After 36 days of relentless protest, Bangladesh brought an end to fifteen years of autocratic rule. On August 5, Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a student-led mass uprising.

Singer Anusheh Anadil, whose renditions of songs such as "Tomar Ghore" and "Ghate Lagiya Dinga" made her one of the most recognisable voices in Bangladeshi folk fusion, quietly disappeared from the music scene at the peak of her career.

For filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain, “The Difficult Bride” is more than a psychological horror film. It is the culmination of nearly two decades of writing, years of meticulous preparation, and a childhood memory that refused to fade.

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has arrived in Dhaka ahead of the “Shah Cement Presents Main Stage Show Featuring Atif Aslam”, putting an end to days of speculation surrounding the much-anticipated concert. The artiste landed in the capital on July 22 and today attended his first-ever press conference in Bangladesh, where he interacted with members of the local media ahead of the show.

Global music company Warner Music Group (WMG) has expressed interest in collaborating with Bangladeshi band Chirkutt, marking what the band describes as the first time the company has formally engaged with music from Bangladesh.

The psychological horror film will have its world premiere at the festival, which will be held in Venice, Italy, from September 2 to 12.

The festival was originally scheduled to take place last month to mark the 127th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam but was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.

She has stayed away from showbiz for several years, yet in America she continues to host programmes on a regular basis.

Legendary actress Babita, one of the most celebrated stars of the subcontinent, is set to celebrate her birthday on July 30. To mark the occasion, journalist Ovi Moinuddin has spearheaded a special musical tribute dedicated to the actress, overseeing the project from conception to completion.

Ziaul Faruq Apurba is all set to showcase another side of his artistic talent as he prepares for a solo concert in the United States.

Singer-songwriter Bappa Mazumder, whose career has spanned more than three decades, will be honoured at a special musical evening titled “Celebrating Bappa Mazumder”, to be held tomorrow (July 24) at Jatrabiroti in Banani.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has become the latest celebrity to voice his support for the CJP-led student protest. In recent days, several Bollywood figures have publicly backed the movement, calling on the government to pay attention to the concerns raised by young people.

Sumaiya Shimu has spent two decades winning the hearts of audiences. She began her career with serials such as “Lolita”, aired on Ekushey TV, and “Swapnochura”, aired on Banglavision. Despite continued demand from viewers, she stepped away from acting for nearly five years, working only occasionally on OTT project directed by Nuhash Humayun. Now, she is set to return to television with Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz's upcoming serial “Fire Ashar Golpo”.

The "Shah Cement Presents Main Stage Show Featuring Atif Aslam" is expected to attract thousands of music enthusiasts, making it one of the most anticipated live entertainment events of the season.

“Adam Surat” explores injustice, neglect and the untold stories of marginalised people. The production draws on incidents and moments from people’s lives that often remain hidden from public view or fail to receive justice even when they come to light.

James is expected to perform his most celebrated songs, offering audiences a memorable musical evening. 

It is an adaptation of one of humanity’s oldest stories, an epic that has shaped the language of adventure, heroism and homecoming for nearly three millennia.

After taking a break from acting and announcing that he would no longer release new music, singer-actor Tahsan Khan is set to return to the screen as the host of “Voice of Bangladesh”, the national selection competition for “Eurovision Song Contest Asia”.

Few characters in Bangladeshi television have enjoyed the kind of enduring affection that Nilu Bhabi from Humayun Ahmed's "Ei Shob Din Ratri" continues to receive decades after the drama first aired. And for veteran actress Dolly Zahur, who brought the beloved character to life, the memories remain as vivid as ever.

Few actors have enjoyed the enduring popularity that Azizul Hakim commanded during the golden era of Bangladeshi television in the 1990s. Through a string of hit weekly dramas, he became one of the country's most beloved screen stars. Alongside television, he built an acclaimed career on stage with Aranyak, which he joined in 1977, and in films such as “Joyjatra” and “Shankhanil Karagar”.