Renowned Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila will perform at a special solo concert and felicitation event on July 24 at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka. The program, organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, aims to honor her lifelong contribution to music and raise support for flood victims. Originally scheduled for July 18, the event was postponed to July 24 due to the ongoing flood situation.

The event will feature Runa Laila performing some of her most popular songs. Minister of Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury MP will attend as the chief guest, with State Minister Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam MP and Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, Adviser (Minister of State rank) for Policy and Strategy at the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, as special guests. The session will be chaired by Kaniz Mowla, Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

The concert is expected to celebrate Runa Laila’s artistic legacy while contributing to humanitarian relief for those affected by the floods.

Acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s new film 'The Odyssey' is set for a global release on July 17, 2026. Bangladeshi audiences will be able to watch it the same day at Star Cineplex, marking a simultaneous premiere with the rest of the world. The film has already generated significant discussion worldwide for its scale and subject matter.

' The Odyssey' is based on the ancient Greek epic by poet Homer, depicting the perilous homeward journey of the hero Odysseus after the Trojan War. The story follows his decade-long struggle to return home after being separated from his companions by fate. The film features Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as his son Telemachus, and Anne Hathaway as his wife Penelope, alongside Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Mia Goth, Benny Safdie, and Jon Bernthal.

The simultaneous release in Bangladesh highlights the country’s growing inclusion in global film distribution networks, offering local audiences early access to major Hollywood releases.

Veteran Bangladeshi film actress Bobita has announced her plan to build a mosque at her ancestral home in Bijoynagar, Jashore. The national award-winning actress recently visited the site with her sisters, Suchanda and Champa, and finalized the land for the mosque. She expressed deep satisfaction at taking this step, describing it as a meaningful act of service at this stage of her life.

Bobita stated that constructing a mosque has become her greatest wish as she reflects on her life and legacy. She shared that she intends to design the mosque soon and begin construction gradually. The actress also asked for prayers for the successful completion of this initiative.

Bobita, a three-time National Film Award winner for Best Actress since 1975, received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 and the Ekushey Padak in 2026, recognizing her enduring contributions to Bangladeshi cinema.

Bangladeshi film actress Pori Moni expressed her deep affection for Argentina’s football team through a social media post on Facebook. In a post made around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, she wrote that she would get married again if Argentina won the cup final. The post quickly drew attention from her fans, many of whom took it as a humorous remark and responded with various reactions in the comments.

This is not the first time Pori Moni has shared her enthusiasm for Argentina. On July 12, she posted the word “Win” with a love reaction, followed by another post saying “Football is a love,” accompanied by a heart reaction and the Argentine flag emoji. In another post the same day, she mentioned her son’s strong support for Argentina, sharing a video of them spending time together at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden Hotel.

Her recent posts highlight her passionate support for Argentina’s football team, sparking lively discussions among her followers on social media.

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has responded to social media criticism labeling his marriages as examples of 'love jihad'. The controversy arose after his third marriage to Bengaluru resident Gauri Spratt, who is Christian. In an interview with Rediff, Aamir stated that none of his wives—Reena Dutta, Kiran Rao, and Gauri Spratt—converted to Islam, and all three marriages were conducted under civil law. He emphasized that his family represents interfaith harmony, citing examples of his sisters, daughter, and nephew’s interfaith marriages.

Aamir dismissed the allegations as baseless and absurd, asserting that his personal life has been misrepresented online. He also denied reports claiming he purchased a 100-crore-rupee flat in Mumbai’s Marina Apartments to build a family complex, clarifying that the building’s reconstruction was a collective decision by all residents, not his private project.

The actor’s remarks come amid renewed public scrutiny of his personal life following his recent marriage, which sparked widespread online debate and speculation.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has warned that companies using artificial intelligence risk losing not only money but also their proprietary knowledge. In a personal blog post published on July 15, 2026, Nadella said organizations effectively pay two types of costs when adopting AI—financial and intellectual—and the latter often goes unnoticed. He explained that to use AI effectively, firms must share internal data and expertise, which can become valuable assets for AI providers over time.

To illustrate his point, Nadella referenced economist Kenneth Arrow’s “information paradox,” noting that in the AI era, companies are now giving away their valuable knowledge to providers, creating long-term risks. He emphasized that AI suppliers continuously learn from user data and behavior, while client firms remain unaware of how their information is used.

