A new phase of treatment has begun for critically ill content creator and actor Kaarina Kaisar after she was flown to India for advanced medical care due to severe liver complications. She is currently undergoing treatment at the Christian Medical College (CMC) Hospital in Vellore, Chennai.

The festival opened on May 12 with celebrations honouring filmmaker Peter Jackson, who received an honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement.

Popular cartoonist and entertainer Morshed Mishu has married his longtime partner, Tahmina Shipa, after being in a relationship for three years. Shipa currently works as a data analyst at Bitopia Group.

The statement highlighted a growing rift in the industry regarding the "blacklisting" of high-profile actors who have used their platforms to criticize military actions in the region. Laverty’s decision to end the conference on this note served as a powerful reminder of the intersection between global politics and the cinematic arts.

Last year, “Ali” showed that Bangladeshi cinema could earn recognition at Cannes. The challenge now is whether the country can build an industry presence strong enough to ensure that such successes become part of a sustained trajectory rather than isolated moments of celebration.

Speaking to The Daily Star about Ataur Rahman, Mamunur Rashid said, “I have known him since before the independence of Bangladesh.

Tariq Anam Khan concluded, “I am saddened by his passing. But this is the way life is — one must leave eventually. Still, the encouragement he gave me will always remain a source of inspiration.”

One of the most successful and widely acclaimed productions on Dhaka’s stage was “Galileo”, directed by Ataur Rahman.

Concluding his reflections, he said, “One after another, the memories keep coming back to me. I pray for the peace of his soul. May Almighty Allah grant him Jannah.”

The venue became a space of deep emotion as leading figures from Bangladesh’s theatre, cultural, and artistic communities came to bid farewell. Among those present were faculty members from the Theatre Departments of Jagannath University and the University of Dhaka, along with many prominent cultural personalities.

Popular Dhallywood actress Purnima has taken part in a new awareness-based documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gazi Mahbub, best known for the hit film “Premer Taj Mahal”.

The scale of the preparations had already created a festive atmosphere across the division and added that the programme would also provide an opportunity to showcase local cultural heritage and indigenous traditions.

To mark Mother’s Day, Jolkonya has organised a six-day group art exhibition titled “Every Woman is a Mother”.

Concluding the conversation, the iconic actress spoke simply yet profoundly about her wishes for the future. “At this point in life, my greatest wish is to remain healthy and live peacefully,” she said. “I also pray for everyone’s good health and wellbeing.”

Actor and animal welfare activist Jaya Ahsan, alongside the Bangladesh Animal Welfare Foundation and AK Khan Healthcare Trust, has filed a public interest writ petition with the High Court seeking a ban on the illegal trade and sale of horse meat.

Born on 18 June 1941 in Noakhali, Ataur Rahman was regarded as one of the pioneers of Bangladesh’s post-independence theatre movement. Over several decades, he made significant contributions to the country’s cultural sphere as a playwright, actor, stage director, and writer.

Cannes will host an intense lineup of screenings, premieres, and red-carpet moments that bring together some of the biggest names in international filmmaking.

Renowned theatre personality, actor, playwright, and stage director Ataur Rahman is no more. He breathed his last at around 12am on Monday night while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital. He was 84.

On May 22, the band will celebrate that journey with “25 Years of Nemesis — Eto Diner Poreo Je” at InterContinental Dhaka’s Winter Garden. For a band born out of rooftop rehearsals and underground gigs, reaching the 25-year mark is not merely an anniversary. It is evidence of endurance.

Directed by Azman Rusho, “Rockstar” features Shakib Khan in the role of a professional musician rather than the action-driven characters often associated with the actor. For the role, he reportedly underwent a significant physical transformation and weight loss.