Marking the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is set to host “Ananda Utsab” at the Nandan Mancha of the academy. Supported by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the programme will take place on Friday, 6 June, at 7pm.

Indian television actress Hina Khan has tied the knot with her long-time partner Rocky Jaiswal in an intimate eremony. The couple shared the news through a joint post on social media, accompanied by images from the occasion.

National Film Award-winning actress Runa Khan will appear in three new web films set for release this Eid.

The official trailer for “Wicked: For Good”, the concluding instalment in the two-part adaptation of the acclaimed musical “Wicked”, has been released, offering audiences an early look at the final chapter of the story.

In a digital world that churns out creators by the minute, the label “content creator” has become both a badge of entry and a box. But for Rakin Absar, Kaarina Kaisar, Ridy Sheikh, and Nazia Hassan, that box was never going to be big enough. Instead of riding the algorithm wave into redundancy, they each pivoted; deliberately or instinctively, who outgrew the “content creator” label and built new identities entirely. Podcast host. Actor. Choreographer. Wellness educator.

Tasnia Farin is set to make her commercial film debut with “Insaaf”, releasing this Eid. The newly released song “Akashete Lokhho Tara 2.0” introduces Farin in a role distinctly different from her earlier screen appearances. 

Dola, who captured hearts last Eid with “Chand Mama”, returns this time with a gentle, heartfelt rendition. “It feels truly special to be part of such a timeless song,” she said. “‘Shopno Jabe Bari’ resonates deeply with so many people because it reminds them of going home to their loved ones. Until now, we’ve always seen it from a male perspective. This time, it’s told and heard from a woman’s point of view, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have been chosen to lend my voice to something so emotionally powerful.”

On Tuesday, the film’s first song, Tomake Chai, was released, featuring vocals by Imran and Konal, and lyrics by Robiul Islam Jibon. The music video features Nibir, alongside actress Puja Agnes Cruze. In 2022, he starred opposite Tollywood’s Pooja Banerjee in the Baba Yadav-directed “Chol Ratke Kori Bhor”, under TM Records, hinting early on at his cinematic potential.

Jessie J has revealed that she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and will be stepping away from the spotlight to undergo surgery.

A major turn has taken place in the legal dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. A federal judge has sided with Justin, rejecting Blake's claims of emotional distress in the ongoing case.

Shakib Khan starrer “Taandob” has officially received clearance from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board, paving way for its theatrical release and setting the stage for a potential box office storm.

Bangladeshi director Mahde Hasan’s debut feature film “Sand City” has been acquired by Bangkok-based sales company Diversion for worldwide sales (excluding Bangladesh and Switzerland). The film will have its world premiere in the Proxima Competition at the 2025 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

The reported rift between superstar Shakib Khan and actor Afran Nisho has officially come to an end. On Tuesday (June 3) night, Nisho visited Shakib’s office, where the two held a lengthy discussion, according to sources close to both actors.

In an artistic gathering, Khamkheyali Sabha, a literary and cultural forum inspired by the ideals of Rabindranath Tagore, paid tribute to the late cultural icon Sanjida Khatun through a memorial event titled ‘Sanjida Khatun Smarananjali’. The programme took place at 6:30pm, yesterday, at the World Literature Centre in Bangla Motor, Dhaka.

During his first-ever trip to Dhaka last week, British-Bengali electronic producer, songwriter, and rapper Surya Sen took time out to invigorate stages with his breakout single “Buccho Ni Ba Bhai” at not one but two back-to-back debut shows in the country. This genre-hopping artiste, based in North London, brought some great UK garage, hip-hop, and house music to the table, both old and new.

The Theatre Artists Association of Dhaka (TAD) has expressed disappointment over the proposed national budget for the cultural sector for the 2025–26 fiscal year. 

Taylor Swift’s original recordings have witnessed a dramatic resurgence on Spotify following her announcement last Friday (May 30) that she has reclaimed ownership of her first six studio albums.

Bangladesh Television (BTV) has curated a four-part musical celebration this Eid-ul-Azha, featuring 13 renowned and emerging bands from across the country. The special series will offer audiences a festive blend of nostalgia and fresh sounds.

The latest song “Lichur Bagane” from the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha release “Taandob” has stirred significant buzz following its release last night.

As the outside world grows darker, with death counts rising and normalcy disappearing, the bond between Jaya and Sharmin is tested further. The film captures the delicate balance between love and self-preservation during a crisis, encapsulated in Jaya’s repeated, poignant line: "All promises are false. Nobody came to rescue."