The scent of raw clay, the warmth of terracotta tones, and the stories of generations-old craftsmanship have come together under one roof at the ongoing folk fair “Songs of Fired Earth” at Alliance Française de Dhaka.

Nepalese film "Elephants in the Fog" has won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, marking a landmark achievement for the country’s cinema on the global stage.

Every year, the Cannes Film Festival produces a familiar ritual: applause counts, standing ovation headlines, critics’ scorecards, market predictions and endless debate over who will leave the Croisette with cinema’s most coveted prize — the Palme d’Or.

The overall supervision of the programme was carried out by Md Imam Hossain, General Manager of BTV Chattogram Centre.

By the time the ‘happy hour’ sizzled down, I had talked to a dozen filmmakers from all over the world who were hoping to get their films onto the main stages of the upcoming Berlinale, TIFF, and Venice Film Festivals. Mithun, by that time, had unofficially confirmed that he had found a willing distributor. If that is true, Cannes served as the first proper documentation of this promising film.

These photographs do not ask for pity. They ask for something harder — acknowledgement.

The brutal killing of eight-year-old child Ramisa has sparked nationwide outrage, with waves of grief and protest spreading across the country and social media. Members of Bangladesh’s cultural community have also spoken out strongly, condemning the horrific crime and demanding swift justice.

A new addition to Dhaka’s contemporary art landscape, Gallery MAFA has officially begun its journey with the group exhibition “A Graceful Beginning”, bringing together a vibrant collection of contemporary artworks by Bangladeshi artists.

Bangladeshi singer Imran Mahmudul and his band I Kings have been honoured in Australia following their performance at “Fagun Hawa Fest 2026” in Sydney on May 2.

Global K-pop sensation BTS is set to make a special appearance at the 52nd American Music Awards on May 25, marking the group’s first appearance at an award show in four years.

The posts date back to May 2021, when political tensions were reported across several parts of West Bengal. The complaint reportedly refers to remarks and responses shared on the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Titled “Roid-er Gaan”, the concert will take place from 4:00pm to 9:00pm today (May 22) and feature performances by Meghdol, Bengal Symphony, Shohojia and Sohags Frequency. Members of the film’s cast and crew are also expected to attend.

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the winners of the 29th edition of La Cinef, its prestigious section dedicated to showcasing the work of emerging student filmmakers from around the world.

The two arrived in coordinated all-black outfits. Aishwarya wore a structured black blazer with floral sequin embroidery, straight-fit black trousers, heeled boots and a black bag with brown handles.

Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s "The Black Ball" (La Bola Negra), a sweeping queer epic spanning 85 years of Spanish history and inspired by an unfinished fragment by Federico García Lorca, premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday, earning a 16-minute standing ovation.

Arifin Shuvoo and Bidya Sinha Mim are set to reunite on the big screen after seven years with “Malik”, as the makers officially announced the film’s Eid ul Adha release by unveiling its first poster on Wednesday night.

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Dhallywood megastar Shakib Khan’s much-anticipated film “Rockstar” is gearing up for release this Eid ul Adha. Following the excitement surrounding its first teaser, the makers have now unveiled a second teaser that offers a deeper glimpse into the film’s story, emotions, and central relationships.

The highlight of the schedule is the television premiere of “Domm”, directed by Raihan Rafi, airing on Eid night at 9:00pm. The film stars Afran Nisho and Puja Chery in lead roles.

More than 14,000 industry professionals attended the Marché du Film this year, nearly 4 per cent more than last year, underlining Cannes’ continuing status as the world’s most influential marketplace for international cinema.