The play reveals the backstage world of love, envy, friendship, loneliness, and passion for art

At the 42nd jury session of the Berlinale World Cinema Fund (WCF), twelve international film projects from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Mexico, Panama, Sudan, Tunisia, Ukraine, and Venezuela have been selected for funding.

A solo exhibition titled “Seeking Sacred Beauty: The Devotional Art of Malay Bala” opened yesterday (October 18), at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka. 

The musical segment includes performances by Anny Bairagi, Fahmida Ahmed Shifa, Suchona Shely, Baula Band, Pathik Nabi and Team Creative, Arup Rahi, Samageet, Neerab and Bauls, Dina Mondal, Mujib Pardeshi, Kaniz Khandaker Mitu, Sagar Baul, Bengal Symphony, Aleya Begum, Shiblu, Makhon Dewan, Martha, Tuntun Baul and Lalon Band.

On Friday, Dhaka witnessed an unforgettable night as Dhaka hosted a border-blurring musical spectacle that fused R&B, hip-hop, and indie energy in front of a roaring crowd hungry for something new. Jalali Set, Hasan Raheem, and Young Stunners lit up the stage, delivering one of the city’s most explosive live performances in recent memory.

Bollywood’s biggest stars — Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan — came together on Thursday at the “Joy Forum” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where they shared the stage for a rare panel discussion celebrating their decades-long journeys in the Hindi film industry.

Today marks the seventh death anniversary of rock icon Ayub Bachchu, who passed away on this day in 2018, leaving millions of fans in tears. His songs and memories continue to live on vividly in the hearts of listeners.

Bringing together the distinctive works of eleven emerging artists, “Eternal Eleven” showcases a range of creative expressions exploring personal visions, emotions, and dreams. The exhibition stands as a testament to the young artists’ evolving mastery and their shared passion for visual storytelling.

As I was about to enter AB Kitchen, I was worried how the man would receive me after four long years of barely any contact. In 2014, I was a naïve teenager, who felt lucky to be included in a musical project with the great Ayub Bachchu – fascinated every time that my name would come out of his mouth.

Through a variety of programmes, the Cumilla district administration commemorated the 135th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah, celebrating his timeless spiritual philosophy and humanist ideals through cultural performances and discussions.

Van Dyke, 98, previously made history in 2024 as the oldest actor to win a Daytime Emmy for his guest role in the daytime drama “Days of Our Lives.”

Once the pride of Bangladeshi entertainment, the television industry gave audiences timeless classics like “Kothao Keu Nei” and “Aaj Robibar”. At the time, BTV was the sole window into a world of stories that shaped generations. As private channels emerged, the number of television dramas soared, but their quality began to falter. Today, the industry finds itself struggling to restore its lost glory and stability.

Performers from local music schools and cultural groups took turns on stage, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Lalon’s akhda. The auditorium resonated with songs such as “Manush Bhajle Sonar Manush Hobi”, drawing rounds of applause from the audience.

Jaaz Multimedia announced yesterday that Mahi will star in a new action film called “Ontorjami”, directed by Saikat Nasir. After a long break from acting, Mahi will return to the big screen in this highly anticipated project.

The teaser follows the recent official announcement of the film’s title last week, marking the next step in its promotional rollout.

With “Phoenixer Diary 2”, ' Aurthohin is launching a new sub-genre of Bangla rock music: Bangla Nu Rock. The album features internationally acclaimed artistes, Grammy-nominated guitarist Frank Gambale, saxophonist Bob Franceschini, bassist Babbie Lewis, and Ahnaf Salehin, the son of Basebaba Suman. The album is dedicated to the memory of the sound engineer and artiste, A K Ratul.

Paul Daniel Ace Frehley, co-founder and lead guitarist of the legendary rock band Kiss and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has died at 74 following injuries sustained in a fall last month, his family confirmed.

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the Indian High Commission hosted a meticulously curated “Lalon Sandhya” at the Liberation War Museum auditorium, presenting an evening where music, philosophy, and memory intersected.

When Runa returned to Bangladesh in the 1970s after building a successful career in Pakistan, she faced hostility and professional exclusion from sections of the local music industry.

The series grows out of the warm response Rana received after joining Eyes On Studio’s special Eid programming earlier this year.