Nearly a year into his tenure, Stalin says much of the disorder has been addressed through tolerance, discipline and greater engagement. But his account of a functioning and increasingly accessible institution raises a larger question: has Shilpakala’s internal culture actually changed, or has its structural dependence on political and bureaucratic authority simply acquired a different face?

British actress Lucy Davis, best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in the original UK version of “The Office”, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, which has spread to her bones.

As the evening set in, the venue came alive with performances celebrating Tagore’s literary and musical works.

Mohammad Nuruzzaman’s “Mastul” drew a packed house at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Monday (August 10), as part of the three-day film festival “Ekal Sekal”, with some audience members sitting on the stairs and floor after the auditorium reached capacity.

Despite enjoying the shoot, she misses one person dearly. "I'm in Nepal, but the person I miss the most is my son, Joy. I miss him terribly."

The event opened with a group song performance of two Nazrul Sangeet pieces, “Shukno Patar Nupur Paye” and “Chokh Gelo, Chokh Gelo, Keno Dakis Re”.

Marking the 103rd birth anniversary of the legendary Bangladeshi painter, Charuputhi organised a special children's art exhibition titled “Tomar Chokhe Shilpi SM Sultan” (SM Sultan Through Your Eyes) at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhanmondi.

The traces of Kanchan’s life extend beyond photographs. Several bookshelves beside the dining table are packed with books, offering a quiet glimpse into another side of the actor — a man who once spent considerable time reading.

The accident took place at around 4:30pm Bangladesh time on Koh Lan island, where the team was shooting for a drama.

The play unfolds inside a closed-door auditorium that gradually transforms into a symbolic courtroom. As two lawyers argue their cases, fragments of history, echoes of memory and contemporary realities converge to reveal an extraordinary story rooted in the lives of ordinary people.

The popular psychological thriller series “Asur” is gearing up for its third season, with the script reportedly locked and filming scheduled to begin in September.

The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to acclaimed actor Tabu against the unauthorised use of her name, image, voice and other attributes of her personality, including their misuse through artificial intelligence, deepfakes and face-morphing technologies.

Written by Chandrabati, “Molua” is one of the best-known ballads of “Maimansingha Gitika”, the landmark collection of folk narratives from the greater Mymensingh region. The production explores love, dignity, social inequality and the resilience of women through the story of its titular protagonist.

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is set to make his hosting debut with “Crime Patrol”, taking over from longtime presenter Anup Soni in the popular crime series.

Despite adapting to life in the UK, she admits that Dhaka remains close to her heart. "I miss Dhaka so much. I even miss riding rickshaws despite the traffic. I miss eating chotpoti and fuchka. I miss every corner of the city. I'm here because life has brought me here, but I miss Bangladesh every single day." Speaking about her family, she said, "My daughter lives in Australia, while my only son is studying at school in London. I have a few plans for the future."

Actor Hasan Masood has clarified that he has no plans to leave acting, addressing what he described as a misunderstanding stemming from his recent comments on television.

The epic, released on July 17, has earned USD 1.104 billion globally, surpassing the USD 1.085 billion gross of Nolan’s 2012 Batman sequel. His 2008 blockbuster “The Dark Knight” ranks next at just over USD 1 billion.

A three-day film festival titled “Ekal-Sekal” has begun at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), bringing classics from the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema together with notable contemporary productions.

Hoichoi Studios on Sunday unveiled the poster for Srijit Mukherji’s upcoming film “Maharaja Tomare Selam”, which is set to hit theatres next year.

Bangladeshi filmmaker Juboraj Shamim’s “In Between Living” has been selected for the International Competition of the 19th International Film Festival East&West: Classics and Avant-Garde in Orenburg, Russia.