It is not simply an attempt to remember Ayub Bachchu. It is an attempt to make sure the next generation gets to discover him. He left behind songs, melodies, guitars and memories. But his greatest legacy may be the musicians and listeners who refuse to let those songs fade. That is “Uttoradhikar”—the inheritance of music, passed from one generation to the next.

Today marks the birth anniversary of the legendary musician. Had he been alive, the Bangladeshi rock icon would have turned 64.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is showing little sign of slowing down, with the Tom Holland-led superhero film on course to top the North American box office for a third consecutive weekend.

The series became an international success and was broadcast in more than 110 countries. It also made history in 2017 as the first Turkish series to win an International Emmy, taking home the award for Best Telenovela at the 45th International Emmy Awards.

On August 13, Bengal Shilpalay inaugurated ‘The Quiet Within’, a solo exhibition by Bangladeshi cinematographer and artist Rashed Zaman, the contents of which are a mediation between painting and photography.

James and Ayub Bachchu, two titans of the Bangladeshi music industry, met in 1980. “We knew each other for 40 years—I respected and loved him greatly,” said James at a press conference in Rome.

Inde Navarrette, who became famous for her role in the horror hit “Obsession”, has been cast as Rogue in Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated “X-Men” reboot.

Twenty of Ayub Bachchu’s most beloved songs will be released in new musical arrangements, performed by eight Bangladeshi bands and 12 artistes as part of a tribute project titled “Uttoradhikar”.

As part of the event, 100 lucky audience members will get the chance to speak with Caniggia, take his autograph and have photographs with him.

Switzerland has selected Nicolas Wadimoff's Gaza documentary “Who is Still Alive” as its official submission for the best international feature category at the 2027 Academy Awards.

A 15-day photography exhibition documenting the participation of Bangladeshi activists in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition opened at DrikPath Bhobon in the capital's Panthapath on Friday.

Some relationships are too vast to be contained in words. You can spend hours listening to their stories and still leave with the feeling that the most beautiful parts exist somewhere beyond language. The love story of actors Mili Basher and Masum Basher is one of them.

Through song, verse and dance, “Badhonhara Brishtidhara” presented the monsoon in its many shades—from the intimacy of rain against a window and the darkness of gathering clouds to the restless force of a storm—returning throughout to Tagore’s enduring expressions of Bengal’s seasons.

Bangladeshi short film “To-Let”, directed by Jubair Shawan, is competing at the 2026 Focus on Ability Short Film Festival in Australia, marking the first time a film from Bangladesh has been selected for the festival.

"I learned from Sadi Mohammad, from Sanjib da, and from many others over the years. To be honest, music is deeply rooted within me. I've always loved singing."

Filmmaker Raihan Rafi has unveiled the first look of Siam Ahmed’s character in his upcoming supernatural thriller “Andhar”.

Faria shared her thoughts on the matter in a Facebook post on Thursday (August 13), saying the practice was damaging the country’s entertainment industry.

Rani Mukerji has received another major honour in her three-decade-long career, with the acclaimed actor being recognised for excellence in acting at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026.

“Tobuo Jege Uthi” examines women’s everyday realities within structures shaped by gender, identity, power and patriarchy.

Short film “Bihan”, which explores how social attitudes, workplace realities and family pressures create unseen barriers to women’s leadershsetip, is to premiere at 8:00pm today.