Nadella urged companies to strengthen control over knowledge generated through AI use, describing this process as a “learning loop.” He called for new “trust boundaries” to ensure customer data and internal processes are not used without permission and advised building flexible infrastructures that reduce dependency on single AI providers.

At the initiative of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, a delegation of Bangladeshi students who won gold medals at the Asia-Pacific AI Olympiad attended a parliamentary session from the VVIP gallery on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The visit allowed the students to observe parliamentary proceedings and tour the National Parliament Building. The delegation included coach Dr. Mohammad Azam Khan, academic coordinator and mentor Tasnim Mahfuz Nafis, gold medalist Tridib Roy Arya, and team members Naira Nawaar Ahmed, Anannya Zarif Akand, Naufil Rahman, Mubtasim Chowdhury Piyom, and Murtaza Abdullah, accompanied by their families.

Earlier, on Sunday, the gold medal-winning team met the Prime Minister, who congratulated them for bringing honor to Bangladesh at the international level. During the meeting, she inquired about their studies, research, and future plans, encouraging them to pursue further innovation. When the students expressed interest in witnessing a parliamentary session, the Prime Minister immediately instructed that arrangements be made for them to view it from the VVIP gallery.

The special visit was organized in direct response to the Prime Minister’s directive, highlighting her support for young innovators and their engagement with national institutions.

Popular Bangladeshi actor Mosharraf Karim appeared in a new role as a judge, joined by actor-director Shamim Zaman and film actress Aanchal Akhi at the grand finale of the reality show ‘Miss and Mrs Plus Beauty Season 3’. The event, jointly organized by Star Multimedia and Dance Kingdom, aimed to celebrate the intelligence, confidence, personality, and inner beauty of plus-size women beyond conventional beauty standards. The competition began with 30 participants, from which eight finalists advanced to the final round.

Aanchal expressed her excitement and honor at sharing the judging panel with Mosharraf Karim and Shamim Zaman, describing the experience as a memorable milestone in her acting career. She praised the contestants’ performances and said she was delighted to be part of the event.

In the finale, Wafia Sadiqa was crowned champion after impressing the judges with her ramp walk, personality, quick thinking, and overall performance. Jerin Khan and Dalia Islam Jui were named first and second runners-up respectively. The judges jointly crowned the winner at the closing ceremony.

A Dhaka court has issued a summons against actress Tanjin Tisha in a fraud and breach of trust case. The order was given on Sunday, July 12, by Magistrate Md. Jewel Rana of the 10th Court of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate. Tisha has been instructed to appear before the court on August 13 for the next hearing, confirmed by the plaintiff’s lawyer, Advocate Salimullah Sarkar.

According to the case statement, Tanjin Tisha allegedly took a sari worth 28,800 taka from an online fashion page named ‘Aponia’ for promotional purposes but neither paid for it nor maintained contact afterward. The plaintiff claims that conversations through Instagram, WhatsApp, and voice messages support the allegations. Tisha, however, stated in a Facebook post that the sari had been given to her as a gift.

The plaintiff’s lawyer said the investigation report found preliminary evidence supporting the complaint, and the matter will now proceed in court.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with a delegation of Bangladeshi students who won gold medals at the International Olympiad Association. The courtesy meeting took place on Sunday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Prime Minister’s Office at the National Parliament Building. The Prime Minister congratulated the students and expressed pride in their international success, emphasizing his government’s commitment to nurturing innovation and creativity among the new generation.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister learned about the students’ winning projects, studies, and future plans, encouraging them to pursue further innovative initiatives. The delegation also informed him about their upcoming participation in the AI International Olympiad in Kazakhstan from August 2 to 8. The Prime Minister wished them success and assured full government support for their participation.

He presented laptops to three gold medalists and books to other team members, reaffirming the government’s efforts to identify and support talented youth across the country through training and research opportunities. The delegation expressed interest in hosting an AI Olympiad in Bangladesh, to which the Prime Minister pledged full cooperation.

