Some photographs document history. Others preserve the grief, resilience and everyday realities that might otherwise fade with time. Bringing together many of those defining moments from 2025, the fifth edition of the Bangladesh Press Photo Competition 2026 commenced at Drik, where the winners of this year were announced.

Noted Kolkata-based singer Sumana Chatterjee captivated audiences in Dhaka with a live performance at a special musical evening jointly organised by Artist Club and the Dhaka University Cultural Forum (DUCF) on Thursday.

Nearly three decades after “Clueless” became a cult classic, Alicia Silverstone is set to reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in a sequel series ordered by Paramount+.

Five of Bangladeshi cinema’s most celebrated stars — Shabnam, Babita, Suchanda, Ujjal, and Alamgir — have come together for a special Channel i programme titled “Smritimoy Ekti Din”, offering audiences a rare glimpse into their shared memories and remarkable careers.

Producer Simon Afram claims an unencrypted master copy of “Fortitude”, a World War II drama starring Nicolas Cage, was delivered to Netflix in June at the company’s request while negotiations were under way to secure a distribution deal.

In an unconventional promotional move, director Raihan Rafi has "leaked" the first glimpse of Nazifa Tushi's character from his upcoming film "Andhar". Unlike the usual unofficial set leaks that surface through anonymous sources or entertainment pages, this reveal came directly from the filmmaker himself.

The film follows Akash, a Bangladeshi expatriate living in Canada, who returns to Bangladesh with his eight-year-old daughter, Simin, after 12 years.

Director Shihab Shaheen is set to helm a new web film, “Cafe Umbrella”, featuring the top three winners of Lux Super Star 2025—Bidushi Barnita, Nazah Nawar and Amina Islam.

Today (July 30), as Babita celebrates her birthday, it is not only her memorable performances that continue to evoke nostalgia, but also the unforgettable songs that brought her characters to life.

The list, published on July 27, includes singers and musicians such as Alam Ara Minu, Mehreen Mahmud,Putul Sajia Sultana, Sukanya Majumder, Suman Kalyan, and Rajesh Ghosh, among others.

Remembering one of Bangladeshi cinema's most beloved stars, the veteran actor told The Daily Star that away from the camera he was a very charming, cultured and deeply musical human being—often reaching for a guitar to sing to her between takes.

Veteran actor Suchanda, one of the most celebrated stars of Bangladeshi cinema’s golden era, says her younger sister Babita is more than just family—she is someone with whom she shares an extraordinary emotional bond.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has swung into theatres to an enthusiastic critical reception, earning a 91% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes as reviewers praised the latest chapter in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man journey.

Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard, best known for starring in “Once” and co-writing its Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly”, has died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. He was 56.

Following BTS’ announcement, Recording Academy chief executive Harvey Mason Jr said he was saddened by the group’s decision but respected its stance.

After a long wait, “ANNiE”, the first Bangladeshi series selected for the Women in Series section of Germany’s Seriencamp Festival, is finally set to stream in Bangladesh.

Anupam Roy's much-awaited Dhaka concert has been postponed once again, despite organisers saying they had completed all preparations and secured the necessary approvals.

Along the way, she has received numerous accolades at home and abroad, including multiple National Film Awards, the National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the prestigious Ekushey Padak.

"Omor Prem" marks Partho Sheikh's return to acting after a hiatus of nearly seven months. The actor had taken a temporary break following his marriage for personal reasons and makes his comeback with director Zahidul Islam Sujon's latest project.

Mostafizur Rahman passed away on Sunday evening (July 26). He was 84 years old.