The organisations expressed strong resentment, deep concern and protest over the notice in a joint statement issued on Thursday (August 27).

Canadian voice actor Peter Cullen, whose distinctive voice brought "Transformers" hero Optimus Prime and "Winnie-the-Pooh" character Eeyore to life, has died at the age of 85.

Titled “Nazruler Gane Matowara Dhaka”, the programme began at 7pm and brought together Nazrul songs, dance performances and recitations, reflecting the poet’s themes of rebellion, humanity, intellectual freedom and social emancipation.

For decades, Kusama turned experiences that began as childhood hallucinations into paintings, sculptures and installations that explored repetition, infinity and the dissolution of the self.

The special music-and-dance presentation will take place on August 29 at 7pm at the Experimental Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Bangladeshi film “Bonolota Express” is set to be screened at the ASEAN Film Festival in Hong Kong tomorrow (August 28).

Rupert Grint is set to return to the wizarding world as Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”.

Singer and composer Bappa Mazumder has teamed up with filmmaker Masud Hasan Ujjal for a new song, “Gole Jawa Shomoy”, released with a music video on Saturday night.

Tim Curry is widely recognised for playing Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King's "It". With his sinister grin, eerie mannerisms and menacing laugh, Curry's portrayal of the shape-shifting killer clown became one of the most enduring interpretations of the horror character and continues to be remembered by fans.

Today (August 27), corresponding to 12 Bhadra, marks the 50th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. Television channels and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy have arranged special programmes commemorating the poet and his legacy.

Apu Biswas has been stranded in Nepal amid devastating floods and landslides that have claimed at least 162 lives. The actor, who has been in the country for the shooting of her upcoming film "Shikar", said she is currently safe in Pokhara and is making arrangements to return to Dhaka.

From the beginning, Nazrul’s idea of the country was never territorial alone but is ethical. A nation, in his thinking, is not validated by borders but by whether it dismantles hierarchy—of class, of religion, of division and of inherited authority.

“It takes only a few minutes for false information to spread on social media, but who will take responsibility for the pain it causes to so many people? Publishing false reports about someone’s death and later saying that the information was incorrect cannot undo the emotional distress or panic caused.”

“I am happy that we are going to present a play before the audience. It is a great joy for me, especially because it is theatre. Performing on stage brings a different kind of joy,” she told The Daily Star.

The “Annual Art Exhibition 2025-2026” of the Department of Drawing and Painting brings together the works of 72 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

A sequel to "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" is reportedly in the works, more than two decades after the original romantic comedy became a box-office success. Kate Hudson, who starred in the 2003 film, is set to produce the new project.

In a busy and mechanical city, two strangers cross paths and share a few moments that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. It is around these fleeting moments and the possibility of unexpected connections that filmmaker Rubayet Mahmud has built his new short film, “Aro Kichukhon”.

With playback singing, solo and duet tracks, and acting keeping him busy, Pritom Hasan is also making an effort to stay connected with live audiences. The singer and music composer is now set to perform at the upcoming “Monsoon Beats” concert in the capital.

Parton, the legendary country singer and actress, died on August 25, according to a statement from her family. Representatives said she had been privately battling cancer.

“The University of Chankharpul”, a film exploring campus politics, political groupings and struggles for power, is set to have its world television premiere on Channel i on Friday (August 28).