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Showbiz Feature

16 Days of Activism / Enough is enough: Showbiz women clap back at virtual harassment

Whether an actor, athlete, singer, journalist, a corporate, or as a woman, they have to carry the burden of such acts regularly. Every form of abuse must be addressed. And in this era of technology, where it takes seconds to post a derogatory comment, the response should be just as swift. Clear rules are needed to ensure that accounts can be properly identified, regulated, and held accountable. Without this, we only empower abusers to continue.
29 November 2025, 03:00 AM
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Theatre brought peace to my life: Nawshaba

There was a time when Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed found herself facing one of the most challenging phases of her life. In the middle of that chaos, theatre entered her world — offering a rare sense of hope and peace just when she needed it most.
21 November 2025, 03:00 AM
Runa Laila’s 73rd birthday / An icon that transcends music
16 November 2025, 18:00 PM Entertainment
I wanted to do it my own way: Tasnia Farin
15 November 2025, 12:27 PM Entertainment
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A sneak-peek into the unlikely pairing of Antik Mahmud and Dilara Zaman

Previously, Antik Mahmud had teamed up with the legendary Abul Hayat for a special animated video. This time, he is partnering with renowned actress Dilara Zaman, who will be lending her voice to a cartoon for the very first time. Interestingly, this unusual collaboration had been on Antik’s mind ever since he worked with Abul Hayat.
7 November 2025, 03:00 AM
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Suave Sudip

The ever-charming Sudip Biswas Deep first won hearts with his powerful performance in the globally acclaimed series “Invisible Stories”. From the stage to the small and big screens, he has explored every medium with passion and depth. Now, he’s ready to surprise audiences once again with his Chorki debut, the flash fiction romantic comedy “Perfect Wife”.
31 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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The future of television / Renowned stars air concerns, share solutions

Once the pride of Bangladeshi entertainment, the television industry gave audiences timeless classics like “Kothao Keu Nei” and “Aaj Robibar”. At the time, BTV was the sole window into a world of stories that shaped generations. As private channels emerged, the number of television dramas soared, but their quality began to falter. Today, the industry finds itself struggling to restore its lost glory and stability.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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A match made in music: Putul and Reza’s story

The couple recently visited The Daily Star, complementing each other in coordinated outfits. Between interviews and photographs, they could not stop capturing moments of one another on their phones. Married for four years, they describe themselves as best friends who respect each other’s personal space while nurturing their shared world. Although deeply in love, they affectionately address each other using tui, a term that might sound a bit strange to others, but feels natural to them.
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Fame fades, but hard work is remembered: Shohel Mondol

Sharing anecdotes from the sets of that show, Shohel explained that there was an incident where his character’s hand was cut, and he had to put his ‘bloody finger’ into a jar of red chili powder.
14 May 2022, 18:00 PM
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Tawsif steps out of his comfort zone

All the characters came with their own set of challenges. Enacting scenes in “Chokh”, where I play a zombie, was not easy, as the make-up was quite thorough. I had glue stuck to my face, while delivering dialogues.
11 May 2022, 18:00 PM
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More elderly characters should be written for television: Azam Khan

Azam Khan is a banker by profession and an actor by passion. He debuted on television with “The Hero”. He is featured in Raihan Rafi’s film, “Damaal” and Khijir Hayat Khan’s film, “The 7”.
29 April 2022, 12:17 PM
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You can choose Sabila’s fate this Eid

Sabila Nur etched her way into the audiences’ hearts of audience by playing bubbly and charming characters on the small screen.
25 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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How women in OTT are redefining narratives

The representation of women on screen has taken a turn with the emergence of OTT platforms. Not only are actresses portraying women in challenging professions, but even directors have taken a leap when it comes to storytelling that goes far beyond socially accepted gender standards.
8 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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Frustrated with delays on release dates: Mim

Bidya Sinha Mim is currently busy shooting for her Eid tele-fiction, alongside Tahsan in Mabrur Rashid Bannah’s “We are husband and wife”.
29 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Safiya carries ‘Nikhoj’: Sporshia

