Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD) celebrated Fête de la Musique 2025 at Café la Véranda on Friday, bringing together over 40 musicians and hundreds of music lovers in a spirited showcase of musical diversity and community.

BTS rapper and producer Suga has officially completed his alternative military service, marking the discharge of all seven members of the K-pop sensation from South Korea’s mandatory conscription, according to an Associated Press report.

You might know him as Sameer from Bongo’s “BnG”, or perhaps you recognise him as Jaya Ahsan’s younger brother in “Taandob”—either way, Saad Salmi Naovi is fast becoming a name to remember.

Many well-known film and television personalities—such as Shabnur, Moushumi, Salman Shah, Nobel, Afsana Mimi, and Shomi Kaiser—rose to prominence in top magazines, newspapers, tabloids, and fashion campaigns thanks to the distinctive charm of his photography.

The film is produced by DOPE Productions, in association with Chorki and co-produced by Laughing Elephant Production, with Brac Bank PLC as the presenting partner. International distribution is handled by Swapna Scarecrow.

Actress Sabnam Faria is known for speaking her mind, both on and off social media. Despite drawing criticism at times, she remains unfazed, often sharing her opinions openly. During last year’s July student movement, she had voiced her support for the students. Now, months later, the actress has once again shared her reflections on that time—this time expressing her disappointment over the state of the country.

Cardi B has officially kicked off her 2025 music run with the release of her latest single, “Outside”. Dropped today, the track marks the Grammy-winning rapper’s first solo release since 2024’s “Enough (Miami)”.

Ed Sheeran’s connection with India appears to be growing stronger by the day. Following the success of his recent tour and his collaboration with Arijit Singh on the single “Sapphire”, which also features a cameo by Shah Rukh Khan, the English singer-songwriter may now be gearing up for his Bollywood debut.

At the heart of the play is the tragic trial of the Greek philosopher Socrates, whose unwavering pursuit of truth and reason led to a death sentence handed down by 501 jurors in ancient Athens. Accused of corrupting the youth and rejecting the state-sanctioned gods, Socrates could have chosen exile or even escaped. But instead, he accepted his fate and drank hemlock with stoic resolve, a moment immortalised in both philosophy and theatre.

The special screening at Star Cineplex's SKS Tower branch was attended by several noted personalities, including renowned filmmaker and Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, economist and BRAC Chairperson Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman, teacher-writer-columnist Anu Muhammad, politician Zonayed Saki, and prominent artists and professionals from the media industry.

A Bangladeshi short film and a documentary have earned nominations at the 21st Kazan International Film Festival in Russia. The short film “The Pair of White Pigeons” is directed by Shahriar Azad Shaumik, while the documentary “Mighty Afrin: In the Time of Floods” is helmed by Angelos Rallis. The documentary is an international co-production involving Greece, France, Germany, and Bangladesh.

A total of 120 writers, artists, performers, filmmakers, academics, and cultural activists from across the country have jointly condemned the reported decision to remove the mural titled “Anjali Laho Mor” from the campus of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University in Trishal, Mymensingh.

Among the approved titles are 38 full-length Bengali films and 29 English-language features. Additionally, 12 short films and 15 documentaries received clearance for public exhibition during the same period.

Netflix is preparing to revive another beloved classic TV series. According to Deadline, the streaming platform has finalised a deal with Legendary Television to reboot “Land of the Lost”, the 1974 science fiction adventure series originally created by Sid and Marty Krofft.

Describing the selection as “a moment of pride for our young filmmaker,” the ministry pledged to finance air travel for a member of the film delegation to Karlovy Vary. Adviser Farooki emphasised that the ministry will continue encouraging Bangladeshi talents in music, cinema, photography, theatre, and architecture who gain international recognition.

The actor was admitted to a hospital in Dhaka with pneumonia on June 6, just a day before Eid-ul-Azha, and was unable to join his co-stars in the film’s promotional campaign. From his hospital bed, he watched reviews pour in and audiences respond with warmth—something he described as profoundly moving.

Known for choosing diverse roles, Shuvoo explained, “Films come in all forms. I’ve always tried to explore different dimensions through different stories. That’s why I joined ‘NeelChokro’. If every film was like ‘Mission Extreme’, ‘Dhaka Attack’ or ‘Chuye Dile Mon’, you’d be bored. This one is a different kind of story.”

Popular actresses Sabila Nur and Tasnia Farin have been dominating the Eid-ul-Azha box office with their commercial film releases, “Taandob” and “Insaaf”. Both films have sparked widespread discussions across social media and among filmgoers, mostly in praise of the actresses’ performances.

There’s fresh hope for fans of Netflix’s acclaimed crime drama “Mindhunter”. Holt McCallany, who played FBI agent Bill Tench in the series, revealed in an interview with CBR that creator David Fincher is considering reviving the show, not as a third season, but as a trilogy of feature-length films.

Jeremy Allen White steps into the shoes of Bruce Springsteen in the first trailer for “Deliver Me From Nowhere”. The biographical drama, written and directed by Scott Cooper, will be released in theatres on October 24 under 20th Century Studios.