Venice Film Festival 2026: Political Cinema and Star-Studded Glamour

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.

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

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

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government has become Italy's longest-lasting postwar administration, marking 1,413 days in office.

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government marks its historic milestone as the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history with a grand rally in Bari.

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.

New York marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a ceremony shadowed by controversy over President Trump's absence and the attendance of the city's first Muslim mayor.

The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a ceremony in New York, marked by President Donald Trump's absence and searing criticism from victims' relatives.

The Zia Smriti Book Fair, held at the Bangla Academy to mark the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), continues for its second day.

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.

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

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.

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the East Sea, according to Seoul, following joint maritime drills by South Korea, the United States, and Japan.

At least 23 prisoners have died in Tunisia due to extreme heat, according to rights advocates.

Belgian authorities are using pine cones to enhance forest resilience against climate change.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, focusing on global conflicts, trade, and energy security.

Yemen's Houthis have taken over the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia, deepening the impact of the Middle East conflict on global commerce.

The death toll from a fire and stampede at a school in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 26, according to UNICEF.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today provided financial assistance to various religious institutions in Dhaka-17 constituency.

International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh defeated Indian Grandmaster Iniyan Pa in the sixth round of the 1st Berjaya Global Open Chess 2026 – Masters in Johor, Malaysia, securing a share of the lead.

Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee announced that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the construction of the Padma Barrage between January and March 2027.

South Korea's foreign minister informed his Iranian counterpart that no decision has been made regarding a potential military deployment in the Strait of Hormuz.

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a seventh province, raising concerns about the spread of the highly infectious virus.

North Korean athletes received a warm welcome as they arrived in Japan for the Asian Games, wearing distinctive white blazers and pink ties.

Bangladesh's U-20 hockey team faced a decisive defeat against Japan, ending their hopes of qualifying for the Junior Hockey World Cup.

Asian stocks experienced significant declines as rising oil prices and inflation fears led to increased expectations of rate hikes.

South Korea and Iran's foreign ministers recently discussed the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil trade.

Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff and book a US Open championship showdown with two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

California has enacted a new law aimed at protecting children from the risks associated with social media use.

As the midterm elections approach, Republicans are grappling with the question of who will lead the party once Donald Trump steps down.