Titled “Alpo Kothar Golpo Gaan”, the book documents the creative background of selected lyrics written by Anwar, who is widely credited with composing more than 20,000 songs across film, patriotic, and contemporary Bangla music. Alongside songwriting, he built a prominent career as a filmmaker, producer, and composer, shaping several decades of Bangladesh’s popular culture.

Acclaimed Bangladeshi actor Zahid Hasan has dismissed a viral social media video claiming he recovered from diabetes without medication, describing the clip as entirely fabricated and part of a deceptive online scheme.

Alongside Parambrata, the Banga Bhushan was conferred upon singers Manomay Bhattacharya, Raghab Chatterjee and Rupankar Bagchi. Kartik Das Baul and Aditi Munshi also received the same honour.

Latin pop star Shakira is set to return to India this April with concerts in Mumbai and Delhi, marking her first major performance in the country in nearly two decades.

Whether the ratings turbulence settles remains to be seen. But for now, a 13-year reign at perfection has ended — not with a creative misstep, but with a digital duel between two fiercely devoted fandoms.

Classical dance in Bangladesh has long been associated with discipline, hierarchy and years of rigorous training. It is rarely viewed as a space for those who did not follow the traditional path from an early age. With the Ekushey Padak, the country’s second-highest ranking civilian award, in the field of dance now attached to her name, Arthy Ahmed’s work is being recognised for both her performances and her broader vision of inclusivity within classical practice.

Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) inaugurated “Sangkalan” on February 20, an exhibition displaying the 21st February special publications and archives in different districts of Bangladesh.

With the poster release, Raihan Rafi also confirmed that “Pressure Cooker” is set to hit theatres across the country during Eid-ul-Fitr. 

He added firmly, “One day, the country may regret. It may say, why should he not receive the Independence Award? I fought directly in the war.” There was no bitterness in his voice, only conviction.

The production was performed today (Saturday) at 11 am at the base of the Raju Sculpture by Dhaka University Natya Sangsad. The play was written and directed by second-year DU student Mubashshir Mahmud Nibir.

Bangladeshi actor Chanchal Chowdhury has revealed that he was initially approached to act in Dev-starrer “Khadaan”, but had to step away from the project because of scheduling complications.

Depp and Dane had developed a close friendship years earlier through shared connections, which led the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor to open his home to Dane during his final months.

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania refused to accept an honour at a Berlin awards ceremony this week, citing objections after an Israeli general was recognised at the same event.

The film revolves around four teenage boys from a remote mountain village in Nepal. According to Goopy Bagha Productions Limited, the film, completed in 2021, has been screened in more than 20 countries, selected at over 80 international film festivals, and has won 15 awards.

Veteran actor Sohel Rana has called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to exercise tighter control over certain ministers, cautioning that their public statements could negatively impact both the government and the ruling party.

To mark the occasion, television channels across the country have lined up special programmes paying tribute to the martyrs and highlighting the significance of the mother tongue.

Salahuddin Lavlu said, “I have played three different characters in these three films. I truly enjoyed working on them. Audiences will enjoy watching the films, and I also found great joy in performing. I thoroughly enjoyed the projects.”

At midnight, Shajal cut a cake with his parents. “Cutting a birthday cake with my parents feels truly special. I am here because of them. I pray they live many more years,” he said.

The singer married London-based Amith Dey towards the end of 2023. Dey lives in London and works at a private company there.

The decision has been taken as she requires complete rest and ongoing medical care. Her family has said that she will personally get in touch with everyone once she has fully recovered.