Renowned actor Abdul Kader, who was diagnosed with stage IV cancer, has been brought to Dhaka from Chennai’s Christian Medical Hospital. The news has been confirmed by the actor’s daughter-in-law, Zahida Islam.

“Ke ba kahara”, a diverse and self-organised group of volunteer-researchers, arranged an exhibition titled ‘Fayedabad To-Let’, recently. It was supported by Pro Helvetia Swiss Arts Council in the capital.

To commemorate the legacy of playwright, actor and director Syed Mohidul Islam, a festival titled Syed "Mohidul Islam Smaran Utsab 2020", will commence from December 25 at National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). The event is organised by Batikrom Nattyagoshthi.

Four-time National Award winning cinematographer Aminul Islam Mintu passed away due to Covid-19 at the capital’s Specialized Hospital yesterday. He was 81 years of age.

A month-long 3D virtual exhibition, “Masculinity in your eyes”, was inaugurated on December 2 at EMK Center. It is available for visitors on their official website. Conducted as a part of EMK Center’s two-week campaign under the global initiative, 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the exhibition intends to address the root causes of violence, by enabling people to look for solutions. The exhibition will continue till December 31, and it is conducted with Kunstamatrix, a unique tool that enables artists and organisers to create beautiful 3D showcases of artworks.

Taz Akhter Dia entered the Bangladeshi music industry in 2019, with her acclaimed release of “Coffee House” and Ki “Oporadhi”. Her single “Joto Boli Bhalobashi”, composed by renowned singer Imran Mahmudul, under the banner of G-Series.

Rock band Bleeding for Survival is the first ever band from Garo community-- an indigenous community of Bangladesh-- to be featured on the leading music streaming platform, GAAN app.

Renowned South Korean filmmaker Kim Ki-duk passed away on December 11, due to Covid-19. He was one of the most prolific directors of contemporary Asian films.

My first distinct memory of Baba and photography is from 1982. It was my Khala’s (Aunt) wedding, and Baba was taking pictures. He had recently gotten his hands on the 400 ISO colour film that time, and I remember him telling someone “this is a very high-speed film. 400 ASA!”

“Dui Agontuk Bonam Korobi Ful” (Two Strangers Versus Oleander Flower), presented by Space and Acting Research Center, will be staged today at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

On the occasion of the Martyred Intellectuals Day and the Victory Day of Bangladesh, Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS) arranged a three-day programme. The event titled, “Smritir Bijoy”, started on December 14 to commemorate the Martyred Intellectuals of 1971.

International Organisation for Migration will host a virtual concert for migrants tomorrow (Friday) to celebrate the International Migrants Day.

Popular OTT platform Hoichoi recently unveiled the trailer of their upcoming original series, “Taqdeer.” It is the fourth web original from Bangladesh, by Hoichoi.

Director and writer Ariq Anam Khan’s short film, “Transit”, will be screened at the highly prestigious Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France and at the Dhaka International Film Festival in Bangladesh, in 2021. Previously, the film was part of the main competition at the renowned Busan International Film Festival in October and Encounters Film Festival in the UK.

Popular TV actor Abdul Kader has been diagnosed with cancer recently. As cancer spread to different organs of his body, he has been taken to Vellore, Chennai on an emergency basis. He is currently undergoing treatment in Chennai, India.

A good number of movies were made on the Liberation War of Bangladesh, which can be watched in December, the month of our victory.

Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, a non-profit educational organisation, launched a new eLearning platform, the Sisimpur app. The announcement of the interactive eLearning platform builds on Sisimpur’s wide reach on broadcast television and its popular YouTube channel. Children and families will now have access to Sisimpur’s interactive videos, storybooks, puzzles, and games. The platform is now accessible as an app, available at Google Play Store.

Gaan Bangla Television, the only music channel in the country, started its journey in 2013, with a marvelous Victory Day programme. Through this platform, the channel has successfully managed to create a place for our musical legends and aspiring artistes, both home and abroad.

For the past two decades, Shironamhin has been entertaining audiences throughout the country, making its name as one of the most must-see acts on stage. Ziaur Rahman, the bass player, lyricist and band leader, has played an instrumental role in its success.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the people of Bangladesh will be celebrating Victory Day (December 16) on a limited scale this year. On this occasion, The Daily Star brings you a compilation of some of the finest television shows that will be aired on the top TV channels of the country.