Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Opens 2026 Artist Enlistment Programme Applications

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has launched a digital database to promote a healthy cultural environment by cataloging artists, writers, and poets nationwide.

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

The Election Commission of Bangladesh has announced a detailed schedule for the upcoming presidential election.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) representatives collected nomination papers for the upcoming presidential election at the Election Building in Agargaon.

Two candidates have submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming presidential election, with the validity to be announced after scrutiny.

Starting from the 2027 academic year, students will be admitted to Class I in Bangladesh through a lottery system instead of admission tests.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has officially submitted nomination papers for Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for the upcoming presidential election.

The Bangladesh Innovation Fair-2026 has started its social media promotional campaign to highlight the event set for September 12-14.

A drawing competition held in Dhaka marked July Mass Uprising Day 2026, showcasing children's artwork themed around the historic events.

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.

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of the Prime Minister and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, called for spreading the Zia Memorial Library to every village in Bangladesh.

The price of soybean oil in Bangladesh will be adjusted according to international market trends and domestic production and processing costs, according to Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.

A police constable was killed and 10 others, including five police personnel, were injured in a road accident in Madaripur today.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office organized a workshop to promote peer learning, knowledge exchange, and community-led sustainable development.

Bangladesh Bank has broadened the scope of financing against foreign currency deposits held with Offshore Banking Units, enabling these balances to serve as collateral for a wider array of local currency loans.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir revealed a comprehensive reform plan to rejuvenate Bangladesh's leather industry, focusing on tannery relocation, investment attraction, and international compliance.

Bangladeshi textile and apparel companies showcased their products at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, reinforcing the country's position as a key player in the global textile and fashion supply chain.

Bangladesh Bank has streamlined foreign remittance processes for companies in Hi-Tech Parks.

The Bangladesh national hockey team held its first training session in Beijing today.

Bangladesh could significantly benefit from tapping into international carbon markets, according to Singapore's High Commissioner to Bangladesh.

The Palestinian health ministry reports that Israeli forces killed two teenagers during a confrontation in the West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir.

The United Nations' climate agency warns that the El Nino phenomenon will become very strong and last until February, posing significant risks of extreme weather events.

Myanmar has pledged 'safe and dignified' returns for its citizens displaced abroad, ahead of Malaysia's planned repatriation of 1,500 people.

Danish intelligence has issued a stark warning that Russia is actively preparing sabotage operations against Denmark, particularly its defence industry.

South Korea is accelerating its decade-long effort to move government bodies out of Seoul to promote balanced regional development.

Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning US Open champion, believes the current tennis calendar is leading to more injuries and plans to play fewer tournaments in the future.

New US tariffs of up to 100 percent took effect on drones and certain components, as Washington pushes to lower its import reliance in an industry dominated by China.

Iran and the United States have traded threats following heavy fighting in the Middle East, deepening their ongoing conflict.