If Bangladesh is symbolised as a tree, then the Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and Indigenous peoples are its five leaves. Once a leaf is uprooted, the beauty of the tree is harmed — this was the heartfelt, pluralistic essence of the message conveyed during a cultural protest gathering organised by the Indigenous Artists' Unity yesterday.

Renowned rock-metal band Warfaze celebrated four decades of their musical journey on June 6 last year. To mark this milestone, the band embarked on a tour of the United States. Following their successful US tour, the band is now heading to Australia to celebrate their 40th anniversary. According to the band members, they will perform concerts in five states across Australia during this one-month-long tour.

They are both threatened by the construction of ramps for the Dhaka Elevated Expressway (DEE).

Recently, Indian actor Rishi Kaushik, who portrayed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, shared behind-the-scenes photos of his transformation for the role.

The Recording Academy has announced the first lineup of performers for the 2025 Grammy Awards, which will air live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The event, scheduled for February 2, will once again be hosted by Trevor Noah.

You may know Novera Rahman as the “Rickshaw Girl”, the titular character of the Amitabh Reza Chowdhury directorial, but she is more than that. She is a painter, an actress, and a producer who yearns to play rebellious characters on-screen.

Speaking about the project, he says, “I always strive to work on unique stories. ‘Phulgaon’ is one such endeavour—it’s truly a new and refreshing narrative.”

The official statement regarding Gaanshala further added that it is committed to nurturing the regular practice of creating original songs, aiming to create a platform for vocalists, musicians, lyricists, composers, and music professionals. 

Deepto TV representatives mentioned that this reality show would create an excellent platform for learning acting. It will not only enhance the participants' acting skills but also pave the way for building their careers.

The Chorki original series “Dui Shaw” deviates from traditional horror tropes and since its release, it has been lauded for its masterful portrayal of human desires and rage through gripping tales of fear. Viewers have also praised the series for its exceptional quality, noting that it elevates local storytelling to an international standard.

Filming for the project began on January 23 in the lush, scenic beauty of Jaflong in Sylhet—a fitting backdrop for a love story that producer Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz believes will enhance the romance at the heart of the narrative. Raz shared that the film's location was carefully selected to emphasise the story’s emotional and visual richness, capturing the raw beauty of nature as the tale of love unfolds around it.

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda is set to share screen space with Hollywood star John Cena in the upcoming action thriller “Matchbox”. The movie marks Hooda’s second collaboration with “Extraction” director Sam Hargrave, following their 2020 Netflix hit, reports Variety. 

The film, set to begin shooting in February, is the latest instalment of Jaaz’s popular supernatural franchise that first premiered in 2023, capturing the audience’s intrigue with its dark, eerie atmosphere.

“Bildakini” was set to hit theatres today, after facing multiple changes to its official release date. However, at the eleventh hour, the release of the government-funded film has been postponed once again. The director of the film, Fazlul Kabir Tuhin confirmed the news to the local media. 

The Academy Awards nominations were announced yesterday following two extensions to the voting period due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which have claimed at least 28 lives and caused widespread destruction. This week, the Oscars revealed that their March telecast will include a tribute to those who courageously battled the wildfires.

National Film Award-winning singer Fahmida Nabi is all set to debut in a new role, as her first book is set to be released at this year's Ekushey Boi Mela (Amar Ekushey Book Fair).

The critically acclaimed Bangladeshi film “Boli: The Wrestler”, which won the top award at the prestigious Busan International Film Festival, is set to be screened at the Burning Crab Festival in Cox’s Bazar.

Comedian Kapil Sharma has reportedly received a death threat via email, originating from Pakistan, according to the police. The comedian now joins the list of celebrities, including Rajpal Yadav, Sugandha Mishra, and Remo D’Souza, who have recently been targeted with similar threats.

Babita and Razzak’s first film was “Shesh Porjonto” and then they went on to work together on countless films. “I was the heroine of many films produced by his Rajlokkhi Productions (Razzak’s production house),” the veteran actress admitted.

Dr Sahana Bajpaie, the renowned singer, songwriter, and academic who teaches Bengali language and literature at SOAS, University of London, shared a video yesterday of receiving her PhD certificate in Music from King’s College London, University of London.