People are welcoming the Bengali New Year amidst a countrywide lockdown, much like last year, as Covid-19 cases are on the rise again. Cultural organisations and event spaces have arranged virtual celebrations.

National Award winning music director Farid Ahmed passed away today at 9:30 am at the capital's Square Hospital.

Renowned musician Tapan Chowdhury has been living in Canada for a long time, but he often visits Bangladesh for his musical commitments. He decided to stay in Canada for the safety of his family during the pandemic, but after receiving an invitation to sing at the celebrations for the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence, he was more than happy to come back to the country.

Noted singer Farida Parveen, who recently tested positive for Covid-19, is undergoing treatment at Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka.

US recession drama "Nomadland", about a community of van dwellers, was the big winner at Britain's BAFTA awards on Sunday, scooping best film and prizes for its Chinese-born director Chloe Zhao and leading actress Frances McDormand.

Popular actor of yesteryears Wasim has been hospitalised due to severe illness, informs Zayed Khan, the General Secretary of Shilpi Samiti.

Noted singer Kakoli Dewan passed away yesterday night in Dhaka. The artiste was admitted to Mugda Medical College and Hospital. She was suffering from chronic kidney complications for some time, and had also tested positive for Covid-19 in the last days of March this year, according to her son, beatboxer Moktadir Dewan.

National Award winning music director Farid Ahmed is in the Intensive Care Unit of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital.

Ekushey Padak-winning singer Farida Parveen tested positive for Covid-19, according to her son Imam Zafar Nomani. "My mother has been unwell for a few days. She took the Covid-19 test on April 7, and the result came out positive,” he adds.

Eminent Rabindra Sangeet exponent and Ekushey Padak awardee Mita Huq passed away at 6:20 in the morning today at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in Dhaka.

Lux Superstar famed Rakhi Mahbuba has returned to work after a long break with the film, "Payer Chaap". The Saiful Islam Mannu directorial film, which will be releasing under the banner of Impress Telefilm, is based on the struggling life of a teenager.

Cinema Hall owners have always talked about how the heydays are long gone, and how they now struggle to operate amidst a dwindling number of cinemagoers. However, the Covid-19 pandemic brought upon a new low in the already struggling industry.

With spiralling Covid-19 cases, the government of Bangladesh announced a seven-day countrywide lockdown, starting from April 5. Art galleries and event spaces are monitoring the situation strictly. While most of them have postponed their public programmes, others have chosen to operate cautiously.

Directors’ Guild Bangladesh is allowing shoots from 6 am to 6 pm during this lockdown.

Obhinoy Shilpi Sangha General Secretary and renowned actor Ahsan Habib Nasim has tested positive for Covid-19, alongside his family.

Streaming platform Bongo BD is set to launch their adaptation series, Bongo Based on Books (BOB), on Eid Ul Fitr this year. Their team has partnered up with seven noted authors.

Duronto TV is stepping into its 15th season on April 11, 2021, Sunday with four new programmes, four new cartoon series, and one foreign programme along with the regular programmes.

Exciting video streaming platform Chorki has announced its date of release to be on June 3. The platform officially announced the unveiling of its operations on its Facebook page last night. A star-studded video, containing glimpses of its content, became a much talked about phenomenon on social media.

Mahbub Alam, also known as Mahbub Lee, has made a name for himself in the South Korean film industry. His journey showcases hard work and perseverance.

Renowned actors and husband-wife duo Shahiduzzaman Selim and Rosey Sidiqui have tested positive for Covid-19.