Art has always found ways to document cities through the rhythms, fractures and quiet resilience that define urban life. Veteran artist Kazi Salahuddin Ahmed’s latest solo exhibition, “Urban Images”, does exactly that. Yet beyond the abstract compositions and layered cityscapes lies another, more immediate story—one of artists standing beside one another when it matters most.

"I used to be busy with acting back home; now life keeps me occupied in other ways. But through it all, I remain grateful to the Almighty. I'm happy with this life."

Popular film discovery and review platform Letterboxd is reportedly attracting acquisition interest from several major entertainment and technology companies, with Netflix said to be among those exploring a potential deal.

Bangladeshi-Canadian filmmaker Wahid Ibn Reza has brought international recognition to Bangladesh’s animation industry after his short animated film “After Us” won three awards at the 2026 Leo Awards in Canada.

Actress Pori Moni has spoken publicly at length about her 2021 arrest for the first time in four years, alleging that she was “completely unlawfully” detained and that the arrest was carried out to serve the interests of “a particular quarter.”

Renowned cultural figure and and one of the pioneering figures of puppet theatre in Bangladesh, Mustafa Monwar, was remembered yesterday evening through an emotional tribute programme featuring songs, poetry recitations and discussions on his life and legacy.

In the new film, Jaya portrays Meghna, sharing the screen with veteran actor Churni Ganguly in what promises to be one of the film's major highlights. The recently released trailer has already generated an enthusiastic response from audiences, raising expectations ahead of the film's theatrical run.

The announcement comes days after concerns were raised over delays in announcing grants for the 2025–26 fiscal year because the committee had yet to be formed. The committee’s formation is expected to pave the way for the long-awaited grant process.

The original “Moana” was a major box office success, earning nearly 700 million US dollars worldwide. Its sequel, “Moana 2”, released in November 2024, went on to earn more than 1 billion US dollars.

Bangladesh is set to make a strong impression at the upcoming 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), with three local films securing official selections for the festival, which will be held in Australia from August 13 to 23.

The award was introduced in 2023 to encourage excellence in broadcast journalism and cinematography in Bangladesh.

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins is set to release his first album of original compositions after signing with Decca Classics, marking a new chapter in a musical journey that spans more than six decades.

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will organise a day-long artists’ conference on July 12 as part of preparations for the year-long “Nazrul Year 2026–2027” celebrations.

The event drew diplomats, cultural figures, musicians, members of the media, classical music students and enthusiasts, all gathered to honour a musician whose work has fostered cultural connections between India and Bangladesh for decades.

Bangladeshi-American storyteller, novelist, and screenwriter Sharbari Ahmed has little interest in familiar, formulaic narratives. Instead, she is drawn to stories that exist at the margins—stories that reveal themselves quietly, carrying all the complexity and contradictions of real life.

Following the launch of its debut episode, “Moner Kotha by SOFY” has returned with a second instalment, continuing its efforts to encourage open conversations about menstruation and promote menstrual health awareness among women and girls.

The title track has drawn nearly 250,000 plays on YouTube and over 1,200 comments. Many listeners say the song reminds them of their mothers.

Actor Tom Holland has described landing a role in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" as a defining moment in his career, saying the epic marks the beginning of "a new chapter" in his life.

The final season of “Stranger Things” was notably absent from the top drama category. The Netflix hit received seven nominations, all in technical categories.

Bangladeshi cinema has added another milestone to its growing international presence, with “Manusher Bagan” winning the Best Critics’ Award at the 46th North American Bengali Conference (NABC) in New York, while three Bangladeshi films have secured official selections at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).