List of winners in key categories

"The Studio" co-creator Seth Rogen won best actor in a comedy for his role as a floundering movie executive, and best director

The entirety of Bangladesh’s entertainment industry was grief-stricken after losing this legendary singer to kidney complications.

"840" features a stellar cast, led by Nasir Uddin Khan in the central role. He is joined by other acclaimed actors including Marzuk Russell, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Zakia Bari Momo, Shahriar Nazim Joy, and Zayed Khan. The production also shines a light on local talents, featuring actors from the Rajshahi and Naogaon regions.

Charuneedam Theatre, the Dhaka troupe that began its journey in 2007, celebrates its 18th anniversary with an ambitious triple bill: the company will stage the 100th performances of three plays — “Arshola”, “Nana Ronger Din” and “Sharater Megh” — on Monday evening at the Experimental Theatre Hall of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Audiences can see all three productions on a single ticket when the curtain rises at 7pm.

The experimental film—a profound, meditative work that explores the search for self-identity—was honoured with the Cinematic Achievement Award at its Greek premiere.

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are shaping up to be a showdown between Netflix’s hard-hitting teen saga “Adolescence” and Apple TV+’s Hollywood satire “The Studio”, with both shows tipped to sweep the night’s biggest prizes.

Actress Richi Solaiman, known for her graceful looks, charming smile, and powerful performances, is making a return to the small screen. A familiar face in Bangladeshi entertainment since the 1990s, Richi had moved to the United States with her husband, Rashek Malik, who currently serves as a detective in the New York Police Department. Though settled abroad, her passion for acting has always drawn her back to Dhaka from time to time.

Legendary singer Farida Parveen passed away on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Universal Medical College Hospital in Dhaka. She was 70.

“I spent most of my life studying and playing football,” Anonno Proteek Chowdhuri says with a small shrug. He trained as a chartered accountant and worked in the field long enough to know the claustrophobia it carried. “I kept telling myself that if I ever reached a point of stability, I’d make a film one day.”

The artiste had long been battling kidney complications. In recent months, her condition worsened, requiring dialysis twice a week

Xscape has officially stepped into the spotlight with the release of their debut track “Eka”, part of the upcoming album “Lukono Bhalobashar Khoje”. The song dropped on YouTube this week, marking a major milestone for the rising band.

Before the era of cassettes and CDs, vinyl records—often called long play (LP) records—were one of the most popular mediums for listening to music. Recently, vinyl has been making a global comeback, with celebrated artists and bands re-releasing timeless hits in the classic format. Following this trend, Bangladesh’s legendary rock band Obscure is stepping into the vinyl era with their new album “Reincarnation”.

Acclaimed Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan has been reappointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), marking her third consecutive term in the role.

The Purulia-born director made headlines after dedicating a portion of her address to Palestine, a stance that sparked heated debate in India.

British virtual band Gorillaz has unveiled plans for its ninth studio album, “The Mountain”, set for release on March 20, 2026, under its new label KONG. The animated group, created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, revealed that parts of the album were recorded across India—in Mumbai, Delhi, Rajasthan and Varanasi—giving the project a distinct South Asian influence.

Celebrated Lalon singer Farida Parveen remains on life support, with doctors confirming that she is not fit to be moved abroad for advanced treatment.

Owned band has announced the launch of a website dedicated to its late vocalist AK Ratul, who passed away on July 27 following a cardiac arrest.

Back when cassettes were still a part of everyday life, my dad had a drawer overflowing with cassettes by Souls and Renaissance. I’d often hum along to songs like “Mon Shudhu Mon Chhuyechhey”, “Bhalo Lagey Jotsna Ratey”, and “O Nodire Tui Jaas Kothaire.” The melodies and lyrics felt magical, and I remember wishing to someday meet the person behind these songs.

Renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen is in critical condition, with her natural breathing having ceased, according to her elder son Imam Zafar Nomani. He shared the heartbreaking news on social media, revealing that the artiste is currently on life support in the intensive care unit of a private medical college hospital in Dhaka.