The interim government is likely to impose a 10 percent supplementary duty on over-the-top (OTT) platform services in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 — a move that is expected to raise consumer costs and increase spending on paid streaming services.

The first “Nazrul Rock Concert 2025” took place last evening, marking the launch of a new album by the Nazrul Institute. As part of this initiative, the institute has released 10 songs of rebellion and awakening by National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, reimagined and performed by 10 different Bangladeshi bands.

Renowned Bengali actor and filmmaker Parambrata Chattopadhyay is now a father. His wife, Piya Chakraborty, welcomed a baby boy at a private hospital in Kolkata today.

Netflix officially revealed the release dates for the highly anticipated fifth and final season of its blockbuster series “Stranger Things” early today. The announcement was made through a video posted on the platform’s YouTube channel, which runs for over two minutes and offers a sneak peek at what fans can look forward to in the concluding chapter.

Renée Victor, the actress best known for voicing Abuelita in Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” and playing Lupita on Showtime’s “Weeds”, has passed away at the age of 86.

Recently, she revealed that a portion of the profits from this business will be dedicated to supporting pregnant women and newborns.

Shakib Khan’s fans are in for a treat this Eid-ul-Azha, as BTV’s “Anandamela" will feature the megastar in a candid appearance on the popular festive programme.

To commemorate the 126th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the National Poet of Bangladesh, the cultural platform Gems of Nazrul hosted a musical tribute titled “Ontorey Tumi Acho Chirodin” this evening. The event brought together prominent Nazrul exponents and emerging voices to celebrate the poet’s diverse musical repertoire and reflect on his unparalleled contributions to Bengali music.

This first season of the event was organised last Friday under the sponsorship of Cosmetica Dhaka. Many members of the film community were present to support the initiative.

The first official teaser for the upcoming Eid film “Utshob”, released today, offers a lively glimpse into the film’s festive energy. With a background score that envelops viewers in a celebratory ambiance, the video is packed with sharp, playful exchanges from its lead actors.

After the massive success of “Wicked: Part 1”, Ariana Grande and Universal Pictures are joining forces once again—this time for another major franchise. According to sources close to Deadline, the acclaimed singer and Academy Award nominee is set to appear in the upcoming instalment of the “Meet the Parents” series. The film is scheduled for release on November 25, 2026.

However, just a week before the festival, two of those films—”Nadan” by Farhad Hossain and “Shironaam” by Anik Biswas—have pulled out of the release schedule.

Pop icon Taylor Swift has announced that she now holds the complete rights to her entire music catalogue, including the master recordings of her first six albums.

“Nazrul Concert 2025” is set to take place today at 5 pm at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital, featuring performances from ten prominent Bangladeshi bands. Participating bands include Warfaze, Souls, Dalchhut, Ark, Shironamhin, Different Touch, MNB, Rebel, Black, and F Minor.

In one of their most recent episodes, Dhaka Sessions featured three young artists from Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay to perform in the intimate and literary, lush space of Bookworm Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi 'Ken', known for his appearances in major Hollywood productions like “Barbie”, “Wicked”, and “Aladdin”, continues to make the country proud as he juggles acting, dancing, and interviewing some of Hollywood's biggest names.

What began as a niche pastime has transformed into a full-blown entertainment spectacle, one that sells out stadiums, commands prime-time viewership, and even attracts the attention of national governments and Olympic committees.

In a typical Banksy twist, the artwork plays with perspective. A nearby bollard casts a false shadow across the pavement, cleverly shaping the lighthouse’s silhouette, making the mundane seem monumental.

Coming in second was the Netflix limited series “Adolescence”, a surprise breakout that racked up 19 million viewers, signalling the streamer’s strong grip on scripted content.

Global pop sensation Miley Cyrus has released her ninth studio album, “Something Beautiful”, marking nearly two decades in the music industry. The album, which arrived on Friday, follows her 2023 release “Endless Summer Vacation”, which featured the chart-topping single “Flowers”.