As 2025 draws to a close and year-end round-ups give way to anticipation, attention is turning to what 2026 may hold for the music world—from album releases and festival line-ups to questions about live returns and the growing role of artificial intelligence.

Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), were quickly inundated with reactions from viewers reporting crashes, buffering, and login failures just minutes into the two-hour conclusion of the Duffer Brothers’ hit supernatural drama.

The newly released “Avengers: Doomsday” teaser appears to reflect that renewed vision, positioning Thor as a more introspective and emotionally driven figure.

From veteran actors and filmmakers to rising stars and musicians, the industry has witnessed growth, innovation, and a renewed sense of purpose, marking one of the most challenging years as well.

“Then one day, on a full moonlit night, I too will depart—taking along the only certainty—towards the land of eternal harvest. I will come to know that ‘everything arrives too late, reveals itself too late; and then suddenly, it disappears.’”

The revival of mid-budget cinema did not arrive with fanfare, but its impact was felt steadily across theatres.

A special programme will be held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today (December 31) to mark the birth anniversary of renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen.

All cinemas and cineplexes across the country will remain closed today (December 31) in observance of the state mourning declared following the death of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Singer Salma is the winner of the second season of the competition Closeup One—Tomakei Khujchhe Bangladesh. Since then, she has remained regularly involved with music.

Beyoncé has entered the billionaire ranks, becoming the fifth musician to achieve the milestone, according to Forbes.

Bangladesh is going through one of its most precarious social, economic and political phases to date, with multiple strange layers in between. The cancellation of various shows and even physical attacks at scale nationwide, including arson, mark a new low. However, the tension between particular groups of ideologues; labelling each other, and other forms of practices they dislike, as “oposhingskriti”, or degenerate art/culture (which reminds me of Entartete Kunst, a term popularised by the party of a certain funny-moustached German leader)—is nothing new. In that context, a significant population still considers art practices like rock and metal music as “degenerates within degenerates”, an apogee of “oposhingskriti” on Bengali soil; despite the scene producing some of the finest artistes and musical creations from this region.

“Parampara” will air from January 3 every Thursday and Saturday at 9:30 PM on Deepto TV, Deepto Play, and Deepto TV’s digital platforms.

Bangladesh is mourning the passing of Begum Khaleda Zia, the country’s first female prime minister and one of the most influential figures in its political history. Her death marks not only the end of a long and turbulent political chapter, but also a moment of collective reflection on leadership, resilience, and the struggle for democracy. Khaleda Zia passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 79. She breathed her last at around 6am, today, at Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital after a prolonged illness.

Mumbai witnessed an emotional evening yesterday (December 29) as members of the Hindi film industry came together for a special screening of “Ikkis”, the upcoming period drama directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film holds particular significance as it marks the final on-screen appearance of legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away on November 24 at the age of 89.

Released on December 5, Aditya Dhar’s “Dhurandhar” emerged as one of the biggest Indian box-office successes of 2025, entering the thousand crore club within weeks of its release. 

Actor Prarthana Fardin Dighi, popularly known as Dighi, shared an emotional message on social media on the anniversary of her mother’s death, remembering late actress Doyel.

She breathed her last on Monday morning, December 29 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Rajarhat, Kolkata.

Actor Idris Elba and ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were among the hundreds named in King Charles's New Year honours list published on Monday (December 29).

Actor Mamunun Hasan Emon has been a familiar face in Bangladesh’s entertainment industry for nearly two decades. Starting out as a model, he gradually established himself as a leading actor in Dhallywood, earning both popular acclaim and critical recognition.

In an ever-evolving entertainment industry, stars often have to rediscover themselves to stay relevant. These talented artistes not only adapted and evolved, but took their craft to another level.