"Jongli", a breakout film this year, isn’t just riding high tides at the box office—it’s leaving audiences visibly shaken. Actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi, who plays the emotionally complex character Nupur, shared how the film moved viewers to tears and sparked heartfelt conversations long after the credits rolled.

The American Music Awards (AMAs) unveiled the list of nominees for this year’s edition earlier today. As expected, the lineup features a star-studded mix of artistes, including Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, and Taylor Swift — a recurring blend of powerhouse names in the music scene.

Following a brief hiatus, acclaimed Bangladeshi director Syed Ahmed Shawki is set to return to the OTT screen with his much-anticipated third web-series, “Gulmohor”. Known for his hits “Taqdeer” and “Karagar”, Shawki’s latest project marks his comeback after nearly three years.

Actress Arifa Parvin Zaman Moushumi is set to showcase her singing talent at the upcoming “Bangladesh Day Parade and Festival” in Los Angeles

Netflix has officially announced the release date for “Wednesday” Season 2. The streaming platform strategically revealed the news yesterday—appropriately a Wednesday—alongside the first official trailer and promotional images.

Blackpink member Jennie is currently basking in the spotlight! She received massive applause for her recent Coachella performance, where she delivered some of her popular tracks, including "Like Jennie".

Bangladeshi artistes are set to perform in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, as part of the “Passport to the World” cultural festival, an extension of the annual “Riyadh Season” initiated by the Saudi government in 2019. The event brings together diverse cultures through music, food, crafts, and workshops.

Challenging conventional perceptions of beauty tied to youth, People Magazine has named 62-year-old Hollywood actor Demi Moore as the Most Beautiful Woman of 2025 in its latest issue.

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam stated that the government has initiated a range of multifaceted measures to strengthen the operational capacity of the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).

In 2015, he made “Testimony of a Thread” (Bengali title: Ekti Shutar Jobanbondi). As the director explains, “I made the film out of a citizen’s responsibility.”

As in previous years, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited submissions for full-length and short film proposals to be considered for government grants. While the initial deadline for submitting the story, screenplay, and overall production plan was April 7 at 4pm, it has now been extended to April 27.

Six-time National Award-winning actor Fazlur Rahman Babu is currently attending the Moscow International Film Festival, where his latest film “Mastul” has been officially selected for the main competition. Out of 11 films from around the world, “Mastul” is the only entry representing Bangladesh this year.

In its opening week, “Jongli” will screen in 5 theatres across Canada, 28 in the United States, and 7 in the United Kingdom. In the UK, the release is a joint presentation by Swapno Scarecrow and Reverie Films.

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has once again stirred public attention with a deeply personal and unsettling revelation on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The 47-year-old artiste, known for his controversial remarks and erratic online presence, shared a post discussing traumatic experiences from his childhood, drawing widespread reactions from fans and critics alike.

Netflix has officially announced that filming is underway for the third movie of the detective-thriller franchise “Enola Holmes”, led by Millie Bobby Brown and directed by Philip Barantini. However, the release date for the film has yet to be finalised.

Renowned Bangladeshi band Miles, a pioneer in the country’s band music scene, has embarked on a month-long concert series across the United States under the banner of “Legacy Tour USA 2025”. With over four decades of musical legacy, the band continues to ignite crowds with their electrifying performances both at home and abroad.

Following Pope Francis's death on April 21, there has been a surge in home viewership of the 2024 drama film “Conclave”.

The play explores the psychological and physical toll of World War I, tracing the journey of young soldiers as they are transformed from patriotic youths into disillusioned veterans.

In a bold move to reclaim their intellectual property rights, a group of Bangladeshi film producers has formally appealed to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. On April 6, five producers submitted a petition on behalf of their peers, citing concerns over the unauthorised transfer and exploitation of their films by various label companies.​

Renowned singer, composer, and music director Habib Wahid is set to perform in his ancestral home of Munshiganj after 15 years. The open-air concert will take place this Friday at Bot-tola field in Srinagar, organised by local youth.