A pink poster had been circulating my social media newsfeed, and it turned out to be an art exhibition, so I decided to pay a visit. On the first afternoon of August, Safiuddin Shilpalay hence inaugurated the first solo exhibition, “Abanto”, by Mayesha Islam Abanti. She is a distinguished young lady who is currently enrolled at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Spider-Man is swinging back into action, and this time with a brand-new suit. Yesterday, Sony Pictures released a video featuring Tom Holland showcasing his upgraded Spider-Man costume for the upcoming film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, set to release on July 31, 2026.

In celebration of Friendship Day, young filmmaker Zobaydul Rahman’s debut feature “Ural” premiered last Friday across three major cinema halls in Dhaka — Star Cineplex, Blockbuster Cinemas, and Lion Cinemas. 

Two of Dhaka’s longest-standing single-screen cinema halls, Geet and Sangeet, have shuttered operations once again, citing an ongoing drought in quality Bangladeshi film releases and a dramatic decline in audience turnout.

The rally will begin at 3pm from the Shilpakala Academy and parade through Moghbazar, Hatirjheel, and Madhubagh, before looping back to its starting point. Each rickshaw will be colourfully decked with custom T-shirts, caps, flag bands, placards, and original graffiti art—transforming the streets of Dhaka into a moving exhibition of protest and pride.

Throughout last July, Drissho Madhyam Shilpi Shomaj stood as a powerful voice of resistance – uniting artists, cultural activists, and public figures against the state-led oppression faced by protesting students. A year later, they came together to invoke the spirit of that movement with a daylong event held at the Bangladesh National Museum, bringing together survivors, families of martyrs, and cultural members together under one room.

In those charged days, artistes from across the country stood with the people. Musicians, too, found their voice in the revolution. They came together under a single banner, "Get Up, Stand Up"—a name borrowed from Bob Marley’s timeless anthem. And with that spirit—“Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights”—they raised their voices not just for rights, but against brutality, mass killings, and fear that soaked the monsoon nights.

Veteran actress Babita has taken a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing a series of rare photographs from her early career on Facebook. The post, which features a collage of portraits and film stills from her golden days in the industry, was warmly received by fans.

"Bidrupe Bidroho", the six-day exhibition currently underway at La Gallerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, revives the spirit of resistance. Organised by Earki, the exhibition has been organised to mark the first anniversary of the July 2024 uprising, the 36-day-long people’s movement that culminated in the overthrow of the Awami League regime.

Jeremy Strong, the Emmy-winning star of “Succession”, is reportedly the frontrunner to portray Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Network Part II”, directed and written by Aaron Sorkin. The role was previously played by Jesse Eisenberg, who earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in the 2010 original film helmed by David Fincher.

Two critically acclaimed Bangladeshi productions, “Saba” and “Pett Kata Shaw” , have been officially selected for screening at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025, under the Subcontinent category. The festival will run from August 14 to 30.

The short film “Aborto – The Circle”, starring acclaimed Bangladeshi actors Mosharraf Karim and Robena Reza Jui, has been officially selected for screening at the eighth Bengali Film Festival of Dallas 2025, to be held in Dallas, Texas. The film is directed by Mahamudul Hasan Tipu.

The “July Reawakening Theatre Festival” is currently underway at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, featuring 11 new productions by 11 theatre troupes. Organised to reflect on the spirit of the July movement, the festival opened on July 31 at the National Theatre Hall and will continue till August 8.

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the very first time in his 30-year-long career. The 59-year-old actor was jointly honoured alongside Vikrant Massey for their performances in “Jawan” and “12th Fail”, respectively, at the 71st National Film Awards.

I am currently recording a tribute album, one that I’d been planning for a long time. It will feature reimaginations of the ‘90s songs that we dearly love, voiced by the talents of the 2000s – It’s the ultimate ‘what-if’ scenario.

Bangladeshi artist and Dhaka University Fine Arts graduate Naima Karim’s second interactive virtual reality short film, “Mirage”, has officially been invited to the Venice Immersive Competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica).

Justin Timberlake has revealed that he has been privately battling Lyme disease, a condition he described as “relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”

Popular TV host and screenwriter Rumman Rashid Khan is launching his new celebrity podcast “Behind the Fame with RRK”, premiering today with Mehazabien Chowdhury as the first guest.

Renowned for his spiritually enriched voice and mastery of devotional folk music, Shafi Mondol has returned with a new introspective original track titled “Arshinagar”. The song, released yesterday via Gaanchill Folk’s YouTube channel, delves into the depths of self-searching and spiritual yearning.

Zahur opened up about the industry’s longstanding disregard for actors who play maternal or supporting characters. Despite her national recognition—including multiple National Film Awards—she says she was frequently underpaid, and often not paid at all.