Today would have been the 79th birthday of renowned actor, playwright, academician and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque. This is the first time his family and friends are commemorating the day without him. He passed away on October 11, last year. On his birth anniversary, we spoke to legendary actor Mamunur Rashid to know about their friendship and more.

Today would have been the 79th birthday of renowned actor, playwright, academician and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque. This is the first time his family and friends are commemorating the day without him. He passed away on October 11, last year. On his birth anniversary, we spoke to his friend and colleague, National Award-winning actor and noted scriptwriter Abul Hayat to know about their fond memories with him.

Today would have been the 79th birthday of renowned actor, playwright, academician and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque. This is the first time his family and friends are commemorating the day without him. He passed away on October 11, last year.

Bangladesh is the “Country of Focus” at the 17th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), which begins today. India is honouring 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence at the event.

The image of legendary artistes Runa Laila and Sabina Yasmin being given Lifetime Achievement Awards by an emotional Ferdausi Rahman -- will be immortalised as one of the most meaningful, significant and iconic moments in the history of the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards.

Bangladesh heritage community in Glasgow will be presenting their production “LASCARi” (Lascar Ami) at The Tall Ship, Glasgow, tomorrow at 3:30 pm and 5 pm.

The Cannes Film Festival geared up for a bumper 75th anniversary edition with a selection of big Hollywood names, buzzy newcomers and previous Palme d’Or winners from May 17– a splashy return even as the conflict in Ukraine looms over festivities.

A Hindi film adaptation of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s short story, “Golpo Bolo Tarini Khuro”, is in the works.  Ananth Narayan will direct the film, titled “The Storyteller”.

Rafiath Rashid Mithila has quite a few films awaiting release, including Raajorshee De’s “Maya”, Riingo Banerjee’s “A River in Heaven” and Arunav Khasanbish’s “Nitishastro”.

India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dropped its drug-on-cruise case against Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan due to “lack of evidence.”

Model, actress, and anchor Maria Nur has welcomed her first child. The baby boy was born on May 12 in the USA. The actress took to her Facebook page to announce the news. She had flown to the USA this January.

Tom Cruise returns to the role of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell after 36 years with the sequel to 1986’s “Top Gun”.

Debutant actress and model Snigdha Chowdhury will be featured alongside Siam in Raihan Rafi’s “Rashta”.

In the 24 years of his acting career, Intekhab Dinar made a place in the hearts of the audience with his powerful performances on stage, television, and recently, OTT platforms.

Musician James today withdrew a case filed against four top officials of Banglalink Digital Communications Limited on charge of violating the copyright laws.

Marking the 123rd birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, three plays based on his short stories will be aired on television tonight.

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has hopped on the startup bandwagon with the launch of her fitness brand ‘The Tribe’, which offers virtual and ‘in-studio’ products, including training workshops and tailor-made nutrition plans.

Gems of Nazrul is set to mark the 123rd birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam with the release of their 21st music video, “Oi Agoto Jago”.

Be it the courageous roar of rebellion or the face of undaunted faith, National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s ideology, philosophy, and his expression has never failed to speak for the common masses. The legendary author was ahead of his time, and presented stories that treasure self-identity, ecocriticism, and most importantly, humanism.

On the occasion of the 123rd birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, Nazrul sangeet exponent Sujit Mostafa was awarded with the Nazrul Padak, at a three-day event organised by Kazi Nazrul Islam University (Trishal Mymensingh).