As thousands of people lost their jobs due to the pandemic, artistes, especially musicians, have been facing similar challenges, with the closures of stage shows and concerts.

Eddie Van Halen, considered one of rock music's greatest guitar players and a founding member of the hugely successful rock band named after him and his drummer brother, died of cancer on Tuesday, his son has said on Twitter. He was 65.

Renowned actor Sadek Bachchu passed away due to COVID- 19 on September 14. Known for negative roles, the National Film Award-winning artiste was assumed to be infected by the virus after he resumed shooting.

Mayar Jonjal, also known as Debris of Desire, has been officially selected for screening at Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF). The 42nd edition of the programme began on October 1. The Indo-Bangladesh joint venture has been listed under the ‘Films Around the World’ category.

Following the recent social media outrage against rape and sexual abuse, multiple celebrities spoke out against such heinous crimes online, demanding justice for the perpetrators.

Eminent Indian film actor and elocutionist Soumitra Chatterjee tested positive for coronavirus.

Noted media personality and writer Khaled Muhiuddin will join Tanvir Tareq tonight at Raat Adda With Tanvir Tareq. The show, written and hosted by musician Tanvir Tareq, airs every Monday on Jago FM 94.4.

Ekushey Padak winning artist Mansur Ul Karim passed away today at 11:30 am in the capital’s United Hospital, due to a cardiac arrest. His daughter, Sadia Mansur, confirmed the news. The artist had been admitted to the hospital since the last 10 days.

Prominent singer-songwriter Kabir Suman will be singing in the Rashid Palash directorial Pritilata.

Written and directed by Mostafa Sarwar Farooki, the acclaimed show, 420, returns to Channel i from today, after more than half a decade.

A fund of BDT 1000 crore is to be allotted for the development of the film industry, according to Minister of Information, Dr Hasan Mahmud.

In celebration of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 73rd birthday, the Bangladesh National Museum (BNM), in collaboration with Hashumoni's Pathshala, recently organised an art exhibition. The event features paintings and sculptures from artists around the nation. It was inaugurated in the presence of K M Khalid, State Minister of Cultural Affairs, on September 28.

National Film Award-winning actor and member of Parliament Farooque was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis, commonly known as TB. He was admitted to Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, for treatment. Farooque was taken to Singapore on September 13. His wife Farhana Farooque accompanied him. After arriving at the hospital, both of them were quarantined for 14 days.

Celebrated actor-director Zahid Hasan stepped into the limelight with Bichchoo. Theatre troupe Natyakendra performed the play, directed by Tariq Anam Khan. After his performance was lauded by the audience, he gradually entered the television industry.

Directed by Ashraf Shishir, the upcoming film 570 will be based on the brutal assasination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members. The mahurat of the film was arranged recently at a restaurant in Dhaka. The movie is produced by Cinebuzz Films.

Popular singer-songwriter Shaikh Shahed Ali Khan has been transferred to the cabin from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital in the capital.

Enola Holmes released on Netflix on September 23, 2020, starring Millie Bobby Brown, who also serves as a producer on the film. Supporting her is the delightful Helena Bonham Carter in yet another quirky role as Eudoria, the matriarch of the Holmes family. Henry Cavill and Sam Claflin play Enola’s older brothers Sherlock and Mycroft, respectively.

Kureghor came into conversation with their original track Bachelor in 2018. The young band has recently received The Gold Creator Award for their official Youtube channel. This award is given to channels that surpass one million subscribers.

Shakib Khan’s latest web film, Nabab LL.B, is set to release on October 23 via the OTT platform, iTheater. Nabab LL.B is the first-ever mainstream film in Bangladesh to be released online before it hits theatres.

The ongoing pandemic has changed the course of our lives in every possible way. The artistes of the music industry have suffered the brunt of the pandemic as well. In pursuit of protecting and claiming their rights — singers, composers and lyricists are now looking for ways to get their fair share from their music. Meanwhile, many of them are currently getting regular remittance.