Known for her folk repertoire and wider recognition through Coke Studio Bangla, Shely has been steadily building her presence in playback and contemporary music. Her recent tracks include “Valllage Na Kene”, “Boidyaraj” and “Rup Sagore”.

The festival continues with performances from a wider lineup of troupes over two days and remains open to all audiences.

Among those present were actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, producer Rana Sarkar, and actress Bidipta Chakraborty. Producer Shrikant Mohta joined the meeting virtually.

The exhibition “Dharon”, currently underway at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, reexamines folk art in Bangladesh, positioning it as a dynamic and evolving part of contemporary visual practice.

Organisers informed that the concert will feature a lively mix of musical performances, entertainment, and cultural showcases, creating a festive atmosphere for the community.

Registration for “Face of Tomorrow” is currently open and will continue until May 31.

Bangladeshi rock icon James is set to perform in Lisbon for the first time as part of the “Lisbon Bangla Live Concert 2026”, scheduled for July 26. The event is expected to be a major cultural gathering for the Bangladeshi diaspora in Portugal.

Directed by Mizanur Rahman Labu, the film is based on his own story, screenplay and dialogue. The central role of Atar Bibi is played by Farzana Sumi, who described it as one of the most demanding performances of her career.

The track features vocals by Dithi Anwar and Apu Aman. Dithi confirmed that the music video for the song has already been completed.

Young filmmakers and screenwriters now have the opportunity to submit film proposals and compete for a total prize fund of Tk 10 lakh. This initiative has been launched to support the creative development of emerging talent.

The Department of Films and Publications (DFP) has taken the initiative to produce two short films based on history, heritage and culture. To support the project, applications and screenplays have been invited from consulting firms, according to a notice published on Sunday (April 26).

Despite their distinct artistic positions, the participating artists share “a commitment to authenticity and artistic integrity,” offering “a nuanced and contemporary perspective on Bangladesh—introspective yet expansive, grounded yet globally resonant.” The exhibition is open to visitors from 10 am to 5 pm, with visits on Saturdays and Sundays available by appointment only.

Veteran actors Wahida Mollick Jolly and Rahmat Ali reflect on three decades of marriage, arguing that trust, restraint and honesty and not only romance—have sustained their partnership.

Veteran actor Babita is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Anandamela Awards 2026, scheduled to be held on July 25 and 26 in Los Angeles, United States.

A sculpture titled “The Industrial Tree”, designed by Ekushey Padak-winning sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan, has been unveiled at the entrance of the Cumilla Economic Zone (CEZ) of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), standing as a symbol of permanence and continuity.

“If you are alone you belong entirely to yourself. If you are accompanied by even one companion you belong only half to yourself or even less in proportion.” This quote by Leonardo da Vinci, reiterated by Kamal Uddin, assistant professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, was invoked in association with the philosophy of artistic independence, setting a fitting tone for Rajib Ahasen’s first solo exhibition, “Embrace of the Earth”.

Veteran actor Abul Hayat is set to direct a new television drama titled “Bhalobeshechilam”, based on a story by renowned writer Rabeya Khatun. Shooting for the project is scheduled to begin on May 1.

This surpasses the previous benchmark set by “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018), the Queen biopic, which opened to $122 million globally and went on to gross $910 million.

The Oscar-winning composer collaborated with UK-based artistes Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa to create “Rangreza”, a composition blending Eastern and Western classical forms. The piece premiered during a four-concert series over the weekend.

Two films produced by Impress Telefilm are set to be screened at the upcoming Delhi International Film Festival in India’s capital. The films are “Manusher Bagan”, directed by Nurul Alam Atique, and “Neelpodmo”, directed by Towfique Elahi.