Soma Surovi Jannat makes history as the first Bangladeshi artist to showcase her work in a solo exhibition titled “Climate, Culture, Care” at the Ashmolean Museum—the oldest museum in Britain and the world’s first university museum. Situated in Oxford, the museum offers residencies to South Asian artists, and for the first time, a Bangladeshi artist was given the opportunity to spend time there expanding her horizons.

The performance marks a significant step forward for A K Rahul and his band, highlighting their growing presence on the international stage.

Singer Kanak Chapa has shared a measured response after failing to secure a party nomination from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for the reserved seats for women, reiterating her desire to contribute to the country beyond her music career.

“Rupantor: The ReSonance Show,” the culminating presentation of the Department of Media Studies and Journalism’s Spring 2026 curriculum integration, made a comeback last Saturday with the theme “The Pitfalls of National Consciousness”.

He also recalled that Tanvir Mokammel once told him “Naiori” could have been a film, but since it aired on television, it did not receive the recognition it deserved. “The structure of our industry has, in many ways, limited us. More work could have been done, but quality is always a consideration,” he added.

Notably, some of Matia Banu Shuku’s well-known television serials include “Gollachhut”, “To-Let”, and “Ekta Kinle Arekta Free”. She is also the daughter of Language Movement veteran Abdul Matin.

Bangladeshi filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeev’s acclaimed short film "Ali" has won another prestigious award in Germany.

Frontman Julian Casablancas repeated the line “What side you standing on” as the footage played behind him.

Kanai Das Baul, a visually impaired folk artist from West Bengal, died on April 18. Known for his spiritually rooted music and humanist philosophy, he spent his life travelling across villages, fairs and akhras with his ektara, performing songs that reflected devotion and the essence of humanity.

Noted actor-comedian Eddie Murphy was presented with the AFI Life Achievement Award at a ceremony hosted by the American Film Institute, celebrating a career that has shaped comedy and cinema for more than five decades.

A new group exhibition at Bhumi Gallery is bringing together a range of emerging artists through a simple but effective idea: working within small canvases. Titled “Small, Infinite — Chapter I: Beginnings”, the fourth exhibition by Easels features 120 artworks by 10 young artists, each contributing 12 individual pieces.

Reflecting on the recognition, Babita said the award held special significance for her. “Every achievement brings joy, but this feels different. My father knew about Who’s Who, and receiving this honour makes me think of him deeply,” she said, dedicating the recognition to the younger generation.

Roman Reigns reclaimed championship gold, defeating CM Punk in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night Two on Sunday (April 19) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

At sixty, Tauquir Ahmed stands at a point where a life in the arts begins to take on its full shape. Today (April 19), at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, colleagues gathered to take stock of a career that has moved steadily across theatre, television, and film.

Born in Barishal and raised in Dhaka, Chamak entered the entertainment industry after becoming the second runner-up in the Miss World Bangladesh 2017 competition.

Cody Rhodes successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night One, closing an event that delivered a mix of title changes, dramatic moments, and surprise developments.

Actor Deepika Padukone has announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh, sharing the news through a social media post that featured their daughter, Dua.

Popular singer and music composer Hridoy Khan is set to release a new solo track after a long hiatus. Titled “Hahakar”, the song is written by contemporary lyricist Someshwar Oli, while composition and music arrangement have been done by the artiste himself.

While the director's previous television serials such as “Graduate”, “Mic”, and “Chander Nijer Kono Alo Nei” were also well received during their run, this drama has surpassed them all.

Pagol Hasan, known for his deeply emotive folk songs, died in a road accident on April 18, 2024, near the Surma Bridge area in Chhatak.