Eminent Rabindra Sangeet exponent and Ekushey Padak awardee Mita Huq passed away at 6:20 in the morning today at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in Dhaka.

Lux Superstar famed Rakhi Mahbuba has returned to work after a long break with the film, "Payer Chaap". The Saiful Islam Mannu directorial film, which will be releasing under the banner of Impress Telefilm, is based on the struggling life of a teenager.

Cinema Hall owners have always talked about how the heydays are long gone, and how they now struggle to operate amidst a dwindling number of cinemagoers. However, the Covid-19 pandemic brought upon a new low in the already struggling industry.

With spiralling Covid-19 cases, the government of Bangladesh announced a seven-day countrywide lockdown, starting from April 5. Art galleries and event spaces are monitoring the situation strictly. While most of them have postponed their public programmes, others have chosen to operate cautiously.

Directors’ Guild Bangladesh is allowing shoots from 6 am to 6 pm during this lockdown.

Obhinoy Shilpi Sangha General Secretary and renowned actor Ahsan Habib Nasim has tested positive for Covid-19, alongside his family.

Streaming platform Bongo BD is set to launch their adaptation series, Bongo Based on Books (BOB), on Eid Ul Fitr this year. Their team has partnered up with seven noted authors.

Duronto TV is stepping into its 15th season on April 11, 2021, Sunday with four new programmes, four new cartoon series, and one foreign programme along with the regular programmes.

Exciting video streaming platform Chorki has announced its date of release to be on June 3. The platform officially announced the unveiling of its operations on its Facebook page last night. A star-studded video, containing glimpses of its content, became a much talked about phenomenon on social media.

Mahbub Alam, also known as Mahbub Lee, has made a name for himself in the South Korean film industry. His journey showcases hard work and perseverance.

Renowned actors and husband-wife duo Shahiduzzaman Selim and Rosey Sidiqui have tested positive for Covid-19.

Renowned actor Sarah Begum Kabori is currently admitted at the capital’s Kurmitola General Hospital, after testing positive for Covid-19.

Ekushey Padak recipient and Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste Indramohan Rajbongshi passed away at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib University Hospital at 10:25 am today. He had tested positive for Covid-19.

Ekushey Padak winning theatre activist and actor S M Mohsin has been tested positive for Covid-19, and is undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of Impulse Hospital in Tejgaon.

Noted actor and Member of Parliament Farooque has been in the ICU of Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, for the past 16 days.

Television shoots can be arranged from 6 am to 6 pm during the countrywide lockdown, until any new instructions are given.

Bangladesh Group Theater Federation (BGTF) has decided not to perform stage plays during the lockdown. The Federation will not be organising stage shows anywhere in the country including Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Bangladesh Mohila Samity, informs Kamal Bayezid, Secretary General of BGTF to the Daily Star.

Art galleries and event spaces are operating cautiously during the countrywide lockdown, with most of them postponing their public programmes and exhibitions.

All branches of Star Cineplex will remain closed from today till April 11, as per the government's instruction of closing malls during the countrywide lockdown. Cineplex authorities will announce the re-opening dates soon, according to a press release.

Aditi Rahman Dola has proven her mettle from time to time as an outstanding young talent. The artiste, known for her mellifluous performances in songs like “Jochona”, “Tumi Chara” and “Mon Doriya”, has recently released “Dujonei Dujonar”, a song in which she displayed both her vocal and acting chops. We have a hearty chat with Dola for more.