Acclaimed photojournalist Sony Ramani has unveiled his first solo photography exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), spotlighting the growing environmental crisis engulfing the capital. The exhibition opened today at 5:30pm and will welcome visitors daily from 3pm to 8 pm until April 24.

'Drik' has been hosting the Bangladesh Press Photo Contest since 2022, to highlight the success and work lives of photojournalists. We salute all the hardworking, courageous, and talented male and female photographers and photojournalists.

Jey Uso has finally conquered his greatest challenge. The beloved "Yeet" icon etched his name into history by becoming just the third WWE Superstar to defeat Gunther, earning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship with a submission victory in the opening match of WrestleMania 41, Night 1, held yesterday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Adapted from Rabindranath Tagore’s classic short story, “Denapaona” marks Emon’s feature film after a good while. Dighi was confirmed as the lead character, Nirupama, at the start of the year. Emon officially joined the cast this week and announced that filming is scheduled to begin next month.

More than five years after “The Big Bang Theory” wrapped up, Leonard and Penny are still enjoying game nights—at least virtually. Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki, who portrayed the beloved couple on the long-running CBS series, recently reunited in a commercial for the mobile video game “Royal Kingdom”. In the playful ad, the duo ditches all their usual forms of entertainment in favour of the immersive gaming app.

“Daagi” stars Afran Nisho as a hardened, mysterious convict, with the number “786” branded on his uniform—a visual that’s now become iconic among fans. Starring opposite him is actress Tama Mirza, with a supporting cast that includes Sunerah Binte Kamal, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Gazi Rakayet, Mili Bashar, and Rashed Mamun Apu.

This year’s election saw Azad Abul Kalam contesting for the presidency against Abdullah Rana, and Rashed Mamun Apu vying for the general secretary role against Shahed Sharif Khan.

Legendary Bangladeshi singer Sabina Yasmin is ready to make a triumphant return to the stage at the 8th Bangladesh Festival, scheduled for May 17, at the Toronto International Pavilion. This marks her first international performance since recovery from a health setback.​

Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after experiencing breathing difficulties and mild chest pain yesterday night.

Around the mid-2000s, a young Munem Wasif, with his rickety Soviet-era Zenit camera, found himself indulging in the allures of the older parts of Dhaka. Infinite lived experiences and thousands of shutter counts later, his first magnum opus, “Belonging”, came to life in 2012. This photo book became one of the most revered photographic bodies of work in Bangladesh’s visual art history.

On Friday afternoon, cultural activists presented their views at a seminar titled “Review and Proposal of the Cultural Sector Budget.” The event was organised by the Theatre Artists Association of Dhaka (TAD) in the seminar room of the Shilpakala Academy.

Meghdol has released a new track titled “Golaper Naam”. The music video for the song premiered on the band’s official YouTube channel at 8pm on Friday (April 18).

Although the winners of the 2023 National Film Awards were expected to be announced months ago, political transitions delayed the process. Sources now suggest that the awards will finally be handed out in May, with small-budget films emerging as strong contenders across several major categories.

Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his compelling performances in “Paatal Lok”, “Raazi”, “Raees”, and “Jaane Jaan”, is gearing up for his next project, the heist thriller “Jewel Thief”. Over the years, the actor has built a dedicated fanbase and is often compared to the late actor Irrfan Khan.

From back-to-back cinematic musical hits to earning praise for his acting on OTT platforms, Pritom Hasan is having a standout year. His collaboration with Shakib Khan and chart-topping tracks like “Chand Mama”, “Didha”, and the ever lively “Laage Ura Dhura” have solidified his reputation as one of the most sought-after musicians in Dhallywood.

During his student years, Wasim gained fame as a bodybuilder, winning the East Pakistan title in 1964.

Amid high domestic demand, “Jongli” is set to be released internationally on April 25.

Lucasfilm has officially announced “Star Wars: Starfighter”, a new chapter in the iconic franchise, with Ryan Gosling leading the cast and Shawn Levy directing. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on May 28, 2027, with production set to begin this Fall.

The film, directed by Sepideh Farsi, is set to premiere at the ACID section of the Cannes Film Festival and captures Hassona’s daily life in Gaza through remote conversations and recordings made over FaceTime. ​

The artiste entered the film industry as the producer of the 1972 liberation war film "Ora Egaro Jon"