When Pritom Hasan recently shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of himself singing amid army personnel, fans immediately sensed that something special was on the way. The image hinted at a unique and exciting collaboration between the popular singer and the Bangladesh Army. Anticipation grew further yesterday when the first official look was unveiled — a photograph of an army uniform accompanied by the caption, “15.01.26.”

Ruffalo, who attended the ceremony as a nominee for his performance in “Task” on HBO Task, wore a “Be Good” pin on the red carpet to honour Renee Nicole Macklin Good, who was fatally shot by an US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis last week. The symbolic pin was part of an effort by celebrities to draw attention to the killing and broader concerns about immigration enforcement. 

A star-studded benefit concert in Los Angeles has raised $5.4 million for children’s medical aid in Palestine and Sudan, bringing together music, poetry and political solidarity under the banner of Artists for Aid.

Warner Bros rejected Paramount’s latest offer last week and told shareholders to support the Netflix deal instead. In response, Paramount filed the lawsuit in Delaware court seeking financial documents that explain why Warner Bros’ board favours the Netflix merger.

The fourth day of the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) offers one of its busiest schedules, blending Bangladeshi cinema with films from Asia and Europe. Today’s lineup spans China, Iran, Turkey, Argentina, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Azerbaijan, Singapore, the UK, Sweden, Italy, Laos, and Kazakhstan—turning Dhaka into a crossroads of world cinema for a single day.

She remembers working in a short film by Bijon Imtiaz, though the exact time of that project no longer stands out. According to Moutushi, most of the stories she is offered now fail to interest her, which is why she often declines projects despite receiving proposals.

The Golden Globes have long been treated as an unreliable predictor of Oscar success, but Sunday night’s ceremony nonetheless clarified which films and performances are beginning to separate themselves from the pack.

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards witnessed a striking cross-cultural moment when Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Lalisa Manobal appeared together as presenters at the ceremony in Beverly Hills, instantly drawing cheers from the audience.

Popular Bangladeshi filmmaker Raihan Rafi has been awarded the Starship Inspiring Ten 2025 honour in recognition of his contribution to the cultural sector. The awards were presented at a grand ceremony held recently at the ballroom of Hotel Sheraton in Banani, Dhaka.

Speaking about television dramas in Bangladesh, he said, “Bangladeshi dramas are story-driven. Many well-written stories are being brought to the screen, and audiences are watching them.” In response to another question, Fazlur Rahman Babu said, “I consider myself a fortunate actor because I have had the opportunity to play many challenging characters in dramas. I am still doing so and want to continue in the future.”

Rose Byrne offered a light-hearted explanation for why her longtime partner, Bobby Cannavale, was absent from the 2026 Golden Globes, where she won best actress in a musical or comedy film for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”.

Displayed across the gallery walls, the works present personal yet collective messages addressed to the children of Palestine, shaped by empathy, resilience, and lived understanding. Through uncomplicated visuals, handwritten words, and candid imagery, the children articulate solidarity that travels across borders, geographies, and circumstances.

Animated musical “KPop Demon Hunters” emerged as a major winner at the Golden Globe Awards, taking home honours for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for its hit track “Golden”.

Today’s highlight from Bangladesh Panorama Full Length Section is Mousumi Hamid starrer “Noya Manush” directed by Sohel Rana Boyati. Today, there will be a total of 13 films at the Bangladesh National Museum Main Auditorium, National Museum- Sufia Kamal Auditorium, Shahbagh, seven films at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, National Art Gallery Auditorium, 4 films at Alliance Francaise de Dhaka and 9 films at Stamford University, Bangladesh Auditorium, Siddeswari Road.

Chalamet defeated Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney and other big names at the red-carpet ceremony in Beverly Hills, California. "This category is stacked. I look up to all of you," Chalamet said to his fellow nominees.

The festival will feature two of Swapnadal’s most acclaimed productions: “Chitrangada”, created in the modern Bangla theatrical style, and Selim Al Deen’s own classical work “Hargaj”.

Under the new framework, the Academy’s divisions have increased from six to nine.

Ilias Kanchan is one of the most successful leading men of Bangladesh’s golden era of cinema. He holds the record for acting in numerous commercially successful films, most notably the iconic “Beder Meye Josna”, which made history in Dhallywood. His performances in films such as “Bheja Chokh” moved audiences to tears, and he found success across social, romantic and folk genres. In recognition of his contributions, Kanchan has received the Ekushey Padak, National Film Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Film Awards.

Over the years, Chirkutt has earned numerous local and international awards. This new year began the same way it often does for the band: with applause, trophies and live shows.

Running from January 10 to 18, the nine-day festival is screening 245 films from 91 countries, making it one of the largest global film showcases in Bangladesh.