Sydney Court Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Film Star Rebel Wilson

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.

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.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has doubled match fees across domestic cricket to improve players' earnings following the cancellation of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

BNP lawmaker Mirza Abbas, after recovering from a stroke, expresses his commitment to serve the people of his constituency with greater dedication.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a comprehensive review of the salary, allowances, and remuneration structure for all cricket stakeholders, including umpires, coaches, scorers, trainers, physiotherapists, and domestic players.

The Bank Resolution (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to repeal Section 18(a) of the Bank Resolution Act, was placed in the Jatiya Sangsad today.

Rajshahi Development Authority Chairman Abul Kalam Azad Sweet released fish and planted trees to celebrate the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

Bangladesh is set to install at least three new submarine cables over the next three to five years to meet the rising data demand, with data from 29 key government installations currently being routed through Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC.

Bangladesh's efforts to enhance its investment climate have been praised as a model for other developing nations at the UNCTAD's Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission.

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.