20 cultural icons and organisations are set to receive the Shilpakala Padak in recognition of their significant contributions to the cultural arena. The Bangladesh Shikpakala Academy (BSA) has been bestowing the prestigious accolade annually since 2013. For the fiscal years 2021 and 2022, a total of 20 individuals and organisations have been selected to be honoured.
Renowned singer-musician and popular Bangladeshi band Feedback's team leader Foad Nasser Babu has been hospitalised after suffering a "massive heart attack" on Friday night. Foad was taken to Dhaka's Universal Medical College Hospital around 11:30 pm after he complained of severe chest…