Ziaul Faruq Apurba is all set to showcase another side of his artistic talent as he prepares for a solo concert in the United States.

Singer-songwriter Bappa Mazumder, whose career has spanned more than three decades, will be honoured at a special musical evening titled “Celebrating Bappa Mazumder”, to be held tomorrow (July 24) at Jatrabiroti in Banani.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has become the latest celebrity to voice his support for the CJP-led student protest. In recent days, several Bollywood figures have publicly backed the movement, calling on the government to pay attention to the concerns raised by young people.

Sumaiya Shimu has spent two decades winning the hearts of audiences. She began her career with serials such as “Lolita”, aired on Ekushey TV, and “Swapnochura”, aired on Banglavision. Despite continued demand from viewers, she stepped away from acting for nearly five years, working only occasionally on OTT project directed by Nuhash Humayun. Now, she is set to return to television with Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz's upcoming serial “Fire Ashar Golpo”.

The "Shah Cement Presents Main Stage Show Featuring Atif Aslam" is expected to attract thousands of music enthusiasts, making it one of the most anticipated live entertainment events of the season.

“Adam Surat” explores injustice, neglect and the untold stories of marginalised people. The production draws on incidents and moments from people’s lives that often remain hidden from public view or fail to receive justice even when they come to light.

James is expected to perform his most celebrated songs, offering audiences a memorable musical evening. 

It is an adaptation of one of humanity’s oldest stories, an epic that has shaped the language of adventure, heroism and homecoming for nearly three millennia.

After taking a break from acting and announcing that he would no longer release new music, singer-actor Tahsan Khan is set to return to the screen as the host of “Voice of Bangladesh”, the national selection competition for “Eurovision Song Contest Asia”.

Few characters in Bangladeshi television have enjoyed the kind of enduring affection that Nilu Bhabi from Humayun Ahmed's "Ei Shob Din Ratri" continues to receive decades after the drama first aired. And for veteran actress Dolly Zahur, who brought the beloved character to life, the memories remain as vivid as ever.

Few actors have enjoyed the enduring popularity that Azizul Hakim commanded during the golden era of Bangladeshi television in the 1990s. Through a string of hit weekly dramas, he became one of the country's most beloved screen stars. Alongside television, he built an acclaimed career on stage with Aranyak, which he joined in 1977, and in films such as “Joyjatra” and “Shankhanil Karagar”.

Shakib Khan's most recent release is “Rockstar”, directed by Azman Rusho. Following its theatrical release during Eid-ul-Azha, the film will begin streaming on OTT platform Chorki from 12 am on July 22.

According to Pinkvilla, Vishesh Bhatt has positioned “Yeh Awarapan” as the emotional centrepiece of the sequel, with the song reflecting the inner world of the film’s protagonist, Shivam Pandit.

Salman Khan has seemingly responded to growing speculation about his health with a cryptic yet playful post on Instagram, following recent concern among fans over his noticeably slimmer appearance.

The appointment places Ghose, whose career has spanned more than five decades, in a council that brings together figures from government, international institutions, business, science, technology and civil society.

The event features prominent cultural personalities in conversation with audiences. This year’s guest is acclaimed actor Ferdousi Mazumder.

After being postponed at the last minute, Indian singer-songwriter and composer Anupam Roy is finally set to perform in Dhaka. The much-anticipated concert, titled “One True Sound”, will now take place on August 1 at the United Convention Centre in Dhaka.

Anandadhara Arts presented its acclaimed production, “Deshantor – Across the Border,” at the Redbridge Methodist Church Auditorium in London on Saturday (July 18), offering audiences an inspiring and emotionally powerful exploration of migration, identity and humanity.

An old shoulder bag hangs from her side. Her faded clothes bear the marks of years on the road, and dust clings to her feet. Whether in the alleys of Faridpur town, at shrines, along the riverbank or at cultural events, 65-year-old Laili Begum blends in effortlessly.

Even while spending time away from home in the United States, he says that affection continues to reach him across continents. "The calls, the messages and the love I receive from people in Bangladesh always touch me deeply," he said. "They remind me, time and again, that life truly is beautiful."