Under the theme “Solo Together”, the two artists come together in a shared artistic dialogue while retaining their distinct artistic languages and approaches.

More than a cultural programme, ‘Mayer Jonno - Together We Can’ seeks to turn art into an act of solidarity, bringing people together to support a family in need while celebrating inclusion, Bengali culture and the healing power of collective compassion.

A lone traveler arrives in a strange country, guided only by a letter from an old friend to meet him after decades. The state has no name; it is neither here nor there. An ominousness hangs over every scene as the traveler navigates this unfamiliar land.

Fifteen years after “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” brought three friends together for a road trip through Spain, director Zoya Akhtar has confirmed that she is working on a potential sequel to the 2011 film.

Titled “This Is Your Shot”, the initiative will select five fiction projects, with the production fund distributed among the selected filmmakers.

The university honoured him at a programme held at its auditorium on Sunday. The programme brought together discussions, cultural performances and an interactive session with students. 

Bangladeshi short film “Ali”, directed by Adnan Al Rajeev, has won the Best Film award in the Asian Eye Competition at the 16th Bengaluru International Short Film Festival in India.

“Shaone Dala”, a traditional folk ritual primarily observed in parts of Tangail, carries the cultural traditions of Bengal’s riverine communities. Seeking to draw greater attention to the ritual and its cultural significance, renowned dancer and cultural activist Lubna Marium organised a day-long tour to Elenga, Tangail, on August 18.

The event also featured an exhibition of photographs and traditional items used by Indigenous communities, offering visitors an opportunity to learn more about their cultural heritage.

At the centre of the story is Bokul, played by Priyontee Urbee, who seeks revenge after being humiliated. Mir Rabby takes on the role of the antagonist, who is always seen with a roktokorobi, or red oleander flower, tucked behind his ear.

As today marks Farooque’s birth anniversary (August 18), internationally acclaimed actress Babita spoke to The Daily Star about her memories of the late actor.

Rather than looking elsewhere for a theatrical identity, Selim Al Deen turned to Bengal’s own cultural memory. Folk traditions, regional speech, history and oral storytelling became the raw materials of a dramatic language distinctly his own.

Ryan Gosling's “Ghost Rider” has received a release date of July 28, 2028, becoming the third Marvel Studios film scheduled to arrive that year.

HBO has renewed “It: Welcome to Derry” for a second season, expanding the story of Stephen King’s horror universe beyond its first instalment.

The actress said several media outlets have recently published reports linking her to marriage with people from different professions, without providing reliable information. She described the reports as distressing and embarrassing.

Farooque starred opposite many leading actresses throughout his career. Among them, the songs from his films with Babita and Kabori became particularly popular with audiences. Here are some of the memorable songs from their films.

"The Difficult Bride" follows Zaineen, a young bride-to-be who arrives to prepare for her wedding. As the day unfolds, she becomes entangled in an increasingly unsettling world where beauty, the body, faith, memory and fear collide.

Actor and Nirapad Sarak Chai (Nischa) Chairman Ilias Kanchan, who has been undergoing treatment for a brain tumour, returned to Bangladesh in the first week of August after spending around a year and a half receiving treatment in London.

“Bridging Horizons: A Visual Dialogue of Nature, Heritage and Innovation”, a Singapore-Bangladesh painting exhibition, opened at Alliance Française de Dhaka in Dhanmondi on Friday (August 14), bringing together established and emerging artistic voices from both countries.

“I have acted opposite many heroines, but I have rarely come across someone with a heart as big as hers.” On Shabnam’s 80th birthday, Sohel Rana offered his heartfelt wishes to the legendary actress.