Rakshanda Rahman is a News Reporter at The Daily Star. She covers a diverse range of topics within culture and society, focusing on cultural movements, pop culture, fine art, and the film industry, as well as arts and crafts and social interest. Rakshanda's work has been featured in The Daily Star.
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By: Rakshanda Rahman
As “Rockstar” prepares for its Eid release, one of the biggest talking points, beyond Shakib Khan's transformation, has been its music. As a full-fledged musical film – still a rarity in mainstream Bangladeshi cinema – “Rockstar” places its soundtrack at the centre of its narrative.
Recently, Nazifa Tushi made headlines for her first-ever playback singing performance of “Paglir Prem Jala” at the Roider Gaan concert held at Rabindra Sarobar.
By: Rakshanda Rahman
After three years, Nusraat Faria is back on the charts with “Loke Boley”. With its vibrant music video and Faria's scintillating voice, the folk-pop track has already crossed 1 million views.
Watching Lionel Messi from just a few rows away was the highlight of FS Nayeem's recent World Cup adventure in the United States. Alongside his wife, actress Nadia Ahmed, the actor attended Argentina's clash against Algeria and experienced the tournament atmosphere firsthand.
Yash Rohan is making headlines in more ways than one these days. With the release of his Hoichoi web series “Headline” and his strikingly unrecognisable appearance in the trailer for "ANNiE," the actor seems determined to keep audiences guessing. Whether through unconventional characters or intriguing storylines, Yash is making it clear that he is not afraid to take risks—and that he is here to stay.
By: Rakshanda Rahman
Ahead of Monday's showdown between Argentina and Spain, The Daily Star spoke to several celebrities about who they are backing and how they plan to spend football's biggest night.
By: Rakshanda Rahman
When Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman shared their rendition of "Saanwariya Saanwariya" from the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Swades" on his Instagram Story, it was a moment that left musicians Sanzida Mahmood Nandita and Shuvendu Das Shuvo both stunned and deeply inspired.
By: Rakshanda Rahman
Some photographs document history. Others preserve the grief, resilience and everyday realities that might otherwise fade with time. Bringing together many of those defining moments from 2025, Drik Picture Library today opened the fifth edition of the Bangladesh Press Photo Exhibition 2026 at DrikPath Bhaban in Panthapath, where the winners of this year's Bangladesh Press Photo Competition were also announced.
Some photographs document history. Others preserve grief, resilience, and everyday realities that might otherwise fade with time.
When Rubaiyat Hossain's "The Difficult Bride" made history as the first feature-length film from Bangladesh to compete at the Venice International Film Festival, it wasn't just the film that had everyone talking. Curiosity quickly turned to its leading lady, Zaineen Karim Chowdhury, who, interestingly, shares her first name with the character she plays. One question lingered above all else: what made Rubaiyat believe that Zaineen was her "Difficult Bride"?
