‘Love for Chattogram’, an initiative of some established artistes and business personalities of Chattogram, recently provided medical equipment to several hospitals in the port city. They provided oxygen cylinders, PPE and masks to the frontline fighters serving in the medical profession in the district.

Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) authorities and leaders of several film organisations held a meeting on July 9, with various demands. During the meeting, they unanimously decided that no one will be allowed to stay inside the BFDC, except for shooting or dubbing purposes, after 8 pm. All the associations have to follow this rule.

Film and television actor Shopon Siddiqui passed away at the age of 61 at 12:30 noon today, according to S A Haque Alik, General Secretary, Directors' Guild.

Two members in a shooting unit tested positive for COVID-19, recently.

The search resumed on Thursday for former "Glee" star Naya Rivera who is feared to have drowned while boating on a lake north of Los Angeles, authorities says.

Ranjon Ghoshal, the founding member of one of the first Indian Bengali rock bands -- Moheener Ghoraguli, passed away today at the age of 65 due to cardiac arrest. Based in Bengaluru, Ghoshal was also known as a theatre director. His theatre group Forum Three have produced some well-known plays including A Matter of Life and Death, an English adaptation of Badal Sircar’s timeless Bengali classic Baki Itihash (The Other Side of History), Ek Sunehra Bageecha and more recently Schweyk, The Warrior, an anti-war musical comedy, which is a reminiscent of Bertolt Brecht’s much talked 1943 play Schweik in the Second World War.

A press conference, announcing Duronto Television’s 12th season, was held online today. The new season will be aired from July 12. Mohammad Ali Haider, Programme Head of Duronto, was the main speaker at the event. Animesh Aich, Khalid Hasan Rumia and Nasrin Akter among others were present as well. The new season will feature four new programmes and three new cartoon series.

Popularly known for his role of Soorma Bhopali in Sholay, Indian actor Jagdeep passed away at his residence on July 8 due to age-related ailments. He is the father of actor Jaaved Jafferi.

Actor Khandaker Lenin came into limelight with television commercials. He went on to work as a model in different projects and acted in several tele-fictions as well.

National Film Award winner Prabir Mitra has not been keeping well for the past few months. The actor has been suffering from arthritis, and he generally stays indoors due to knee ache. Recently, he tested positive for COVID-19.

Advertising Filmmakers Association (ADFA) is the union for the existing and potential advertising filmmakers of Bangladesh. Recently, ADFA Talk Fest, a live show featuring versatile filmmakers, was arranged, focusing on different creative ideas.

DPS STS School has been conducting regular online classes and activities since the beginning of the nationwide shutdown. In continuation of that, recently, the school arranged an online session with renowned poet and YouTuber, Tomos Roberts, also known as, Probably Tom Foolery.

Cartoon People launched their online weekly contest titled, Cartoon People Gaan-Toon Caricature Challenge, recently. In the second edition of this series challenge, artists from all over the country were asked pay their tributes to George Lincoln D’Costa, main vocalist and guitarist of the popular band Artcell.

Recently, film, TV and web series shoots across the country were permitted to resume, with strict conditions.

Gaudiya Nritya exponent Rachel Priyanka Perris has mesmerised audiences with her performances both at home and abroad.

Masud Hasan Ujjal, a graduate of Charukola, is known for his unconventionality. He established himself as a painter before finding his feet as a director.

Writers are usually advised to shy away from words like ‘masterpiece’, ‘classic’, ‘perfect’ – or other bold terms and such, especially in an industry that tries to promote mediocrity as a given. Quite often, the lack of equipment, manpower and investment is cited as a reason.

NTV celebrates its birthday today.

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Saroj Khan, one of India's most prominent choreographers, has passed away at the age of 71 in Mumbai, following a cardiac arrest. She had been admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Mumbai since June 17. She had severe diabetes, and related illnesses. Saroj Khan had been tested for coronavirus while being treated for other illnesses, but her test results were negative. The choreographer is survived by her husband B Sohanlal, son Hamid Khan and daughters Hina and Sukyna Khan. Her funeral was held in Mumbai.