West Bengal-based singer Sunidhi Nayak has fallen prey to a case of fraud. The culprits extorted Rs 5.5 lakh from her through threats of physical harm and the release of personal photos online. Sunidhi reported the incident to the Santiniketan police station. 

During the second wave of quota reform protests this year, young actress Shahnaz Sumi became actively involved as a student of the Government College of Applied Human Science, starting in the first week of July. In an interview with The Daily Star, she shared her perspective on the protests, the challenges facing the showbiz industry, and her hopes for the future.

The official Facebook page of FIFA World Cup has shared a video today featuring highlights from various football matches, set to the tune of "Jadur Shohor", a popular track by the Bangladeshi band Chirkutt. 

The festival’s prestigious People’s Choice Award, determined by audience votes, includes “Saba” among its 25 competing films. Mehazabien expressed her pride, stating, “It’s a great honour for the entire team to be in the People’s Choice Award category. Our fingers are crossed as we await the announcement.”

Kate Winslet recently shared with Time magazine that female actors revealing their bodies or going without makeup on screen isn’t an act of bravery; it’s simply part of their role in portraying authentic women.

Acclaimed director Vishal Bhardwaj is set to reunite with Shahid Kapoor for an upcoming film, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The project marks yet another collaboration between the celebrated filmmaker and actor, following their iconic films like “Kaminey” and “Haider”, which were both praised for their gripping narratives and powerful performances. 

Cardi B has joyfully announced the birth of her third child with rapper Offset, just weeks after filing for divorce. The Grammy-winning artiste took to Instagram yesterday (September 12) to share the news, posting a heartfelt series of photos and videos from the hospital.

The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is scheduled for March 2, 2025. The ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, and will honour achievements across 24 categories, including the prestigious Best International Feature Film Award.

Bangladeshi rapper Muhammad Borno, widely recognised by his stage name Anvyl, is set to collaborate with the sound crew of global sensation The Weeknd for his upcoming single, "Rocksta".

Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is sweeping the global music scene, and two brothers are gaining significant recognition for blending this genre with Bengali influences. Sheikh Saami Mahmud and Sheikh Shafi Mahmud, known as the Apeiruss duo, are making waves with their distinct sound.

Pori Moni, one of Dhallywood’s brightest stars, is eagerly anticipating the release of her latest web-series, “Rongila Kitab”, directed by Anam Biswas. The series, in which she plays the role of Supti, was originally slated for release on August 8. However, due to the country dealing with chaos after the fall of the previous government, its premiere has been postponed, with a new release date expected by the end of this month.

The controversy surrounding the WhatsApp group "Alo Ashbei" has shaken Actors Equity Bangladesh, leading to show-cause notices being issued to two executive members, Sazu Khadem and Urmila Srabonti Kar.

The Dhaka Folkfest remained dormant for many consecutive years, after being suspended by the former government due to security issues. With a new impartial administration in place, the festival is set to make its much-anticipated return this year.

Fifteen years ago today, on September 12, 2009, Karim, revered as the "Baul king," passed away, leaving behind a profound yet humble legacy of love and mysticism. Growing up in the flood-prone lowlands of Sunamganj, Karim's music became a lifeline, reflecting the rhythms of waterlogged lands and the heartache of their people. His songs, simple yet profound, captured the essence of rural life, blending spirituality with raw emotion.

While the film industry remains at a standstill, with no updates on new releases or shoots, director Mehedi Hasan has announced that he has signed Shobnom Bubly for his film “Neel Tip”

Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi became an unexpected hero in Nashville this week, stepping in to prevent a tragic incident on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. While filming a music video in Tennessee's capital on Tuesday, Bon Jovi noticed a distressed woman standing on the bridge's edge, contemplating a dangerous leap over the Cumberland River.

Wakilur Rahman’s “Monon Khonon” solo exhibition is underway at Bengal Shilpalay in the capital’s Dhanmondi area. Through this exhibition, he has crafted the essence of visual art by making local elements relevant within a global contemporary context. His work speaks to the unique relationship between the people of the delta region and their environment, using art to bridge the gap between the ancient and the modern, the local and the universal.

Women dominated the MTV Video Music Awards, with Sabrina Carpenter snagging Song of the Year for her track "Espresso." Taylor Swift and Post Malone also made waves, taking home the first award of the night for Best Collaboration. 

Among the actors returning to work is Mosharraf Karim, who is set to begin shooting his upcoming web-film “Mirza” this week. Directed by Sumon Anwar, this new project promises to be a gripping detective story.

Syed Jamil Ahmed, the newly appointed director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, has called for the allocation of at least three percent of the national GDP for the cultural sector to make the academy financially capable and self-sufficient.