The television channels will air special programmes on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. All the Bangla channels are offering a surfeit of entertainment ranging from special TV plays, tele-films, musical shows to magazine programmes. There’s likely to be something for everyone. A rundown of the Eid-special programmes on different channels:
BTV
Single episode play “Antaraley”
Special single episode play “Antaraley” will be aired on the second day at 6:45pm. The play is written and directed by Read the full story

Mimo and Niloy won super hero and super heroine crowns at the grand finale of the talent hunt programme ‘Fair & Lovely Super Hero Super Heroine’ held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre on Wednesday.
The first runners-up were Bashury as heroine and Sohan as hero while the second runners-up were Prema as heroine and Rose as hero.
Champions Niloy and Mimo received Tk two lakhs each and the first runners-up Sohan and Bashury received Tk one lakh and 50 thousand each.
The organisers gave the second runners-up Rose and Prema Tk one lakh each and the rest of the six participants Tk 50 thousand each.
A total of 12 finalists participated in the programme. The participants were Niloy, Eshita, Rose, Read the full story

Eid Special
Shurer Jhorna: Highlighting the irresistible melody of ghazals
Special musical programme “Shurer Jhorna” will be aired on ntv on the third and fourth day of Eid at 6:45pm.
Five adept singers — Yasmin Mustari, Shakila Zafar, Anup Barua, Swani Zubayeer and Ariful Islam Mithu — will perform popular ghazals in an informal setting on Read the full story

Her evocative acting in the movie “Monpura” has popularised her as ‘Pori’ and made her a household name. Besides “Monpura” she has also made her mark in the entertainment industry with TV plays, theatre performances, commercials and more. In an interview with The Daily Star, Farhana Mili talked about her upcoming TV plays that would be aired this Eid.
Mili is again being paired opposite Chancal Chowdhury, her “Monpura co-star, in an ntv Eid-special play, titled “Bibor”. According to the actress, “I play the wife of a renowned singer-composer. The story revolves around this couple; the wife is also a good vocalist but gives up singing after marriage at her husband’s request. Her father, however, wants his daughter to use her talents and develop her Read the full story

Syeda Shamin Mortada
Our small screen is a kaleidoscope that presents various colours of life. Today, the television has become a powerful and effective medium that consists of a galaxy of dazzling stars. Many celebrities over the years have contributed to their respective fields and gained popularity as an acknowledgement for their dedication. One of them is Banna Mirza, whose beauty, grace and reflective demeanour have won the hearts of many.
In a freewheeling chat with The Daily Star, Banna talks about her life and professional experiences.
Banna Mirza earned her acting credentials through theatre and is known for her acting sensibilities. Talking about her early days, she says, “I thought of doing something just after I completed my HSC. I have been involved with the theatre troupe, Desh Natok, for 18 long years.” Hungry for variety, Banna has managed to dig roles that offer her scope to convey myriad emotions. Some of her memorable work on Read the full story