Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon Mourns Death of Former BTV DG Mostafizur Rahman

A special cultural evening celebrating Kazi Nazrul Islam’s Leto Gaan and Kabigaan will be held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on September 3.

A cultural competition marking Nazrul Year 2026-27 was inaugurated in Jamalpur to promote the ideals of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Prime Minister’s Political Adviser Zahir Uddin Swapon stressed the importance of producing quality films and providing government policy support to revive Bangladesh’s declining cinema industry.

Hayden Panettiere, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' has passed away at the age of 36.

Romanian director Florin Serban and Italian actress Monica Bellucci were honored with top awards at the 79th Locarno Film Festival.

A Dhaka court rejected actor Ashraful Haque Don's bail plea in the ongoing investigation into the murder of popular movie star Salman Shah.

Japan's annual cosplay event, the World Cosplay Summit, will move to November next year to avoid extreme summer heat.

Ustad Azizul Islam, a renowned flute maestro, captivated the audience at the Jatiya Press Club with his solo flute performance on August 1, 2026.

British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been banned from performing in Singapore after two members displayed a Palestinian flag during a concert.

The Japanese mystery fiction author known for works like 'The Devotion of Suspect X' passed away due to colon cancer.

Bill Oddie, known for 'The Goodies' and his passion for wildlife, has passed away at 85.

Christopher Nolan's latest film, 'The Odyssey,' continues to lead the North American box office in its second week.

Brazilian authorities executed dozens of raids targeting a company that produced a biopic on former President Jair Bolsonaro amid allegations of embezzlement of public funds.

New York City commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a poignant ceremony amidst political and social tensions.

Syrian authorities have arrested nine former military pilots, including three generals, accused of war crimes under Bashar al-Assad's rule.

Sweden's party leaders exchanged sharp criticisms on critical issues in their final televised debate before the upcoming general election.

A forthcoming consumer inflation report could lead the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates for the first time in over three years.

Yu Zidi, the 13-year-old swimming prodigy from China, is making waves with her incredible performances and has her sights set on Olympic glory.

Asian stocks experienced significant declines as oil prices surged and inflation data heightened expectations of further rate hikes.

Japan's TremendousCircus, a radical feminist theatre troupe, uses Gothic Lolita fashion and powerful performances to challenge Japan's misogynistic society.

Saudi Arabia faces a critical challenge as Houthi attacks threaten its oil industry and economic stability.

The Commerce Ministry has revoked the licence of the Bangladesh Agrochemical Manufacturers Association (BAMA) and mandated its merger with the Bangladesh Crop Protection Association (BCPA).

Bangladesh and Nepal are discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties through cricket and sports diplomacy.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has continued its losing streak, reflecting subdued investor confidence and concerns over the ongoing energy crisis and the upcoming earnings season.

The third session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad concluded today after nine sittings, with six bills passed and 35 parliamentary committees formed.

Bangladesh is set to send a trade delegation to Sri Lanka to explore the potential for exporting potatoes, aiming to create new overseas markets and boost bilateral trade.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to take decisive action against corrupt individuals, regardless of their power, status, or influence.

The Jatiya Sangsad has passed the Special Response Battalion (SRB) Bill, 2026, effectively abolishing the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establishing a new Special Response Battalion.

Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for August following his outstanding performance against Australia.

Mohammad Muntasir Hossain, a seasoned tech executive, has been appointed as the first Member, Technology & Innovation at Invest Bangladesh to enhance digital services for investors.