Just days after announcing his decision to step away from playback singing, Arijit Singh has briefly returned to the recording studio to lend his voice to an upcoming film titled "Ek Din" backed by Aamir Khan.

Among the guests was Wendy Matthews, the Canadian‑born Australian vocalist known for a long career and multiple ARIA Awards. Invited on stage by Ananda, Matthews told the audience she could not understand the language but felt the earthy resonance of the music. She then offered an impromptu vocal interpretation of the traditional folk piece “Quiet Joys of Brotherhood”, a song popular in folk circles, responding to the melody of Ananda’s flute. The performance drew appreciative silence from the audience.

Shimla had earlier sought nomination from the ruling Awami League ahead of the January 2024 general election. At that time she appeared at the party’s central office on Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka to collect a nomination form for the Jhenaidah‑1 seat under the “boat” symbol, though she ultimately did not receive the party’s endorsement. In media interviews after collecting the form, she described herself as a “child of the Awami League family”.

Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar’s production banner Excel Entertainment has reportedly demanded ₹40 crore in compensation from actor Ranveer Singh following his alleged exit from the upcoming film “Don 3”. The development comes amid claims that the actor’s withdrawal has caused major financial and logistical setbacks for the project.

The buzz around Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller “Dhurandhar” shows no signs of slowing down, with its lead cast witnessing a sharp surge in popularity. Actors Sara Arjun and Ranveer Singh have now topped IMDb’s popular Indian celebrities list, overtaking several established stars.

In 2026, Sonnenblick has already won a Golden Globe and a Grammy and received an Academy Award nomination for co-writing Golden, the film’s breakout track and the first K-pop song ever to win a Grammy. Speaking shortly after learning the song had been shortlisted for an Oscar, he described the moment as emotional and credited fans for the achievement.

Despite repeated efforts to engage distributors in Bangladesh, the director said he received no positive response. The film is now scheduled to premiere before Eid on the YouTube channel BDFilms USA.

Dhaka, February 7, 2026 — On Saturday evening, Chhayanaut organised its much-anticipated Dance Festival at the Chhayanaut Auditorium. Held on 24 Magh 1432 at 6:15 pm (Bangladesh time), the programme offered a rich and soulful engagement with movement, rhythm, and heritage.

The move follows controversy over the board’s earlier composition, announced on January 14, 2026. Two previously named members, film editor Iqbal Ehsanul Kabir and director Khijir Hayat Khan—who resigned—were omitted from the new board.

Actors Equity Bangladesh is a fully non-political, professional welfare-oriented organisation. Any member who personally engages in political activity, expresses political opinions, or shares political or violent content on social media does so entirely at their own responsibility.

Bangladesh’s leading multiplex chain Star Cineplex is set to bring a triple cinematic treat for moviegoers, as three Hollywood films hit its screens tomorrow, February 9, simultaneously. The lineup includes the much-anticipated sequel 28 Years Later: “The Bone Temple”, the science-fiction thriller “Mercy”, and the horror feature “Primate”.

According to Deepto TV’s media spokesperson Zakia Sultana, the channel’s election coverage will span both election day (February 12) and the following day, combining live news bulletins, in-depth talk shows, and continuous digital updates under the banner of Deepto News.

At the Amar Bhashar Chalachitra festival (DUFS), organised by the Dhaka University Film Society, the Hiralal Sen Award 1432 was presented to filmmaker Monirul Haque Akash’s film “The University of Chankharpul.” The film also won the Best Screenplay award. The festival concluded on Sunday evening with the award ceremony.

Actress Sabila Nur has dismissed as false a photocard circulated on social media that attributed to her a comment referencing a political party ahead of the election.

When these songs are placed side by side, a collective pattern becomes visible. Each party and candidate have chosen a different register of language, a different visual story, and a different emotional tone, but all of them are designed for the same environment: the infinite scroll of social media feeds.

Dey played a central role in modernising jatra pala, working consistently to make the form socially relevant while retaining its folk roots. He later served for a long period as president of the Bangladesh Jatra Shilpa Unnayan Parishad, advocating institutional recognition and professional dignity for jatra practitioners.

The final day opens at 10:00am with Belal Ahmed’s feature film “Noyoner Alo”. At 12:30pm, Kazi Hayat’s politically charged film “Dhor” is scheduled for screening, remembered particularly for the late actor Manna’s performance and its depiction of the social and political tensions of its time.

The case dates back to 2010, when Yadav reportedly borrowed ₹5 crore from Delhi-based Murli Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his directorial venture “Ata Pata Laapata” (2012). The film’s poor box-office performance led to difficulties in repaying the loan, eventually triggering legal proceedings.

Tasnuva Tisha described the story as “highly contemporary and relevant”, adding that she thoroughly enjoyed working on the drama.

He also asked fans to keep him in their prayers, referencing the band’s song “It’s Not My Time” as a source of comfort.