Women are narrating their spirals, heartbreaks and burnouts. They speak directly into front cameras, unfiltered and mid-thought.

The day has been celebrated for many years, when women speak about their rights and independence. In that spirit, four actresses shared their thoughts on Women’s Day with The Daily Star.

“Working here has given me a clear realisation — women across the globe face similar struggles and share similar dreams. Only the languages and cultures differ, but our experiences are largely the same,” she says.

For much of cinematic history, women have been permitted to suffer beautifully. They mourn, endure, forgive, and sacrifice. What they have rarely been allowed to do—at least without consequence—is rage. Female anger has often been framed as instability, hysteria, or moral decline, something to be corrected or contained before it threatens the social order.

The first look of the much-anticipated Eid-ul-Fitr film “Domm” has been unveiled, hinting at a tense narrative filled with mystery and survival.

Amid uncertainty over who will control Lyari, Ranveer Singh’s Hamza steps forward, engaging in a series of intense action sequences.

The one-and-a-half-minute preview of the film was released yesterday evening. Rather than calling it a teaser, the filmmaker described it as the film’s “First Whistle”.

However, the rumour was firmly dismissed by the popular lyricist, composer, and singer himself.

The music video for the song was filmed on January 24 on a grand outdoor set built for “Ityadi” at the Bangladesh‑China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka.

The awards were presented by Dolly Zahur, Sadia Islam Mou, Jannatul Ferdous Oishee, and Mon Janala co-founder Hasibul Karim. The event was supported by City Bank PLC and Ispahani Group.

Conversations around women’s safety, discrimination, and opportunities in the entertainment industry remain as relevant as ever. For these renowned figures in Bangladesh’s showbiz, the discussion is not only about challenges but also about responsibility, respect, and hope for change.

Actors Tom Felton and Daniel Radcliffe, best known for portraying rivals Draco Malfoy and Harry Potter in the “Harry Potter” film series, recently reunited in New York to celebrate Radcliffe’s latest Broadway performance.

The film “Ali”, starring actor Irfan Sajjad, is set to release on an OTT platform following its theatrical run.

What many people do not know, however, is that the inspiration behind this effort came from a song by renowned Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila.

BotTala Theatre Group’s acclaimed play “Khona” is set to reach a significant milestone with its 100th performance, more than a decade after it was first staged.

The upcoming Eid will be a great reprieve for everyone, especially couples in Showbiz, who have trouble getting to spend prolonged amounts of time together, due to their busy schedule. We spoke to some of the most renowned young couples in the industry for their plans.

Zayed Khan was last seen in the film “Sonar Char", directed and written by Zahid Hasan, where he starred opposite actress Jannatul Snigdha.

“I’ve always spent my birthdays with my family,” she said with a smile. “This year was no different. I enjoy keeping the day simple and close to the people who matter most.”

Jackson is widely regarded as one of the defining filmmakers of contemporary fantasy cinema. His “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy (2001–2003) became a global phenomenon, earning nearly $3 billion at the box office and winning 17 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for “The Return of the King”.

The global star joins a list of presenters that includes Robert Downey Jr, Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Will Arnett, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.