Zahid Akbar

Today marks the birth anniversary of the legendary musician. Had he been alive, the Bangladeshi rock icon would have turned 64.

The traces of Kanchan’s life extend beyond photographs. Several bookshelves beside the dining table are packed with books, offering a quiet glimpse into another side of the actor — a man who once spent considerable time reading.

Songs written, composed and musically directed by Alauddin Ali have captivated audiences for generations. Across films, radio and television, he created nearly 5,000 songs. He was born on 24 December 1952 in Bashbari village of Tongibari upazila, Munshiganj.

Popular actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba is set to showcase another side of his artistry as he takes the stage for a solo musical concert today, August 8, at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in New York.

Jaya Ahsan continues to reaffirm her place as one of the most celebrated actresses across both Bangladesh and West Bengal. Her latest release, "Aajo Ardhangini", has emerged as one of the year's most talked-about Bengali films in India, earning widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike.

At one time, Rangpur boasted several cinema halls, including Shapla Talkies, Dorodi Hall, Oriental, Lakshmi Talkies, Noor Mahal and China Talkies. Over the years, they closed one after another, with Shapla Talkies becoming the latest—and effectively the last—to shut its doors, bringing the city's long chapter of traditional single-screen cinema to an end.

Khurshid Alam is one of the country's most accomplished singers. He has lent his voice to countless songs over his long musical career.

Today (July 30), as Babita celebrates her birthday, it is not only her memorable performances that continue to evoke nostalgia, but also the unforgettable songs that brought her characters to life.

Looking back on her long career, she added, “I have performed at countless venues at home and abroad over the past 62 years, singing in Bangla, Hindi and Urdu. Yet it has taken me 62 years to perform at my own country’s Shilpakala Academy.”

Ziaul Faruq Apurba is all set to showcase another side of his artistic talent as he prepares for a solo concert in the United States.

Her contributions extended beyond acting. Kabori also ventured into filmmaking, making her directorial debut with “Ayna”. She later directed “Ei Tumi Shei Tumi”, for which she also wrote the story, screenplay and dialogue. Although the film remains unreleased, it stands as a testament to her creative ambitions beyond the screen.

More than two decades after his passing, Dhallywood’s beloved actor Dildar continues to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences. Widely regarded as one of the finest comedians in Bangladeshi cinema, he was a performer of such stature that filmmakers often accorded him a level of importance rarely seen for comic actors of his era.

The ceremony, held at BFDC’s Floor No. 8, was attended by all 21 members of the newly elected executive committee, including president Shiba Shanu and general secretary Joy Chowdhury.

Known as the “Playback King”, Andrew Kishore died on July 6, 2020, at the age of 64 after battling Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Even six years later, his songs remain fixtures on radio stations, television programmes and streaming playlists, continuing to connect with audiences across generations.

Campaigning by two panels is in full swing at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) ahead of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association election for the 2026–28 term.

Monwar was one of the key planners behind the iconic red sun motif of the Central Shaheed Minar. In his final farewell, the distinguished artist returned there one last time. He was accorded a guard of honour at the Shaheed Minar at 12:30 pm.

The term “box office hit” is familiar to most filmgoers. But what exactly is a box office, and does Bangladesh’s film industry truly have one?

This Eid-ul-Azha, Arifin Shuvoo returned to the big screen in Saif Chandan’s action movie “Malik”, appearing in a bold and intense new avatar.

Actors and filmmakers behind this year's Eid-ul-Azha releases are visiting cinemas across the country to promote their films and engage with audiences.

Some of the films are showing in both single-screen and multiplex halls. Others are multiplex-only.