Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has questioned some of the issues raised by Syed Jamil Ahmed in his statement while handing his resignation as the director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy at a public event.

How does a nation remember its artists? “What Novera is doing now will take us a long time to understand,” said legendary artist Zainul Abedin, decades ago. On Thursday (February 27) evening, as audiences watched the stories of Novera Ahmed and Monirul Islam unfold on the screen at Alliance Française de Dhaka, the weight of those words became clear.

Renowned Bangladeshi musician Pritom Hasan is set to take his electrifying performances overseas with his much-anticipated “USA Tour 2025”. Organised by Deshi Music & Entertainment, the tour will see the versatile artiste perform across multiple cities, including Washington, D C, New York, Boston, San Jose, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Miami, New Jersey, and Michigan.

Pop star Katy Perry is set to journey into space on an upcoming all-female mission aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket.

Ziaul Faruq Apurba is currently basking on immense appreciation and admiration from audiences for two of his standout projects—the Indian film “Chaalchitro” and the Valentine’s Day special “Mon Duari”.

The 45th annual Razzie Awards, Hollywood’s infamous parody of the Oscars that highlights the year’s worst films, saw Madame Web sweeping the top dishonours. The Marvel-based film took home multiple awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actress, and Worst Screenplay.

Bollywood’s beloved couple, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, are preparing to experience parenthood for the first time, as they announced their pregnancy on social media this Friday.

The rising star will be starring in four films this year—two Bangladeshi projects, including one directed by Tanvir Hossain Probal, and two Indian films, one from Tamil Nadu and another from Kolkata. “I have a significant fanbase in Kolkata, and that’s how I was approached for these projects,” he shared.

After 12 years of being in a relationship, actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and producer-director Adnan Al Rajeev tied the knot on February 14. Ten days later, on February 24, they hosted a wedding reception at a resort in Savar, near Dhaka.

During the event, the theatre personality who was supposed to give a speech to the present audience, suddenly took the microphone and informed on his resignation. "It is no longer possible for me to continue working here. That is why I am submitting my resignation letter to the Shilpakala Secretary (Mohammad Wares Hossain) in front of all of you," he stated, addressing the audience and distinguished guests at the event.

Keya Payel expressed her joy, saying, "I am extremely happy to have graduated. My university life was quite short in a way, as a significant part of it was spent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, I couldn’t fully experience university life, which is something I always regret. I have always enjoyed student life the most."

His filmography includes several hits such as “Nijhum Rati Ra Sathi”, “Chinha Achinha”, “Ramayana”, “Tapasya”, “Ram Balram”, “Paltak”, “Abhilasha”, “Danda Balunga”, “Puja Phula”, “Jaga Hatare Pagha”, “Pua Mora Kala Thakur”, “Kanyadaan Chhaka Akhi Sab Dekhuch”i, and “Rajnigandha” among others. 

Oscar Nuñez, best known for portraying the accountant Oscar Martinez in "The Office", is set to reprise his role in the upcoming Peacock series. Similar to its predecessor, this new show follows a mockumentary format, where the documentary team that chronicled life at Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch for years now shifts its focus to a historic but struggling Midwestern newspaper and its employees.

Prominent theatre troupe Prachyanat marked its 29th anniversary on February 21. To commemorate the occasion, the troupe organised a series of cultural events throughout the month, which concludes today with a closing ceremony at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

Universal Pictures unveiled a fresh teaser clip yesterday, confirming that Zendaya has joined the voice cast of “Shrek 5”. The upcoming installment will also see the return of the franchise’s legendary voices, with Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy reprising their iconic roles in the beloved animated series.

After months of anticipation surrounding the Eid-ul-Fitr special film “Borbaad”, starring Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan, the excitement surrounding it has reached a new palpable height following the official teaser release yesterday.

After months of uncertainty, concert enthusiasts finally have a reason to rejoice. Several concerts had been postponed in recent months due to security concerns. However, the wait is over, as two major concerts are set to take place today at separate venues in the capital, featuring an exciting lineup of musicians.

Gene Hackman, the acclaimed actor known for his Oscar-winning roles in “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven”, has passed away at 95, along with his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, aged 63. The couple was found dead yesterday afternoon at their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office confirmed. While the cause of death is still under investigation, there are no immediate signs of foul play, authorities reported.

In recent years, the alarming rise in suicide rates among the youth has been a matter of concern. Societal pressures, relationship struggles, academic and professional failures, financial crises, and family conflicts have all been identified as key factors exacerbating mental stress. "Atmajoy" aims to convey the message that standing by one another and offering mental support can help prevent suicide. The play is written by Momena Chowdhury and directed by Shamim Sagar.

Zakia Kamal Moon, the actress who debuted in Dhallywood with Jaaz Multimedia’s "Paap" in 2023, has taken legal action against Jaaz Multimedia CEO Abdul Aziz over an unpaid loan of TK 60 lakh. The court has issued an arrest warrant for Aziz on February 19 after he repeatedly failed to repay the debt.