Speaking of Monwar’s musical abilities, Hayat added, “He had a wonderful singing voice and was an excellent singer. I heard him perform on many occasions, and he always captivated his audience.”

As artists and admirers across the country remember his extraordinary life and legacy, actor Tariq Anam Khan reflects on the mentor, polymath and generous soul whose influence shaped generations of creative minds.

Actor, playwright and director Mamunur Rashid reflected on a lifelong relationship with one of Bangladesh’s most revered cultural figures.

Long before she became an actress, Nima Rahman was introduced to the world of arts and culture as a child performer under the guidance of her uncle, Mustafa Monwar. From children’s television programmes and recitations to her early performances on Bangladesh Television, Monwar remained a constant source of encouragement throughout her formative years. Looking back, Nima credits his mentorship, unwavering support, and belief in her abilities with shaping her lifelong artistic journey.

Widely known as Bangladesh's "Puppet Man", Mustafa Monwar was one of the country's most influential cultural figures. Born on September 1, 1935, he made pioneering contributions to puppetry, painting, visual arts, television and children's cultural programming, leaving a lasting imprint on Bangladesh's artistic landscape.

The language of heritage found a contemporary visual form at Desh Art Gallery on Friday (June 26) evening as “Petals of Time”, a group art exhibition centred on art, memory, and cultural inheritance, opened at the gallery’s premises in Baridhara Diplomatic Zone.

Eminent artist and cultural personality Mustafa Monwar, who passed away today at around 8:30am, will be laid to rest at Banani Graveyard tomorrow following Zuhr prayers.

Fans of "The Family Man" have received a major update, with the creators confirming that a fourth season of the hit spy thriller is officially in development.

The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has become the highest-grossing biographical film in cinema history, surpassing Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" at the global box office.

A payment dispute between actress Parsa Evana and director Farhad Ahmed Ishan has spilled into the public, with both sides levelling allegations over unpaid remuneration and professional conduct.

Mohammad Touqir Islam's acclaimed film "Delupi", which has earned praise for its sharp political satire, has now caught the attention of renowned Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap.

Eminent artist and cultural personality Mustafa Monwar has passed away at the age of 90 due to age-related complications. The legendary figure breathed his last at around 8:30am today while undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

An interdisciplinary exhibition exploring how architecture can foster more inclusive, climate-responsive, and community-oriented public spaces is now underway at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhaka. Titled “Dialogues in Coexistence: Shaping Inclusive Public Spaces in the Bengal Delta”, the exhibition runs from June 27 to July 25, 2026.

“Megh” draws inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore’s literary works while incorporating modern spoken word influences.

With two of Bangladesh's most influential rock bands debuting new line-ups, “Overload Festival” is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated rock concerts of the year.

Written by acclaimed Bangladeshi author Syed Waliullah and directed by Mintu Sarder, the play explores the timeless themes of greed, material desire and the human impulse to possess what belongs to others.

The council, held on Friday morning, brought together representatives and observers from 35 mime troupes across the country.

Ispahani Group directors Zahida Ispahani and Mirza Ahmed Ispahani were also present. Judges Anisul Hoque, Tropa Majumdar, and Professor Tariq Manzoor from Department of Bangla, University of Dhaka attended alongside Ispahani Tea Limited officials.

One of the most talked-about releases of Eid-ul-Azha, “Bonolata Sen” continues its run in cinemas. A special screening of the film was held on Friday (June 26) evening at Centrepoint Cineplex in Uttara, drawing a host of distinguished personalities from the country’s cultural and public spheres.

In addition to lending his vocals to the track, Sanjoy wrote the lyrics and composed and produced the music. He noted that work on the project had been underway for the past two months and that both he and Nora had planned to release the song during the World Cup period.