The short film “Aborto – The Circle”, starring acclaimed Bangladeshi actors Mosharraf Karim and Robena Reza Jui, has been officially selected for screening at the eighth Bengali Film Festival of Dallas 2025, to be held in Dallas, Texas. The film is directed by Mahamudul Hasan Tipu.

The “July Reawakening Theatre Festival” is currently underway at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, featuring 11 new productions by 11 theatre troupes. Organised to reflect on the spirit of the July movement, the festival opened on July 31 at the National Theatre Hall and will continue till August 8.

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the very first time in his 30-year-long career. The 59-year-old actor was jointly honoured alongside Vikrant Massey for their performances in “Jawan” and “12th Fail”, respectively, at the 71st National Film Awards.

I am currently recording a tribute album, one that I’d been planning for a long time. It will feature reimaginations of the ‘90s songs that we dearly love, voiced by the talents of the 2000s – It’s the ultimate ‘what-if’ scenario.

Bangladeshi artist and Dhaka University Fine Arts graduate Naima Karim’s second interactive virtual reality short film, “Mirage”, has officially been invited to the Venice Immersive Competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica).

Justin Timberlake has revealed that he has been privately battling Lyme disease, a condition he described as “relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”

Popular TV host and screenwriter Rumman Rashid Khan is launching his new celebrity podcast “Behind the Fame with RRK”, premiering today with Mehazabien Chowdhury as the first guest.

Renowned for his spiritually enriched voice and mastery of devotional folk music, Shafi Mondol has returned with a new introspective original track titled “Arshinagar”. The song, released yesterday via Gaanchill Folk’s YouTube channel, delves into the depths of self-searching and spiritual yearning.

Zahur opened up about the industry’s longstanding disregard for actors who play maternal or supporting characters. Despite her national recognition—including multiple National Film Awards—she says she was frequently underpaid, and often not paid at all.

“Ural”, the debut feature by Zobaydur Rahman, releases today across Star Cineplex, Blockbuster Cinemas, and Lion Cinemas in Dhaka. Marking World Friendship Day on August 3, the film celebrates the bonds between youth, with a story that weaves together camaraderie, rebellion, love, and resistance against injustice.

Amazon MGM Studios has appointed Steven Knight, creator of “Peaky Blinders”, to write the screenplay for the next James Bond film, according to reports by Deadline. The upcoming instalment will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, with Amy Pascal and David Heyman producing under their respective banners, Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films. Tanya Lapointe will serve as executive producer.

From stage to street, artistes and activists led a cultural revolt against brutality and censorship

Popular actress Azmeri Haque Badhan has spoken out against a wave of personal attacks and online harassment she has faced in recent days, alleging that the abuse came not only from strangers but also from individuals within her own professional circle.

Spardha’s acclaimed productions "Bismaykar Sabkichu" and "Tobu-o Jege Uthi"—the latter directed by Mohsina Akter—will return to the stage for one and three performances, respectively. This phase also includes four additional workshops and a public panel.

This 16th edition of IFFM will be held from August 14 to 24, with a centenary tribute to the legendary Ritwik Ghatak headlining its programming. Ghatak’s evocative portrayals of partition, displacement and identity redefined the language of Indian filmmaking.

South Korean actor Gong Yoo, known internationally for his roles in “Squid Game” and “Train to Busan”, has won a defamation lawsuit against a woman who falsely accused him of harassment and threats online.

The beloved Bangladeshi magazine show “Ityadi” is set to return to screens with a special rebroadcast of a classic episode filmed 16 years ago. Tomorrow, Bangladesh Television (BTV) will treat the audience to this memorable episode, originally aired in August 2009, immediately after the 8 pm Bangla news.

The Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada is known for spotlighting horror, supernatural, and fantasy genres. Nuhash Humayun’s horror web-series “Dui Shaw” was notably screened at the festival yesterday and the director himself is currently in Canada to attend the event.

It has been one year since the passing of singer Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel, best known for his iconic 90s tracks such as “Ek Bikele” and “Bedona Shudhui Bedona”.

Actors Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White are reportedly in early talks to star in Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming sequel to “The Social Network”, as per sources familiar with the project’s development.