Faruque Hossain, popularly known as Shuvo and the lead guitarist of the Bangladeshi band Vikings, has achieved a trailblazing milestone by becoming the first South Asian artiste to be endorsed by Wampler Pedals. This recognition underscores his impressive musical talent and places Bangladesh on the global music map.

In a bid to introduce a unique community engagement event that blends entertainment and competition, Stayverz Bangladesh has organised a thrilling and immersive experience—titled “Squid Game Parody”—scheduled for February 10 (Monday) at 4pm at the Kick Off Football Ground in Purbachal 300 Feet, Dhaka.

A tribute concert titled “Shafin Ahmed: Echoes of a Legend” has been organised to commemorate the legacy of the late band icon Shafin Ahmed. Set to take place on February 13 at Aloki in Tejgaon, Dhaka, the event will feature performances by fellow musicians in his honour.

The Bangladeshi film “Neelchokro” has been officially selected for the Foreign Language category at the 8th Golden State Film Festival 2025. The festival will take place in Los Angeles, USA, from February 14 to February 21.

The winners of the Critics Choice Awards have been announced, and in an unexpected turn, “Anora” claimed the top honours of the night. Other major award season favourites, including “Emilia Pérez”, “The Substance”, and “Wicked”, also secured wins in key categories.

Actors Meher Afroz Shaon and Sohana Saba, who were taken into custody last night, were released this afternoon after being questioned over allegations of plotting against the state

In becoming one with his character, Rizvi Rizu often pushes himself to the point of injury. “In ‘Feu’, I had a fight scene where I had to run at full speed through a forest, and the sharp leaves pierced my feet. In ‘Waqt’, I severely injured my thumb while holding a saw incorrectly. My thumb was on the body of the saw, and when I turned it on, it started moving and tore my skin. I suffered for 15-20 days, and everyone was terrified,” he recalled.

The Sangu river, winding through the hilly district of Bandarban, is an embodiment of nature’s beauty, its crystal-clear waters flowing serenely past steep hills and lush greenery.

Popy further stated that her mother, Moriom Begum, is not mentally stable, and she prays for her mother to gain the sensibility to understand the truth. She hopes that her mother can make fair decisions for all her children without being biased.

In the meantime, “Fatima” was showcased at two film festivals, including the Dhaka International Film Festival. Last year, “Fatima” won an award at Iran’s 42nd Fajr International Film Festival.

Actor Elijah Wood, best known for his role as Frodo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings", has reportedly tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, film producer Mette-Marie Kongsved. Details about the couple’s marriage became public after Elijah referred to Mette-Marie as his wife during a January episode of the "Inside of You" podcast.

The carnival will feature live performances from popular band Shironamhin and renowned singer and actor Tahsan Khan. Additionally, the music group Bandwidth will add to the festivities with their energetic set. With such a lineup, the event is expected to draw music enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.

Seventy-one theatre organisations from across Dhaka have united to form a platform to boost theatre practice by cultivating a more theatre-oriented audience, and invigorating theatre groups and members. Established last month, the platform is called Dhaka Mohanagar Natya Parishad. The organisation announced plans to host theatre festivals at various venues starting this month, led by the initiative of the board. As part of this effort, the first phase of the Dhaka Mohanagar Natya Utsab will span 14 days.

Nancy expressed her excitement about seeing her daughter in the video, calling it a unique experience. The song, written by Goonjohn Rahman, was composed, mixed, and mastered by Hridoy Khan. It will be released on Nancy’s YouTube channel later this month.

The story of "Bethar Bagan" comes from one of the most popular contemporary writers, Kinkar Ahsan. Popular actors Tawsif Mahbub and Aisha Khan will play the two lead roles. Notably, Ahsan, who originally conceived the storyline for the drama, also took on a significant role in the production.

The story of "Bethar Bagan" comes from one of the most popular contemporary writers, Kinkar Ahsan. Popular actors Tawsif Mahbub and Aisha Khan will play the two lead roles. Notably, Ahsan, who originally conceived the storyline for the drama, also took on a significant role in the production.

Local cinemas have been awaiting welcoming new releases, from the beginning of the new year. Continuing this momentum, two government-funded films are hitting theatres nationwide today.

Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan, known for their successful collaborations, are reportedly set to work together again. According to an exclusive report by Pinkvilla, Farah is currently developing a script for “Main Hoon Na 2”. 

Among the recipients are late novelist Shahidul Zahir (Md Shahidul Haque) and poet Helal Hafeez, who will be honoured posthumously for their contributions to Language and Literature. Renowned photographer and founder of Drik Gallery and Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, Shahidul Alam, will receive the award for his work in Culture and Education. Filmmaker Azizur Rahman, famed for his work on “Chhutir Ghonta”, will be conferred the award posthumously for his contributions to Arts (Cinema), while Ustad Nirad Baran Barua and Ferdous Ara will be honored for Music. Nasir Ali Mamun will be recognized for Arts (Photography), and Rokeya Sultana will receive the award for Arts (Fine Arts).

What makes a visual artist tick in the cacophony of your typical modern existence, which in hindsight has the tenacity to make one increasingly distracted? One of the answers lies with the recently declared winner of the second iteration of the 2025 East London Art Prize, Laisul Hoque. This all-media art prize competition received 900 submissions from artists and collectives living or working within London’s ‘E’ postcode this year. Laisul won £15,000 (over $15,000) and the opportunity to host a solo exhibition at the Nunnery Gallery in Bow, scheduled for 2026, owing to his interactive installation art piece “An Ode to All the Flavours” (2024), which was selected from 12 shortlisted artists.