Veteran television actor Jamal Uddin Hossain passed away at the age of 81, in the early hours of this morning in Calgary, Canada.

As dawn breaks and the first rays of sunlight  streams through your window, you hear the rhythmic beat of drums and the joyful clanging of cymbals coming from a nearby temple.

While much of the attention during the Puja season is drawn to the artistry of the idols or the grandeur of the festivities, the role of traditional music and instruments remains a deeply rooted, often overlooked aspect.

A Japanese actor who was the voice of "Doraemon", a cartoon cat robot beloved by children in Japan and other countries has died, her agency said Friday. Nobuyo Oyama was 90.

As part of Duronto TV’s special Durga Puja celebrations, the popular programme "Ronger Khelay Shurer Bhelay" will have a special episode titled "Ronger Khelay Shurer Bhelay Pujar Melay." In this episode, Debolina Sur, Champa Banik, and Abida Sultana will sing Puja songs with the children, celebrating the festival with music, drums, and incense. 

The upcoming film, yet to be titled, will be shot at locations both in Bangladesh and abroad, with a planned release during Eid ul-Azha 2025.

“Nobody Wants This” stars Kristen Bell as Joanne, an agnostic podcast host, and Adam Brody as Noah, an unconventional rabbi. The series follows their unlikely romantic connection, navigating through their contrasting worldviews and the chaos brought on by their families.

The highly acclaimed Hatirpool Sessions has returned with its third instalment, introducing the song "Biroti". Released on Thursday night, "Biroti" is a beautiful piece that encourages listeners to pause, reflect, and escape from the chaotic emotions that life often brings.

Kushum Shikder’s “Shoroter Joba”, originally a short story published in a 2017 Eid special magazine issue, has now been adapted into a full-length feature film. The movie makes its grand debut today, with screenings at Star Cineplex and Jamuna Blockbuster.

Shirin and Sajil first crossed paths six years ago, and what began as a mutual attraction gradually developed into a lasting relationship. Speaking to the media about the special significance of the date, Shirin shared, "We've been together for six years. Interestingly, we met for the first time on October 10, and now we've tied the knot on the same date.”

After almost three months of closure, theatrical performances are set to resume today on a limited scale at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital. Bangladesh Theatre's production of "Sea Morog" will be performed at the National Theatre Hall auditorium on this inaugural day.

As celebrities prepare for the festivities, many are taking a step back to reminisce about cherished memories, while others are embracing quieter celebrations.

In a recent media interview, Shakib faced tough questions about the delicate relationship between India and Bangladesh and offered his perspective on the matter.

Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen kicked off the London Film Festival yesterday with his gripping World War Two drama "Blitz".

The world of “CTRL”, currently reigning at the top of Bangladesh’s most-watched movies on Netflix, beckons us into a juncture where technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), begins to infiltrate the most intimate corners of human life. While the theme of technology overtaking our existence is hardly new, director Vikramaditya Motwane's approach presents this circumstance with a fresh and distinctly Indian perspective — framed within the glossy yet perilous world of social media influencers.

After nearly 60 years in the film industry, Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese has made it clear that he isn’t ready to step away from filmmaking just yet.

From Satyajit Ray’s “Joi Baba Felunath” to Aparna Sen’s “Parama,” Durga Puja has been pivotal in driving narratives forward in iconic Bengali films. Here, we explore six films from the past few years in which the festival is woven into the plot — offering stories you can enjoy as you prepare to bid farewell to the goddess this Puja season.

In May 2019, the band Shironamhin made a comeback with the song “Ei Obelay”. At a time when the band was struggling to meet fan expectations with a new vocalist, this song served as a lifeline for Shironamhin. Now, almost five years later, the band is releasing a sequel, “Ei Obelay 2”. 

The five-day-long Durga Puja festivities kick off today. To celebrate, new songs have been released, and fresh dramas are set to premiere on TV and YouTube. Here’s a glimpse of some notable entertainment highlights for Durga Puja.

Stree 2 starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, is set to be screened in Bangladesh. After achieving record-breaking success in Indian theatres, the film is scheduled to be released in Bangladesh on October 25.