'Maya Pakhi' Eid Drama Attracts Significant Attention and Viewer Reactions

A drama depicting the historic peasant uprising in Rangpur against British oppression was staged by Beacon Natyakendra.

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is set to host the 'Nazrul Dance Festival-2026' as part of the 'Nazrul Year' celebrations.

German director Wim Wenders has clarified his views on the relationship between filmmakers and politics following controversy at the Berlin film festival earlier this year.

A cultural event at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy featured performances of Leto Gaan and Kabigaan by National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has initiated the 'Artist Enlistment Programme 2026' to identify and enlist talented artists through a series of auditions.

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.

The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) destroyed more than 600 water jars in Motijheel for supplying unhygienic water without quality certification.

Oil prices jumped significantly as Middle East tensions closed a key Saudi pipeline, while tech firms face pressure over rapid AI development.

The Israeli culture minister has called for an investigation into the anonymous military sources featured in the award-winning documentary 'NAZA', which accuses the army of mass civilian killings in Gaza.

Yemen's Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on a Saudi military base, as Iran denied involvement in Yemen's revived civil war.

Finland has decided to join France's forward nuclear deterrence initiative, bolstering European security amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics.

The 13th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF) 2026 will commence in Dhaka on Wednesday, featuring over 200 organizations from 10 countries.

The Trump administration is set to announce the removal of climate pollution limits for coal and gas power plants, reversing rules introduced by the Biden administration.

A boat carrying migrants sank near the Greek island of Gavdos, resulting in one confirmed death and 25 missing individuals.

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced his intention to challenge recent court orders that have impeded his hardline security policy aimed at combating drug trafficking and guerrilla groups.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the submission of a revised proposal to ban social media for children under 15.

South Korea's Olympic committee has reported a 'serious shortage of accommodation' for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, with officials resorting to Airbnb.

Cambodia and Thailand will present their case before international mediators in Singapore this week in a long-standing dispute over valuable maritime resources in the Gulf of Thailand.

Indonesian authorities are conducting a massive search operation for more than 100 missing passengers after a ferry capsized in rough seas off the coast of Java.

Senegal's star goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has announced his retirement from international football after an illustrious career.

Top AI executives call for slowing down AI development due to safety concerns, but face competition and geopolitical challenges.

US President Donald Trump announced that he will wait to appoint a new White House press secretary, opting to use department secretaries for press duties in the meantime.

Oil prices have jumped significantly as heightened tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies.

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal believes he deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or after a trophy-laden year with Barcelona and Spain.