"Birds of a Feather" singer Billie Eilish landed the top honour on Monday (May 26) at the American Music Awards, winning artist of the year in Las Vegas at a red-carpet ceremony that celebrated winners selected by fan votes.

At the centre of the buzz is “Taandob”, a political thriller directed by Raihan Rafi. Superstar Shakib Khan leads the cast alongside Jaya Ahsan and Sabila Nur in a story about an orchestrated attack on a television station.

Complemented by a pulsating score from Arafat Mohsin Nidhi, the teaser offers a compelling blend of suspense, intensity, and reflection, suggesting “Insaaf” is more than just another underworld saga. It appears to be a story where justice takes unconventional forms and vengeance walks a tightrope with virtue. As anticipation mounts, “Insaaf” stands ready to offer a hard-hitting, thought-provoking cinematic experience this festive season.

Sayed is believed to be only the second Bangladeshi filmmaker to have a film selected at the RAI Festival, marking a notable milestone for South Asian representation in global ethnographic cinema.

Renowned actor Afzal Hossain, known for his insightful commentary on social issues, often shares his reflections through eloquent and thought-provoking writing.

Popular magazine show “Ityadi”, written, directed, and hosted by Hanif Sanket, returns this month with a new episode shot in the southwestern district of Jhenaidah, often referred to as the gateway to southern Bangladesh.

Singer and actor Demi Lovato has tied the knot with Canadian musician Jordan “Jutes” Lutes in a private ceremony held on Sunday (May 25) in California.

Acclaimed filmmaker and Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki today shared a heartfelt note on Facebook following a vibrant cultural event in Cumilla, describing it as "a day filled with positive energy, insightful discussions, and uplifting words."

In this exclusive interview, the Cultural Adviser opens up about the journey so far— the personal deliberations that preceded his appointment, the professional risks he knowingly took, and the vision he holds for Bangladesh’s cultural future. Yet, behind the sharp public figure, we find a man who still misses the intimacy of the film set—where the only politics involved were those of plot and character.

For Shely, a devoted Baul singer from the village of Lakshmipur, music is not performance—it is prayer. Her father, Abdul Jolil Sordar, a Sadhu, always hoped that one of his daughters would become a Sadhu.

For the role of Ali, director Adnan Al Rajeev had been searching for a certain kind of presence — an innocent face, someone with long hair and eyes expressive enough to speak volumes without uttering a word. “They auditioned around 40 people for the part,” Al Amin shared. “But they weren’t looking for someone to perform. They wanted someone who could simply be Ali. And they saw that in me.”

Popular actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila celebrated her birthday today with heartfelt simplicity, receiving the most special gift from her daughter- a homemade cake.

Bangladeshi superstar Shakib Khan has praised director Adnan Al Rajeev and his short film “Ali”, after it earned a prestigious Special Mention at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, calling the achievement “a historic moment for Bangladesh.”

In a witty Facebook post that has since gone viral, actress Azmeri Haque Badhan has offered a scathing commentary on how quickly public perception, and sometimes diplomatic scrutiny, can spiral into absurdity.

The new song, developed using an AI tool called Sandbox in collaboration with YouTube and Google Lab, was composed in Mahadevan’s Mumbai studio and unveiled during Google’s annual I/O developer conference in California.

The festival received an overwhelming response, with 322 film submissions from across the country. After careful consideration by the selection committee, 89 films were chosen for screening—60 fictional shorts and 29 documentaries. These films were selected based on their artistic merit, storytelling prowess, and relevance to contemporary social issues.

Departing from the usual commemorative fare of patriotic or devotional pieces, the concert spotlighted Nazrul’s lesser-explored work in the thumri genre, revealing his artistic range as a composer unafraid to traverse genres and expand musical language. Both celebrated vocalists and promising young talents took the stage, honouring the legacy while pushing it forward.

Revenge thriller “It Was Just An Accident” by Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who was last at the Cannes Film Festival in person more than 20 years ago, won the Palme d’Or top prize on Saturday. Panahi, who has been arrested several times for his filmmaking and was under a travel ban until recently, last attended the festival in person in 2003, when Crimson Gold was screened in the Un Certain Regard category.

Today marks the 126th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, the national poet of Bangladesh. A powerful force in Bengali literature and culture, Nazrul's fiery words, revolutionary spirit, and undying call for equality continue to resonate in the hearts of millions. In honour of his life and legacy, a vibrant array of nationwide events and television programmes has been organised, celebrating Nazrul’s timeless contribution.

In a historic moment for Bangladeshi cinema, Adnan Al Rajeev's short film "Ali" has received a Special Mention at the highly esteemed 78th Cannes Film Festival. The film, which was the first Bangladeshi entry to be officially selected for the Short Film competition, has now garnered further international recognition, marking a significant milestone for the nation's burgeoning film industry.