The Netflix series "Dabba Cartel", currently trending within the top 10 most viewed in Bangladesh, attempts to carve out a unique space in the crime drama genre by marrying the mundanity of everyday life with the high-stakes world of drug trafficking. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai’s middle-class neighbourhoods, this Hitesh Bhatia directorial explores how five women from vastly different social backgrounds come together, not out of greed or ambition but out of necessity. Their journey, marked by unexpected alliances, betrayals, and moments of startling agency, should have made for a riveting watch—to some degree, it does. However, as the show unfolds, it becomes clear that its ambitions exceed its execution, resulting in a concoction that is fascinating in theory but flawed in practice.

She emphasised that those falsely claiming the film is based on her husband's incident are misleading others. She asserted that Ekramul Haque was never involved with any kind of drugs and was brutally and deliberately murdered. She also urged Raihan Rafi to publicly declare that this movie has no connection with the real events of Ekramul Haque.

Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai on Saturday and is reported to be in stable condition, according to NDTV.

The acclaimed director has impressed the internet by choosing to shoot across real locations, rather than relying on CGI or green screens.

Purobi hall was established shortly after the country's independence, marking a vibrant era for Bangladeshi cinema in the heart of Mymensingh. Originally owned by Zamir Uddin, the hall changed ownership in 2002 following a tragic event—a bomb attack orchestrated by a militant group. Abbas Uddin, who took over after the incident, had been running the hall since.

The poster for this eagerly awaited song is bursting with colours. Nusraat Faria stuns in a sindoor-red saree, while Abdun Noor Shajal sports a white panjabi and a chunri scarf.

Tota dreams of working in Bangladesh and collaborating with its filmmakers and actors. “Both our countries have immensely talented artistes. Why should bureaucratic hurdles stand in the way? Artistes have always been free-spirited, and complicating these exchanges only restricts creativity. We share the same language, culture, artistic sensibilities—our collaboration should be seamless.”

After a two-decade hiatus, Will Smith is set to make a much-anticipated return to the music scene with his upcoming full-length album, “Based on a True Story”. The actor and rapper announced the project on Instagram on Friday (March 14), confirming that the album will drop on March 28.

Marzian Bushra Rodela, daughter of renowned singer Nazmun Munira Nancy, is set to make a comeback with her latest track, “Okaron”. This release marks her sixth original song.

About a month ago, the musician performed at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris to celebrate the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day. This monumental occasion marked not just a personal achievement but also a collective step forward for Bangladeshi music on the world stage. In an interview with The Daily Star, the musician discussed his experience, musical journey, and hopes for the future of Bangladeshi music.

A single line of dialogue turned actor Durgesh Kumar into a familiar face a few years back. His viral meme-worthy line from “Panchayat” Season 2 played a key role in securing him a larger role in Season 3. This was followed by a supporting part in the Oscar-nominated “Laapataa Ladies”. Despite the success of these projects, Durgesh has revealed that he continues to struggle with securing more work.

Singer and actress Parsha Mahjabeen Purnee narrowly escaped a life-threatening incident when her Uber car caught fire in the capital's Kurmitola at around 1 PM, today.

During a recent press conference, Alia said she would attend the Cannes Film Festival this year and shared her excitement. However, she kept her response brief, stating, "I am looking forward to it."

The Emmy-winning comedy series "Ted Lasso" is returning to the pitch for a fourth season, streaming service Apple TV+ announced yesterday.

After a long hiatus from working together, Nidra Neha and Prantar Dastidar are set to reunite on screen in Preety Dutta’s drama “Opekkha”, premiering on March 26 on the Purnota E-Tainment YouTube channel.

The first song from the film “Borbaad”, titled “Didha”, was released yesterday to widespread appreciation.

Over two decades after their iconic roles in “Freaky Friday”, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reunite in the trailer for the highly anticipated sequel, “Freakier Friday”.

Starting out as a model, he made his acting debut in Vicky Zahed’s “Ararat” (2024), portraying a jinn—a performance that caught the people’s attention. His latest release, “Neel Shukh”, has taken him even further, proving that he’s here to stay.

The participants were highly enthusiastic, and the actresses expressed their joy at being able to showcase their talents in a fresh and exciting way.

A press note also confirmed that the second season will premiere during Eid-ul-Fitr. The announcement video features Allen Swapan standing amidst scattered bundles of cash, his signature smile on display, clad in his familiar safari suit.