Veteran actor Babita is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Anandamela Awards 2026, scheduled to be held on July 25 and 26 in Los Angeles, United States.

A sculpture titled “The Industrial Tree”, designed by Ekushey Padak-winning sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan, has been unveiled at the entrance of the Cumilla Economic Zone (CEZ) of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), standing as a symbol of permanence and continuity.

“If you are alone you belong entirely to yourself. If you are accompanied by even one companion you belong only half to yourself or even less in proportion.” This quote by Leonardo da Vinci, reiterated by Kamal Uddin, assistant professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, was invoked in association with the philosophy of artistic independence, setting a fitting tone for Rajib Ahasen’s first solo exhibition, “Embrace of the Earth”.

Veteran actor Abul Hayat is set to direct a new television drama titled “Bhalobeshechilam”, based on a story by renowned writer Rabeya Khatun. Shooting for the project is scheduled to begin on May 1.

This surpasses the previous benchmark set by “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018), the Queen biopic, which opened to $122 million globally and went on to gross $910 million.

The Oscar-winning composer collaborated with UK-based artistes Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa to create “Rangreza”, a composition blending Eastern and Western classical forms. The piece premiered during a four-concert series over the weekend.

Two films produced by Impress Telefilm are set to be screened at the upcoming Delhi International Film Festival in India’s capital. The films are “Manusher Bagan”, directed by Nurul Alam Atique, and “Neelpodmo”, directed by Towfique Elahi.

Hasan’s work stands at the intersection of storytelling and technology. While artificial intelligence was used to support the film’s technical execution, he maintained creative control over the concept, script, and visual direction.

Nadeem A Salam still remembers the first time he stood on stage with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus—not as a manager, but as a performer. He had already spent years behind the scenes—moving gear, fixing schedules, dealing with travel delays, keeping tours running—but standing there felt different.

Beyond Bangladesh, he has also made a mark in Indian Bengali cinema. Continuing that journey, he has now completed shooting two Kolkata productions, both of which are awaiting release.

“Nirvana” was screened at the London Bengali Film Festival on April 23, marking its London premiere. The screening took place at Queen Mary University of London, where the actress was present.

Indian singer and researcher Moushumi Bhowmik paid tribute to Baul practitioner Sunil Karmakar at a memorial event in Mymensingh, reflecting on his life, music and spiritual legacy.

“Eta Amaderi Golpo” began airing on Channel i on November 5 last year, broadcast every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 pm. In addition to television, each episode has also been released on Cinemawala’s YouTube channel, gaining widespread popularity across both platforms.

The fifth edition of the Gold Gala will take place on May 9, where Chopra will be presented with the Global Vanguard Honor. Li and Liu will receive the Gold Legend and Gold Mogul honours, respectively. Others being recognised include Charles Melton, Eileen Gu, and Revathi Advaithi.

The duet is set to be officially released on May 16, with both artistes seeking blessings and support from listeners.

The actor unveiled the first teaser of the new film on April 25, offering a darker, more rugged glimpse of Ballu. The brief clip suggests that the character is once again on the run, with visuals hinting at an escape and showcasing Dutt in an intense, stylised avatar.

An Instagram post from the verified account “raghurai.official” announced his death

The artistes joined the event and saw the exhibition, and most of them were traumatised and were at a loss for words.

The title of the event was drawn from a line in Nazrul’s own lyrics, reflecting the enduring emotional depth and appeal of his music.

The initiative is being led by bodies such as the Bangladesh Film Directors Association and the Directors’ Guild, along with other industry groups.