Written by Italian playwrights Dario Fo and Franca Rame, the play has been adapted from English into Bangla by Prof Abdus Selim and directed by M Sayeed.

The fifth edition of Maa Padak 2026 was held on May 9 in the capital, celebrating the mothers of accomplished personalities from different sectors on the occasion of International Mother’s Day.

Filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeev continues to earn international recognition for his acclaimed short film “Ali”, which has once again brought home a prestigious honour from the global festival circuit.

Printmaking has often remained one of the lesser-explored forms within Bangladesh’s art scene – admired within artistic circles, yet less familiar to wider audiences than painting or sculpture. Over the past few weeks, however, Kala Kendra in Lalmatia has turned renewed attention toward the medium through its month-long printmaking festival, drawing visitors into a world of layered textures, memory, and experimentation.

The exhibition presents around 100 works created between 2024 and 2026. The works span acrylic, spray, pastel, prints, and digital media.

An analysis of their careers shows that both actors rose as icons of the common people in their respective industries. In the 1990s, Manna brought social realism and protest narratives to Bangladeshi cinema, while Vijay was beginning his rise in the Tamil film industry.

The story follows a group of teenagers who embark on a dangerous expedition after uncovering clues linked to a mysterious treasure and forgotten history.

Meanwhile, Sayed Faiz said the film combines artistic strength with audience appeal across diaspora and broader markets, expressing enthusiasm about bringing it to cinemas in Australia and New Zealand.

The series has been directed by Miraj Hossain. The cast includes Sadia Ayman, Allen Shubhro, Farzana Chobi, and Kamruzzaman Topu, among others. Content creator Rafsan The Choto Bhai also appears in a special role.

Four Bangladeshi documentary film projects have been selected to participate in Cannes Docs 2026, one of the world’s leading platforms for documentary filmmakers, producers, broadcasters, and distributors.

Speaking to The Daily Star, several stars opened up about the immense influence their mothers have had on both their personal and professional journeys.

Bangladeshi-American DJ Sanjoy is among the featured performers and will appear in the United States’ opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12, where the US will face Paraguay. The main stage will also feature global stars such as Katy Perry and BLACKPINK’s Lisa.

The move comes following a positive response from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

After winning hearts with “Rehana Maryam Noor”, Abdullah Mohammad Saad is back in the spotlight with his latest mini-series, “ANNiE”.

Bangladesh marked the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore yesterday through cultural programmes, discussions, music, poetry recitations, and dance performances held across three major venues in Dhaka.

The Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) is set to organise the National Film Society Conference 2026 on May 16 at the Bangladesh Film Archive in Agargaon, Dhaka.

Popular influencer Kaarina Kaisar, widely loved for her humorous social media skits and praised for her performance in the film “36 24 36”, is currently battling for her life in the intensive care unit (ICU) after suffering severe liver damage.

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India, inaugurated the art exhibition “Sampriti” at its Gulshan premises yesterday (May 7), bringing together artists, scholars, diplomats, and cultural personalities for an evening of art, music, and cultural exchange.

The first evening of Chhayanaut’s two-day “Rabindra Utsab 1433” unfolded yesterday at the Chhayanaut Milonayoton, as artistes and audiences gathered to celebrate the 1433rd birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore through music, recitation and performance.

Sharmili Ahmed passed away on July 8, 2022, leaving behind a rich legacy of unforgettable performances that continue to be cherished.