One year after the July Movement peaked, the Drissho Madhyam Shilpi Shomaj—a collective of theater, television, and movie artistes, filmmakers, cinematographers, and cultural activists—reconvened. Last year, they had staged a protest at Farmgate, raising their voices against the then-fascist government and supporting the students' nine-point demands.
The indie rock band has steadily broken free from its ‘niche’ label, surging in popularity during the pandemic. Their riveting lyrics, dynamic vocals, punchy guitar riffs, and tight rhythm section struck a chord with audiences, particularly through their breakout hit, “60’s Love”.
Being a ’90s kid, I’ve been a fan of R Madhavan since his stint in “Banegi Apni Baat”—the cute boy in glasses with the most adorable smile. Later on, Madhavan became the heartthrob of an entire nation when he made us fall in love with the charming yet problematic character ‘Maddy’ in “Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein”.
“With this music video, we tried to do something fresh. I don’t think anything like this has been done before for a Bangla song,” Sunidhi shared with visible excitement. “The teaser’s reaction has been overwhelming. People are sharing it non-stop. Credit goes to Adnan Al Rajeev. We created a fusion—adding electronic elements while also staying rooted in Bengali instruments and language.”
When Zarin Mahmood Shairy stepped onto the stage at Ms Global World Universal 2025–2026, she wasn’t just walking toward a crown—she was walking through a story years in the making.
You might know him as Sameer from Bongo’s “BnG”, or perhaps you recognise him as Jaya Ahsan’s younger brother in “Taandob”—either way, Saad Salmi Naovi is fast becoming a name to remember.
Cameos like these have long been a staple of Hollywood—the Marvel Cinematic Universe redefined the model, and Bollywood followed with its own versions like the YRF Spy Universe and Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe.
Jannatul Sumaiya Heme, this Eid-ul-Azha will be a calm and cozy affair — a rare chance to slow down and spend time with loved ones in between a packed schedule of drama shoots.
While Karan Johar tried to stamp the idea of “Love is Friendship”—with his dramatic dialogues and overly dramatic situations—it was only ‘Meow’ aka Aditi (Genelia D’souza) and ‘Rats’ aka Jai (Imran Khan) who actually made millennials believe that they might find their soulmate in their best friends.
"Kill Him" star Barsha's previously commented about not repeating the same dress created quite a wave amongst fans. Now, the actor has come forward to clarify her words.
This isn't the first time Nayeem has portrayed a cop, he also drew attention for his role in “Karagar”, as police officer Ashfaque. He nailed the body language of a cop and could effortlessly play the emotional scenes. Meanwhile, Bidya Sinha Mim also did well, playing the role of the gentle and naive Neera, who yearns for her husband Zillur, quite naturally.
On his first death anniversary, let us remember the popular musician KK, for his timeless hits, which are still fresh in our hearts.
From making us cry with “Bhenge Porona” to making us fall in love with “Morey Jak”- Pritom Hasan’s success spree continues as Coke Studio’s “Deora” reigns supreme in playlists of the youth.
Sudeshna Sanyal Rudra is a Rabindra Sangeet singer, who is also a dancer as well as a priest. She has a deep connection with Dhaka, usually calling Bangladesh her ‘Maa’. She has come to Dhaka almost 20 times and every time she leaves the country, she leaves behind a part of her heart.
Deep dark kohl eyes, mesmerising smile and a silvery smooth voice- Sanzida Mahmood Nandita has been ruling over our hearts with her soothing performances in Coke Studio with “Darale Duaarey” and “Bulbuli”.
From “Anari” to “Rajkumar”, Mehreen isn’t your quintessential artiste. Her deep, soothing voice, as well as her presentation, has always awed listeners. Recently, the singer launched her Vinyl album “Bondhuta” which is the first LP (Long Play) to be produced in Bangladesh after 40 years.
The former Miss World Bangladesh contestant came for a cup of coffee with The Daily Star and revealed all about her love for acting.
For Tama Mirza, the idea of Eid means spending quality time with your loved ones. However, she won’t have much time to shopping, as she will be busy shooting for Raihan Rafi’s film “Shurongo” throughout the month of Ramadan.