Bangladeshi singer Sabbir Zaman, known for his popularity on stage, has recently been honored as Best Singer at the 19th Channel i Music Awards for his song 'Amra Dujon Pakhir Kujon'. The song was written by lyricist Lutfur Hasan and composed by music director Shan Sayek. Despite having a limited number of original songs, Sabbir has earned widespread admiration through his performances both at home and abroad.

In an interview, Sabbir shared that music has been his passion since childhood, describing it as the center of his thoughts and life. He expressed gratitude to his collaborators Lutfur Hasan and Shan Sayek, as well as to Dhruba Music Station and Dhruba Guha for supporting the song. His humility and amiable nature have also been praised by fans and fellow artists.

On July 8, Sabbir celebrated his birthday with close friends and received numerous social media tributes from colleagues and admirers, reflecting his strong connection with the music community.

Bangladeshi singer Sabrina Naushin Tushi, who was named the top performer in the 2023 Channel i Serakantha competition, is set to release a new romantic song titled 'Jan Pakhire Pran Pakhire Gan Pakhire Tui Amar'. The song was written by Shafiq Tuhin and Plabon Kuraishi, with composition and music arrangement by Shafiq Tuhin, who also performs alongside Tushi. According to Tushi, the audio production has been completed, and the music video will be released soon on a YouTube channel.

Tushi expressed her admiration for the song’s lyrics and melody, describing it as a sweet romantic piece. She previously collaborated with Shafiq Tuhin on another song featured in a television drama. The singer also shared that she has been coping with the loss of her father, Abdur Rob Tofadar, who passed away on April 21. Following his death, she declined several stage show offers due to emotional distress but now plans to return to live performances in the coming days.

Tushi hopes that listeners will appreciate her new song and that it will resonate with audiences once released.

Bangladesh’s television audience first experienced large-scale dubbing a decade ago with the Turkish series “Sultan Suleiman,” aired on Deepto TV. The show’s success, driven by high-quality Bangla dubbing, opened a new chapter for foreign series localization. Following this, several private TV channels and OTT platforms began producing dubbed content, creating a new professional field for voice-over artists.

Although dubbing existed earlier through BTV and Kolkata-based studios, Deepto TV’s 2015 initiative marked the first major domestic effort to build local dubbing teams and studios. Voice director Lata Majumdar and actor Deepak Suman described the early challenges of forming a 15-member team without prior infrastructure. Today, around 15 studios operate nationwide, with artists working in categories earning between 2,000 and 5,000 taka per shift, and experienced freelancers earning up to 600 taka per minute.

Industry figures note growing challenges, including declining quality and complex government regulations requiring censorship and time restrictions for foreign content. Without improvements, experts fear the sector could again depend on imported dubbing services.

Bangladeshi actress Pori Moni has alleged that her 2021 arrest by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) was carried out unlawfully and to serve the interests of certain influential groups. In a Facebook post published late on July 10, 2026, she recalled being detained from her Banani residence and later charged under the Narcotics Control Act. She stated that the incident severely damaged her personal, social, and professional life, and questioned whether the state could ever restore her lost dignity and peace of mind.

In her post, Pori Moni thanked former RAB intelligence chief Lt. Col. (Retd.) Khairul Islam for recently acknowledging certain truths about the operation during an online talk show. She reiterated that she was unjustly arrested under the direction of then RAB chief and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun. The actress emphasized her desire for justice, accountability, and the protection of innocent citizens from similar experiences.

Pori Moni expressed hope that the court would soon grant her relief from the case but lamented that the time and respect she lost could never be recovered.

Bollywood singer, composer, and pianist Adnan Sami has released a special four-song musical project dedicated to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The project, unveiled on Friday, July 10, 2026, has already drawn significant international attention. Each of the four original songs explores themes of leadership, resilience, endurance, and remembrance, marking a distinctive addition to Sami’s extensive musical repertoire.

According to the official X handle of the Iranian Embassy in Australia, the Padma Shri award-winning artist created this project as a tribute to Khamenei, with one of the songs titled “Ya Allah” shared through the embassy’s post. Over his three-decade career, Sami has performed across South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, blending Indian classical, pop, and orchestral styles to build a unique musical identity.

The new project is viewed by observers as another exceptional chapter in Adnan Sami’s long artistic journey, further expanding his creative legacy in international music circles.