Nazrul Dance Festival to Enchant Dhaka This Weekend at Shilpakala Academy

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

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 the Nazrul Year 2026 was inaugurated in Mollahat, Bagerhat, with students from various institutions participating.

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

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury stressed the government's commitment to elevate culture to the highest dignity and unite diverse elements to showcase the nation's identity globally.

The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will hold a commemorative meeting and honoring ceremony for the July martyrs and injured of the 2024 Mass Uprising.

Rangpur Divisional Commissioner calls for promoting Nazrul's literature and non-communal ideals among the youth.

Narail district gears up for a daylong event to commemorate the 103rd birth anniversary of world-renowned artist SM Sultan.

In 1926, National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam visited Gazipur to campaign for the Bengal Legislative Council election, inspiring one of his most famous poems.

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.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon expressed deep shock at the death of former BTV DG Mostafizur Rahman.

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.

Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Prof A Z M Zahid Hossain emphasized the need to nurture children's hidden talents during the launch of Shaplakuri 2026.

Runa Laila, a legendary singer, performed her first solo concert at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, marking a significant milestone in her 62-year musical career.

A Sydney court has dismissed a defamation case against Australian film star Rebel Wilson, ordering the plaintiff to pay costs.

Yemen's Houthis have taken control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, a Yemeni military source confirmed.

Bangladesh's U-20 women's hockey team was eliminated from the semifinal race of the U-20 Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey after a 2-0 defeat to Japan in a competitive quarterfinal.

Sudan's army successfully shot down drones belonging to the Rapid Support Forces near Khartoum, thwarting their attempt to target areas in northern Omdurman.

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has firmly ruled out any possibility of extending his constitutionally-capped single term in office.

Isao Harimoto, a Japanese baseball legend who survived the Hiroshima bombing and achieved 3,085 career hits, has passed away at 86.

The Bangladesh U-17 women's national football team is set to face Jordan in an international friendly match tonight at 8 pm Bangladesh time.

Sjobo, Sweden, once known for its anti-refugee stance, now symbolizes the nation's evolving views on immigration.

Oxfam has accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of pushing borrowing countries to make larger austerity cuts, warning that these measures undermine vital public services.

Oil prices have soared above $100 a barrel following Iran's aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian and global stocks fell sharply as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, driven by escalating Middle East hostilities and raising fears of inflation and imminent rate hikes by central banks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that Iran's Islamic republic is on the verge of collapse during a visit to Israeli troops in southern Syria.

Japan's men's gymnastics team, featuring multiple Olympic and world champions, is grappling with serious injuries ahead of the home Asian Games in Nagoya.

The conflict in Yemen has reignited with the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels exchanging airstrikes, resulting in hundreds of casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis.

Brent crude oil has crossed the $100 mark for the first time since late July, driven by escalating hostilities between the US and Iran, which is stirring inflation concerns worldwide.

A fire on a ferry near the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan has resulted in at least five deaths and 86 people missing.

US President Donald Trump faced a delay on the tarmac as his Qatari-gifted Air Force One encountered an emergency slide deployment.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today urged Hong Kong-based Bangladeshi businessmen to invest in Bangladesh and help expand trade ties.

The IAEA board voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council for failing to comply with its nuclear obligations.