A new seven-episode drama series titled “Dadir Bhaag” has been created around the life and struggles of a grandmother, portrayed by renowned actress Dilara Zaman. The series also stars Jamil Hossain, Munmun Ahmed Mun, Naresh Bhuiyan, Reshma Ahmed, Mom Shiuli, Amin Azad, Suchana, and others. Written by Bidyut Roy from a story idea by Jamil Hossain, the series is directed by Mahfuz Islam and will premiere on the Jamil’s Zoo YouTube channel.

The prestigious honour is presented annually to a film that promotes peace, tolerance, and inter-cultural dialogue, reflecting Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of non-violence and harmony.

Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, Soundgarden, The White Stripes, and Warren Zevon are among the artists inducted into the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Veteran actress Kabori Sarwar began shooting her directorial project “Ei Tumi Shei Tumi”, with only two days of filming left when she passed away in 2021.

Indian cinema icon Rajinikanth will be honoured at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, marking five decades of his legendary film career.

Gilligan’s closing message signals a stand for human creativity over AI

The exhibition, titled “Centenary Tribute Ritwik Ghatak: The Subaltern Voice”, opened on November 7 at the Nandan Foyer — KIFF’s main festival venue — and will continue until November 13.

Mukhopadhyay transposed the novel’s original setting forward to the late 1930s and early 1940s to make the narrative more immediate for contemporary viewers.

In an industry often content to either idolise or invisibilise women, Nair managed to carve a cinematic language that neither glorifies nor redeems them. She allows them to take up space, to be complicated, to have appetites.

The sixth edition of the Bogura International Film Festival (BIFF) will be held from January 8 to 10, 2026, at Madhuban Cineplex in Bogura. The festival is organised by the Pundranagar Film Society, Bogura. This year’s event will showcase 71 films from 32 countries across five categories.

Singer-actor Tahsan has been at the centre of discussion in recent months

The press conference was presided over by Udichi Central Committee’s Acting President, Mahmud Selim. Among others, speakers included Dr Mokbul Hossain, President of the Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha; Mahadev Ghosh, Joint General Secretary of the Coordinating Council of Music Organisations; Sujit Mustafa, President of the Nazrul Sangeet Shilpi Parishad; Kamaruzzaman Bhuiyan, Vice-President of Charan Cultural Centre; Manzar Chowdhury Sweet, Joint Secretary of the Ganasangeet Coordinating Council; Naim Hasan Suja from the Nabanno Festival Celebration Committee; and Tushar Chandan, General Secretary of the Art Schools Alliance.

As part of the centenary celebration of legendary artist SM Sultan, University Press Limited (UPL) and Duniyadari Archive jointly hosted a presentation and review of the manuscript “Agricultural Quest of Sultan” by writer and researcher Pavel Partha. The event took place on yesterday, at UPL’s head office in Green Road, Dhaka .

Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom has arrived in Bangladesh after eight years for a four-day visit as part of his duties as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, the organisation confirmed in a press release.

Chhayanaut has called upon the government to reconsider its decision to abolish the posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools.

Rosé and American singer Bruno Mars received three nominations for their hit song “APT”. The track is nominated for record of the year, song of the year, and best pop duo/group performance. Rosé shared, “I think it’ll be a moment that proves to myself so many things that I grew up doubting. This achievement will mean a lot not just to me, but to many other people as well.”

The director of Israel's entry for the 2026 Oscars about a Palestinian boy's quest to see the sea hopes it will help arouse compassion in his homeland during so much conflict.

Rapper Kendrick Lamar topped the list of Grammy contenders for the second straight year on Friday with nine nominations, outpacing the seven nods for pop superstar Lady Gaga in the race for the music industry's top honuors.

I haven’t shared it with anyone, but we will announce a sequel this month. Whether it is “Surongo 2” or “Taandob 2”, you’ll have to wait and find out!

His dedicated Shakibian fans did not miss the event either. One of them said, “Wherever Shakib bhai goes, we never miss the chance to be there for him. Whether it’s an event or an award show, he always remembers us and keeps us in his thoughts. We, the Shakibians, will always love and stand by him!”