterous, colourful number that highlighted the importance of Broadway in the age of streaming services.
10 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Keeping up with Nawshaba

Versatile artiste Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed has won the hearts of the masses with her eccentric prowess in the entertainment industry. The diva garnered an extensive fan base through her prominence in films, as well as tele-fictions. Besides working on a short film, the talented actor
10 June 2019, 18:00 PM

A joyous Eid for the stars – Part ii

Everyone looks forward to spending some quality time with loved ones on Eid and the artistes of the showbiz industry are no different. Amidst their holidays, some of the brightest female stars of the industry talked to The Daily Star about how they are spending their time.
9 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Star Melodies’ tribute to Subir Nandi and Shahnaz Rahmatullah

Shahnaz Rahmatullah and Subir Nandi are two musical legends, who left us within a very short span of time.
8 June 2019, 18:00 PM

A joyous Eid for the stars

From spending quality time with friends and loved ones to having delicious meals, the festivities of Eid-ul-Fitr are something everyone truly looks forward to. In this case, Bangladesh’s famous faces are no exception. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, popular actors reveal what they have been up to during the Eid holidays.
8 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Veteran Indian actor Ruma Guha Thakurta passes away

Veteran Indian actor and singer Ruma Guha Thakurta passed away at her own residence in Kolkata’s Baliganj yesterday at 7:30 am in the morning. She was 84 years old at the time of passing, and was suffering from old-age complications.
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Imagine Radio’s ‘Opekkhay Hunkarer’ strikes a chord

World cup fever is at an all-time high as the tigers ensured their first win over the mighty South African side in The Oval. Imagine Radio, a popular music streaming app, released Oppekhay Hunkarer, a song capturing the frenzy of cricket in the country.
3 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi artistes awarded in India

Tele Cine Society (TCS) awarded Bangladeshi diva Jaya Ahsan with the Tele Cine Award 2019 for Best Actress recently. She received the accolade for the Kaushik Ganguly directorial, Bijoya.
3 June 2019, 13:55 PM

Mishti Maria talks Eid projects

Promising actor, model and anchor Mishti Maria is gearing up for the television premieres of two of her films, Aloy Bhubon Bhora, directed by Aminul Islam and Bhalobashar Uttap, directed by Shahidul Alam Sachhu,
2 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘The Industry:Volume ii’ has a star-studded launch

At a time where albums are deemed ‘obsolete’ and ‘relics of the past’, The Industry: Volume ii, an extravagant double-disk album co-ordinated by Adit and Chisti Iqbal and featuring some of the biggest names in the music faternity, surprised everyone at its launch at 138 East on Saturday.
2 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Playwriter Momtazuddin passes away

Prominent playwriter, director and actor Momtazuddin Ahmed passes away.
2 June 2019, 10:45 AM

Coffee House: A warm welcome for Dia’s debut

Taz Akhter Dia was passionate about music from an early age. Having trained in music, including classical for a year, she left for USA in order to pursue her career. Despite her busy schedule, she always longed to lend her voice for Bangla songs. Fortunately enough, her recent trip to Bangladesh landed her with an opportunity to do just that. Dia made her debut in the Bangladeshi music industry recently, with the song Coffee House.
1 June 2019, 18:00 PM