Antik Mahmud and Oishik Jawad’s superhero comic book, Noman, about a boy who dreams of becoming famous in Bangladesh, is out now at the Ekushey Boi Mela.

Today, we celebrate Valentine’s Day and Pohela Falgun. On this lovely occasion, we caught up with few stars of showbiz world to find out about their plans for the day.

The national theatre festival, Jatiya Natya Utshab 2020, kicked off yesterday. With the theme ‘Jongibaad- Obokkhoy-Durniti, Manbey Na E Sangskiti’ the 18-day festival will take place simultaneously in all 64 districts.

Veet, a brand renowned for their hair removal products for women, has signed Miss World Bangladesh 2018 Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, as their new brand ambassador.

Humayun Faridee, one of the most powerful and versatile artistes of the country, passed away on this day in 2012. He predominantly acted on the stage, television, radio and silver screen. He was a part of many hit productions of Dhaka Theatre.

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the literary monthly magazine, Kali O Kolom, published a special edition, which was dedicated to the Father of the Nation.

Renowned author Anisul Haque’s Ekhane Themo Na, the fifth book in a series, is out now at the Ekushey Boi Mela 2020.

The Dhaka Art Summit 2020 (DAS 2020), currently underway at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, boasts of exquisite exhibitions that truly highlight Bangladesh’s art history and heritage.

Imphal Talkies and The Howlers, a folk-rock band from Manipur, India, will perform in three consecutive shows from February 13 to 15, in Sylhet, Habiganj and Moulvibazar.

Farida Ahmed Niku developed a keen interest in writing since she was a school student. Many of her writings have been published in different magazines across the country. Currently, she is the Senior HR Business Partner at Duncan Brothers Bangladesh Ltd.

The Dhaka Art Summit 2020: Seismic Movements (DAS 2020) features many richly curated research-based exhibitions. Initiated by Samdani Art Foundation (SAF), with support from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the grand art event, held biennially, is now underway at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), and will run until February 15.

Based on Dr Muhammad Zafar Iqbal’s novel, Ratuler Raat, Ratuler Din, the film Adventure of Sundarban, will begin shooting from March 13.

From Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, Mukh o Mukhosh, Moina Moti, and Angar, to Iti, Tomari Dhaka --film posters, both vintage and recent, welcomed the visitors as they stepped into the premises of the Teacher’s Student Centre (TSC), University of Dhaka (DU) for the five- day film festival

Star Melodies, an initiative of The Daily Star to promote Bangla music, will host a musical evening titled, Bhalobashar Akhore Lekha Boshonter Gaan, serenading the audience with songs about romance and spring.

The official music video for Smritir Fanush, featuring Shusmita Anis and Tahsan Khan, was launched at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka Hotel, recently.

Parasite won the Best Picture Academy Award, making history as the first foreign language film to win the ceremony’s top honour.

Ratul Khan gained a lot of popularity by teaching physics in Onnorokom Pathshala and 10 Minute School. An engineer by profession, Ratul’s inherent passion lies in teaching.

Eminent photographer Manzoor Alam Beg fondly addressed pioneer photographer Golam Kashem as ‘Daddy’, for his impeccable contribution to the history of photography in Bangladesh. Although taken aback initially, Golam Kashem embraced the name and became popularly known as ‘Daddy’, ever since.

Winner of two independent jury awards at Moscow International Film Festival, the Mostofa Sarwar Farooki directorial Saturday Afternoon (Shonibaar Bikel) has been selected in the competition round of the International Vesoul Film Festival. Tibetan maestro filmmaker Pema Tseden will be the head of the jury board, according to a press release.

Acclaimed director Kazi Hayat’s 50th film, Bir, will release on Valentine’s Day.