Legendary Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze is preparing to celebrate its 42nd anniversary with new music and a special tribute concert dedicated to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson in July.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has confirmed that he will marry his longtime partner Gauri Spratt on July 5, bringing months of speculation about the couple’s future to an end.

The Bangladeshi documentary “Payer Chhap” is set to be screened at several universities and schools in China, extending the international reach of a film that has already drawn attention for its portrayal of resilience and determination.

The organisations urged the government, cultural institutions and educational establishments to organise cultural events, discussions and awareness programmes across the country to commemorate the centenary of the historic song.

Ekushey Padak-winning musician Azam Khan is regarded as the pioneer of Bangla pop music. He was not only the first pop superstar of Bangladesh, but he was also a freedom fighter who valiantly fought for the independence of the country. Today, on his 15th death anniversary, this article chronicles this maestro's life, tracing his journey from the Liberation War until his death on June 5, 2011.

A special screening of the much-anticipated film "Rockstar" was held yesterday, attended by lead actor Shakib Khan, the film's cast and crew, director Azman Rusho, and members of the media.

For many aspiring musicians, the journey begins in a studio. For Jahidul Islam Hridoy, better known as JD47, it began at a tea stall.

The selected projects are "Alowkik Rajhas", the debut feature by Bangladeshi filmmaker Rajib Rafi, and "Before the Earth Collapses", a multinational co-production directed by Japanese filmmaker Noriko Yuasa.

The narrative of “Nishi” centres on a tea worker’s daughter whose education is interrupted due to a severe water crisis. A timber trader, Lalchan, attempts to exploit the situation by offering a tube well in exchange for marriage to the minor girl, forming a story that reflects environmental strain and social vulnerability.

The performance will take place at Chandler Hall at 6 pm on Saturday (June 6) at the invitation of the Renaissance Drama Society Melbourne. Director Zahid Repon and actress Juana Sobnom travelled to Melbourne on May 29 to participate in the production and related events.

Bangladeshi-American DJ and music artiste Sanjoy has been selected as an official artiste for the 2026 FIFA World Cup album and is also set to perform at the tournament’s opening ceremony, the musician announced in a Facebook post.

The season is titled “Revolutionary Cinema: The Passion of Ritwik Ghatak”. It has been curated by filmmaker and academic Sanghita Sen.

Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has unveiled the first glimpse of his upcoming film "Emperor vs Sarat Chandra", with Tota Roy Choudhury appearing as legendary Bengali novelist Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay.

The Cox's Bazar Film Society is set to organise a two-day film screening programme titled “Cox's Bazar Talkies” on June 5 and 6 at Shaheed Subhash Hall of the Cox's Bazar Public Library.

Actor Bapparaj has decided not to contest the upcoming Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association election, despite previously announcing his intention to run for the post of president for the 2026–28 term.

The film is scheduled to begin screening in various Australian cinemas from Friday (June 5). The distribution rights for "Roid" in Australia and New Zealand have been jointly acquired by Screenxcope and DeshiEvents.

“It is difficult to put into words. There are certain moments and certain times in life when everything cannot be fully expressed. That is how I feel right now. Even after hearing the news, I find it hard to describe my emotions,” Shabnam told The Daily Star.

Once a familiar face on Bangladeshi television, particularly in BTV dramas and literary adaptations, Tonima has shifted her focus entirely to academia. She currently teaches at East West University and says she has found fulfilment in her role as an educator.

At the time, filmmaker Tareque Masud and cinematographer-director Abdul Latif Bachchu were selected for Lifetime Achievement honours, while “Satao” won Best Film and its director, Khandaker Sumon, received the Best Director award.

Director Himel Ashraf is set to reunite with actor Shakib Khan for a new film, marking their third collaboration following “Priyotoma” and “Rajkumar”.