Popular Bangladeshi rock band Shironamhin has released a heartfelt new song titled “Kotodur”, dedicated to the countless expatriate workers contributing tirelessly to their families and the national economy through remittances. The track was released last Thursday on the band’s official YouTube channel.

Following its acclaimed screening and Special Mention award at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Adnan Al Rajeev’s short film “Ali” has now been officially selected for the 73rd Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF). This marks the film’s Australian premiere.

Two years after shooting for the film “Joto Kando Kolkatatei” (The Calcutta Case), Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed is finally set to make her Tollywood debut this Durga Puja. Although the Anik Dutta directorial wrapped up in 2022 with an initial release plan for 2024, the film’s theatrical release was delayed. Yesterday, production house Friends Communication officially confirmed the new release date by unveiling the motion poster.

The indie rock band has steadily broken free from its ‘niche’ label, surging in popularity during the pandemic. Their riveting lyrics, dynamic vocals, punchy guitar riffs, and tight rhythm section struck a chord with audiences, particularly through their breakout hit, “60’s Love”.

The initiative explores the killing of Abu Sayed, a student activist at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, who was tragically killed during a protest on July 16, 2024. His death became a pivotal moment in the July Uprising, which ultimately led to the downfall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.

Being a ’90s kid, I’ve been a fan of R Madhavan since his stint in “Banegi Apni Baat”—the cute boy in glasses with the most adorable smile. Later on, Madhavan became the heartthrob of an entire nation when he made us fall in love with the charming yet problematic character ‘Maddy’ in “Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein”.

Born on July 11, 1936, in Brahmanbaria, Al Mahmud (full name - Mir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud) played a pivotal role in reshaping Bangla poetry in the post-Tagore era. His acclaimed collection 'Sonali Kabin' (Golden Dowry) brought together themes of rural life, love, history, nationalism, and spirituality in a lyrical and distinctly local voice, earning him wide recognition.

Renowned Bangladeshi singer Nazmun Munira Nancy has teamed up with her daughter Marzia Bushra Rodela for the first time to sing a duet.

Fresh off her box office hit “Sinners”, Hailee Steinfeld is set to co-star with Miles Teller in “Winter Games”, an upcoming Olympic-themed drama from Paramount Pictures.

After a long hiatus, renowned musician Bappa Mazumder has released a full-length music album — and notably, in CD format. Titled “Vertical Horizon”, the album features a total of 12 tracks, including five new songs and six older ones.

Bangladeshi documentary “A Journey Never Told”, directed by Sharmin Doja, has been officially selected for the prestigious Doc Edge Lab in New Zealand. Known for her work as a boom operator and live sound recordist, Sharmin has garnered praise for excelling in a field still largely inaccessible to women in Bangladesh. With this project, she now aims to bring Bangladeshi cinema to the international stage as a director.

Shams Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-American musician and Emmy Award winner, has been appointed as a voting member of The Recording Academy, the esteemed body behind the Grammy Awards.

Pop sensation Justin Bieber has officially released his seventh studio album today, under Def Jam Recordings, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. While no official announcement was made ahead of the release, promotional billboards and social media teasers had already built anticipation among fans.

The ever-rebellious Xefer was the talk of the town once again this Eid, with “Lichur Bagane” being hummed in tea stalls and blasted in parties. She also lent her voice in “Dhamaka” in Tasnia Farin and Sariful Razz starrer “Insaaf”.

Netflix is set to develop a live-action adaptation of the globally acclaimed franchise “Solo Leveling”. Moreover, rising South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok, known for standout performances in “20th Century Girl” and “Lovely Runner”, has been cast in the lead role of Sung Jinwoo.

Netflix has finally unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for “Wednesday” Season 2, bringing back Jenna Ortega’s gothic heroine to Nevermore Academy—this time, with even darker secrets and a mission that could cost her everything.

The critically acclaimed Nepali film “Missing: Keti Harayeko Suchana” is set for a nationwide release across Bangladesh from July 18, 2025. The film will be screened at all Star Cineplex branches under the SAFTA agreement, with Show Motion Limited importing the film in exchange for the Bangladeshi film “No Dorai”. 

Actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are expecting their first child; the couple revealed on Wednesday (Jule 9) through a heartfelt joint announcement on Instagram.

Alongside the drawings, six terracotta works are also on display. Unlike the charcoal pieces, these are not based on mythological themes but are inspired by personal ideas and abstract forms. The exhibition remains open to visitors from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm daily until July 11. For art lovers and heritage enthusiasts alike, “Mati, Murti O Manas” offers a rare opportunity to view the past through a contemporary lens—one that honours history while sketching out its quiet beauty in charcoal.

A double treat awaits Bangladeshi moviegoers this weekend, as two of the most anticipated international films of the year — James Gunn’s “Superman” and the Jackie Chan-starrer “Karate Kid: Legends” — are set to hit the big screen at Star Cineplex on July 11, the same day as their global release.