The film industry’s unforeseen revival

Recently, the trailer for Raihan Rafi’s “Damal” was released, much to the delight of cinema-goers who have been enjoying a steady stream of quality projects.
19 August 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Orphan: First Kill’ coming to Star Cineplex on Friday

“Orphan: First Kill”, the prequel to the popular American psychological horror film “Orphan”, directed by William Brent Bell will be released at all four branches of Star Cineplex on Friday. The film stars Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles and Rossif Sutherland in the lead roles.
17 August 2022, 13:49 PM

‘The Dirty Picture’ returns without Vidya Balan 

 “The Dirty Picture” will soon be returning with a sequel according to the film’s producers, Kanika Dhillon and Ekta Kapoor. “The Dirty Picture 2” is anticipated to have an entirely different plot and cast from the first film, which was based on the life of Silk Smitha.
17 August 2022, 09:34 AM

Remembering the heavenly harmonies of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Today marks the 25th death anniversary of the Qawwali legend.
16 August 2022, 13:34 PM

Dighi joins ULAB’s Journalism department

Alongside her acting career, promising film star Prarthona Fardin Dighi is also continuing her education. Just recently, the actress got admitted to University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) in the department of Media Studies and Journalism.
16 August 2022, 12:07 PM

Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover announce pregnancy

Bollywood couple Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover have announced that they are expecting their first child. Bipasha announced her pregnancy on social media, along with a photoshoot in which she flaunted her baby bump.
16 August 2022, 10:22 AM

TV channels to air special programmes on National Mourning Day

Television channels are airing special programmes, shows and dramas marking the National Mourning day today. 
15 August 2022, 10:27 AM

Ayub Bachchu’s wife Chandana partakes in 'Remembering Ayub Bachchu'

On the occasion of rock icon Ayub Bachchu's birth anniversary tomorrow (August 16), his wife Ferdous Akhter Chandana has shared her memories of Ayub Bachchu, their married life and her initiative to preserve the memories of him in a show “Remembering Ayub Bachchu” on Kolahol Communication’s digital platform. The show will be hosted by Tanvir Tarek. The guitarist of LRB, Abdullah Al Masud, was also present on the show.
15 August 2022, 08:16 AM

Noble served legal notice for remarks against Tagore

A legal notice was served today (August 14) against singer Mainul Ahsan Noble for making derogatory remarks against the writer of the Bangladeshi national anthem Rabindranath Tagore.
14 August 2022, 17:55 PM

Police probe 'online threat' to JK Rowling over Rushdie tweet

Scottish police said on Sunday they were investigating an apparent "online threat" made to Harry Potter author JK Rowling in response to her tweet supporting Salman Rushdie following his stabbing.
14 August 2022, 14:24 PM

‘Nodi Rocks’ wins Bangladesh Brand Forum Award

"Nodi Rocks", a first of its kind initiative to save the rivers of Bangladesh by Salt Creatives, has won the Bangladesh Brand Forum Award in the Social and Native categories.  The award giving ceremony was held in a Five Star hotel on Saturday.
14 August 2022, 12:46 PM

Jasim hid sadness in his heart: Anjana

Today (August 14) marks the birth anniversary of eminent film star, Abul Khayer Jasim Uddin, popularly known as Jasim. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, veteran actress Anjana Rahman has shared unknown facts about this iconic actor.
14 August 2022, 11:42 AM

I did not get any respect from them: Mahiya Mahi

Government grant film “Ashirbad”, featuring Dhallywood actors Mahiya Mahi and Ziaul Roshan, is releasing on August 19. Mahi and Roshan were not present in a recent press conference, held to clarify the film’s status to the media.
13 August 2022, 11:59 AM

Popular anthology series ‘Love, Death, and Robots’ renewed by Netflix

Emmy-winning animated series “Love, Death, and Robots” has been renewed for a fourth season by Netflix.
13 August 2022, 10:47 AM

‘I’d rather have rumors about me than be a nobody’

Indian actor Vijay Deverakonda has garnered much attention from his fans, especially after he picked up the lead role in “Liger”. Alongside praises, many rumours, specifically regarding the “Arjun Reddy’ famed star, was also been trending among his followers.
10 August 2022, 13:59 PM

Gaiman’s Paradox: When adaptations are overanalysed

The approach to critiquing any adaptation is to judge it as a separate piece of work, rather than as a companion piece for the book.
10 August 2022, 13:08 PM

Apurbo, Heme pairing up for ‘Fire Esho Suronjona’

Popular actor Apurbo recently returned to shooting with the romantic drama "Fire Esho Suronjona" directed by Taufiqul Islam. This will the be the first time the actor will be working opposite Jannatul Sumaiya Heme. 
10 August 2022, 11:28 AM

Ashraful, Jahanara and Shanto to star in drama serial ‘Golden Six’

A new drama serial, "Golden Six", which stars famous cricketers such as Mohammad Ashraful, Jahanara Alam and Hasibul Hossain Shanto will be airing tonight on RTV at 10 pm. Episodes of the show will air every Tuesday to Thursday at the same time. 
9 August 2022, 07:51 AM

“Hawa” will release in Canada on September 2

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon directorial "Hawa" is going to release in 11 cities across Canada on September 2.
8 August 2022, 13:38 PM

Deconstructing my South Asian complexes

I thought to myself that this notion explains quite a lot about ourselves. Recalling my three and a half-years’ experience of living abroad, I remembered how I continuously felt the need to outperform myself by working too hard. Be it during my days of being a student in Sweden, or working in a multinational company—I never remember working less than 60-65 hours a week.
8 August 2022, 12:16 PM