Afsana Mimi has been named the director of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The government has appointed the renowned actor for this post on a contract for three years.

Renowned artiste Naquib Khan has tested positive for Covid-19.

Korean dramas, popularly known as K-dramas, are taking the world by storm, and audiences here in Bangladesh are not immune to the allure. For years, aside from home-grown tele-fictions and movies, most Bangladeshis have adored American TV shows and Indian serials as their source of entertainment.

Meanwhile, few films have wrapped up their field production work recently, and are currently in post-production.

Humayun Ahmed would have turned 72 on November 13, 2020 (yesterday). Although formally trained as a chemist, Ahmed found his true calling as a writer.

Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage is one of the leading arts development agencies in the UK.

Today marks the 72nd birth anniversary of National Award and Ekushey Padak winning writer Humayun Ahmed. The great author has earned an irreplaceable place in the hearts of the audience and critics alike. The prolific author, dramatist, screenwriter, playwright and instantly resonated with the people with his first novel “Nondito Noroke” (1972). He went on to rule the hearts of his fans for the next four decades with his outstanding work.

Three students from the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Dhaka recently started conducting research and studies in Prison Theatre and cultural activities.

Today is the 72nd birth anniversary of legendary litterateur, popular playwright and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed. The Daily Star brings you a compilation of television shows that will be aired today, commemorating the legend.

Renowned actor Azizul Hakim has tested positive for Covid-19 on November 10. The actor confirmed the news to The Daily Star. His wife, Zeenat Hakim, a noted playwright, along with their son Mohaimin Ridowan also tested positive for COVID-19.

Netflix has confirmed that “Emily in Paris” is returning for a second season.

Renowned singer Alif Alauddin and Artcell's lead guitarist Kazi Faisal Ahmed entered the Guinness Book of World Records title for the "Most videos in a music medley video" for their participation in this year's Rockin'1000 Global Gig. This year's concert was held online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mads Mikkelsen, best known for portraying Hannibal Lecter in the NBC drama, is reportedly set to replace Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts 3.

Britney Spears fears her father and will not resume her career so long as he has power over it, her attorney said in court Tuesday.

The shooting of “Hridita”, based on eminent writer Anisul Hoque’s novel of the same name, started on November 10, 2020, at Uttara. The film, starring A B M Sumon and Puja Cherry in the lead roles, is directed by Ispahani-Arif Jahan.

Professor Mohammad Shafiqul Islam remains a pioneering figure in the field of fine art both home and abroad. With his mystical strokes, and life-like expressions, the maestro remains as one of the trendsetters in redefining the history of Asian art. Today marks the 76th birth anniversary of the artist.

Freedom fighter and Ekushey Padak-winning magician Jewel Aich, who recently contracted Covid-19, is being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in the capital. His wife Bipasha Aich and daughter Kheya Aich recently recovered from Covid-19.

Rock band BokroRekha has released a new single titled 'Bhangon Gorar Gaan'. Written and sung by lead vocalist Muiz Mahfuz, the song features Sanjay, Shopon Hossain, Rezwan Sazzad, Syed Reza Ali and Naim-Ul Hasan. The song was published under the banner of G-Series.

Eminent Bangladeshi film director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki is one of the five Official Competition Jury members at the 24th edition of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), set to take place from Nov 13 to Nov 29 in Estonia.

A documentary film on National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, titled "Biography of Nazrul", will be released on November 20. The premier show will be held at Blockbuster Cinemas, Jamuna Future Park at 6 pm.