“Gossip Girl” star Blake Lively has paid tribute to her former co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, whose passing was confirmed earlier today. The actress, best known for her role as Georgina Sparks, was discovered unresponsive in her New York City residence and later pronounced dead at 39.

Arijit Singh, the renowned Indian playback singer, recently shared Bangladeshi singer Angel Noor’s song “Abar Dekha Hobe” on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, captioning it with high praise, “What a song.” 

National Film Award-winning filmmaker Zahidur Rahim Anjan, who passed away last Monday while undergoing treatment in Bangalore, India, will be laid to rest today beside his mother at Azimpur Graveyard. The 61-year-old had been suffering from liver complications and underwent a liver transplant after seeking medical care in Bengaluru.

. Upon arrival, officers discovered Trachtenberg unconscious, and she was declared dead at the spot. Officials have stated that no sign of crime is suspected, and the Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death as the investigation continues.

Shihab Shaheen shared a 12-second video on social media, announcing the completion of filming for his latest project, “Daagi”. Captioning the post "It's a wrap!", the video the shows the cast and crew enthusiastically raising their hands together, chanting “Wrap up!” in celebration of this milestone.

The fifth volume of legendary lyricist Gazi Mazharul Anwar’s songbook series, “Olpo Kothar Golpo Gaan”, was officially released on February 24 at the Ekushey Book Fair. Published by Bhashachitra, the event took place at their Pavilion 17 at 4pm. This new edition includes the stories behind 50 songs, along with the lyrics of 200 songs.

Regarding his appointment as a jury member, Khandaker Sumon stated, "I have a special connection with the Nepal International Film Festival. After winning an award for ‘Saatao’ here, it is an honour to now serve as a judge. I am delighted to have the opportunity to watch and evaluate the works of talented filmmakers from different countries."

Prarthana Fardin Dighi was announced as the lead actress for the film “Tagar”, a project that generated significant buzz with its initial teaser, featuring the actress. She was praised for her appearance and expressions. However, as the filming dates approached, unexpected news surfaced—Dighi was dropped from the film, and popular actress Puja Chery replaced her. Director Aalok Hasan cited “unprofessional behaviour” as the reason for Dighi's removal.

The closing ceremony on Tuesday night was marked by an energetic staging of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s "Swami-Strir Jhogra", a lively Leto drama performed by the theatre group Bohor Natya Nritya Dal. The production, brought to life by Banshari, left a lasting impression on the audience. After the play, singers such as Bijon Mistry, Priyanka Bhattacharya, and Mridula Samaddar graced the stage with soulful renditions of Nazrul’s iconic songs.

During the global debut of Netflix’s “The Electric State” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles, its directors Joe and Anthony Russo spoke with Deadline about the highly anticipated Marvel films “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars”, which are set for release in 2026 and 2027, respectively.

Mizanur Rahman Labu’s upcoming film “Atorbibilen” has received clearance from the Censor Certification Board. Following the approval, the director and producers aim to release the film in theatres later this year, and preparations for its release have already begun.

Disney Animation’s “Moana 2”, originally planned for a direct release on Disney+, was later redirected to cinemas by Disney Co-Chairman Alan Bergman and is now set to arrive on the streaming platform on March 12. This follows a theatrical run spanning 105 days.

This remarkable exhibition will bring together both classic and widely celebrated Indian films, offering audiences a glimpse into the rich cinematic heritage of India.

Eventually, his only book of poetry, "Je Jole Agun Jole!", was published. Helen’s husband bought a copy of the book from a book fair and gifted it to her. Upon reading the book, Helen realised that every poem reflected the poet’s yearning for her. 

The much-anticipated annual Nazrul Utsav 2025 kicked off yesterday, celebrating the philosophies of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the national poet whose works embody a powerful message of secularism, humanity, and unity. The two-day festival, organised by the Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Songstha (BNSS) at the Chhayanaut premises, is scheduled to run from 5pm to 9:30pm, featuring performances by over 100 artistes from Bangladesh.

Among the performers set to take the stage are “Wicked” co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Though Erivo had previously downplayed the possibility of performing at the event, dismissing it as “wishful thinking,” it is now confirmed that she will perform alongside Grande. Whether the duo will perform a number from “Wicked” remains unclear.

Amid a prolonged dry spell for Bangladesh’s television drama industry, "Mon Duari" has arrived as a much-needed surprise. Released under the banner of CMV for Valentine’s Day, the one-hour-thirty-minute production has garnered over 12 million views on YouTube in just six days, defying the industry’s half-year "view drought" and topping YouTube's trending charts.

National Film Award-winning filmmaker Zahidur Rahim Anjan, renowned for “Meghmallar”, has passed away.

Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi has claimed that a section of former Udichi activists who have left the umbrella of the organisation long ago has recently left cultural enthusiasts, all over the country, puzzled by performing a street drama named “Mukhosh” under their banner. This section for many years, featured the previous-incumbent government’s political and cultural narratives.

Mehazabien Chowdhury and Adnan Al Rajeev have finally shared enchanting photos from their wedding reception, capturing a truly magical moment.