Based on Arthur Miller’s “The Price”, the play has been adapted into Bangla by Asit Mukhopadhyay, with transformation and direction by Mohammad Bari. “Mulyo Amulyo” explores the steep emotional cost of eroding family bonds in the face of a profit-driven state, a fragmented society, and the relentless march of market capitalism.

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has revealed the first-look posters for her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, offering fans a glimpse into what she describes as one of the most vibrant periods of her life. The album is scheduled for release on October 3.

After a two-decade hiatus, Bangladesh Television (BTV) is set to relaunch its popular talent hunt programme for children and adolescents, “Notun Kuri”.

To help Bangladeshi youth learn the art of drone programming from China, a specialised training programme has been launched as a joint initiative between the Chinese Embassy and Bangladesh’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs. As part of this programme, 11 individuals have been selected to travel to China — nine as trainees, one as team leader, and one official.

Bangladeshi band Chirkutt lit up Manchester with an electrifying performance at Summerfest 2025 on August 7, held at the Aberna Campus of UK Management College. The event drew an eclectic crowd of international students and expatriates, many traveling specifically to see the band live.

Theatre ULAB, in collaboration with Bodhi Natya, is bringing Bertolt Brecht’s “Señora Carrar's Rifles” to the Experimental Theatre Hall at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Presented in Sukhamay Bose’s Bengali translation, the production is conceptualised and directed by Sarwar Jahan Upol, with production supervision by Munatasir Mamun of Theatre ULAB.

Netflix’s hit series “Wednesday” has returned in force, with its second season drawing 50 million views within just five days of release. The gothic comedy, which premiered its latest episodes on August 4, matched the viewership of its first season’s debut in November 2022.

Three-time Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis is set to return to the screen after eight years, starring in “Anemone”, a new drama making its world premiere at the New York Film Festival from September 26 to October 13.

Today marks the anniversary of his untimely death. On this day in 2011, Masud was killed in a tragic road accident in Joka, Ghior upazila of Manikganj, while returning from scouting locations for his film “Kagojer Phool”. Cinematographer Mishuk Munier, his close collaborator and creative partner, also lost his life in the crash, along with three others.

Netflix’s “Love, Death + Robots” led the tally with four wins. Its episode “400 Boys” earned two awards—for Character Animation (Daryl Graham) and Character Design (Robert Valley)—while “How Zeke Got Religion” won for Production Design (Gigi Cavenago) and Storyboard (Edgar Martins). The streamer’s “Arcane” followed with two wins: Background Design for the episode “The Dirt Under Your Nails” (Bruno Couchinho) and Color for “The Message Hidden Within the Pattern” (Faustine Dumontier).

The death of Val Kilmer left a void in Hollywood—a space once electrified by an actor who dared to dissolve into his roles, becoming less a performer than a vessel for the souls he channelled. Among his many transformations, none burned brighter or more dangerously than his portrayal of Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone’s 1991 psychedelic biopic “The Doors”. Kilmer didn’t just play Morrison; he haunted him, merging with the Lizard King’s Dionysian swagger, poetic brooding, and self-destructive magnetism. At the heart of this performance lies a scene that distils Morrison’s essence: his surreal, charged encounter with Andy Warhol at The Factory. Here, Kilmer’s acting transcends mimicry, offering a window into Morrison’s fractured genius and the cultural collisions of the 1960s.

Ayra Tahreem Khan, daughter of singer-actor Tahsan Rahman Khan and actor Rafiath Rashid Mithila, has made her acting debut. Her first on-screen appearance came in a television commercial released on Saturday, where she starred alongside her mother. Directed by Piplu R Khan, the ad promotes the cosmetic brand Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash, for which both mother and daughter now serve as brand ambassadors.

Angelina Jolie is set to headline the upcoming spy thriller “The Initiative”, reuniting with her “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” director Doug Liman. Universal Pictures is currently in talks to acquire the project, with F Scott Frazier — known for “Collide” and “xXx: The R eturn of Xander Cage” — attached to write the screenplay. 

Alliance Française de Dhaka is set to present “Troubling Rain”, a captivating solo photography exhibition by noted photographer and educator Abir Abdullah. The exhibition will be inaugurated tomorrow, August 14, at 6pm at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi.

Humble by nature, young musician Angel Noor has already created music in his short career that holds a special place in the minds of music lovers.

Mehreen Mahmud, a leading female pop artiste, is known for her unique voice and wide-ranging songs. Her latest work features lyrics in both the Maldivian and Bengali languages.

Ryan Reynolds may have just thrown the Marvel fandom into overdrive. The Deadpool star posted a cryptic image on Instagram late last night — a black-and-white Avengers logo, defaced with a bright red spray-painted “A” in Deadpool’s unmistakable style — sending fans into a frenzy over whether the wisecracking antihero is finally joining Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

The North South University Alumni Association Australia (NSUAAA) hosted its flagship annual event, the “NSU Alumni Soirée 2025”, on 2 August at Melbourne’s historic St Kilda Town Hall. The evening served as both a cultural celebration and a reunion for over 350 alumni, faculty, and families from across Australia.

The teaser for Subhash Kapoor’s “Jolly LLB 3”, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, dropped today. The third instalment in the franchise brings together the two Jollys from the earlier films, who face off in the courtroom, much to the annoyance of Judge Tripathi, once again played by Saurabh Shukla.

After dominating the box office with over ₹500 crore in global earnings, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s romantic drama “Saiyaara” is set for its digital debut. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF), the blockbuster will begin streaming on Netflix from September 12, according to a social media post by YRF casting director Shanoo Sharma.