Mustafa Zaman has stepped down from his role as the director of the Fine Arts Department at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), marking another major leadership change at the country’s premier state-run cultural institution.

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has officially signed on for a new film slated for release during next year’s Eid-ul-Fitr. The film will be directed by Abu Hayat Mahmud, though the title has yet to be finalised.

The reality show “The Cage”, which began with aspiring young rock musicians, is set to conclude today. The grand finale of the competition will kick off at 3 pm at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the capital. Alongside the finalist bands, AvoidRafa, Warfaze, and AK Rahul will take the stage for special performances.

Michael Madsen, an actor who appeared in dozens of films, including "Reservoir Dogs" and "Thelma & Louise," has died at the age of 67, his representatives said on Thursday.

The film, which had previously been blocked by the former censor board due to its resemblance to the real-life double murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, now holds a formal certificate for public screening.

Star Cineplex is set to treat local moviegoers with the release of two high-profile Hollywood films tomorrow. Leading the lineup is “Jurassic World Rebirth”, the newest chapter in the blockbuster “Jurassic World” saga.

Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, and Shaquille O’Neal, among others, are set to be honoured with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Following its Eid-ul-Azha premiere on an OTT platform, the popular Bangladeshi comedy series “Bachelor Point” Season 5 is set to make its television debut. Channel i will begin airing the series from July 10, twice a week—Thursdays and Fridays at 7:50 PM.

Legendary American singer Connie Francis, known for hits like “Pretty Little Baby” and “Where the Boys Are”, has been hospitalised and is currently receiving care in an ICU in Florida, according to TMZ.

Imran Ahmed, former guitarist of the renowned rock band Mechanix and an alumnus of Government Laboratory High School (Batch 02), has recently been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Based on the true story of a 400-year-old brothel being demolished overnight, the long-awaited film “Rongbazar” is finally set for theatrical release during this year’s Durga Puja. Directed by Rashid Polash, the film sheds light on one of the country’s most complex and sensitive social realities.

Actor Deepika Padukone is set to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first Indian actress to receive the prestigious recognition.

Speaking at the fifth annual Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) Block Party in Los Angeles, the Oscar-winning actress didn’t mince words. “The world feels like it’s burning because it is,” she said, before describing a global retreat from justice and human rights. “Here in Los Angeles, in the US and across the globe, we are moving backwards fast. Immigration policy is destroying the lives of families, not criminals.

The teaser opens on a brooding coastline, with narration—likely by Robert Pattinson—setting a mythic tone: “Darkness. Zeus’ laws smashed to pieces. A kingdom without a king since my master died.” We then glimpse Matt Damon’s Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and a mysterious Jon Bernthal. A distant view of the Trojan Horse rolling into the surf hints at the legendary ruse, before shifting to Holland confronting Bernthal: “I have to find out what happened to my father. When did you last see him?”

Apple TV+ has officially ordered a new dramedy series titled “I’m Glad My Mom Died”, based on Jennette McCurdy’s bestselling memoir. Jennifer Aniston is attached to star in the show and will also serve as an executive producer.

Veteran singer Zeenat Rehana, best known for the iconic song "Shagorer Teer Theke", has passed away. She died on Wednesday (July 2) at around 8:30 AM while receiving treatment at a hospital in Dhaka.

Warner Bros Pictures Animation has dropped the first trailer for its animated reboot of “The Cat in the Hat”, with Bill Hader voicing the mischievous feline.

Beloved South Korean actress Lee Seo-yi, known for her memorable role in “Cheongdam-dong Scandal”, has died at the age of 43. Her manager confirmed the heartbreaking news via her official Instagram yesterday, revealing that the actress passed away on June 20. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.

The government will finance the production of two full-length feature films and eight short films and documentaries centered on the events of July, as part of a broader initiative to commemorate the month’s historical significance.

Netflix’s Korean hit series “Squid Game” has returned with a record-breaking final season, garnering 60.1 million views within just three days of release. According to Netflix data cited by Variety, this marks the highest-ever three-day viewership for a non-English title on the platform’s weekly Top 10 chart.