In a bold move redefining the role of beauty pageants in social transformation, Miss Bangladesh Foundation officially launched the Miss Bangladesh Impact Forum 2025 at Le Méridien Dhaka today (July 15).

From drawing the perfect whale at age of five to becoming the first Bangladeshi woman in advertising to attend the prestigious Cannes Lions, Nabila’s journey has been defined by grit and determination.

Blender’s Choice – The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2024 is back, ready to honor the talents of Bangladesh’s dynamic digital entertainment landscape. Presented by Ispahani and The Daily Star, this year’s edition features an expanded and more inclusive lineup of 29 categories, reflecting the growing diversity of content across OTT and digital platforms. Nominations opened today and will remain open until July 20.

Many well-known film and television personalities—such as Shabnur, Moushumi, Salman Shah, Nobel, Afsana Mimi, and Shomi Kaiser—rose to prominence in top magazines, newspapers, tabloids, and fashion campaigns thanks to the distinctive charm of his photography.

Miss Palestine 2023, Yara Bishi, has been officially announced as a judge for the Miss Bangladesh Beauty Pageant 2025. The celebrated model and human rights lawyer is globally known for advocating truth, dignity, and women’s empowerment amidst ongoing conflict.

LOS ANGELES, United States, June 8, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - US immigration agents detained and later allowed the "voluntary departure" of the world's most-followed TikToker, Khaby Lame, after he "overstayed" his visa, authorities said Saturday.

For the past five years, the Bangladeshi travel vlogger Nadir Nibras has carved a life out of motion-hopping continents, sleeping in airport terminals, and capturing it all for viewers around the world. Since launching his YouTube channel ‘Nadir On The Go’ in December 2016, he has built a loyal audience by documenting both the beauty and chaos of life on the move. But behind the cinematic shots and vibrant adventures lies a quieter reality-one marked by loss, longing, and the effort to maintain one's sense of self amid constant change.

What began as a niche pastime has transformed into a full-blown entertainment spectacle, one that sells out stadiums, commands prime-time viewership, and even attracts the attention of national governments and Olympic committees.

A fresh chapter in Dhaka’s comedy scene is unfolding — one where silence is broken with punchlines, and truth is told, unfiltered. “Monday Rated R”, a monthly curated stand-up show, will blend humour with honesty to deliver dark, raw, and socially conscious comedy.

Netizens flooded the post with support and admiration, hailing Basar not just as an actor, but as a man of compassion.

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was ordering new tariffs on all films made outside the United States, claiming Hollywood was being “devastated” by a trend of US filmmakers and studios working abroad.

On an uncharacteristically cool April evening, I stepped out of Banani’s blaring traffic and neon haze into a dimly lit room tucked within a commercial building and almost cinematically shifted from chaos to a melodical hush. A small audience leaned forward, captivated by the spell of an ensemble that included an esraj, a sarod, a jazz guitarist and a drummer, and a vocalist whose voice moved without language, just sound, rhythm, and improvisation. The music was neither entirely classical nor jazz nor fusion, but something looser, more exploratory, alive to the moment.

Jey Uso has finally conquered his greatest challenge. The beloved "Yeet" icon etched his name into history by becoming just the third WWE Superstar to defeat Gunther, earning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship with a submission victory in the opening match of WrestleMania 41, Night 1, held yesterday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

In response to growing audience demand, Star Cineplex continues to expand its network of multiplex cinemas across the country. As part of this initiative, a brand-new branch is set to be opened in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Eid day.

Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land”, has been injured and detained following a confrontation in the West Bank, according to a fellow filmmaker and an activist group.

Bangladeshi-origin fashion designer Tasmit Afiyat Arny has been named among four influential American-South Asian fashion designers by North America-based fashion and lifestyle platform Anokhi Media.

Pohela Baishakh will be celebrated across the country, in every district and sub-district. The ministry has doubled the budget allocation for this. Special attention is being given to areas with significant ethnic populations, ensuring their participation.

In response to the rising wave of violence against women and environmental destruction across Bangladesh, Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement and BotTala are coming together to organize a cultural protest under the banner “Resist Violence Against Women and Nature.”

The summit was officially announced in Bangladesh at a launch event held at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka, today, alongside a discussion celebrating 111 years of Indian cinema. The event, organised by the High Commission of India in Dhaka, highlighted the objectives and potential global impact of WAVES. Ann Mary George, first secretary (Culture) at the High Commission of India, shared the vision for WAVES, stating, “We aim to make this an annual event, much like the World Economic Summit in Davos or the Raisina Dialogue for foreign policy. This will be a landmark platform for media and entertainment.”

During yesterday’s episode of WWE Raw, John Cena finally reached his breaking point with fans and did not hold back in expressing his feelings.