At 7:30 pm on the same day, the 50th batch's graduation production, “Rother Roshi” by Rabindranath Tagore, will be staged. Sahana Rahman Sumi has directed the production.

The 11-day group exhibition “Search Soul, Soil” concluded yesterday (July 28) at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, after showcasing works that examined environmental degradation, ecological loss, memory and cultural identity.

Telugu superstar Jr NTR has sustained a shoulder injury and has been advised to take complete rest for six to eight weeks, according to an official statement issued by his team.

The species has a pale, ghee-like flower, bright yellow anthers and finely hairy stalks, features that distinguish it from other known varieties. The fragrant flower's geographical origin and distribution, however, have yet to be established with certainty.

According to the singer, the band is in the final stage of producing several new songs. Some of them have already been performed at live concerts and received encouraging responses from audiences.

National Award-winning actor Pankaj Tripathi will be honoured with the Artist of Distinction award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026, recognising his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema and his remarkable career as one of the country’s most respected performers.

A total of 10 bands are scheduled to perform both original material and tribute sets. The line-up features Karnival, Aftermath, Level Five, Firoze Jong, Conclusion, A K Rahul, Sin, Rockaphobic, Implicit and Shepherds.

"Jochona Utshob" is set to return to Rockaway Beach in New York's Queens borough on Friday (July 31). After a hiatus of several years, the festival's comeback has generated excitement among the Bangladeshi diaspora.

We shot the music video in Cox's Bazar, but I believe audiences will see the place in a way they haven't before. It beautifully captures both the beaches and the hills together on screen, which is quite rare now. Since it's the monsoon season, I think people will really connect with the song's mood and its visuals. It's the kind of song you want to listen to on a rainy day.”

Few works of literature have survived as many reinventions as “The Odyssey”. For nearly three millennia, Homer's epic has travelled almost as widely as its hero, acquiring new meanings with each age.

The competition will cover six disciplines—Qirat, recitation, acting, music, dance and instrumental music—with 15 individual and three group categories.

Legendary actress Babita is set to be celebrated in a special programme, “Babita Samagra”, on Maasranga Television to mark her birthday on July 30. The occasion also coincides with the channel's 15th anniversary, making it a double celebration. The programme has been conceived, written and hosted by Rumman Rashid Khan.

Nolan, the Oscar-winning director behind “Inception”, “Interstellar”, “Dunkirk” and “Oppenheimer”, picked up “The Apu Trilogy” while browsing the collection of films in the closet. Speaking about Ray’s work, he singled out “Pather Panchali” (1955), the first instalment of the trilogy, describing it as “an absolutely incredible film” that “just blew my mind”.

Bangladeshi audiences will get to watch “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” ahead of its worldwide release, with Star Cineplex confirming that the latest instalment in the superhero franchise will hit its screens on July 30, a day before its global theatrical debut.

Pulling away from the kolshi’s plea, the rest of the room slowly came into focus: a VR headset resting nearby, a screen caught mid-loop, a visitor gazing with curiosity.

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his television drama debut as both an executive producer and cast member in “Day Is”, a new series centred on British football.

"I seek everyone's prayers and blessings. I hope the next few months pass smoothly and that I remain healthy." Mousumi Hamid married her long-time friend, Abdul Wadud, after years of friendship, and the couple are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child.

The Daily Star spoke to several artistes who worked with Mostafizur Rahman, the visionary whose work and legacy shaped generations of audiences and performers alike.

Staged from July 23 to 25 at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mohila Samity, "Golmatha Ar Chokhamatha" felt particularly relevant to Bangladesh's present political moment.

Veteran Bangladeshi actor Ahmed Sharif will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the New York Bangla Film Festival, recognising his decades-long contribution to Bangla cinema and his enduring impact on the country’s film industry.