Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón announced the hearing at a press conference, revealing that new evidence had surfaced suggesting the Menendez brothers were molested by their father.

Celebrated Nazrul Sangeet exponent Ferdous Ara faced an unexpected exclusion during Awami League’s tenure. For the past 15 years, she was barred from performing on Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar. Recently, however, she made a long-awaited return to these two state-run platforms. 

Artists Masuda Khatun Jui and Jafrin Gulshan, who incorporate their passion and skills to touch the shores of surrealism, realism, and symbolism, forge intriguing art pieces that are not just for the eyes, but also for the depths of our minds. These paintings and installations— currently being hosted as a duet visual arts exhibition, titled “Embracing Inharmonious”, at Kala Kendra— delve into the women, lifestyles, thought processes, and political, social, and cultural aspects of our country.

The deal concludes years of negotiations and legal disputes between key band members, including Roger Waters, David Gilmour, and Nick Mason, along with the estates of keyboardist Richard Wright and original singer-songwriter Syd Barrett.

Syed Ahsan Ali Sydney’s journey in the entertainment industry began in the 1960s, and he quickly rose to prominence with standout roles in some of Bangladesh’s most iconic films. His notable works include “Paye Chalar Path” (1973), “Megh Bijli Badal” (1983), and “Danpite Chhele” (1980). His acting excellence made him the first National Award-winning actor in Bangladesh Television (BTV) history.

The 23-member committee is chaired by the information advisor, with the additional secretary (Film) from the Ministry of Information serving as the member secretary.

Chavez is one of five people facing charges linked to the death of the actor, who was found unresponsive in his backyard jacuzzi in southern California in October 2023. A post-mortem report revealed a lethal level of ketamine in Perry’s system, identifying the “acute effects” of the drug as the cause of death.

Actress Sushama Sarker has showcased her talent in theatre, television dramas, films, and OTT platforms over the course of several years. The thespian has moreover been a long-standing member of the theatre troupe Desh Natak while dedicating her time to stage performances in Dhaka for over two decades.

Last Eid-ul-Azha, filmmaker Raihan Rafi created a buzz by directing “Toofan” starring Dhallywood’s megastar Shakib Khan. At the end of the movie, it is hinted that “Toofan 2” will be coming. 

Kazi Anirban, the grandson of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, passed away on Wednesday (October 3) in Switzerland due to a heart attack. He was the eldest son of Kazi Aniruddha, the rebel poet’s youngest child.

The six stories—"Swajati," "Dhusor," "Lukochuri," "Somoy," "Porichoy," and "Nirbhor"—were written by Tahnina Islam and directed by three prominent theatre directors, Azad Abul Kalam, Tropa Majumdar, and Pantha Shahriar.

At the press conference, held in the Film Producers and Distributors Association office, the forum’s interim committee was introduced, with veteran film producer Shamsul Alam as the convener and renowned director Shahin Sumon as the member secretary. The committee outlined demands that call for radical industry reforms, including the immediate dissolution of the current Film Certification Board and the National Film Award jury board.

After a long hiatus, four iconic bands from the 90s are set to share the stage once again. The much-anticipated concert, titled “Dhaka Retro,” will bring together Nagar Baul, Ark, Miles, and Dalchhut for a memorable night of melodies.

An opera night in Dhaka might seem a bit of an oxymoron, but contradictions can often coexist. Such was the case on the evening of last Friday (September 30), when “Melodies of Vienna” unfolded, featuring opera singer Soprano Mila Janevska and pianist Silvia Vaterl in the capital.

A Dhaka team has officially been acquired by Remark, a health and beauty care brand, and Herlan, a cosmetics line, for the upcoming 11th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The team, named Dhaka Capitals, is also being represented by Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan, considering he oversees the brands as their director.

Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's film “Boli” (The Wrestler), which won an award at the Busan Film Festival, has been selected to represent Bangladesh in the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.

It is worth mentioning that “Priyo Satyajit” is a film about the inner world and the life of the filmmaker. The story revolves around the creative journeys of two filmmakers from two different generations, both of whom are inspired by the ideals of Satyajit Ray. The role of the senior filmmaker was portrayed by the late, talented artiste Ahmed Rubel, while the younger generation filmmaker was played by Moutushi Biswas. The film was produced by the director’s own production house, Imation Creator.

Tony Buzbee, a Texas-based lawyer, revealed that he is representing 120 alleged victims, with the cases spanning from 1991 to 2023. Of these victims, 25 were minors at the time of the alleged abuse, marking the first time Combs has been accused of child sexual abuse.

Shubho Mahalaya, the most significant religious festival for Bengali Sanatan (Hindu) practitioners, marks the auspicious beginning of Durga Puja today. This day indicates the start of Devi Paksha, which is a crucial element of the Puja celebrations.

Ziaul Faruq Apurba is all set to emerge as the latest hero of Tollywood, marking his return to the big screen after an eight-year hiatus. The actor, especially popular on the small screen, will debut in West Bengal with “Chalchitra”, directed by Pratim D Gupta.