With “Soldier”, Tanjin Tisha steps into the cinema after establishing herself as one of television’s most recognisable faces, making her debut one of the most anticipated transitions of the year.

“The Soul of Jute” invites visitors to engage with the material’s deep roots in Bangladesh’s heritage and its growing relevance in sustainable design. The exhibition positions jute not only as an agricultural product but as a bridge connecting craft, culture, and tourism—reflecting the work of local artisans and the imagination of contemporary designers.

Boseman died at 43 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer—an illness he kept hidden while delivering some of the most memorable performances in contemporary film.

Legendary South Asian vocalist Runa Laila — who has sung in 18 languages over her six-decade long career, including Bangla, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Urdu, Sindhi and English — is set to release a new rendition of her iconic track “Dama Dam Mast Qalandar” on Coke Studio Bangla. The song will be published today on the platform’s official YouTube channel.

Through her production house, the actress plans to fulfill her directorial vision. “Yes, I have plans to start with short content. I might begin with small projects, but at the end of the day, I have always had this passion to create my own work.”

Echoing similar sentiments, legendary lyricist Liton Adhikari Rintu remarked, “Reading how the author has portrayed my life moved me deeply. I had never looked back on my journey in this way. Beyond my own story, I discovered many unknown details about my fellow lyricists. “Geetijibon” will undoubtedly stand as an invaluable chronicle in the history of Bangladeshi music.”

Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa have become parents for the first time, announcing the arrival of their baby girl on the same day they celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary.

Director Kochi Khondokar and actor Mosharraf Karim — a duo known for their long-standing creative partnership — are set to reunite on the big screen for a new feature film centred on football.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan attended a grand unveiling ceremony in Mumbai yesterday, joining Rizwan Sajan, founder and chairman of the Dubai-based Danube Group, to announce a landmark real estate project named Shahrukhz.

Posting two photos from their simple marriage registration ceremony, Amitabh wrote, “Yes, it’s now official. Promise to live life with light and shadow. Let’s roll babe Mushficaa Maasud.”

When “Little Miss Chaos” premiered on Chorki, audiences were instantly drawn to Ira — a fiery, bold young woman played by newcomer Sadnima Binte Noman. Her natural, unfiltered performance captured hearts and introduced a promising new face to Bangladesh’s OTT scene.

Mushficaa Maasud holds a law degree from Liverpool John Moores University in the UK. She later studied Post Production at Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema in New York, followed by Film Production at Brooklyn College. Her short film “The Anniversary” won a USD 10,000 award at a film festival in the United States.

Chappell’s family described her in a Facebook statement as a brilliant, adventurous, and warm-hearted woman whose enthusiasm touched everyone she met. Her sister, Jennifer Ringwald, remembered her as “fearless,” adding that Katherine approached life with boundless passion despite her small frame.

She made her debut with Chetan Anand’s 1946 film “Neecha Nagar” which won the Palm d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. She appeared in films like “Nadiya Ke Paar” (1948), “Ziddi” (1948), “Shabnam” (1949), “Biraj Bahu” (1954), “Jailor” (1958) and “Shaheed” (1965). She also played the role of Shahid Kapoor’s grandmother in the 2019 film “Kabir Singh”.

The evening concluded to thunderous applause, as Srotar Ashor reaffirmed its commitment to continue nurturing Bengali culture in Melbourne for the next two decades—a testament to the community’s enduring love and cultural spirit.

Adele is set to step into the world of cinema, making her acting debut in Tom Ford’s next feature film, an adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel “Cry to Heaven”.

The first full-length trailer for Emerald Fennell’s upcoming adaptation of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” has been released, offering a sweeping, stylised and already hotly debated look at what the filmmaker calls “the greatest love story of all time”.

Ali Azmat, who arrived in Dhaka three days before the scheduled show, was expected to perform with James on a Dhaka stage for the first time.

Alan Rickman’s meticulous working style comes into sharp focus as a collection of his heavily annotated scripts and personal memorabilia heads to auction, including materials from “Die Hard” and the “Harry Potter” franchise.

The shoot for Kajal Arefin Ome’s serial “Bachelor Point” Season 5 is in full swing. Nehal has returned to the bachelor flat of Kabila, Habu and Pasha, with Zakir also appearing alongside them. Joining the cast this season is a brand-new character played by Orchita Sporshia.