National Film Award-winning actor and member of Parliament Farooque was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis, commonly known as TB. He was admitted to Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, for treatment. Farooque was taken to Singapore on September 13. His wife Farhana Farooque accompanied him. After arriving at the hospital, both of them were quarantined for 14 days.

Celebrated actor-director Zahid Hasan stepped into the limelight with Bichchoo. Theatre troupe Natyakendra performed the play, directed by Tariq Anam Khan. After his performance was lauded by the audience, he gradually entered the television industry.

Directed by Ashraf Shishir, the upcoming film 570 will be based on the brutal assasination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members. The mahurat of the film was arranged recently at a restaurant in Dhaka. The movie is produced by Cinebuzz Films.

Popular singer-songwriter Shaikh Shahed Ali Khan has been transferred to the cabin from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital in the capital.

Enola Holmes released on Netflix on September 23, 2020, starring Millie Bobby Brown, who also serves as a producer on the film. Supporting her is the delightful Helena Bonham Carter in yet another quirky role as Eudoria, the matriarch of the Holmes family. Henry Cavill and Sam Claflin play Enola’s older brothers Sherlock and Mycroft, respectively.

Kureghor came into conversation with their original track Bachelor in 2018. The young band has recently received The Gold Creator Award for their official Youtube channel. This award is given to channels that surpass one million subscribers.

Shakib Khan’s latest web film, Nabab LL.B, is set to release on October 23 via the OTT platform, iTheater. Nabab LL.B is the first-ever mainstream film in Bangladesh to be released online before it hits theatres.

The coronavirus outbreak left numerous Bangladeshi films in an indeterminate state, as film shoots and cinema theatres were forced to shut down for months.

Sun was inspired by a poem by Charles Bukowski called Man Mowing the Lawn.

With the advent of renewed activities from BLCPS (Bangladesh Lyricists, Composers and Performers Society), things are looking upward for the music industry.

The ongoing pandemic has changed the course of our lives in every possible way. The artistes of the music industry have suffered the brunt of the pandemic as well. In pursuit of protecting and claiming their rights — singers, composers and lyricists are now looking for ways to get their fair share from their music. Meanwhile, many of them are currently getting regular remittance.

James, also known as the modern guru of Bangladeshi rock, has accomplished unimaginable feats since he started his career with the band Feelings. Today marks the National Award winning artiste’s 56th birthday.

Popular singer-songwriter Shaikh Shahed Ali Khan is undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Hospital in Dhaka. His close friend, Ershad Tinku, confirmed the news.

Sachin Dev Burman was born on October 1, 1906, in the royal family of Tripura. He infused the refined rusticity of the land into his soulful music.

Shooting of Nurul Alam Atique’s film Lal Moroger Jhuti, starring Ashna Habib Bhabna in the lead role, resumed today (October 1), in Gouripur, Mymensingh.

Actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood was honoured with the SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), recently. The award-giving ceremony was held virtually on September 28.

Multiple time national award-winning actor Babita is arguably the most recognisable face in Bangladesh’s film industry. She is now also the first Bangladeshi actor to be featured on Wikipidea in 7 languages. Her Wikipedia page, Farida Akhtar Babita, is now accessible in Bengali, English, Korean, Arabic, Tamil, Orissa and Panjabi. “This is a great achievement for me, and a valuable milestone. I am honoured,” shares Babita.

National Film Award-winning actor and member of parliament Farooque has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, commonly known as TB. He is currently undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore.

Akbar, a noted singer of yesteryears, was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in August, due to diabetes and kidney disease. As his condition worsened, the singer was scheduled for an appointment in India in October.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) has started a month-long special exhibition at its National Art Gallery, marking the 74th birthday of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday.