Farooki, a renowned filmmaker, acknowledged the longstanding neglect of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. "Let’s not hide the fact—everyone knows the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has long been neglected. The budget for this sector is always limited. But my advantage is that I have an incredible team. Mohammad Azam is at the Bangla Academy, and he’s a brand! I have been following his work for a long time.”

Renowned Bengali theatre icon Manoj Mitra, celebrated for his powerful farces and fantasy plays that often delved into social and political themes, passed away this morning at a Kolkata hospital.

The intrinsically intricate nooks and crevices of the realities of living with mental health disorders can very well be deemed as being only ever harsher than those represented in media. Even the churning and voicing of these complexities via books or writing can only do so much to make people perceive mental health disorders for what they are. However, when push comes to shove, representations of psychological disorders in any form can mean a further step taken to bring awareness to them — and Bangladeshi projects seem to have touched upon two rather specific ways to represent them.

Bangladeshi actress and director Afsana Mimi’s film project, “Red Lights Blue Angels”, has won the Best Project Award at the 7th Haniff-Hanoi International Film Festival in Vietnam.

Aajob Karkhana is set to host "Gaane Gaane Shayan," a solo concert by Farzana Wahid Shayan, at the National Art Gallery Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on next Friday (November 22).

The Sylhet-based band Oirabot—named after the Bengali word for "elephant"— is announcing the release of their latest single, ‘Ondho Obisshash’ (Blind Disbelief).

A day after being sworn in as the cultural affairs adviser, filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki today urged everyone to judge him by his work, not by his role as an anti-fascist

Taylor Swift, Tyla, and Sabrina Carpenter have emerged as the top winners at the “2024 MTV Europe Music Awards”. The evening also featured a heartfelt video tribute to former One Direction member Liam Payne.

Bangladeshi music fans in Toronto, Canada, are in for a nostalgic treat with the upcoming concert, “Nostalgia Unplugged”, set to take place at the People's Theatre for the Performing Arts in Markham on December 1.

Farooki, renowned for his critically acclaimed films and television dramas, has been entrusted with overseeing the Cultural Affairs Ministry.

In his initial remarks after the ceremony, Farooki made an open call to the public, stating, "If I make a mistake anywhere, I hope you will point it out. I will gladly accept it with an open heart."

The director who has made popular films including “Television” and “Doob - No Bed of Roses” has been a vocal supporter of the student-led mass uprising.

One of the most enduring examples is Audrey Hepburn's black dress in "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Designed by Hubert de Givenchy, the dress exemplified elegance, simplicity, and a touch of mystery. This little black dress became an essential wardrobe item, redefined as a fashion staple worldwide

On this special day, Mim shared her thoughts on the bittersweet nature of birthdays, the cherished love of her family, and the loyalty of fans who continue to support her journey in the film industry.

The most positive aspect of “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” (2024) is its unpredictability. While the climactic twist is audacious and unique, the film suffers from clumsy execution, falling short of evoking the intended emotions. It's a fine thought, albeit underwritten, and it deserved a bit more complexity than the film's chaotic momentum allows. Nonetheless, I have to say that I did not see it coming.

Actress Afroza Hossain has passed away, leaving a profound void in the hearts of her loved ones. She took her last breath around 6am today.

Narayan’s contributions earned him prestigious honours, including the Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, cementing his place in Indian music history.

The web-series “Rongila Kitab”, directed by Anam Biswas, premiered on the OTT platform Hoichoi on November 8. Adapted from Kinkar Ahsan’s novel of the same name, this series unfolds across eight episodes. 

Directed by emerging filmmaker Mohin Rakhaine, the short film explores the lifestyle and challenges faced by the Garo community, with dialogue in the Garo A'chik and Bangla languages. Shot in Chengini village, Kolmakanda upazila of Netrokona district, the film stars Garo community actors Subinath Mankhin, Projuta Raksam, Alias Raksam, and others.

The celebrated vocalist Fahmida Nabi shared the stage with popular music director and singer Muza in a concert yesterday (November 9), in San Jose, California, USA. Fahmida had already arrived in the United States, while sources revealed that Muza flew in from London to participate.