Almost eight years ago, my eyes encountered a mystical green painting that looked like a fluid fairy forest. That piece, along with several others, shared a similar sense of fluidity. They belonged to a senior from both my school and university. Since then, this style of artwork, known as fluid acrylic art, has become one of my obsessions, making me dive into its world. When I thus came across artist Farida Yesmin Parveen's art exhibition event on social media, I realised that she's someone I must meet.

For decades, his works stood sentinel across the landscape of this country—quiet but powerful witnesses to our struggles, our resilience, and our history. “Sangsaptak”, perhaps his most defining piece, looms outside Jahangirnagar University’s central library like a frozen cry.

An anthropos' wish embedded in a sculptural form, shaped by soil, emerging from the void inside a mold: this is what meets the eye at Murshed Jahangir’s exhibition “I Wish to Be Here.”

British pop star Charli xcx and George Daniel, drummer of “The 1975”, are officially married. The couple exchanged vows yesterday in a private ceremony at Hackney Town Hall in London, surrounded by a small circle of family and close friends.

Renowned sculptor and painter Hamiduzzaman Khan, whose work etched the spirit of Bangladesh’s Liberation War into the nation’s public memory, has died. He was 79.

James Gunn is opening up about the difficult conversation he had with Henry Cavill regarding he actor’s departure from the role of Superman.

Oscar-nominated director Alexander Payne returns to the Lido as president of the main competition jury. Joining him are Brazilian actress and writer Fernanda Torres (“I’m Still Here”), Iranian auteur Mohammad Rasoulof (“The Seed of the Sacred Fig”), and Palme d’Or-winning Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu (“4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days”).

Open to filmmakers from across Asia, the lab will select ten finalists whose screenplays will be mentored by international experts during the festival. The top three scripts will receive development funding of TK 500,000, 300,000, and 200,000 respectively.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea announced the results of the K-pop contests held in Dhaka yesterday. The event was hosted in partnership with Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). A large number of talented participants from Bangladesh, especially young enthusiasts of Korean pop culture.

Billie Eilish has teased an upcoming 3D collaboration with legendary filmmaker James Cameron, known for “Titanic”, “Avatar”, and "The Terminator”.

To honour the July Uprising, films such as “People Who Fought for Us” and “Digital Security Act: Story of Mushtaq Ahmed" will be screened at key locations across Bangladesh today.

I have always seen an invisible halo, or perhaps a crown, atop my mother and her three sisters, especially since I was raised by a full‑time working single woman, as though they were goddesses reborn as women. These women—unstoppable, hyperactive, free‑spirited, self‑reliant, and compassionate—are my universe.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has sustained an injury while shooting for his upcoming film “King”, temporarily halting production. The incident occurred during the filming of an intense sequence at a studio in Mumbai. Although details of the injury remain undisclosed, sources have confirmed it to be a muscular issue and not of serious concern.

Guitarist Oni Hasan made his long-awaited return with “Let’s Vibe – Oni Hasan featuring All Stars”, held at Aloki Convention Centre yesterday, July 19. The event brought together some of the country’s most prominent rock musicians for a night charged with a fascinating display of musical prowess.

Alan Bergman, the Oscar-, Grammy-, and Emmy-winning songwriter, has died at his Los Angeles home at the age of 99.

Humayun Ahmed remains an enduring figure in the history of Bengali literature. His works continue to enamour readers and resonate across generations, keeping his legacy alive not only in books but also in the world of film and television.

A live-action adaptation of the iconic 1990s animated series “Captain Planet and the Planeteers” is currently in development at Netflix, with Greg Berlanti and Leonardo DiCaprio attached as executive producers.

Singer Palash Noor has unveiled his new track “Khuji Tomay”, which features vocals and guitar by Miles frontman Hamin Ahmed. The song’s lyrics, composition, and music arrangement have been done entirely by Palash.

The artiste, whose lyrics and guitar immortalised the volatile, uncertain moments of the July Uprising through songs such as “Bhoy Banglay,” “Jonotar Beyadobi,” “Bhoy Banglay Bhoy,” “Ei Meye Shon,” “Rani Maa,” and “O Neta Bhai,” offered this correspondent a deeply personal glimpse into her creative process during a time when life seemed hollow and rebellion offered meaning.

The director has received an official invitation to attend the festival and, all going well, plans to attend the festival.