Despite the keen interest of filmmakers to cast Nisho in their films, the actor has been notably absent from the silver screen since then, leaving fans wondering about his next move. The anticipation amongst fans reached a crescendo yesterday when it was announced that the actor has signed not one but two films.

The upcoming prequel series titled "Dune: Prophecy" for HBO Max has officially secured the talented Indian actress Tabu for a recurring part, as exclusively reported by Variety.

As the illustrious Cannes Film Festival unfurls its red carpet once again, the anticipation amongst cinephiles reaches a crescendo. Following the resounding success of last year's edition, which catapulted several films into the limelight of Oscar glory, the 77th Cannes Film Festival promises to be an event of unparalleled cinematic grandeur.

As I write this, “MaLoMa”, a musical tale of extraordinary lives led by everyday people, is trending number 1 on YouTube Bangladesh & 38 on global YouTube. This song, as a whole, is many stories woven together as one, belonging to people from all walks of life. The stories touch hearts and inspire music lovers to ponder upon life in general. As Arif Dewan and Shagor Dewan sing their hearts out about how mistaken they were about life being a bed of roses, the chaotic city around them comes to life.

Guitarist Oni Hasan returned to the Dhaka stage after nearly a decade. Earlier on Friday, he rocked the audience at the "Rock and Rhythm 4.0: Resurrection of Black" concert in the capital. Now, the prodigal musician is set to share his musical journey at “Guitar Clinic with Oni Hasan”.

Renowned Bangladeshi singer Xefer Rahman has once again graced the music scene with her latest release, "Spicy," a collaboration with Bangladeshi-American musician Sanjoy Deb and pop singer Hazel Rose.

The song, titled “Mayer Anchol”, has been launched on platforms including YouTube, Spotify and others on Sunday evening (May 12), marking the fourth production curated by musician Pavel Areen for the first season of his musical project.

In its inaugural edition, "Poran" and "Priyotoma" emerged as the frontrunners, securing the most awards. "Poran" swept the awards in 2022, winning seven accolades, while "Priyotoma" dominated the following year with nine wins across various categories. Additionally, five awards were dedicated to web films.

Bafta TV awards revealed its 2024 winners in London.

Ed Sheeran, who visited India in March, made a special appearance on an episode of “The Great Indian Kapil Show”.

The 74-year-old, a distinguished teacher at Bulbul Lalitakala Academy and Harvard School of Dance, succumbed to a cardiac arrest at his residence in the Medford city outskirts on Saturday, May 11.

Set in the fictional Nirmal Pradesh in India, “Laapataa Ladies’” premise follows Deepak (Sparsh Srivastav), a farmer, who mistakenly ends up with Jaya (Pratibha Ranta), another bride, instead of his newlywed wife Phool (Nitanshi Goel). The film however reveals itself as more than just a case of swapped identities on a train. It is a story about defying expectations and finding freedom, wrapped in a cloak of apt humour. Since returning to the director’s seat after 13 years, Kiran Rao thus weaves a hilarious tale of these two exchanged brides. The highlight of the film lies beneath the comedic chaos in powerful messages that point to the threads of patriarchy binding women in our society.

In this new committee, among the members from the acting profession are Sujata Azim, Aruna Biswas, Rokeya Prachi, Purnima and Azizul Hakim. Additionally, film producer Khasru and filmmaker Jahangir Alam will also serve as members of the committee for one year.

Mehazabien also added that both of her parents played a huge role in supporting her career. She also mentioned that she is more connected to her mother. On celebrating the special day, she shared, “With such a busy schedule, it gets tough to spend quality time with her. However, I have put in some efforts to make her happy as much as I could.”

Prominent Bengali singer Anjan Dutt has graced Bangladesh with his magical voice on several occasions, but this time his visit held a special significance—Mala's birthday. Mala, much like Bela Bose and Ronjona, is a character in one of Anjan's songs. However, both the singer and his devoted fans have kept Mala alive throughout the years, across generations. Today, May 12, holds particular importance, as it is referenced in Anjan Dutt's song “Mala” released in 1993, sparking annual celebrations of Mala's birthday and ongoing speculation about her identity.

In a recent interview with Film Companion, Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon stirred up a conversation about gender pay disparity in the film industry. The successful star, riding high on the triumph of her latest film "Crew", alongside stalwarts Tabu and Kareena Kapoor, expressed her concerns regarding the glaring wage gap between male and female actors.

The Met Gala's extravagant events have often been likened to “The Hunger Games”, and particularly 2024 hasn’t won't be an exception. Beyond the lavishness of the annual Red Carpet, the event serves as a fundraiser to support the arts. However, its high-end, fantastical atmosphere often disconnects from the more humble origins of its charitable mission.

With a career spanning over 24 years, Majumder has garnered critical acclaim both nationally and internationally.

Two renowned names in Bangladesh's music scene, Nemesis and Cryptic Fate, successfully captivated audiences with an electrifying collaboration yesterday (May 11) at the KIB Complex. The concert, titled "Louder Together: Cryptic Fate and Nemesis" fused rock and metal for yet another memorable night at Dhaka.

In 2007, Faria Shahrin became the first runner-up in the 'Lux-Channel i Superstar’ beauty pageant show. She gained popularity for her role as Antara, in Kajal Arefin Ome’s "Bachelor Point".