The announcement comes days after concerns were raised over delays in announcing grants for the 2025–26 fiscal year because the committee had yet to be formed. The committee’s formation is expected to pave the way for the long-awaited grant process.

The original “Moana” was a major box office success, earning nearly 700 million US dollars worldwide. Its sequel, “Moana 2”, released in November 2024, went on to earn more than 1 billion US dollars.

Bangladesh is set to make a strong impression at the upcoming 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), with three local films securing official selections for the festival, which will be held in Australia from August 13 to 23.

The award was introduced in 2023 to encourage excellence in broadcast journalism and cinematography in Bangladesh.

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins is set to release his first album of original compositions after signing with Decca Classics, marking a new chapter in a musical journey that spans more than six decades.

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will organise a day-long artists’ conference on July 12 as part of preparations for the year-long “Nazrul Year 2026–2027” celebrations.

The event drew diplomats, cultural figures, musicians, members of the media, classical music students and enthusiasts, all gathered to honour a musician whose work has fostered cultural connections between India and Bangladesh for decades.

Bangladeshi-American storyteller, novelist, and screenwriter Sharbari Ahmed has little interest in familiar, formulaic narratives. Instead, she is drawn to stories that exist at the margins—stories that reveal themselves quietly, carrying all the complexity and contradictions of real life.

Following the launch of its debut episode, “Moner Kotha by SOFY” has returned with a second instalment, continuing its efforts to encourage open conversations about menstruation and promote menstrual health awareness among women and girls.

The title track has drawn nearly 250,000 plays on YouTube and over 1,200 comments. Many listeners say the song reminds them of their mothers.

Actor Tom Holland has described landing a role in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" as a defining moment in his career, saying the epic marks the beginning of "a new chapter" in his life.

The final season of “Stranger Things” was notably absent from the top drama category. The Netflix hit received seven nominations, all in technical categories.

Bangladeshi cinema has added another milestone to its growing international presence, with “Manusher Bagan” winning the Best Critics’ Award at the 46th North American Bengali Conference (NABC) in New York, while three Bangladeshi films have secured official selections at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

Justin Bieber has joined the lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final half-time show, which will take place on July 19 at the tournament’s championship match in New York.

The ceremony, held at BFDC’s Floor No. 8, was attended by all 21 members of the newly elected executive committee, including president Shiba Shanu and general secretary Joy Chowdhury.

The director said the production team has been in regular contact with Bubly, and she has agreed to begin filming in September, subject to her continued recovery and physical well-being.

Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze has unveiled the first single from its upcoming studio album, marking the band’s return to the format after 14 years. Titled “Girgiti”, the track was released on Monday (July 6) as the first glimpse of Warfaze’s eighth studio album, while the band also prepares for its first-ever concert tour in the United Kingdom.

The two candidates argued that the constitutional provision cited to cancel their nominations does not apply to them because it came into effect after they had submitted their nomination papers.

A special edition of “Gan Diye Shuru” will be dedicated to Alam Khan’s memory, featuring tribute performances by Tasmeem Zaman Swarna, Biksham, and Orthi. Earlier in the day, another edition of the programme will showcase a selection of timeless film songs composed by the late maestro.

As Football World Cup fever sweeps across the country, two cinema halls have begun screening live matches in an effort to attract audiences back amid a prolonged shortage of moviegoers.