Bangladeshi megastar Ashraf Uddin Ahmed stepped into the film industry in 1970, teaming up with famous filmmaker Subhash Dutta in Binimoy. Known by his stage name Uzzal, the actor’s pairing with Sarah Kabori is still remembered by the audience.

ISHO, the artistic furniture company, launched a unique platform, titled The Artist’s Corner on September 25. It was a ground-breaking initiative by ISHO to promote the burgeoning artist community in Bangladesh.

Samira Haq, who was married to celebrated actor Salman Shah, filed a case for Tk 10 crore against his mother Nilufar Zaman Chowdhury, his younger brother Chowdhury Mohammad Shahran Evan and his maternal uncle Alamgir Kumkum.

Eminent lyricist, film director and producer Gazi Mazharul Anwar has penned more than 20,000 songs in his illustrious career, while singer Asif Akbar has gained immense popularity with his hit songs over the years.

'Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale’, a docudrama bringing to life the trials and tribulations Sheikh Hasina went through following the assassination of her father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is set to be rescreened, this time on television, on September 28.

We caught up with Arekta Rock Band, one of Dhaka’s rising young bands, after the much anticipated release of their latest single, Arekta Rock Gaan.

National Film Award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury started out as a theatre actor, before establishing a rightful place for himself in television and films.

As our schedules are getting more and more hectic whilst working from home and attending online classes, a good way to relax is to binge-watch some films and shows on Netflix.

Acclaimed artist Shahid Kabir left for Spain in 1980, after attaining fame in Bangladesh for his series on the mystic Lalon Shah and being deprived of a well-deserved Japanese scholarship for a master’s degree in art.

The timeless song, Ja Re Jare Ure Jare Pakhi, originally written and composed by Salil Chowdhury and sung by the melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, was released in 1959.

Halum, Tuktuki, Ikri and Shiku from Sisimpur, the Bangladeshi version of Sesame Street, are some of the most popular characters among children across the country. The show celebrated their 15th anniversary this year.

After months of inactivity, cinema halls will reopen on October 16, maintaining all health guidelines.

The timeless creations, Purbo Digontey Shurjo Uthechhey, Mago Bhabna Keno and Nongar Tolo Tolo, were composed by the legendary Samar Das, during the Liberation War. The eminent composer played a major role in Bangladeshi music. Das was the music director of the first Bengali film, Mukh O Mukhosh, made in Pakistan. He passed away on September 25, 2001.

Freedom fighter and renowned actor Zafar Iqbal was one of the most stylish stars of the industry and a favourite amongst youngsters, during the 70s and 80s. His unexpected demise in 1991 was a tremendous loss for the fraternity and his legions of fans. Today marks the 70th birthday of the iconic artiste, who was the sibling of noted singer Shahnaz Rahmantullah and prominent music director Anwar Parvez.

Renowned playback singer S P Balasubrahmanyam passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Friday. He was 74.

Pritilata Waddedar is a legendary figure, one of the leading revolutionaries against the oppression of the British regime. She is considered to be one of the most inspirational figures in the fight against the British regime.

CHILD Foundation recently organised an online art competition for people with special needs. Titled Art From Home, the event had participants from all over the country.

Ekushay Padak and National Film Award-winning actor Dilara Zaman has started shooting for two TV serials, Rupali Josnay and Porer Meye. The artiste will soon be shooting for a third production from October 3.

Noted actor Mosharraf Karim spent most of his time at home this year, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The actor was last seen in a single-episode tele-fiction, Boroloker Beti, back in July.

Popular actors Mamnun Hasan Emon and Nirab Hossain began their journey in the entertainment industry around the same time.