Artcell last performed in Australia in November. The band had been away from concerts for several months. Jewel said the break followed personal and other reasons, including the death of vocalist Lincoln’s mother.

Deadline reported that the announcement was made during a presentation at the Cannes Film Festival. The updated scheme will also make the application and payment process quicker and easier for filmmakers.

Kaarina Kaisar, the content creator and actress who passed away in Chennai following liver-related complications, will be brought back to Bangladesh this afternoon.

And somewhere inside the maze of the Palais, among buyers, critics and dreamers, Dhaka continues to echo a little louder.

Kaarina’s words still echo in my ears. The beautiful photos of her that everyone is sharing right now are from that very shoot. But sadly, there will never be another photoshoot again.

In works such as “Oceanic Fury”, “Midnight Storm”, and “Tempest of Paradise”, Ain explores the sea’s dual nature—its capacity for serenity and violence. The ocean becomes a psychic mirror, reflecting inner turbulence alongside external force.

A three-day art exhibition titled “Light from the Inner Soul” is currently underway at the lobby of Cumilla Shilpakala Auditorium, showcasing the creative expressions and inner visions of women through paintings and handcrafted artworks.

However, humor was not all she was—she was also the kindest and most giving person you could meet. She was the type who would send you voice messages to praise and encourage you, even if you had just met. If she perceived you to be talented in any way, she would go above and beyond to encourage you to pursue your craft.

The first-look poster of the upcoming Bangladeshi film “Bonolota Sen” was unveiled on Friday, with the makers confirming that the film will hit theatres during Eid.

According to Japanese media reports, she passed away on April 18. Her agency, Aoni Production, confirmed the news in a statement released on Friday.

Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned Friday both the killing of civilians in US and Israeli attacks on his country and the "massacring" of protesters by the Islamic republic. 

Hollywood star John Travolta was given a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Friday as he premiered the first movie he has ever directed.

Walking into a “Cyberpunk 2077”-themed café in Bassbaba Sumon’s residence, it was clear that the SEA legend had ventured into another passion after checking every bucket list item possible for a musician. He started his career in his teens, becoming a cultural icon while revolutionising how the bass, as an instrument, is perceived in Bangladesh, and later collaborating with international musicians like Frank Gambale, Bob Franceschini, and Bubby Lewis.

Content creator passes away while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Chennai

However, I decided instead to walk down the street from the Palais, with a gimbal in one hand and a coffee in the other, straight to Eden Hôtel, where the French Riviera Film Festival is taking place. Here, “Gali Kothon: A tale of swear words”, a short film by Mahamuda Aktar Monisha, is vying for the top documentary prize.

An exhibition showcasing portraits of Tagore and Nazrul, created by more than 100 students from 13 schools in and around Dhaka, was also held as part of the event.

The actor shared that the very first birthday wish came from his daughter shortly after midnight. “My daughter, Nazah, was the first to wish me this year. I was truly touched,” he said with a smile. “Then came wishes from my son and my wife.”

Canadian filmmaker Leah Nelson received a warm and emotional seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of her animated feature “Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me”, during a packed Special Screening on Thursday evening.

“Parallel Tales” is adapted from a chapter of Krzysztof Kieślowski’s celebrated Polish television series “Dekalog” (1989–1990), written by Farhadi alongside his brother Saeed.

The fifth edition of Film Fiesta Take 05 is set to take place on May 15 at Alliance Française de Dhaka, bringing together filmmakers, critics, students, and cinema enthusiasts for a day centred on short films and cinematic discussions.