The event drew diplomats, cultural figures, musicians, members of the media, classical music students and enthusiasts, all gathered to honour a musician whose work has fostered cultural connections between India and Bangladesh for decades.

Bangladeshi-American storyteller, novelist, and screenwriter Sharbari Ahmed has little interest in familiar, formulaic narratives. Instead, she is drawn to stories that exist at the margins—stories that reveal themselves quietly, carrying all the complexity and contradictions of real life.

Following the launch of its debut episode, “Moner Kotha by SOFY” has returned with a second instalment, continuing its efforts to encourage open conversations about menstruation and promote menstrual health awareness among women and girls.

The title track has drawn nearly 250,000 plays on YouTube and over 1,200 comments. Many listeners say the song reminds them of their mothers.

Actor Tom Holland has described landing a role in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" as a defining moment in his career, saying the epic marks the beginning of "a new chapter" in his life.

The final season of “Stranger Things” was notably absent from the top drama category. The Netflix hit received seven nominations, all in technical categories.

Bangladeshi cinema has added another milestone to its growing international presence, with “Manusher Bagan” winning the Best Critics’ Award at the 46th North American Bengali Conference (NABC) in New York, while three Bangladeshi films have secured official selections at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

Justin Bieber has joined the lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final half-time show, which will take place on July 19 at the tournament’s championship match in New York.

The ceremony, held at BFDC’s Floor No. 8, was attended by all 21 members of the newly elected executive committee, including president Shiba Shanu and general secretary Joy Chowdhury.

The director said the production team has been in regular contact with Bubly, and she has agreed to begin filming in September, subject to her continued recovery and physical well-being.

Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze has unveiled the first single from its upcoming studio album, marking the band’s return to the format after 14 years. Titled “Girgiti”, the track was released on Monday (July 6) as the first glimpse of Warfaze’s eighth studio album, while the band also prepares for its first-ever concert tour in the United Kingdom.

The two candidates argued that the constitutional provision cited to cancel their nominations does not apply to them because it came into effect after they had submitted their nomination papers.

A special edition of “Gan Diye Shuru” will be dedicated to Alam Khan’s memory, featuring tribute performances by Tasmeem Zaman Swarna, Biksham, and Orthi. Earlier in the day, another edition of the programme will showcase a selection of timeless film songs composed by the late maestro.

As Football World Cup fever sweeps across the country, two cinema halls have begun screening live matches in an effort to attract audiences back amid a prolonged shortage of moviegoers.

There was a time when she sang on the streets for a living. Whatever she earned from passersby was just enough to keep hunger at bay. But fate took a dramatic turn in January 1981, when a chance encounter with the late poet and former Bangladesh Betar director Fazle-e-Khoda transformed her life, introducing her raw talent to the nation.

On July 4, 2026, Gallery Chitrak inaugurated the third solo exhibition by artist Shamsul Alam Azad, titled “Visible Structure”, showcasing his evocative abstract paintings. The opening ceremony was attended by eminent artist Professor Emeritus Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest and freedom fighter and poet Shamsuddoha Milan, the artist’s brother, as the special guest. Veteran artist Mostafizul Haque presided over the event.

Tilly Norwood, the AI actor created by London-based company Particle 6, is set to make her feature film debut in the upcoming coming-of-age comedy-drama “Misaligned”.

More than a record store, Vinyl Madness operates as an invite-only listening room and informal jamming space for Dhaka’s music enthusiasts.

A special Baul and folk music programme will follow in Scotland on July 15, before an international seminar and workshop at Queen Mary University of London on July 18. The event will conclude with a cultural celebration at London Town Hall on July 19.

National Award-winning actor Fazlur Rahman Babu believes his upcoming film “Mastul” will resonate deeply with audiences through its emotionally driven story and unconventional subject matter.