The ceremony, held at BFDC’s Floor No. 8, was attended by all 21 members of the newly elected executive committee, including president Shiba Shanu and general secretary Joy Chowdhury.

The director said the production team has been in regular contact with Bubly, and she has agreed to begin filming in September, subject to her continued recovery and physical well-being.

Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze has unveiled the first single from its upcoming studio album, marking the band’s return to the format after 14 years. Titled “Girgiti”, the track was released on Monday (July 6) as the first glimpse of Warfaze’s eighth studio album, while the band also prepares for its first-ever concert tour in the United Kingdom.

The two candidates argued that the constitutional provision cited to cancel their nominations does not apply to them because it came into effect after they had submitted their nomination papers.

A special edition of “Gan Diye Shuru” will be dedicated to Alam Khan’s memory, featuring tribute performances by Tasmeem Zaman Swarna, Biksham, and Orthi. Earlier in the day, another edition of the programme will showcase a selection of timeless film songs composed by the late maestro.

As Football World Cup fever sweeps across the country, two cinema halls have begun screening live matches in an effort to attract audiences back amid a prolonged shortage of moviegoers.

There was a time when she sang on the streets for a living. Whatever she earned from passersby was just enough to keep hunger at bay. But fate took a dramatic turn in January 1981, when a chance encounter with the late poet and former Bangladesh Betar director Fazle-e-Khoda transformed her life, introducing her raw talent to the nation.

On July 4, 2026, Gallery Chitrak inaugurated the third solo exhibition by artist Shamsul Alam Azad, titled “Visible Structure”, showcasing his evocative abstract paintings. The opening ceremony was attended by eminent artist Professor Emeritus Rafiqun Nabi as the chief guest and freedom fighter and poet Shamsuddoha Milan, the artist’s brother, as the special guest. Veteran artist Mostafizul Haque presided over the event.

Tilly Norwood, the AI actor created by London-based company Particle 6, is set to make her feature film debut in the upcoming coming-of-age comedy-drama “Misaligned”.

More than a record store, Vinyl Madness operates as an invite-only listening room and informal jamming space for Dhaka’s music enthusiasts.

A special Baul and folk music programme will follow in Scotland on July 15, before an international seminar and workshop at Queen Mary University of London on July 18. The event will conclude with a cultural celebration at London Town Hall on July 19.

National Award-winning actor Fazlur Rahman Babu believes his upcoming film “Mastul” will resonate deeply with audiences through its emotionally driven story and unconventional subject matter.

Veteran actress Rozina has alleged that she was “used as a trump card” during the recent Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association election after losing her bid for an executive committee member’s post.

“Jinn Kafil” centres on Misir Ali’s rational investigation into a series of mysterious events that blur the boundaries between logic, faith and the supernatural.

Then someone inevitably resurrects Mr Darcy, Jim Halpert or Aditya Kashyap to remind everyone that the blueprint existed long before TikTok edits.

Harry Styles has earned a Guinness World Record after completing a record-breaking 12-show residency at Wembley Stadium, surpassing Coldplay’s previous record of 10 consecutive concerts at the iconic London venue.

Mohammad Touqir Islam's “Delupi” recently received a significant endorsement, with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap officially joining the film as its presenter. The announcement, made by the film's team on social media, means the project will now be introduced internationally as ‘Anurag Kashyap presents Delupi’. He talks exclusively with The Daily Star.

More than three decades after its original release, Renaissance’s acclaimed song “Aj Je Shishu” has been reintroduced with a fresh musical arrangement, bringing together four of Bangladesh’s celebrated musicians.

The 46th edition of the North American Bengali Conference (NABC), one of the largest annual gatherings of Bengali-speaking communities in North America, has begun in New York, bringing together artists, filmmakers, writers and cultural personalities from both Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal.

Mohammad Touqir Islam’s “Delupi” has received a major boost with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap officially coming on board as its presenter.