Each canvas carried its own story — from fluid abstractions of enchanting rural scenes to intimate human moments and deep explorations of colour and form.

Rabindranath Tagore’s 165th birth anniversary and Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 127th birth anniversary will be observed with national-level celebrations, according to a preparatory meeting held on Sunday at the Secretariat.

Fans of Michael Jackson will not have to wait long, as “Michael” is set for an international release tomorrow (April 24), with Bangladeshi audiences also able to watch it at Star Cineplex on the same day as its global premiere.

He passed away on April 23,1992. On his death anniversary, he is remembered with deep respect.

Following Eid-ul-Fitr, when five films—“Bonolota Express”, “Domm”, “Prince”, “Pressure Cooker”, and “Rakkhosh”—were released, focus has now shifted to the next major holiday window. Among them, “Bonolota Express” is still holding the top position, while others recorded moderate commercial returns and some overseas response.

Filmmaker Nuhash Humayun, whose work has earned praise both at home and abroad, is now stepping into feature filmmaking with his upcoming project, "Moving Bangladesh".

Popular singer and actor Tahsan Khan has been reappointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), marking a continuation of his role with the organisation. His contract was officially renewed on Wednesday (April 22).

She wrote the lyrics for four original tracks herself, while the compositions were done by Kazi Faisal Ahmed.

Global lighter brand Zippo has officially begun its collaboration with Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze, marking the band as the first from South Asia to partner with the iconic company.

Actor Richie Solaiman has said that many television dramas today appear repetitive in storytelling, as she marks her return to the screen with the seven-episode series “Opurnota”.

Michael Jackson’s role is played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson. His real-life connection to the singer has already created strong interest among audiences and critics.

The narrative follows a community pushed to the margins, where survival becomes a constant struggle. It depicts how deprivation, systemic neglect and exploitation lead to organised resistance among Santals seeking basic rights and recognition.

The dispute centres on theatre troupe Tarua, which had secured the National Theatre Hall for April 22–24 to stage “All Quiet on the Western Front”, an adaptation of the legendary book by the same name. The group began rehearsals and ticket sales after receiving approval.

Shooting has officially begun for director Robiul Alam Robi’s first full-length feature film, “Suraiya”. After gaining recognition on OTT platforms, the acclaimed filmmaker is now set to make his big-screen debut with the project.

Even without often taking on lead roles, actor Tarikuzzaman Tapan won the hearts of audiences with performances that evoked both laughter and tears. Despite battling a serious illness, he last faced the camera in February. He is now fighting a life-threatening form of cancer.

Following its Eid release, “Domm” has drawn strong audiences at cineplexes and multiplexes across the country. The film is now set to expand its reach, with a nationwide release in single-screen theatres from Friday (April 24).

Drawing from these disturbing events and weaving them with his own imagination, Vicky candidly opens up about his latest release, “Chokro 2”, which emerged as one of the standout highlights on OTT platforms this Eid-ul-Fitr.

If you are looking for a show that spirals gloriously out of control while still keeping things fun, “Big Mistakes” delivers exactly that. It is fast-paced, chaotic in all the right ways, and just self-aware enough to stay entertaining without tipping into exhaustion.

To be honest, the drama will conclude next month. For all of us who have been part of this journey, working together for so long, it had begun to feel like a family. That is why the ending feels quite emotional.

An immersive workshop in Dhaka is set to explore how personal and everyday stories can be translated into dance and movement-based performance.