The programme was organised by the Music, Dance and Recitation Department under the management of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, with the support of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

Titled “Ki Ragini Bajale”, the book was formally unveiled on Thursday evening at the Chhayanaut Cultural Centre in Dhanmondi. The event featured musical performances, readings and discussions that revisited her enduring cultural influence.

Singer and music producer Pritom Hasan has unveiled the music video for his song “2nd Nayok”. Released yesterday, the video portrays Pritom as a lovesick second lead, longing for the attention of the woman he loves.

Legendary singer Runa Laila, one of the subcontinent’s most celebrated voices, continues to command admiration across generations. With a career that has taken Bangla music to international audiences, she remains an enduring cultural figure for Bangladesh.

In Bangladesh, labour history is often narrated as chronology—laws, uprisings, collapses, reforms. From the 1881 Factories Act to Swadeshi in 1905, through 1971 and beyond, the working class appears in political history. But rarely does it appear as a cultural system that sustains its own memory.

One of the biggest highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to veteran actor Alamgir.

The exhibition, which opened on April 14 at the Nazrul Stage and continued at Bardhaman House, featured more than a hundred portraits of prominent Bangladeshi poets, writers, essayists, and intellectuals. It also included rare photographs of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

The story follows Bayezid, an auto-rickshaw driver whose life revolves around his daily work. His life changes when Uma enters unexpectedly.

Noted actor and director Tauquir Ahmed, who has captivated audiences with numerous dramas and telefilms throughout his long career, is set to return this Eid. He has recently taken part in the shooting of a new special telefilm for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

Since 1982, Aranyak has been regularly observing International Workers' Day, and this year is no exception. To mark the occasion, the troupe has arranged a daylong programme, while theatre group BotTola will stage two performances of the children’s play "Bonnotheriam".

A feature-length documentary on Ekushey Padak-winning Bangladeshi portrait photographer Nasir Ali Mamun, titled “Mamun: In Praise of Shadows”, is set to have its UK premiere at the 28th edition of the UK Asian Film Festival.

Shamol is currently working on “Suraiya”, a psychological drama directed by one of his favourite filmmakers, Robiul Alam Robi. Previously, they have collaborated in “Sincerely Yours, Dhaka”, and “Café Desire”. “Honestly speaking, Giasuddin Selim, Sumon Anwar and Robi are my most favourite directors I have worked with in my career. Each director has a different approach, and that’s what keeps things interesting. This story of ‘Suraiya’ is quite layered, but for now, I can’t reveal much about it just yet.”

Renowned singer Runa Laila has been honoured with the “Minar-E-Dilli” Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to music at the 15th Delhi International Film Festival, held in Delhi, India.

Directed by Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz, “Eta Amaderi Golpo” is currently one of the most talked-about serials, featuring an ensemble cast, including Keya Payel.

Dhaka knows how to welcome the Bengali New Year. There is Mongol Shobhajatra, red-and-white attire, panta-ilish, folk songs, fairs, and the familiar rhythm of a city leaning into tradition. This year, however, Breakfast Club Dhaka offered a different proposition: what if Pahela Baishakh could stretch beyond the morning rituals and become a 24-hour cultural experience?

At the heart of the film is Jaafar Jackson. To say he embodies his legendary uncle would be an understatement. He doesn't merely play Michael Jackson — he channels him, and watching him, I found myself forgetting, more than once, that I wasn't watching the man himself.

Known for her folk repertoire and wider recognition through Coke Studio Bangla, Shely has been steadily building her presence in playback and contemporary music. Her recent tracks include “Valllage Na Kene”, “Boidyaraj” and “Rup Sagore”.

The festival continues with performances from a wider lineup of troupes over two days and remains open to all audiences.

Among those present were actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, producer Rana Sarkar, and actress Bidipta Chakraborty. Producer Shrikant Mohta joined the meeting virtually.

The exhibition “Dharon”, currently underway at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, reexamines folk art in Bangladesh, positioning it as a dynamic and evolving part of contemporary visual practice.