A glimpse into Farida Poppy’s golden era

Veteran actress Farida Poppy has taken a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing a series of rare photographs from her early career on Facebook. The post, which features a collage of portraits and film stills from her golden days in the industry, was warmly received by fans.

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Entertainment Multimedia

Entertainment Multimedia

Podcast / Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Mithila

Mithila drops by our studio to talk about her life, career and some burning issues that divide our nation.

Podcast / Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Safa Kabir

Safa Kabir brightens up our studio with a candid conversation in our podcast.

TV & Film

TV & Film

Mosharraf Karim starrer short film selected for US festival

The short film “Aborto – The Circle”, starring acclaimed Bangladeshi actors Mosharraf Karim and Robena Reza Jui, has been officially selected for screening at the eighth Bengali Film Festival of Dallas 2025, to be held in Dallas, Texas. The film is directed by Mahamudul Hasan Tipu.

Shah Rukh Khan wins first National Film Award for ‘Jawan’

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the very first time in his 30-year-long career. The 59-year-old actor was jointly honoured alongside Vikrant Massey for their performances in “Jawan” and “12th Fail”, respectively, at the 71st National Film Awards.

Off-screen to face bullets / How artistes flamed cultural defiance in July

From stage to street, artistes and activists led a cultural revolt against brutality and censorship

Music

Music

Justin Timberlake reveals lyme disease battle amid successful tour

Justin Timberlake has revealed that he has been privately battling Lyme disease, a condition he described as “relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”

Shafi Mondol releases soulful new track ‘Arshinagar’

Renowned for his spiritually enriched voice and mastery of devotional folk music, Shafi Mondol has returned with a new introspective original track titled “Arshinagar”. The song, released yesterday via Gaanchill Folk’s YouTube channel, delves into the depths of self-searching and spiritual yearning.

Musical satirist and mathematician Tom Lehrer dies at 97

A math prodigy who began studying at Harvard at the age of 15, Lehrer spent most of his life balancing academia with an unexpected side career in musical satire. Born in Manhattan on April 9, 1928, he developed a love for piano early in life but never saw music as a primary profession. After earning his bachelor’s in 1946 and his master’s a year later, he continued doctoral studies at Harvard and Columbia, though he never completed his PhD.

Eddie Murphy to play Inspector Clouseau in new 'Pink Panther' reboot

Comedy icon Eddie Murphy is stepping into the shoes of the legendary Inspector Clouseau in a new Pink Panther film, he confirmed in a recent interview with NBC’s Today. This marks Murphy’s addition to yet another iconic franchise, following hits like “Beverly Hills Cop”, “Coming to America”, and “Shrek”.

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Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor’s ancestral homes in Pakistan to be preserved as museums

The ancestral homes of Hindi cinema legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan’s Peshawar are being restored to become heritage museums, officials confirmed yesterday. The two-year project—aimed at preserving the cultural legacy of the actors—has officially begun, with a projected cost of $247049.46 (Rs 70 million).

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ drops trailer ahead of schedule due to leak

The trailer for “Avatar: Fire and Ash”—the third chapter in James Cameron’s record-shattering sci-fi saga—was officially released earlier than planned, following an online leak that caught the studio off guard.

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'Esha Murder' set for OTT release this week

Originally scheduled for release on July 24, the film’s OTT debut was postponed out of respect for the July 21 tragic plane crash at Milestone School and College.

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Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' becomes highest-grossing country tour ever

Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" tour is now the highest-grossing country tour of all time with over $400 million in revenue, Live Nation said in a statement on Monday, citing a Billboard story.

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Abul Hayat returns with two BTV dramas, eyes new directorial venture

Veteran actor, playwright, and director Abul Hayat has significantly reduced his screen appearances in recent times. However, he remains open to acting if the story and character appeal to him. “I no longer have the energy to work continuously like before. With age, the body demands rest. But I can’t stay away from acting altogether. So, if there’s a good story and a character I like, I’ll definitely consider it,” he shared.

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Bangladesh’s Manoshi clinches Mrs Universe Canada runner-up title

“I wasn’t there to prove anything,” Manoshi Sarkar told The Daily Star. “I was there to reclaim the woman I’d put on hold.”

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Rappers are not being given the respect they deserve: Shezan

A year removed, the rapper has now voiced his frustration in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, about how hip-hop artistes are being treated in shows organised in the aftermath of the July movement.

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Ryan Gosling stuns Comic-Con with first look at 'Project Hail Mary'

Gosling, joined by co-directors Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, screenwriter Drew Goddard, and Weir himself, appeared before a packed hall of fans in San Diego to unveil first-look footage from the upcoming film. Weir, also the author of “The Martian”, called the adaptation “so cool,” while praising Gosling’s layered portrayal of Ryland Grace, a schoolteacher-turned-astronaut tasked with saving Earth from a solar extinction event.

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Musical satirist and mathematician Tom Lehrer dies at 97

A math prodigy who began studying at Harvard at the age of 15, Lehrer spent most of his life balancing academia with an unexpected side career in musical satire. Born in Manhattan on April 9, 1928, he developed a love for piano early in life but never saw music as a primary profession. After earning his bachelor’s in 1946 and his master’s a year later, he continued doctoral studies at Harvard and Columbia, though he never completed his PhD.

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