Yesterday marked an exceptionally beautiful moment for Warfaze, the band that shaped the childhood of an entire generation, as it received the Ekushey Padak, the country’s second-highest civilian honour, for its contribution to music.

Although nominated for this year’s Bangla Academy Literary Award in the poetry category, poet Mohon Raihan’s award has been withheld by Bangla Academy without prior announcement.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda tied the knot this morning, formalising a relationship that has spanned nearly a decade.

After much anticipation, the official poster for the film “Bonolota Express”, directed by Tanim Noor, has been released. The poster was launched this evening across all social media platforms of Hoichoi Bangladesh and other associated artistes, crew and partners.

Maasranga Television has announced a special Eid lineup, featuring the world television premieres of two highly acclaimed Bangladeshi films — “Utshob” and “Kajolrekha”.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (February 26) presented the Ekushey Padak 2026 to nine distinguished individuals and the band Warfez in recognition of their outstanding contributions to national life, marking Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day.

Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and carried placards reading “Cancel Paramount+” and “Stand For Free Speech Boycott Scream 7,” while chants of “Boycott Scream 7” and “Free, free, free Palestine” echoed alongside drums and brass instruments. Inside the venue, however, the noise reportedly reached the red carpet only faintly as cast members posed for photographs.

Seventeen performers appear on this year’s ballot. Also nominated are Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, the late singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, pop star Pink, R&B group New Edition, British-Nigerian soul icon Sade, and hip-hop collective Wu‑Tang Clan, alongside returning nominees including Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order.

During the interview, the host brought up De Niro’s 1981 Academy Award acceptance speech. He had thanked everyone around him in that speech. When asked why he always tried to lift people up, the actor became emotional and struggled to hold back his tears.

The event recognised eminent individuals for their outstanding contributions to Bangla language, literature, culture, and the arts.

Model, lawyer and actor Peya Jannatul has criticised brands for using the suffering of a motherless baby monkey as promotional “content”.

According to a statement issued by his family, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is in good health and doing perfectly well. The statement clarified that he only underwent a routine medical examination and there is nothing to worry about.

The story follows Sidney Prescott, now living quietly in Indiana, as a new Ghostface killer targets her daughter, forcing her to confront her past. Roger L. Jackson reprises the voice of Ghostface. According to Deadline Hollywood, the film is projected to post a strong opening weekend, potentially becoming the franchise’s second-highest debut after “Scream VI”.

The cast includes Sadia Ayman, Afsana Mimi, Afzal Hossain, Ishtiaq Ahmed Rumel, Rakib Hossain Evon and Azizul Hakim. Mimi plays the family’s mother and described her character as the quiet authority who holds the household together. “In every family, the mother is a political character,” she said.

Singer Arijit Singh, who announced his retirement from playback singing in January this year, has shared a heartfelt message for his listeners, revealing that several unreleased tracks will continue to be rolled out over the coming months.

According to Pran Roy, Kakoli’s treatment currently costs more than Tk 8,000 per day. The stroke has left one side of her face partially paralysed, and she is still unable to speak normally.

An Eid special is often synonymous with added surprises — and when the name is “Ityadi”, expectations naturally soar. For more than two decades, the programme has remained equally popular among older viewers and the digital generation alike, regularly securing a place on YouTube’s trending list. This Eid will be no exception.

Netflix has released the first teaser for its upcoming adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice”, offering audiences a glimpse of Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy.

In a statement shared with US media, Carradine’s family expressed deep sorrow at his passing, describing him as a source of light and warmth to those around him. They also revealed that he had been living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades, calling attention to the importance of addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Regarding Raihan Rafi’s body of work, he said, “I have watched his other films. He makes outstanding cinema, which is why audiences go to see his films. I have watched them myself. Rafi means diversity and something new.”