Five directors to receive Government grant for films

Five film directors will receive Bangladesh Government Film Grant in the feature film category for the 2017-2018 fiscal years. The information was published by the Ministry of Information (MOI) on June 6.
8 June 2018, 18:00 PM

'Made in Bangladesh' A story of women in the garment industry

Bangladeshi filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain recently finished shooting for her new film Made in Bangladesh. The shoot took place in Dhaka and Gazipur. After Meherjaan and Under Construction this is her third feature film that reflects the strength and success of the working women in the RMG industry of Bangladesh.
5 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Tanvir Mokammel begins shooting for 'Rupsha Nodir Baanke'

Based on Khulna's leftist politician Manob Mukhopadhyay's notable life events, film Rupsha Nodir Baanke's shooting has started.
3 June 2018, 18:00 PM

'Debi' arrives in September

The time of speculation is over. The release date of the much awaited film Debi has been announced. On the morning of his birthday, the main lead of the film Chanchal Chowdhury in a video message revealed that the film will be released on September 7 this year. The actor urged the audience to watch the film in cinema halls.
1 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Disney Princesses Assemble in Wreck it Ralph sequel

Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck it Ralph 2 is living up to its name with the release of the latest photo and clues. In the photo from the highly anticipated animated film, Disney princesses including Moana, Anna,
1 June 2018, 18:00 PM

Films to look forward to

For movie lovers, summer is a time of great meals, often with huge casts and even larger special effects all fighting for their attention.
26 May 2018, 18:00 PM

PM to distribute National Film Award-2016 on July 8

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to hand over the National Film Awards-2016 through a gala function at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Dhaka on July 8.
26 May 2018, 12:26 PM

Star Wars goes 'Solo' at Cineplex today

For fans who just can't have enough of the Star Wars canon, the spinoff, Solo: A Star Wars Story releases today at Star Cineplex.
24 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Films to premiere on Channel i

This Eid, Channel i will have the world television premiere of six films.
21 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Babita to receive the 'Tele Cine Lifetime Achievement Award'

Bangladeshi film legend Babita is going to receive the prestigious Tele Cine Awards on June 2 in Kolkata. The veteran actor is leaving for
20 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Patty Jenkins ignites a new ray of hope

The director of Wonder Woman, Patty Jenkins has been advocated for strengthening the opportunities surrounding the women in the industry while she was presented with the Women in Motion 2018 Award at Festival de Cannes.
19 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Nandita Das's Manto at Cannes Film Festival 2018

Based on the incidents of writer Saadat Hassan Manto's life, the film Manto has been chosen at the Cannes Film Festival. Directed by
14 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Poramon 2

The trailer for Bangladeshi romantic drama, Poramon 2 (Hell & Heaven) was released at the Cannes Film Festival 2018.
14 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Women in unification at Cannes

History was made at this year's 71st Cannes Film Festival on Saturday as 82 women, representing the limited number of women filmmakers selected over its more than seven-decade history, made a symbolic walk up the red carpet.
13 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Magic of Third World premiered at Shilpakala

The Premiere Show of Tritiyo Bishwer Magic -Magic of Third World, a short film by Anwar Hossain Pintu, was held at National Art Gallery auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today at 6:30pm.Chalachitram Film Society organised the premier show of the film.
10 May 2018, 18:00 PM

I want to help the industry reach new heights

Superstar Shakib Khan has been the number one actor for quite some time now, and it looks as though there is no slowing him down.
10 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Arif Ahmed's 'Paradise Nest'-Voice of the voiceless!

When Paradise Nest won the Best Film of Nature Award at the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival on April 22, it was food for thought for every film buff and critic out here in Dhaka. The film is a product of young photojournalist Arif Ahmed's passion for wildlife photography and concern for an almost extinct species of birds; and the cinematography, stills, and production has been handled by the director himself. “Through my experience of
8 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Riaz Returns!

Perhaps one of the biggest complaints of fans in the showbiz industry today is the fact that we do not get to see enough of Riaz.
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM

‘Culture Initiatives’ begins their journey with the screening of Satyajit Ray Films

While the capital was getting drenched in the monsoon rain, film enthusiasts watched two of Ray's greatest creations Charulata and Kanchanjangha
5 May 2018, 18:00 PM

Screening of Satyajit Ray Films

The Daily Star is honoured to arrange a film screening and discussion of Charulata and Kanchenjunga, marking beloved author Satyajit Ray's 97th birthday.
4 May 2018, 18:00 PM