Khairul Basar

Stars demand release of rapper Hannan

Rapper Hannan Hossain Shimul, who recently released his rap about the quota reform movement, was arrested on July 25 by police officers. He was subsequently held on a two-day remand.

My beloved country cannot be bloodied like this: Shakib Khan

Following violent clashes between student protesters and Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists at different public universities around the country, celebrities have voiced their support for the quota reform movement. The July 15 incident left approximately 300 people injured, including female students and BCL members. As of July 17 (3:00pm), six fatalities have been reported due to the ongoing unrest.

Blessed Basar

This Eid-ul-Azha, the young sensation Khairul Basar has graced our screens with 12 television projects, some already aired and others awaiting release. Fresh from the festivities, Basar drops by The Daily Star for a quick chat.

‘Viewers will receive a powerful message’: Tasnia Farin on her upcoming Eid drama

Being very optimistic about the upcoming drama, the actress stated, "I don't have many dramas this Eid, but this is one of the few I've worked on. The audience will receive a powerful message from the story. The director has illustrated through my character how a girl uncovers the truth instead of choosing the path of despair and suicide."

‘Kajol Rekha’ to premiere in the US and Canada in May

Gias Uddin Selim's latest cinematic venture, "Kajol Rekha" has been drawing widespread acclaim from audiences and cinema enthusiasts across various theatres in Bangladesh for the past three weeks.

Eid special: What to watch on Eid Day 3

As the Eid celebrations continue to paint our lives with vibrant hues, television channels have been rolling out a diverse array of programs and exclusive dramas tailored for the entire week of Eid-ul-Fitr. Alongside the debut of fresh content, they've also orchestrated special screenings of beloved films for audiences to savour on the inaugural day of the festival. Now, let's take a look at the exclusive lineup of entertainment awaiting viewers on Eid Day 3 (April 13).

Valentine’s special tele-fictions will feature young stars

Close-up Valentine’s special is all set to telecast three romantic tele-fictions featuring popular young actors of television this upcoming Valentine’s Day on February 14. Acclaimed director Mostafa Kamal Raz has produced the Close-up’s valentine’s day tribute this year.

First of 20 songs from ‘Kajol Rekha’ released

The first song out of the 20, titled "Koinnya Ake Go Alpona", was released yesterday. The lyrics for the song have been thoughtfully collected from folk songs and its music has been arranged beautifully by Emon Chowdhury, with vocals provided by Abanti Sithi, Antara Mondal, and Humaira Eshika.