What was supposed to be a conversation on Jaya’s spectacular success in both “Taandob” and “Utshob” soon turned into a pseudo-political discussion on the future of women in the country. How could it not? The entire country has meanwhile been shaken to its core after the brutal rape of a woman in Cumilla.

Bangladeshi rock band Nirjhor completed 25 years of its musical journey last on the first week of June. To celebrate the occasion, a "25th Nirjhor" concert was held last Friday (June 27) at Jatra Biroti in Dhaka.

“Mastul” has not been selected for the main competition at Kazan but for a special category.

After a 14-year hiatus, the legendary Bangladeshi band Uccharon, originally formed by pop pioneer Azam Khan, is set to make a comeback. The announcement was made by Azam Khan’s daughter, Aroni Khan, during the “Guru Reloaded” event held on June 22 in Dhaka, commemorating the singer’s death anniversary.

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Netflix's global hit "Squid Game", revealed that the show's shadowy VIPs were inspired by real-world oligarchs and tech billionaires who, in his view, no longer hide their grip on power.

Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his role in “Paatal Lok”, is set to play a significant character in the upcoming third season of “The Family Man”, Amazon Prime Video’s acclaimed espionage thriller. The platform released a first-look teaser yesterday, offering a glimpse of what's to come.

Actor Ileana D’Cruz has welcomed her second child with husband Michael Dolan. The 38-year-old shared the heartwarming news early Saturday on social media, revealing that the boy was born on June 19.

The cast features Zahid Hasan, Jaya Ahsan, Chanchal Chowdhury, Aupee Karim, Tariq Anam Khan, Intekhab Dinar, Sadia Ayman, and Shoumya Joyti, among others.

HSBC Bangladesh hosted an intimate soiree "Abar Eshechhe Ashar" last night, with the timeless songs of Rabindranath Tagore, the maestro whose verses have etched the beauty of Bangla's monsoon into the hearts of millions.

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who once explored the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in his 2001 film “AI Artificial Intelligence”, is now voicing firm opposition to using AI in creative aspects of filmmaking.

Towfique Elahi’s “Neelpodmo” (The Blue Lotus), produced by Impress Telefilm and starring Runa Khan, has won the Best Feature Film award at the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2025.

Renowned singer and music legend Ferdousi Rahman is celebrating her 84th birthday today. To honour the occasion, Channel i has organised a special edition of its programme “Taroka Kothon”, featuring the celebrated artiste.

As Amazon prepares to usher in a new era for the iconic “James Bond” franchise, three emerging actors—Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson—are reportedly leading the contenders’ list for the coveted role of 007. 

Fans of Netflix’s global hit “Squid Game” were bracing for shocking twists in the series finale—but few could have predicted the show-stopping surprise that closed out the final season.

Actor and model Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her breakout role in the music video “Kaanta Laga”, has died at the age of 42, according to media reports.

Pitt was not home at the time, as he has been on a global promotional tour for his new movie "F1"

Baul Khuaj Mia, 83, the composer behind the beloved song “Lagaiya Piriter Duri”, passed away at his residence in Daulatpur village, located in Sylhet’s Bishwanath upazila, at 3:30pm on Thursday. He had been battling age-related health issues for quite some time.

Perry, 40, and Bloom, 48, first met at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016. The encounter, now part of pop culture lore, began with a disagreement over a burger. “I met my boyfriend over In-N-Out,” Perry once recounted on American Idol. “I had my security guard grab 10 In-N-Outs… he swoops in and grabs it and I was like, ‘Hey, that’s my burger!’”

Written and directed by Ilias Nabi Faisal, “Agni Shrabon” arrives with a quiet urgency. Staged with support from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the play explores cycles of power, resistance, and the enduring human desire for peace.

Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, a performer from Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, has been arrested in Louisiana following a months-long investigation into his unscripted protest during the event.