Orchita Sporshia, has been garnering tremendous praise for her performance as Safiya in Chorki’s web-series “Nikhoj”. In a chat with The Daily Star, the “Kathbirali” actress opens up about “Nikhoj”, her upcoming ventures, and more.
27 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Streaming the road to Independence

The 2D animated film, “Mujib Amar Pita”, is an absolute delight for children.
25 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Mujahidul Hassan’s second solo exhibition ‘Memory & Shadow’ concludes

Prominent artist Mujahidul Hassan Rana’s second solo exhibition “Memory & Shadow” concluded at the gallery, Safiuddin Shilpalay, in Dhanmondi.
22 March 2022, 12:33 PM
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Gias Uddin Selim believed that I was his Kajol Rekha

Mondira Chakroborty is  set for her silver screen debut with Gias Uddin Selim’s “Kajol Rekha”, playing the titular character. The budding actress gained popularity after becoming the 2nd runners up at ‘Channel i Shera Nachiye 2012’, and has made a name for herself as a model.
20 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Chorki dominates Channel i Digital Media Awards with 8 wins

Popular streaming platform Chorki won eight awards at the second edition of the “Channel i Digital Media Awards”, presented in association with the ICT Division. Snac Keeper was the title sponsor of the event.
12 March 2022, 09:39 AM
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An ode to the superwomen of our RMG sector

As Shimu sits in front of the manager, she is faced with a tough choice- The manager has offered her money to stop the union -- while on the other hand, the fate of thousands of workers relies on her petite shoulders. The money would have paid off her financial burden, but would have weighed on her conscience. Shimu, with courage, stood up to her manager and told ‘no’ to his face. She was determined to change her fate, whether it is for better or worse.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Influencing as a career

Chances are, even if you don’t “follow” a social media influencer or even totally understand what they do, you are familiar with the concept of what they do.
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Stand-up comedy: A niche industry with limitless potential

“Bring your work to Naveed’s Comedy Club’s cafe. No charge! Stay as long as you want to. No purchase necessary. We have everything here: a great workspace, WiFi, printers, projectors, whiteboards, even a stage to practice your presentations,” announced ace comedian Naveed Mahbub, in a recent video on social media.
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Arnob is my inspiration

A mellifluous songstress from India, Madhubanti Bagchi is a rising star in both Tollywood and Bollywood. The popular singer, who started her career with “Ami Ar Amar Girlfriends” gave voice to numerous Bengali songs such as- “Kichchu Chaini Aami”, “Egiye De”, “Tomake Chai”, among others.
5 February 2022, 18:00 PM
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Mosharraf Karim gears up for a thrilling ride in ‘Driver’

Popular actor Mosharraf Karim and Mahiya Mahi are all set to star in Bioscope’s upcoming web-series, “Driver”.
29 January 2022, 18:00 PM
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Unapologetic distortion of history in Pakistani 1971 drama ‘Jo Bichar Gaye’

As Bangladesh celebrates its 50th anniversary of victory, Pakistani drama series “Jo Bichar Gaye” shamelessly presents distorted accounts of the 1971 Liberation war, by showing protesting Dhaka University students as “uncouth bullies” and Pakistani army men as “righteous gentlemen”.
27 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Badhon in Variety’s ‘International Breakout Stars’ list

Prominent actress Azmeri Haque Badhon’s name has appeared in Variety’s list of International Breakout Stars of 2021.
23 December 2021, 10:56 AM
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Liberation War through the eyes of differently abled artistes

The 20 minute technical show was showcased at the Liberation War Museum. Directed by differently abled British theatre director, Ramesh Meyyappan, the play emphasised on the theme of the 1971 genocide and Liberation War without the use of any dialogues.
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM
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Naseeruddin Shah to star in Bangladeshi sci-fi film

Renowned Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah is set to star in Bangladesh’s “Project Ommi”, an exciting sci-fi film directed by Amit Ashraf.  
19 December 2021, 08:23 AM

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