Bangladeshi documentary “A Journey Never Told”, directed by Sharmin Doja, has been officially selected for the prestigious Doc Edge Lab in New Zealand. Known for her work as a boom operator and live sound recordist, Sharmin has garnered praise for excelling in a field still largely inaccessible to women in Bangladesh. With this project, she now aims to bring Bangladeshi cinema to the international stage as a director.

Shams Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-American musician and Emmy Award winner, has been appointed as a voting member of The Recording Academy, the esteemed body behind the Grammy Awards.

Pop sensation Justin Bieber has officially released his seventh studio album today, under Def Jam Recordings, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. While no official announcement was made ahead of the release, promotional billboards and social media teasers had already built anticipation among fans.

The ever-rebellious Xefer was the talk of the town once again this Eid, with “Lichur Bagane” being hummed in tea stalls and blasted in parties. She also lent her voice in “Dhamaka” in Tasnia Farin and Sariful Razz starrer “Insaaf”.

Netflix is set to develop a live-action adaptation of the globally acclaimed franchise “Solo Leveling”. Moreover, rising South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok, known for standout performances in “20th Century Girl” and “Lovely Runner”, has been cast in the lead role of Sung Jinwoo.

Netflix has finally unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for “Wednesday” Season 2, bringing back Jenna Ortega’s gothic heroine to Nevermore Academy—this time, with even darker secrets and a mission that could cost her everything.

The critically acclaimed Nepali film “Missing: Keti Harayeko Suchana” is set for a nationwide release across Bangladesh from July 18, 2025. The film will be screened at all Star Cineplex branches under the SAFTA agreement, with Show Motion Limited importing the film in exchange for the Bangladeshi film “No Dorai”. 

Actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are expecting their first child; the couple revealed on Wednesday (Jule 9) through a heartfelt joint announcement on Instagram.

Alongside the drawings, six terracotta works are also on display. Unlike the charcoal pieces, these are not based on mythological themes but are inspired by personal ideas and abstract forms. The exhibition remains open to visitors from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm daily until July 11. For art lovers and heritage enthusiasts alike, “Mati, Murti O Manas” offers a rare opportunity to view the past through a contemporary lens—one that honours history while sketching out its quiet beauty in charcoal.

A double treat awaits Bangladeshi moviegoers this weekend, as two of the most anticipated international films of the year — James Gunn’s “Superman” and the Jackie Chan-starrer “Karate Kid: Legends” — are set to hit the big screen at Star Cineplex on July 11, the same day as their global release.

The exhibition flows from abstraction to figuration, from lyrical introspection to social critique. Visitors encounter personal mythologies, reinterpretations of folk traditions, and unflinching meditations on contemporary life, underscored by an Alliance Française de Dhaka press release.

Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar was found dead in her Karachi apartment yesterday, police officials confirmed. Her body, discovered in a flat located in Ittehad Commercial, Phase VI, was in an advanced state of decomposition and is believed to have gone unnoticed for nearly two weeks.

The fifth season of the hit Bangladeshi series “Bachelor Point”, directed and produced by Kajal Arefin Ome, is now set to be released for free on YouTube. Starting July 10, fans can watch new episodes every Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm on Boom Films’ YouTube channel, exploring the quirky lives of characters like Kabila, Pasha, Habu, and Shimul.

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp recently opened up about the trauma he experienced during his childhood and how it shaped his life and approach to parenting. In a candid interview with The Telegraph, the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star revisited memories of his late mother, Betty Sue Palmer, describing her as physically and emotionally abusive.

The item number “Chand Mama” from the film “Borbaad” has crossed the 100 million mark on YouTube, reaching the milestone even before completing four months since its release. With lyrics and composition by Pritom Hasan, the track features vocals by Dola Rahman alongside Pritom. Directed by Mehedi Hasan, the music video stars Shakib Khan and West Bengal actress Nusrat Jahan.

Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V from BTS, has once again made history on social media. According to HypeAuditor, he has secured a place among the world’s most prominent celebrities across various domains such as music and sports — an impressive feat considering his prolonged absence due to mandatory military service. Despite this hiatus, V’s influence remained strong, further cementing his global appeal.

A new psycho-thriller drama titled “Naseeb”, based on the mysterious and controversial theme of black magic, is set to premiere on July 10 on the YouTube channel of Gaanchill Drama. 

For the first time, Afran Nisho and filmmaker Redoan Rony are joining forces on the new cinematic venture “Domm”. According to the production team, the film is scheduled for release during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

The documentary chronicles the background, timeline, and emotional arc of the movement, interweaving accounts from student leaders, families of the deceased, and prominent public figures. Viewers are taken through a visceral retelling of events that unfolded on the streets—highlighting both the courage of protestors and the brutality of state forces.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China, the Second China-Bangladesh Singing Competition is all set to be held, bringing together participants from both nations through the universal language of music.