Celebrated Bangladeshi rock band Aurthohin officially announced the release of its much-anticipated album “Phoenixer Diary 2” at a press conference held today at Skyfall Rooftop Restaurant in Mohakhali, Dhaka. The event was organised by Cool Exposure.

“Ali” a 15-minute Bangladeshi short directed by Adnan Al Rajeev, has been selected for the official short-film programme at the 70th Valladolid International Film Week (Seminci) in Spain.

Prachyanat, one of Bangladesh’s most prominent theatre companies, has announced its new executive committee for the 2025–27 term, signalling continuity of its longstanding commitment to experimental stagecraft, training and international collaboration.

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs, in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, will organise a classical music evening on October 8, 2025, at 7 pm at the historic Lalbagh Fort in Old Dhaka.

Star Cineplex, country’s first multiplex cinema hall, is set to celebrate its 21st anniversary on October 8 with special plans for journalists and audiences.

On 3rd October “A Meditation on Peace”, second solo exhibition by Farhana Afroz Bappy, curated by Shehzad Chowdhury was inaugurated at Dwip Gallery, Lalmatia in the presence of Art. Luva Nahid Chowdhury, Director General of Bengal Foundation as the chief guest.

Mogwe concurred and suggested that there should be initiatives implemented to address the collective trauma of society. Farooki responds that the museum will provide trauma response support in the future, including in-person counselling sessions and a hotline number for the families of victims and visitors. The conversation was concluded by Mogwe, who expressed her unwavering support for these initiatives.

Megastar Shakib Khan has officially signed a contract today, October 6, with Sun Music and Motion Pictures Ltd, the production house behind several acclaimed and commercially successful films such as “Monpura”, “Bishwoshundori”, and “Hawa”. Every film produced by Sun Music and Motion Pictures Ltd has received state honors as well as international recognition.

Emmy-winning filmmaker Jason Bateman is set to collaborate with Tom Holland on a screen adaptation of John Grisham’s 1997 legal thriller “The Partner”, according to US media reports.

Taylor Swift has announced eight new acoustic tracks from her latest studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, released on October 3. The original album featured 12 songs, including “Opalite”, “Wood”, “Elizabeth Taylor”, and “Actually Romantic”.

“Waqt” tells the tale of five friends whose sins spiral into five eerie, supernatural fates.

Legendary Bangladeshi band “Miles”, known for defining generations of rock and pop music, is set to embark on an Australia tour this month — one filled with emotion and nostalgia. The concerts will serve as a special tribute to the late Shafin Ahmed, one of the band’s founding pillars.

Last Sunday evening, he attended a technology-based event in the capital, where he performed a few songs as the brand ambassador of the organising company. The performance sparked questions among fans.Is this Tahsan’s final appearance on stage?

Described as a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the triumph of hope over adversity, the documentary highlights the extraordinary impact of compassion and collaboration in one of the world’s most challenging environments. Its inclusion in the Cannes catalogue marks another significant step for Bangladeshi storytellers on the global stage.

Sandhya Shantaram, the celebrated actor known for her iconic performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, died in Mumbai on Saturday, at the age of 87.

“I’ve noticed for a long time that many fake pages are using my photos and video interviews, claiming I lost weight by using their products,” said Runa. “But what can I even say to them? I’ve shared my real journey so many times—it’s been more than four years now. And when I see my own colleagues involved in such activities, using these products, or even going through surgeries, I honestly have nothing more to say.”

Is Taylor Swift incapable of making a bad album? Well, The Rolling Stones certainly thinks so. The last two albums they gave a 4.5 rating to “Evermore” and “Folklore” and every single album that followed afterwards got a perfect score of 5 out of 5.

Abu Saleh Titu’s fourth solo exhibition will commence from October 9 to 11 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel.

Each year, it recognises distinguished contributions in filmmaking and film journalism, accompanied by a cash prize, certificate and crest.

A film inspired by the timeless Manna Dey classic “Coffee House” is heading to the big screen, with shooting scheduled to begin on October 7. The production will take place across scenic locations in North Bengal and Kolkata.