French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender, died on Sunday aged 91, her foundation said.

Kate Winslet, throughout the years, has made herself undeniable in world cinema with her body of work. The “Titanic”, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “Wonder Wheel” star made her directorial debut this December with family drama “Goodbye June”. Written by her son, Joe Anders, the story traces the final days of an ailing woman (played by Helen Mirren), as her family comes together to bid farewell around Christmas.

The doors are closing today at 9 pm. The event had audiences slow down, engage in conversations and explore works that celebrate local contexts, everyday absurdities and playful experimentation.

The former One Direction member, who has maintained a notably low profile since concluding his massive “Love On Tour” in 2023, uploaded a video titled “Forever, Forever” to his official channel on Saturday without prior announcement or promotion.

Elita Karim harmonizes her multifaceted career as a Bangladeshi singer, journalist, and researcher. Pursuing a PhD in America, she explores resistance through art while balancing musical collaborations with Bappa Mazumder and maintaining deep professional integrity.

Several cultural organisations had scheduled the programme outside the Chattogram Shilpakala Academy on Saturday afternoon. According to the organisers, the event was aimed at protesting what they described as assaults on age-old Bangla cultural practices and the spirit of the Liberation War.

As 2025 prepares to bid farewell, it leaves behind a year of steady cinematic output. Films were released in theatres at regular intervals, and with the continuity of veteran filmmakers alongside the arrival of newer voices, it can be said that the year marked a relatively healthy period for Bangla cinema. Early stagnation, political unrest towards the year’s end, and the persistent challenge of piracy, however, prevented it from becoming an even stronger year.

Ten Bangladeshi bands have recorded brand-new songs for Bangladesh Television’s special programme “Band Utshob 2025”, bringing together lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi and composer Fuad Nasser Babu; two names closely associated with many popular band songs in the country.

By becoming a heroine of Satyajit Ray, she elevated herself to a unique artistic height. She has received the National Film Award multiple times and has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Film Awards. Even today, audiences continue to watch her black-and-white era films on various television channels.

James echoed the sentiment, stating that the cancellation was entirely due to the organisers’ failure.

Popular Bangladeshi rock band Mechanix is celebrating two decades of its musical journey with a mega concert in Dhaka today (Saturday).

From growing up in a small village to becoming one of Bangladesh’s most respected actors, Mosharraf Karim has built his career through years of discipline, persistence and honesty. His journey — marked by theatre training, television success and recognition on both sides of the border — is now the focus of a special podcast episode airing this weekend.

From Karnival to Level Five, from Pritom Hasan to Xefer, a wave of new names has ripped up the concert scene and delivered impressive numbers on streaming platforms.

The concluding day of the grand celebrations marking the 185th anniversary of Faridpur Zilla School and its reunion programme descended into chaos yesterday, abruptly ending what was meant to be a festive occasion.

eir films are challenging long-held global misconceptions about Arab societies, while stories rooted in history, family, resistance, and social consciousness are finding powerful resonance with international audiences.

Throughout 2025, numerous songs were released in Bangladesh’s music scene, including tracks from films, OTT platforms, television dramas and Coke Studio Bangla.

According to reports, at around 10pm, organising committee convenor Mustafizur Rahman Shamim announced that the concert had been cancelled on the instructions of the Faridpur Deputy Commissioner.

As the year draws to a close, let us look back at the artistes who stood out, earned applause, and signalled a vibrant future for the industry.

Actor Mamunun Emon is set to return to theatres with the government grant-funded film “Moynar Char”, slated for release at the beginning of the new year.

In the light of these events, Bengal Foundation, one of country's biggest patrons of art and culture, launched a four-day long multidisciplinary cultural festival including an array of musical performances every evening, a craft fair, a craft workshop for children, and an art exhibition by 35 of the women artists of Bangladesh and beyond.