Notably, some of Matia Banu Shuku’s well-known television serials include “Gollachhut”, “To-Let”, and “Ekta Kinle Arekta Free”. She is also the daughter of Language Movement veteran Abdul Matin.

Bangladeshi filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeev’s acclaimed short film "Ali" has won another prestigious award in Germany.

Frontman Julian Casablancas repeated the line “What side you standing on” as the footage played behind him.

Kanai Das Baul, a visually impaired folk artist from West Bengal, died on April 18. Known for his spiritually rooted music and humanist philosophy, he spent his life travelling across villages, fairs and akhras with his ektara, performing songs that reflected devotion and the essence of humanity.

Noted actor-comedian Eddie Murphy was presented with the AFI Life Achievement Award at a ceremony hosted by the American Film Institute, celebrating a career that has shaped comedy and cinema for more than five decades.

A new group exhibition at Bhumi Gallery is bringing together a range of emerging artists through a simple but effective idea: working within small canvases. Titled “Small, Infinite — Chapter I: Beginnings”, the fourth exhibition by Easels features 120 artworks by 10 young artists, each contributing 12 individual pieces.

Reflecting on the recognition, Babita said the award held special significance for her. “Every achievement brings joy, but this feels different. My father knew about Who’s Who, and receiving this honour makes me think of him deeply,” she said, dedicating the recognition to the younger generation.

Roman Reigns reclaimed championship gold, defeating CM Punk in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night Two on Sunday (April 19) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

At sixty, Tauquir Ahmed stands at a point where a life in the arts begins to take on its full shape. Today (April 19), at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, colleagues gathered to take stock of a career that has moved steadily across theatre, television, and film.

Born in Barishal and raised in Dhaka, Chamak entered the entertainment industry after becoming the second runner-up in the Miss World Bangladesh 2017 competition.

Cody Rhodes successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night One, closing an event that delivered a mix of title changes, dramatic moments, and surprise developments.

Actor Deepika Padukone has announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh, sharing the news through a social media post that featured their daughter, Dua.

Popular singer and music composer Hridoy Khan is set to release a new solo track after a long hiatus. Titled “Hahakar”, the song is written by contemporary lyricist Someshwar Oli, while composition and music arrangement have been done by the artiste himself.

While the director's previous television serials such as “Graduate”, “Mic”, and “Chander Nijer Kono Alo Nei” were also well received during their run, this drama has surpassed them all.

Pagol Hasan, known for his deeply emotive folk songs, died in a road accident on April 18, 2024, near the Surma Bridge area in Chhatak.

Set against a historical backdrop, the play revisits the fall of Bengal’s last independent Nawab while centring on the emotional journey of Lutfunnisa, wife of Siraj ud-Daulah.

The programme affirmed the region’s secular, inclusive character, highlighting values of openness and shared heritage.

Sumon is also directly connected to the film’s story. He co-wrote “Andhar” with Shakib Chowdhury and Adnan Adib Khan of Cryptic Fate. Speaking about the project, Sumon described it as a film of a different kind—one that blends horror with comic relief, action, thriller elements, and even touches of detective fiction. He added that such a genre combination has not been seen before in Bangladeshi cinema.

Like every year, it featured exclusive vinyl releases, discounted sales, live music, and day-long events.

Despite the decline, directors agree that audience demand for strong storytelling remains.