Benuka Lalitakala Kendra celebrated its 46th founding anniversary and Nazrul Year 2026 with a cultural programme at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on October 3.Held under the slogan “Practising indigenous culture is essential for the development of a healthy culture,” the programme featured music, dance and poetry based on the works of ...more

For over a decade, if you have watched a music video, a gripping TV fiction, or a poignant social documentary in Bangladesh, chances are you have witnessed the creative vision of Yamin Elan. With a staggering portfolio that includes nearly 3,000 music videos and an impressive catalog of acclaimed short films and television dramas, Elan ...more

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has drawn attention after revealing that she worked around 18 hours a day while shooting for her upcoming film Vibe.The actress spoke about her long working hours at the film’s trailer launch event in Mumbai on September 2, amid an ongoing debate in Bollywood over extended shooting shifts.Zinta said she had ...more

Bidia Productions has officially announced its upcoming full-length film ‘Jhamela’, which is scheduled to hit cinemas across Bangladesh during the 2027 Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.The announcement was made at a press conference held on August 24, attended by the film’s cast and crew as well as members of the media.According to the filmmakers, shooting and dubbing of ...more

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, MP, has called for stronger regional cooperation, equitable water sharing and technology transfer to strengthen drought resilience.He made the call at a ministerial dialogue titled “Accelerating Drought Resilience” held Tuesday during the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) ...more

A memorial meeting was held on Saturday to pay tribute to three distinguished personalities associated with the socio-cultural organization Samomona, with speakers calling for greater unity among progressive forces to build a secular and exploitation-free Bangladesh.The event took place at 5:00 pm on July 11 at the Experimental Hall of the Ali Ahmad Chunka City ...more

For decades, Tamil Nadu politics has been dominated by the Dravidian-based parties Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, shaping the state’s political landscape since the Congress decline in 1967.Now, a new political shift appears to be emerging with actor Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, entering politics. His party, ...more

Hollywood actor Tom Holland has revealed that giving up alcohol has led to the happiest period of his life. In a recent interview, the Spider-Man star said drinking had begun to negatively affect his career, and quitting helped him reach new professional heights.Holland initially stopped drinking in January 2022 while taking part in the “Dry ...more

The dust has settled on the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, but a new wave of excitement is sweeping the state. South Indian superstar Thalapathy Vijay has emerged as the biggest talking point of the season, with exit polls suggesting a historic debut for his political career.Is the "Thalapathy" charm about to transform into a ...more

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has begun preparations to mark the birth anniversaries of two of Bengal’s most influential literary figures—Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam—through nationwide programmes, including major events in Kushtia and Mymensingh.Rabindranath Tagore’s 165th birth anniversary and Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 127th birth anniversary will be observed with national-level celebrations, according to a ...more