Gems of Nazrul, an initiative to portray National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s musical genius in new light and popularise his spirited songs, will release their ninth music video tonight at 12 am, on the occasion of the poet’s death anniversary on Channel i.

Around ten years back in Giasuddin Selim’s directorial debut Monpura, Chanchal Chowdhury won the hearts of the masses with his brilliant portrayal of Shonai. Following the success of Monpura, Chanchal did not need to look back. The film is highly regarded in the industry, by experts and critiques alike. According to the actor, many people often address him as Shonai to this day, and he believes that is the result of a successful character.

As the raindrops drenched the streets yesterday, poets and artists gathered at Dwip Gallery, Lalmatia to discuss art and poetry.

PSA International Print Photography Exhibition 2019, which opened on August 23 at Gallery 2 of the National Art Gallery, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), concluded yesterday. Phoenix Photographic Society (PPS) and Photographic Society of America (PSA) jointly organised the exhibition, which was the first PSA International Print Photography Exhibition in Bangladesh.

A discussion, in remembrance of noted novelist Rizia Rahman, was held in Mymensingh recently.

Afzal Hossain, an eminent actor and director, has worked with a number of female artistes from different generations, in the span of his illustrious career.

‘Tomar Golpe Ami’, directed by Zakaria Shoukhin, will debut on BanglaVision today. The television drama features Apurba, Mamo, Tawsif Mahbub, Tanjin Tisha and Urmila Srabanti, among others.

The American humour magazine, MAD, founded in 1952, will effectively be pulled from newsstands after the release of its 9th issue in August 2019.

Talented artist Mong Mong Sho attended the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Chittagong. In 2012, he received a scholarship from the Yunnan Provincial Government to study Fine Arts in China.

Utpal Natyadal staged the 50th show of their play, Haree Phatibe, at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), recently.

Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) is currently hosting the group art exhibition, Colours, at their La Galerie. The inaugural ceremony of the exhibition was held yesterday.

Having won the hearts of the masses on both sides of Bengal, Nusraat Faria is gearing up for her upcoming Kolkata- based film, Bhoy. The diva will be travelling to India soon for the shoot. Directed by Raja Chanda, the shooting will take place across various scenic locations in India.

Shahid Mahmud Jangi started writing songs in 1977. He has carved a niche for himself in the field of songwriting with a number of hit songs for many pioneering Bangladeshi bands and soloists. He penned songs like Hridoy Kada Matir Kono Murti Noy (Renaissance),

Keanu Reeves is set to officially return as Neo for the long-awaited fourth installment in the famous sci-fi series, The Matrix.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Bona Film Group, Heyday Films,

Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes returns this year with his war film 1917. The first teaser trailer of the film was released recently.

Young cartoonist Mahatab Rashid has worked for numerous popular publications of the country, including Kishor Alo,Rosh + Alo and Unmad. His weekly comic series, Mahakabbo, is published in Chutir Dine, in addition to enjoying a huge fan base online.

Bonna Mirza is currently working on a new film titled Ghor Gerosti, directed by Ranim.

Netflix’s spy thriller series, Bard of Blood, starring Emraan Hashmi, is set to release on September 27.

Promising author Nafee Muhammad Anam discovered his interest in reading from a young age. He spent most of his time reading mystery, horror and thriller stories as well as fairytales, for the better part of his high school days.