Producers across Israel, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia say security concerns, missile attacks and restricted airspace have created challenges. Yet, they insist that most shoots are moving ahead, adapting to the volatile situation.

With heightened suspense and unanswered questions, “Chokro” Season 2 aims to keep audiences on edge. Viewers will once again have to piece together clues as the haunting mystery unfolds on iScreen this Eid-ul-Fitr.

A sports comedy-drama starring Aamir Khan is finally heading to streaming nearly a year after its theatrical release.

The makers of “Alpha”, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh, have officially announced a new release date for the upcoming spy thriller, ending months of speculation about the film’s theatrical plans.

A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after gunfire struck the Beverly Hills residence of pop star Rihanna, according to Los Angeles police.

For most of film and television history, supporting characters existed with a clear narrative function: assist the protagonist, provide comic relief, move the plot forward, and quietly exit when the hero’s journey took centre stage. They were memorable, sometimes even beloved, but rarely powerful enough to reshape the story’s structure. Yet the modern entertainment landscape, particularly in the age of sprawling franchises and long-form streaming series, has begun to shift that balance.

Bangladeshi singer-songwriter Arzeen released a new track that blends indie pop and folk influences, continuing his effort to connect global sounds with his Bengali musical roots. The song’s audio version was released on January 21, 2026, followed by the official music video on February 27.

Veteran singer Sabina Yasmin recently completed the recording of her episode at the Channel i studio on Monday afternoon.

After an eight-year-long legal battle, singer Asif Akbar has been acquitted in a case filed over the alleged possession of foreign liquor. Reacting to the verdict, the singer said the allegation was “built on falsehood” and that he felt satisfied to have finally received justice.

The exhibition, titled The Handloom Tradition of Bangladesh, opened on March 8 at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi. Organised by the Bangladesh Handloom Board with support from the Bengal Foundation, the nine-day programme combines a curated exhibition with a small fair celebrating the country’s weaving heritage.

The trailer of the upcoming web film “Ekshathe Alada” was unveiled yesterday (March 8) across the social media platforms of Hoichoi, ahead of its scheduled premiere on March 19 during Eid-ul-Fitr.

A documentary titled “Maayer Daak” is being made on the crisis and struggles of women from families of individuals who have been disappeared over the past one and a half decades.

Legendary Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila has expressed deep emotion after learning that one of her songs inspired the creation of a written alphabet for an endangered indigenous language in India.

A number of films are gearing up for release during Eid-ul-Fitr. As part of a special series tracking the progress of upcoming Eid releases, filmmakers are sharing updates about their projects. Yesterday, director Mehedi Hasan Hridoy spoke about his film “Rakkhosh”.

Women are narrating their spirals, heartbreaks and burnouts. They speak directly into front cameras, unfiltered and mid-thought.

The day has been celebrated for many years, when women speak about their rights and independence. In that spirit, four actresses shared their thoughts on Women’s Day with The Daily Star.

“Working here has given me a clear realisation — women across the globe face similar struggles and share similar dreams. Only the languages and cultures differ, but our experiences are largely the same,” she says.

For much of cinematic history, women have been permitted to suffer beautifully. They mourn, endure, forgive, and sacrifice. What they have rarely been allowed to do—at least without consequence—is rage. Female anger has often been framed as instability, hysteria, or moral decline, something to be corrected or contained before it threatens the social order.

The first look of the much-anticipated Eid-ul-Fitr film “Domm” has been unveiled, hinting at a tense narrative filled with mystery and survival.

Amid uncertainty over who will control Lyari, Ranveer Singh’s Hamza steps forward, engaging in a series of intense action sequences.