Zayed Khan's membership in the Bangladesh Film Artists Association has been revoked by the current committee during the bi-general meeting of the organisation held on Saturday (March 2).

Recently, news emerged about filmmaker Srijit Mukherji's latest project, which involves featuring the legendary actor Uttam Kumar, 44 years after his demise. This remarkable revelation has stirred considerable buzz within the industry. On Friday (March 1), a glimpse of the film was unveiled.

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Badshah shared his insights and reflections on his recent trip to Bangladesh, shedding light on his experience and aspirations.

The tragedy of the Bailey Road fire which snatched away the lives of four dozen people is hard to digest, even for Dhaka-ites. Many cultural programmes seemed insipid amidst the shadow of death that loomed over one of the capital’s cultural hubs – leading to the cancellation or postponement of some.

Animal rights activists from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) disrupted Victoria Beckham's fashion show at Paris Fashion Week, protesting against the use of animal skins in the fashion industry.

Kitchens constitute an essential part of our lives, a space whose power dynamics we often overlook. But if cinema reflects our lives, shouldn't it highlight even the most mundane aspects? "The Great Indian Kitchen", a 2021 Malayalam movie written and directed by Jeo Baby, prompts us to consider just that.

In 2022, Dan Lin, known for producing "The Lego Movie" and "It," was in discussions to assume the leadership role at DC Studios. This presented a unique chance to revitalize the company responsible for iconic superheroes like Superman and Batman. However, negotiations fell through. One reported factor was the inability of David Zaslav, head of DC's parent company Warner Bros Discovery, and Lin to reach an agreement on suitable compensation for Lin's departure from his production company Rideback to take on the new role.

Legendary vocalist Subir Nandi's unreleased track “Ghoom” is all set to be released this week. Tanvir Tareq, a recipient of the National Film Award for his outstanding contributions to music direction, has composed the music for the song featuring lyrics penned by the well-known lyricist Shomeshwar Oli.

Pop sensation Rihanna dazzled attendees at the pre-wedding celebrations of Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani, and Radhika Merchant, with an electrifying performance in Jamnagar.

As Eid approaches, Shakib is gearing up for the occasion with his upcoming film “Rajkumar”, directed by Himel Ashraf. Additionally, announcements for several other movies slated for Eid releases have been made. Amongst them are three films starring Sariful Razz– “Omar”, “Dewaler Desh”, and “Kajol Rekha”. Furthermore, there are other films such as Jaaz Multimedia's production “Potu” and another titled “Meghna Konya,” amongst a few others.

The Academy is often influenced by expensively managed PR campaigns and battered by political and social forces far outside the Academy itself, that is to say, that the prize has little to do with the recognition of artistic merit but with hitting the right chords with the industry leaders.

Runa Laila, a renowned singer in the subcontinent, recently lent her voice to Bangladesh Betar after a hiatus of 13 years. She recorded the song "O Brishti Tumi" written by Suman Sardar, and composed by Sadek Ali for Bangladesh Betar's Transcription Service. Prior to this, she collaborated with children on a song for Channel i, tuned by Sadek Ali's tune. The recording for "O Brishti Tumi" took place on February 29 at the Drama Studio of Transcription Service in the capital.

The "Life is a Carnival" initiative launched a two-day "Latin American Carnival 2024" in Dhaka, organised by the Bangladesh Travel Writers Association. The festivities kicked off on Friday at 3:00pm at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

BTS member V pleasantly surprised fans with an unexpected collaboration alongside the legendary Jackie Chan, a screen partnership that took everyone by surprise.

As per insiders Mosharraf Karim will portray a mafia character in this '90s underworld film.

In early 2024, local OTT platforms saw the emergence of several noteworthy productions, marking a shift in entertainment consumption trends. Viewers prefer the flexibility these platforms offer, allowing them to choose content according to their preferences without any constraints. If a particular content doesn't resonate, viewers swiftly move on to explore other options. Conversely, if they find something they enjoy, they readily subscribe to the platform to access it.

You might know him as the drummer for Chirkutt, but Pavel has been especially prominent in the music industry as a music producer, dominating the ad film market and lending his talents to films like “Saturday Afternoon”, “Television”, “Doob”, “Piprabidya” and more.

March can be said to be a month teeming with cinematic treasures waiting to be discovered. From sweeping epics to intimate character studies, the silver screen beckons with a diverse array of storytelling delights. Five of the films gracing theatres this month are set to offer a unique blend of artistry, emotion, and entertainment and they are:

Adding to this he also mentioned that he is one of the witnesses of this incident and took a photo of the ongoing fire. “When I was capturing this moment, my heart was wrenching, and I was in tears while being a witness of such a moment. The air of Bailey Road is still filled with the smell of smoke. Alas! Bailey Road.”

The tragedy took nearly 46 lives and left over 22 people severely injured. Many who lost their loved ones in front of their eyes are likely to suffer for the rest of their lives. Social media is raging over this tragic incident, including celebrities mourning and expressing their grief through the internet.