Emon and Momo join hands after eight years

Popular actors Momo and Emon are pairing up after eight years for tele-film “Ghuri Tumi Kar Akashey Oro”. The duo was first seen in Humayun Ahmed's film “Daruchini Dwip”.
9 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh: A Brutal Birth

“All I can smell is rotten flesh...” said a deeply disturbed Kishor Parekh, India's first photojournalist on his return from the war zone of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1971. His horror of the war is captured in his famous work “Bangladesh: A Brutal Birth”. The series
9 November 2015, 18:00 PM

In memory of Ritwik Ghatak

Happy Birthday to Ritwik Kumar Ghatak, the man behind the creations like “The Golden Thread”, “The Cloud-Capped Star”, ”Titas Ekti Nodir Naam”.
4 November 2015, 11:34 AM

Robin Williams' widow says his health was a nightmare

Comedian Robin Williams had health problems that would have killed him within three years if he had not ended his own life, his widow has said.
4 November 2015, 05:21 AM

6 Hollywood hits that stole footage from other movies

Stealing scenes from other movies is common in Dhallywood, where directors want the film to look internationally catered yet fails to do so in the editing. But what if Hollywood movies stole footage from other movies?
4 November 2015, 05:12 AM

Shah Rukh Khan criticises 'intolerance' in India

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan becomes the latest high profile figure to speak out against "extreme intolerance" in India.
3 November 2015, 13:36 PM

Swagota turns film director

Multi-talented actress Swagota is famed as a popular singer as well. Aside from doing a number of films, Swagota regularly hosts television shows and does television commercials.
2 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Artistes pay tribute to ALMAS ALI

To pay tribute to recently deceased violin player Almas Ali, a memorial meet was arranged at Chhayanaut Auditorium in the capital on October 30 evening.
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi women peacekeepers in focus

Thousands of miles away from the comfort of their homes, a group of Bangladeshi women police officers defy stereotypes and face harsh realities of becoming foot soldiers in a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Haiti in the Caribbean region.
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM

"Quotes"

My music is a reflection of my experience. Since I started off as a songwriter, I've tried to capture what I've seen and experienced in my life into my songs. My early songs started out really dark. But as I got more successful, the themes of my lyrics also evolved. From my first single 'Locked Up', my upcoming album is called 'Stadium', so yeah, from a song holding cell to a stadium -- my music shows my journey.
25 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Ghaashphoring Choir's Arnob medley makes ripples

Ghaashphoring Choir, founded earlier this year by singer-songwriter Armeen Musa, has been performing at niche musical events in Dhaka regularly, and has made a reputation of doing popular Bangla songs in their own choir-style musical arrangements. The first video of the group -- a live video of a medley of songs by Arnob --
25 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Samdanis On ArtReview's Power 100 list

Bangladeshi art collectors Nadia and Rajeeb Samdani have been named in the Power 100 List of 2015 by renowned British art magazine ArtReview. They are the first Bangladeshis to make it to the most prestigious list of the movers and shakers of the art world.
25 October 2015, 18:00 PM

‘Quantico’ Star Priyanka Chopra Signs with WME

Currently starring on ABC’s Sunday night hit “Quantico,” Priyanka Chopra has signed with WME.
24 October 2015, 08:59 AM

Painting Peony

China may be known today as a global economic powerhouse and an industrial giant, but it still takes immense pride in its thousands of years of rich culture and heritage.
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM

“I'm celebrating Puja in Pabna”

National award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury makes sure he sets time aside to celebrate Durga Puja. In a conversation with The Daily Star, the talented actor shared his Puja plans.
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM

No Puja vacation for MIM

Bidya Sinha Mim, who started her career in modeling, has gradually established her as a TV star and is now strengthening her foothold on
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Snake 'not guilty of killing Cleopatra'

The University of Manchester academics rejects the story that Cleopatra, ancient queen of Egypt, was killed by a snake bite as "impossible".
22 October 2015, 11:47 AM

New Bond 'Spectre' plays like a swan song, and a long one

Agent 007's latest love interest, played by French actress Lea Seydoux in the new James Bond movie "Spectre," is called Madeleine Swann, because the film seems like a swan song for some of the participants.
22 October 2015, 07:53 AM

APU in festive mood

Apu Biswas has become a familiar name for film lovers. Despite a busy schedule, Apu inevitably gets into the festive mode every Durga Puja. The actress spoke to The Daily Star about her Durga Puja memories and plans.
21 October 2015, 18:00 PM

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' breaks presale records

Early ticket sales for December's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" broke IMAX records with more than $6.5 million for US screenings, the theatre chain said on Tuesday, while the trailer delivered a boost for ESPN's Monday Night Football.
21 October 2015, 09:32 AM