The film “Jongli,” starring Siam Ahmed, has already created waves on social media with the unveiling of the first look at the characters played by Siam and Bubly in its posters.

A gifted artiste in this domain is lyricist Tushar Hasan, who has penned all the popular songs mentioned above. His contributions have not only defined this emerging trend but have also solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the world of brand anthems.

The vibrant and culturally rich International Lalon and Folk Festival is gearing up for its second edition, scheduled to be celebrated on October 19 and 20 at the Nandan Kanan Performing Arts Centre in Jamaica, a neighbourhood in New York City in the USA, renowned for its significant Bangladeshi community.

In a candid interview with Humans of Bombay, Bollywood actor Imran Khan has shed light on his struggles with body image and the societal pressures he faced to conform to certain standards of beauty. Imran revealed that he has been subjected to skinny-shaming, an issue that he believes highlights the double standards in how men and women are judged based on their appearance.

The music scene is abuzz with excitement as Shuvendu Das Shuvo prepares to release his new song “Radha Hawa”, with lyrics and composition by composer and singer-songwriter Autumnal Moon.

Vocalist Asif Akbar is all set to make an appearance as a Don in the music video of his upcoming song titled “The Last Don”. In addition to lending his voice to the song, Asif Akbar is geared up to showcase his acting skills in the project.

Mustafizur Rahman Manik’s “Dark World” is set to release on Eid-ul-Azha. The production house confirmed the release date by unveiling a poster of the film yesterday.

After assuming his role as general secretary of BFAA in April, Dipjol declared his intention to block the import of Hindi films. At that time, he stated, "We are not in favour of importing Hindi films. We will try to prevent their import as Hindi culture negatively impacts our local culture.”

Celebrated Bangladeshi actor Abul Hayat, Kolkata's theatre luminary Manoj Mitra, filmmaker Prabhat Roy, and film producer Purnima Dutta were honoured in a grand ceremony in Kolkata yesterday (June 8).

In 2022, Pori Moni and Bidya Sinha Mim engaged in a tug of war on social media, where Pori Moni accused Mim of trying to get close to her then-husband, Sariful Razz. The "Gunin" actress posted a series of statuses where she accused Mim of “mingling too much” with Sariful Razz and not “being satisfied with her husband.”

This Eid-ul-Azha, it is almost certain that three films will hit the silver screens—“Toofan”, “Moyurakkhi” and “Revenge”. These films feature three ace actresses -- Shobnom Bubly, Eamin Haque Bobby and Indian actress Mimi Chakraborty.

After her father's passing, Bonnhi, a young college graduate, is abruptly mandated to take up his profession to support her family. She takes up scissors and razors in the village bazaar, riding her father’s old bicycle to take her late father’s spot as a barber. Initially, she fights an uphill battle as the villagers are reluctant to let her do the job. Although the villagers grow accustomed to her skills, her family still becomes the victim of chronic discrimination, eventually forcing them to leave the area. 

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who is currently keeping busy promoting his upcoming film "Chandu Champion", recently discussed his approach to brand endorsements. He mentioned that he had appeared in an advertisement for a fairness cream a few years back but chose to stop endorsing the brand after realising “that it could be wrong”.

Asif Akbar, an American film director of Bangladeshi origin, has made his mark in Hollywood with films like “Astro”, “The Commando”, and “Smoke Filled Lungs”. Last year, Bangladesh saw the release of his film “MR-9” from the Masood Rana series. 

Herlan Bangladesh was the title sponsor, and all of its brand ambassadors, including Shakib Khan, performed and walked the ramp with some of the gorgeous ladies in showbiz.

The film “Mujib: The Making of a Nation,” which chronicles the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was screened at Nandan yesterday (June 7), a traditional cultural center in Kolkata. This film is a joint production of India-Bangladesh.  

For Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa, popularly known as Monalisa, love is more than just a feeling– it's a way of life. The sweet-smiling actress and sought-after model, who has captured hearts across Bangladesh and beyond, has recently returned to her homeland for a visit. Despite having lived abroad for years, Monalisa's popularity in Bangladesh remains undiminished.

Bollywood actress Mona Singh recently reflected on her 20-year career, expressing gratitude for her journey that began with the hit TV show "Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin". She believes that while one cannot change the past, one can celebrate it, and she is thankful for the "beautiful glory days" her choices have given her.

Chanchal Chowdhury shared this information on his social handle, saying that the song titled “Tu Zinda Hain” will be revealed tomorrow at 10am as part of a surprise promotional campaign before the film’s release.

All the songs have been written and composed by Enamul Karim Nirjhar. The first episode will be launched with the song titled “Jeta Amader Nijer Moton” voiced by eminent singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya.