Academy Award winning actor and producer Sir Thomas Sean Connery is best known for his portrayal of everyone's favourite fictional spy James Bond not one, but seven times on the big screen. The Scottish actor has also been honoured with two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes.

The Swadhinata Padak (Independence Award) is the highest state award given by Bangladeshi government every year, since 1977.

Asaduzzaman Noor is an icon in the television, theatre film industries of Bangladesh. The actor’s contributions in television, theatre, films and even politics are immense.

A I Razu has managed to captivate music lovers with his versatility over the years. Be it folk, Bangla rock, or Hindi songs, he has managed to leave a mark multiple times with his melancholic voice.

Etoile de la SCAM award winning Bangladeshi-born French producer, screenwriter, director and poet, Amirul Arham’s full-length feature film “Antemanha” is set to premiere online today on the France based filmmakers and writers association Scam. The film features Franco-German poet Antemanha, who not only reads poetry but also embellishes it with the 7th art form and plastic art form.

Runa Laila will grace listeners again with brand new compositions.

A Dhaka court ordered filmmaker and anchor Debashish Biswas to be sent to jail, in a fraud case filed last year.

Renowned singer-songwriter Shayan Chowdhury Arnob got married to singer Sunidhi Nayak today at the bride's residence in Asanol, India.

Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee has been put on ventilator support as his condition worsened further on Monday, said doctors at a Kolkata hospital.

ZEE5 Global, the largest OTT platform for South Asian content, announced the launch of their first Bangladeshi original, “Mainkar Chipay” at a virtual press conference earlier today. The announcement was made by Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global.

Noted filmmaker Tokon Thaakoor was arrested on October 25, following a case made by the Ministry of Information alleging that he misappropriated government funds.

After “Gondi”, the actor will be featured in the government-granted film, “Onteshtikria”. The movie’s shooting is currently underway. Aparna is also keeping busy with several television projects.

Noted filmmaker Tokon Thaakoor was arrested yesterday, following a case made by the Ministry of Information alleging that he misappropriated government funds.

Durga Puja in Rangpur brings together people for five days over endless choices of food, flowers, bright fairy lights, and pandals. This year, people are celebrating the occasion with safety precautions.

Famous poet and filmmaker Tokon Thaakoor was arrested yesterday night(October 25).

The condition of actor Soumitra Chatterjee worsened today to "very critical," doctors attending on him at Kolkata’s Belle Vue said.

Acclaimed Manipuri dancer Samina Husain Prema has been entertaining the audience with her graceful performances both at home and abroad. She is a dance instructor at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) and the dance director of her troupe, Bhabna. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the artiste shares her ways of adjusting to the ‘new normal’, how she turned to technology in these trying times and her Puja plans for this year.

Aruna Biswas started her journey with theatre. She went on to solidify her place in the industry with her phenomenal screen presence in both television and films. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor shares her Durga Puja memories and plans.

Manoj Kumar Pramanik has been entertaining audiences for many years with his performances in television projects, films and web shows.

Due to the global ongoing pandemic, Durga Puja celebrations have been limited this year. Tomorrow marks the tenth day of Durga Puja. On this auspicious 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.