Renowned actor and director Afsana Mimi tested positive for Covid-19, and is currently undergoing treatment at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital. She was admitted to the hospital earlier today.

Theatre troupe Padatik Natya Sangsad will stage their 33rd production “Prerona” tomorrow at Bangladesh Mahila Samity’s Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium at 5 pm. State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid, MP will be present at the inaugural ceremony as chief guest.

Shafayat Hossain, better known by his stage name Jalali Shafayat, is one of the most well known rappers in the country. Whether it be with his crew, Jalali Set or as a solo act, he has proven from time to time that he spits the most versatile verses in the industry. We catch up with the young artiste on his current projects, ambitions and more.

“Flowing & Static”, an art exhibition by 12 contemporary and modern artists of Bangladesh, will begin tomorrow (April 2) at 5:30 pm in Galleri Kaya, Uttara.

Indian superstar Rajinikanth will be conferred Indian government’s highest cinematic honour, the Dada Saheb Phalke award for 2019, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced today.

The Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh organised “Japan Fest 2021”, featuring traditional and contemporary songs in both Japanese and Bangla, recently. Popular musician and actor Tahsan Khan lent his voice to the song, titled "Bondhutter Potaka", according to a press release.

The musical film “Baba”, set against the backdrop of the brutal assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has won the award for the best musical film at the India International Film Festival 2020. The 6 minutes and 2-second film was released on YouTube in August, last year.

Internationally renowned Bangladeshi actor Jaya Ahsan was elated after winning the Best Actress (Critics) honour at the Joy Filmfare Awards (Bangla) last night for her roles in "Bijoya" and "Robibar" – which she said were as different from each other as the north and south poles.

Iconic Bangladeshi actor Jaya Ahsan today won the Best Actress (Critics) award at the Joy Filmfare Awards (Bangla) for her roles in "Bijoya" and "Robibar".

“Jodi Kintu Tobuo”, ZEE5 Global’s fourth project from Bangladesh, will be streaming on the platform from April 1, as announced at a virtual press conference on March 30. The web film, starring Apurba and Nusraat Faria in the lead roles, is directed by Shihab Shaheen. Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer of ZEE5 Global, shared an exclusive look at the trailer of the film.

Bangladeshi icon Jaya Ahsan has been nominated for the Joy Filmfare Awards (Bangla) 2020 in the category of Best Actress (Critics) for her roles in “Bijoya” and “Robibar”.

After the tremendous success of HBO’s adaptations of his books, Game of Thrones author George RR Martin has signed a deal to develop several television series for HBO and its streaming platform, HBO Max.

The trailer of the much-anticipated biopic on thespian Soumitra Chattopadhyay is finally out.

The official music video of “Joy Hok” by Shusmita Anis and Shayan Chowdhury Arnob was released on March 24. The modern rendition of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s iconic song presents a powerful narrative on womanhood. The original song by Nazrul focuses on the emancipation from the human vices and celebration of the human virtues.

“Dui”, a successor to the exhibition, “Ek”, is the second chapter of the series of exhibitions curated by Taiara Farhana Tareque. Taking place simultaneously over two places in the city— Studio 6/6 and Dwip Gallery, “Dui” portrays two alternative visions of a singular artist, but draws up a merged conversation by bringing in the concept of a particular space and tying it together within the artwork. “The point of synchronicity is actually at in minds of the audience,” Taiara explains.

Every year at the Ekushey Boi Mela, several celebrities showcase their writing talents with their own books. This year, too, many of them are busy with promoting their books and interacting with their fans.

Legendary Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman composed and sang both in Bangla in Hindi, on the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence and the birth centenary of The Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The song’s AV was shown on the last day of the 10-day Mujib Chirantan celebrations at the National Parade Square.

The glorious Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence saw myriads of songs, poems and art in tribute, but one that is unrivaled was Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty’s Raag Maitree, which he specifically created for Bangladesh.

The “No Zoom” policy for this year’s Oscars ceremony is proving a headache for multiple nominees who live outside the United States and who are still under pandemic restrictions, according to Hollywood publications.

Namita Ghosh, known as the first female voice artiste of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, passed away at the capital’s Popular Hospital last night. She was suffering from cancer, and was undergoing eye treatments. She tested positive for Covid-19.