The Abdullah Mohammad Saad directorial “Rehana Maryam Noor” was sent to the 94th Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category this year from Bangladesh Oscar Selection Committee. However, the film did not make it to the shortlist for Oscars 2022.

Marking the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence and the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Rajshahi University and Bangladesh Film Archive jointly organised a three-day festival on Liberation War movies.

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” opened in theatres recently to much anticipation. Members of BD Cosplayers attended the premiere

Promising actress Priyo Moni’s latest film “Koshai” alongside Nirab was released in a streaming platform during the pandemic.

Noted actress Priyanka Chopra has been busy promoting her upcoming film, “The Matrix Resurrections”. She will be seen essaying the role of Sati in the film.

Covid’s latest variant, Omicron is here, and its spread has started impacting Hollywood premieres and Television productions.

Ahmed Rubel is an extraordinary actor, who has carved his place with his versatile acting and outstanding characterisation.

Celebrated Indian film actress Mimi Chakraborty has collaborated with popular actor Nirab Hossain for the music video of the track “Tui Ar Ami, Chol Kori Paglami”. It is the first time the actress has appeared in any Bangladeshi project.

Nova made a name for herself through her appearance on television and the stage. Now, this talented actress is all set to make her appearance on the big screen for the first time with the film “Mridha Bonam Mridha”, which received censor clearance this month. The Roni Bhowmik directorial will be released all over the country, on December 24. In a recent chat with The Daily Star, the actress talked about the anxiety which she faces before her first big release.  

The solo art exhibition, “Ka’-Shommondhiyo [Connected Speech]” by Azizee Fawmi Khan, is underway at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD).

Noted Indian actress Vaani Kapoor plays a transgender woman in her latest film, “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui”.

The 20 minute technical show was showcased at the Liberation War Museum. Directed by differently abled British theatre director, Ramesh Meyyappan, the play emphasised on the theme of the 1971 genocide and Liberation War without the use of any dialogues.

Presented by Nuvista Pharma, the film will now be exclusively released on popular OTT platform Chorki on December 30, at 8 pm.

Talented actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed has appeared in a television commercial after seven years collaborating, with cricket superstar Shakib Al Hasan. Subrina Irene has directed the project.

Pori Moni has signed Chayanika Chowdhury’s debut web film “Kagojer Bou”, replacing Mahiya Mahi.

Famous Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has lashed out at a news article calling her ‘wife of Nick Jonas’ who is currently busy promoting her upcoming Hollywood film ‘The Matrix Resurrections’. She asked for an explanation as to how this can still happen to women.

Eminent dancer Sharmila Banerjee is the lead Manipuri instructor at Chhayanaut Sangeet Bidyatan. She also spearheads the dance school, Nritya Nandan. During the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, she alongside her family were forced to flee to India, as their home in Raozan, Chattogram was completely destroyed.

Model and actress Zahara Mitu became a prominent face in the industry after winning the crown in Miss Super Model Bangladesh 2017. She stars in “Joy Bangla”, directed by Kazi Hayat, and is currently busy with a number of movies. In a short span of time, she has worked with renowned stars like Shakib Khan and West Bengal actor, Dev. In a recent interview with The Daily Star, the talented actress talked about her upcoming projects, and more.

Despite the pandemic, there has been a considerable increase in the number of anime shows produced. As the curtains fall on 2021, it is time to look back on some of the shows that were released on Netflix this year.

Celebrated Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya are making rounds promoting their latest film, “Spider-Man: No Way Home”, and repeatedly being asked to address the fact that Zendaya is taller than her male co-star.