The protest follows the government’s recent decision to rename the procession “Baishakhi Shobhajatra”, citing inclusivity and a desire to present it as a universal festival.

National Film Award-winning singer Nazmun Munira Nancy has lent her voice to a new duet titled “Eto Bhalobasho Kibhabe”, alongside Kolkata-based artist Akassh Sen, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

In response, directors and producers of the Eid releases have voiced concern. In a joint statement, they expressed respect for the government’s decision but warned of its potential impact on ongoing festive releases and the wider industry.

The long-delayed spy thriller “Masud Rana” is finally set to hit theatres this Eid-ul-Azha, with its trailer scheduled for release later this week.

Md Noor Islam, whose life inspired the Eid release “Domm”, spoke to journalists on April 4, recounting his harrowing experience of abduction and survival. Directed by Redoan Rony and starring Afran Nisho, the film is based on the true story of Noor Islam, who was abducted by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2008 and later returned home against all odds.

With a blend of legendary performers and contemporary stars, this year’s TMSS Channel i Music Awards is poised to be one of the most memorable celebrations of Bangladeshi music.

The theatrical experience has been under quiet negotiation for years, reshaped by streaming, shrinking attention spans, and an industry increasingly inclined to design films for quick consumption rather than sustained engagement. Into this landscape arrives “Project Hail Mary”, a film that feels almost defiant in how fully it leans into what cinema can achieve when it assumes the audience is actually watching.

The programme opened with a group dance performance set to Rabindranath Tagore’s “Amar boney boney”. This was followed by musical performances drawing from the works of Kazi Nazrul Islam, including “Dola lagilo” and “Boshonto elo elo re”.

The evening of April 3 marked the opening of the 66th solo exhibition of acclaimed photographer Nasir Ali Mamun, titled “Photoseum: Life of Poetree”, at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka.

A new sonic chapter is on the horizon as “Sajan Re” gears up for release on April 3, promising an “addictive beat” that signals the arrival of a fresh ‘Ipop’ wave.

They were travelling in a moving auto-rickshaw when a mugger tried to snatch a bag. During the attempt, the vehicle lost control and overturned.

It may be recalled that on March 29, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowned while shooting for the television serial “Bhole Baba Par Karega” at Talsari beach in Odisha. Since then, his death has been surrounded by growing questions and speculation, prompting widespread calls for accountability within the industry.

Authorities said further updates and decisions will be communicated regularly through their website.

Following its run in multiplexes, Eid release “Rakkhosh” is now screening in single-screen theatres, where it continues to receive a positive response from audiences and exhibitors. The commercial romantic thriller, starring Siam Ahmed, has been praised by viewers and film enthusiasts since its release.

Tarkovsky is often called the “poet of cinema”. In his films, frames speak through a language of silence.

A voice that stood like a warrior against oppression, Nazrul Sangeet exponent Dalia Nausheen was more than a powerful presence at Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra—she was a custodian of Bengali culture, holding firm till her last breath to the belief that Bangladesh would remain liberal and progressive in its ideals, philosophy and ideology.

This marks the film’s second major appearance at a European festival.

For a long time, the underground metal scene in Bangladesh was a hub for musical talent and dedicated fans.

The characters challenge traditional values of sexual morality and discover the importance of companionship and survival.

Salman Khan has extended support to numerous people through his Being Human foundation, which has been backing healthcare and education efforts since 2007. Among those helped is Reena Raju from Karnataka, who has undergone two heart transplants. She recently shared how the actor stood by her during one of the most challenging periods of her life.