On this day in 1957, the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman proposed to form the Film Development Corporation, of the then East Pakistan Provincial Council.

Ashfika Rahman is a contemporary visual artist based in Dhaka whose artistic endevours dabble on art and documentary with the use of photography as a medium to express her views on complex systematic social issues. She explores such an important issue with her work for the exhibition on young feminism titled ‘I Belong’.

A daughter’s disparity, a son struggling with anxiety and depression, and a wife lost in the maze of shattered reality sets up the premise for Reehan Rahman’s mystery series, “Nikhoj”. After garnering rave reviews for productions like “Spondon”, “Makorsha”, “Niyoti”, and “Promotion”, Reehan finally returned with an intriguing story on Chorki.

Bushra Shahriar is at an interesting crossroads in life – the passionate soul is a musician, vlogger, and a PHD student at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. Her latest song, “Eksho Nalish”, released yesterday. We got in touch with Bushra for a small chat over coffee.

Noted Indian director SS Rajaamouli’s epic action-drama Telugu film, “RRR” has been getting a tremendous response in theatres.

Sony’s latest Spider-Man Universe movie, “Morbius”, directed by Daniel Espinosa, has not been a hit among critics.

The poster of Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s much-awaited film “Hawa” was released recently. The production revolves around the story of eight fishermen and a mysterious snake charmer, trapped in a fishing trawler without a set destination in the abyss.

The winners of the 26th Berger Young Painters’ Art Competition” (BYPAC) were announced in a ceremony held at Gulshan Club, Dhaka, recently. Six young and promising artists were rewarded for their brilliant artworks.

Elocutionist and General Secretary of Sammilito Sangskritike Jote, Hasan Arif, passed away today at 1:50 pm, while under treatment in Bangladesh Specialized Hospital.

Scorpions is set to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City, just over 50 years after George Harrison organised a two-show Concert for Bangladesh at the same venue.

Rubaiyat Hossain’s acclaimed film, “Shimu: Made in Bangladesh”, hit local theatres on March 11. Now, it is set to release in Japan on April 16.

Prominent singer Dilshad Nahar Kona is a widely recognised voice in Bangladesh for her melodious songs. She won her first National Film Award for “Tui Ki Amar Hobi Re” from “Bishwoshundori”, and has a packed schedule with live shows and concerts.

Rumours were circulating about Mahiya Mahi expecting a child, after she came back from Umrah.

Popular TV channel Banglavision will celebrate its 16th anniversary today, with festivities and special programmes.

It has always been difficult to please everyone, especially in the age of social media -- where everyone feels not only entitled to an opinion, but also entitled to share it regardless of how crude or unfiltered it may be.

Scorpions is set to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City , just over 50 years after George Harrison organised a two-show concert for Bangladesh.

The first look of Shakib Khan’s upcoming film, “Rajkumar”, directed by Himel Ashraf, was launched on the superstar’s birthday at World Fair Marina Convention Hall, New York.

Deepika Padukone was recently honoured with a feature in the Time100 Impact Awards.

Bidya Sinha Mim is currently busy shooting for her Eid tele-fiction, alongside Tahsan in Mabrur Rashid Bannah’s “We are husband and wife”.

As KGF: Chapter 2 looks to have its much anticipated release on April 14, the trailer dropped recently to increase audience expectations. The three-minute long trailer starred Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon and Prakash Raj.