“It takes only a few minutes for false information to spread on social media, but who will take responsibility for the pain it causes to so many people? Publishing false reports about someone’s death and later saying that the information was incorrect cannot undo the emotional distress or panic caused.”

“I am happy that we are going to present a play before the audience. It is a great joy for me, especially because it is theatre. Performing on stage brings a different kind of joy,” she told The Daily Star.

The “Annual Art Exhibition 2025-2026” of the Department of Drawing and Painting brings together the works of 72 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

A sequel to "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" is reportedly in the works, more than two decades after the original romantic comedy became a box-office success. Kate Hudson, who starred in the 2003 film, is set to produce the new project.

In a busy and mechanical city, two strangers cross paths and share a few moments that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. It is around these fleeting moments and the possibility of unexpected connections that filmmaker Rubayet Mahmud has built his new short film, “Aro Kichukhon”.

With playback singing, solo and duet tracks, and acting keeping him busy, Pritom Hasan is also making an effort to stay connected with live audiences. The singer and music composer is now set to perform at the upcoming “Monsoon Beats” concert in the capital.

Parton, the legendary country singer and actress, died on August 25, according to a statement from her family. Representatives said she had been privately battling cancer.

“The University of Chankharpul”, a film exploring campus politics, political groupings and struggles for power, is set to have its world television premiere on Channel i on Friday (August 28).

Looking ahead, Mim wants to take on more distinctive projects. “I have been fortunate to be part of good films throughout my career. I believe choosing meaningful work is my way of returning the love, blessings and appreciation audiences have given me.”

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Parton donated $1 million to vaccine research at Vanderbilt University in 2020, making her an early sponsor of Moderna's vaccine development

Nartanam Dance Academy staged its debut production, “Anweshan”, on August 21 at the Dr Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mahila Samity in the capital.

Kit Harington is heading back to HBO, this time as one of the wizarding world’s most vain frauds. The Game of Thrones star has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in the second season of HBO’s Harry Potter series, replacing Nicholas Hoult, who has left the production because of scheduling conflicts.

The production, Ethic’s first, was originally staged in 2010. The theatre group’s official website records its inaugural staging on May 22, 2010, at Bangladesh Mohila Samity Auditorium. The production was subsequently revived in a new form, with Mintu Sarder directing the new version.

“Atal” is the first full-length production from Shamim’s own production company, Darbar Sharif. He wrote, directed, produced and edited the film. Nayeem Tusher plays the lead role and also served as the cinematographer.

Brad Pitt's “Heart of the Beast”, directed by David Ayer, has been added to the lineup of the San Sebastián Film Festival, where it will screen out of competition in the Official Selection.

Can Bangladesh make a space film? Taneem Rahman Angshu believes the bigger question is not whether it can be made, but whether there is a market ready for it. With “Limbo”, his upcoming cosmic romance and space film envisioned through CGI, VFX and animation, Angshu wants to capture the wonder of space without severing the story from its earthly roots – the socio-cultural world of Bangladeshi people.

A new film titled “Mon Pakhi”, centred on the lives, relationships, struggles and realities of the indigenous Santal community, is currently in production.

For now, her work and family take up most of her time. “I have to give a lot of time to my office, and I love my work. Outside the office, I spend lovely moments with my sister’s child. My parents are at home, and I spend time with them. That is all I can say — I am doing well.”

“I played the role of a Birangona in “Ora 11 Jon”, the first full-length film based on Bangladesh’s Liberation War. I did not receive a National Film Award for that performance either, although others did. That has been very painful for me. I hope those responsible for these matters will look into it.”

Masum Shahriar’s new web-film "Tumito Cholei Jabe", starring Khairul Basar and Arpita Mitra, has been released on the DramaBuzz Bangla YouTube channel, yesterday.