Paul Di’Anno, the original frontman of the iconic heavy metal group Iron Maiden, has passed away at the age of 66.

Known by various titles—“The Poet of Love” and “Poet of Ruposhi Bangla”—Jibanananda's metaphysical and magically realist verses have enchanted countless readers and audiences. His influence spills over from literature into cinema, inspiring iconic works from the 90s rock band Moheener Ghoraguli to films like Sayantan Mukherjee’s “Jhora Palok” and Robiul Alam Robi’s “Moribar Holo Taar Shwaad.”

The Vicky Zahed-directed film, titled “Andhokarer Gaan”, revolves around a love story at its core. Apu plays the son of a wealthy man, a young individual struggling with drug addiction.

Kartik Aaryan’s much-anticipated "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" will hit theatres in Bangladesh on the same day as its Bollywood release, under the South Asian Free Trade Area (Safta) agreement.

Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has made history by becoming the first Indian artiste to appear on the cover of Billboard Canada’s print edition. This milestone coincides with the launch of Billboard Canada’s inaugural issue, featuring exclusive highlights from Dosanjh’s “Dil-Luminati” tour, a defining moment both in his career and for Indian artistes breaking into the North American music industry.

A case has been filed against producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, over allegations of inappropriate scenes involving minors in an episode of the web-series "Gandii Baat" on ALT Balaji.

Farzana Chobi, a renowned actress with a long-standing association with Bangladesh Betar, has now officially embarked on a new journey as a news presenter. While she has been a familiar voice in radio dramas and occasionally worked as an announcer since last year, she made her debut as a newsreader last Saturday (October 19).

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has long held the position of director at Remark-Herlan, but now celebrated actor Siam Ahmed has also come on board as the brand ambassador for the company.

Sagor Dewan, one of the voices behind the popular Coke Studio Bangla song "Malo Ma", has spoken out alongside his wife, Faria Mahin, regarding false allegations made by her family. The couple, who tied the knot on June 25, had been in a relationship for nearly two years prior to their marriage, while Faria was pursuing her studies at a university in New York.

Actress Nusraat Faria has been keeping herself under the radar for quite some time. Her last notable appearance was in the film “Mujib: The Making of a Nation,” where she played the role of a young Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister. This is largely why the actress has stepped back from the limelight.

Recently, the actor has been busy working across three different mediums—drama, film, and music. He is currently stationed in Shailkupa, Jhenaidah, where he is shooting a new short film titled “Nodai”, which centres around the lives of fishermen. 

The French language school Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD), also adept at art exhibitions, and activities promoting a dynamic exchange between Europe and Bangladesh, marked its 65th anniversary with an extensive lineup of events, showcasing a seamless fusion of Bengali and French culture.

“If I had the opportunity to start my work life again, I wouldn’t be actress Ahona Rahman. I feel like I have spent a lot of time in this field, so now I should consider focusing on something else.”

Art has always played a significant role in Bangladesh, from moving songs during the Liberation War to modern-day political art. Emphasising this historical context alongside the influence of today’s artists, ‘Day 2’ featured the second dialogue, titled “Artists Leading Paths: Artists in Policymaking.”

Cher, Mary J Blige and Ozzy Osbourne were among this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, an elite group formally introduced into the music pantheon Saturday at a star-studded concert gala.

Now, Shakib Khan's “Toofan” is also set to be released there. However, as confirmed by the production company Alpha i, instead of Bengali, the film will be dubbed in Urdu for its Pakistani audience.

Police discovered the body of singer Moni Kishore at a residence in the Rampura area of the capital last night (October 19).

The organisers of this initiative believe that while there are several associations formed by theatre groups in Bangladesh, there has never been a platform solely for the rights, interests, and professional development of individual theatre artistes.

Artcell kicked off their US tour on September 7 with a concert at Purdue University in Indiana. Since then, the band has performed in Virginia on September 22, followed by a show in Los Angeles on September 27.

The “Call Me by Your Name” famed director Luca Guadagnino is close to finalising a deal with Lionsgate to direct a fresh adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel “American Psycho”.