To have passed by the Shontrash Birodhi Raju Sharokh Bhashkorjo (Anti Terrorism Raju Memorial Sculpture) one day and to then have stood before its maker the next, was a surreal experience. The moment felt extraordinary, yet, the man I stood before made the the interaction remarkably humble. To me, speaking with sculptor Shyamal Chowdhury equalled reconnecting with an old friend — as though he was back in the art scene after years and was describing art like it were the essence of his existence.

This heartwarming festive film promises to bring even more joy to fans of Priyanka Chopra and the Jonas family during the 2025 holiday season.

Touted as one of the sweetest couples in showbiz, FS Nayeem and Nadia celebrated nine wonderful years of marriage on January 14. While Nayeem has been winning hearts with his impressive performances on OTT platforms, Nadia has made her mark with her performance in television dramas and her talent as a dancer. 

Renowned entrepreneur Rubiat Fatima Tony’s husband, Shahadat Hossain, passed away while undergoing treatment in Bangkok.

In a recent twist in the ongoing legal dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, the actor has accused Ryan Reynolds of intentionally creating the character Nicepool in “Deadpool & Wolverine” as a means to demean and target him. Baldoni claims the character was designed as a direct effort to mock, intimidate, and publicly humiliate the actor.

M Night Shyamalan is facing a copyright infringement trial, accused of copying key elements from an independent film to create his Apple TV+ series, “Servant”. Italian-born filmmaker Francesca Gregorini has sued Shyamalan and Apple, seeking $81 million, alleging that the show borrows from her 2013 film, “The Truth About Emanuel”.

The event, titled “Manush Bhojle Shonar Manush Hobi”, was notably attended by chief guests Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and Ministry of Cultural Affairs adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.

Young Bangladeshi filmmaker Maksud Hossain has been selected for Berlinale Talents, a prestigious platform under the Berlin International Film Festival that recognises emerging filmmakers, producers, actors, cinematographers, and industry professionals making strides in their respective fields.

Musician Pavel Areen has expanded his 'Living Room Session' project with a multi-season partnership with Creative Event and management  Ltd , a new production and events company based in London.

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

Sumi Nur shared, “This is our sixth event, where we blend Bengali literature and music, with a strong focus on poetry. We are thrilled to celebrate Naquib Khan’s 50-year legacy as a composer.”

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has delayed the Oscar 2025 nominations announcement for a second time due to the Los Angeles wildfires. Initially, the voting period was extended by two days to provide members with more time, moving the announcement to January 19.

The National Award winner believes that playing the titular role in any film is a great honour and a matter of immense joy for any artiste. “It feels incredibly fulfilling when you have the opportunity to play the lead role. I am both happy and excited to witness the audience’s reaction.”

Here is a list of some of the films screening today

Shahnaz Sumi earned acclaim for her portrayal of Suraiya in the web-series ‘Mobaroknama’. The actress, who began her journey as a dancer, recently appeared in Vicky Zahed's directorial web-film ‘Ondhokarer Gaan’ on Binge.

Acclaimed singer Tahsan Khan grabbed much attention by revealing his marriage from the start of the year. The announcement of his marriage to makeup artiste Roza Ahmed sparked many conversations online.

Dhaka Capitals achieved a resounding victory against Durbar Rajshahi yesterday duroing one of the ongoing BPL matches, following a series of losses. The team, represented by superstar Shakib Khan, achieved a groundbreaking feat by scoring an unprecedented 254 runs in their T20 history.

Kim Kardashian has urged Governor Gavin Newsom to add to existing wage rates of incarcerated firefighters, who have been working on the front lines and combating wildfires that have taken over Los Angeles. She praised them, calling them heroes.

On Sunday (January 12), the makers of “Rickshaw Girl” unveiled a new trailer alongside the official announcement of its release date. The much-anticipated film, directed by Amitabh Reza, is set to hit theatres across the country on January 24.

However, the band recently experienced a personal tragedy when its former member Chandramouli Biswas was found dead on Sunday evening.