Satyajit Ray’s ‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ to screen at Cannes

The Film Heritage Foundation announced on Wednesday that a restored 4K version of Oscar-winning filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s 1970 film “Aranyer Din Ratri” (Days and Nights in the Forest), featuring Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, and Rabi Ghosh, will be showcased at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
8 May 2025, 06:09 AM

Bangladesh gave me the respect West Bengal didn’t: Kabir Suman

For the revered singer-songwriter, the affection from Bangladeshis is not tied to material gain. "I have nothing to gain from Bangladesh, no money or favors," he said. "Yet the love they give me feels as if the army would need to be called just to control the crowds." It is a sentiment that resonates deeply with his personal journey — a journey where the bonds of language, culture, and shared history outweigh the barriers of politics and geography.
8 May 2025, 05:58 AM

‘Buddha of Bengal’ exhibition brings together 73 artists’ handiwork in Dhaka

Curated by Mikhail Idris, the exhibition features more than a hundred artworks by 73 artists from across Bangladesh. The works, inspired by the life, philosophy, and spiritual legacy of Gautama Buddha, explore Buddhist ideals through the lens of Oriental art traditions, merging traditional techniques with contemporary expressions.
8 May 2025, 05:50 AM

Tagore’s birth anniversary specials airing on TV

Television channels across the nation are offering a rich array of special programming to honor his literary legacy
8 May 2025, 05:23 AM

Tagore’s memories in Mymensingh need preservation

In Feb 15, 1926, Tagore arrived in Mymensingh on a train from Dhaka for a four-day visit
8 May 2025, 05:10 AM

Rabindra Jayanti to be observed amidst renewed vigour

Today marks the 164th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate whose literary brilliance and humanist ideals continue to inspire generations. Across Bangladesh, cultural institutions are paying homage to the iconic poet with a wide range of commemorative events.
8 May 2025, 04:30 AM

Four contemporary Tagore adaptations that are a must watch

Rabindranath Tagore’s works continue to amaze literary enthusiasts even today and the Nobel laureate has been a major source of inspiration for several filmmakers, who have developed their own unique touch by traversing his works. On his birth anniversary, we look back at four such adaptations that make Tagore’s works truly immortal.
8 May 2025, 03:26 AM

Bengal Symphony to represent Bangladesh at Osaka Expo 2025

Celebrated composer and singer Emon Chowdhury and his band Bengal Symphony are all set to represent Bangladesh at the Osaka Expo 2025
7 May 2025, 13:16 PM

Robert De Niro, Jenna Ortega cast in David O Russell's 'Shutout'

Hollywood stars Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega are teaming up for a new film titled “Shutout”.
7 May 2025, 12:49 PM

Subir Nandi’s voice still reverberates through the hearts of listeners

Today marks the sixth death anniversary of legendary singer Subir Nandi, whose timeless voice continues to resonate with generations of music lovers. Though he passed away on May 7, 2019, his melodies remain ever-present—on the radio, across streaming platforms, or simply heard in passing—stirring memories and emotions among fans old and new.
7 May 2025, 12:43 PM

Star-studded releases on the horizon again

The joyous atmosphere of Eid tends to bring with it the excitement of big-screen blockbusters, and this Eid-ul-Azha is no exception. As theatres continue screening films from Eid-ul-Fitr, producers and directors are shifting focus toward the next festive release window. Several high-profile titles are preparing to hit cinemas during Eid-ul-Azha, with some already generating significant buzz through posters, social media promotions, and star-studded casts.
7 May 2025, 10:50 AM

Aaron Paul to lead psychological thriller 'The Midnight Pool'

“Breaking Bad” actor Aaron Paul is set to headline the upcoming psychological thriller “The Midnight Pool”, directed by “V for Vendetta” filmmaker James McTeigue. The project, backed by Traction, McTeigue, and Gramercy Park Media—who are also financing the film—is slated for its market debut at the Cannes Film Festival.
7 May 2025, 10:28 AM

‘Helen Keller’ to take the spotlight at Shilpakala for Rabindra Jayanti

Swapnadal’s “Helen Keller” goes deeper than the familiar narrative of perseverance. It reveals the fascinating, often overlooked connection between Helen Keller and Rabindranath Tagore — exploring how the poet-philosopher’s ideas of human dignity, empathy, and universalism profoundly impacted Keller’s worldview. In doing so, the play not only celebrates Keller’s extraordinary triumphs but also spotlights the subtle ways Eastern thought influenced Western history.
7 May 2025, 06:15 AM

Anjan Dutt debuts in mainstream cinema with ‘Shreeman Vs Shreemati’

The 71-year-old actor, who made his cinematic debut under the legendary Mrinal Sen in the early 1980s, has acted in just 27 films in 45 years, while simultaneously carving out a celebrated career as a singer.
7 May 2025, 06:06 AM

Ferdous Ara to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Renowned Nazrul Sangeet artiste Ferdous Ara is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Channel i Music Awards. The prestigious recognition will be presented during a grand ceremony on May 19 at a five-star hotel in Dhaka.
7 May 2025, 05:41 AM

Kumar Bishwajit announces global tour

Popular singer Kumar Bishwajit has been away from music for quite some time. Following a serious accident involving his only son, Kumar Nibir, nearly two years ago, the legendary artiste distanced himself from performing. Since then, he has been living in Canada with his wife.
7 May 2025, 04:52 AM

Bangladeshi photographer captures SRK on his lens

Most recently, he photographed Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for The New York Times as the actor made his debut appearance at the Met Gala.
6 May 2025, 13:31 PM

‘Squid Game’ Season 3 trailer drops its release date

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for the third and concluding season of its hit Korean drama “Squid Game”, which left fans hanging with a dramatic Season 2 ending. The second and third seasons were filmed consecutively and conceived as a single, continuous storyline.
6 May 2025, 11:31 AM

Shawki's ‘Gulmohor’ to be Saswata Chattopadhyay’s first Bangladeshi project

Renowned Indian actor Saswata Chattopadhyay is set to debut in the Bangladeshi entertainment industry with the upcoming Chorki original series “Gulmohor”, directed by Syed Ahmed Shawki. The family mystery-drama, which marks Shawki’s return to the director’s seat after nearly three years, will premiere on the streaming platform at midnight on May 15.
6 May 2025, 11:09 AM

Bangladeshi stars set for back-to-back shows in Saudi Arabia

Following his performance in Dammam earlier this month, popular Bangladeshi rock icon Nagar Baul James is set to perform in Jeddah as part of Saudi Arabia’s “Passport to the World” event series, initiated under government patronage. The Dammam leg of the concert took place on May 2 at Al Khobar’s Al Iskan Park, where James enthralled a massive crowd of expatriates. He is scheduled to take the stage in Jeddah on May 9.
6 May 2025, 08:56 AM
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