The image circulated widely on February 17— the anniversary of Manna’s death in 2008 — which this year also marked Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in as Bangladesh’s 11th prime minister. The coincidence has drawn renewed attention to the brief, little-known encounter between the two men.

The 2026 theme, “Cinema of the Journey,” centres on transformation through movement — physical or emotional. The line-up will include Arab and international short and feature-length films in which journeys drive narrative change, from road films to stories of migration and self-discovery.

With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, television channels are preparing special programming for viewers. Deepto TV has announced a lineup of daily Ramadan shows, including two cooking programmes to be hosted by actresses Richie Solaiman and Zakia Bari Mamo.

Renowned screenwriter Salim Khan has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai and is currently under intensive medical care. The 90-year-old writer, widely known as the father of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, is being closely monitored by doctors.

Veteran actress Pravina Deshpande passed away on Tuesday (February 17) after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 60. Her family confirmed the news through a statement shared on her official Instagram account.

She concluded by expressing gratitude towards the director for trusting her with such a role. “He believed I could carry the story. For that, I’m truly thankful.”

Duvall played Tom Hagen, the cool-headed consigliere to the Corleone family, opposite Pacino’s Michael Corleone in “The Godfather” and “The Godfather Part II”. His restrained performance — measured, intelligent, unsentimental — became a model for screen acting in an era of operatic crime sagas.

Ballal wrote that violence around his home in Susiya has intensified over the past year, adding that “the situation has gotten worse … as it has across the West Bank.” Two weeks ago, he said, an Israeli court ordered the area closed to non-residents. Yet, he claimed, settlers continue to enter with livestock. “We call the police, and they do nothing. The army comes, they do nothing.”

Titled “Nodir Shuta” (Rivers’ Thread), the project was created by French transdisciplinary artist Clémence Vazard and developed during her residency under the Villa Swagatam initiative at Brihatta Art Foundation.

With the country entering a new political chapter following the parliamentary election, attention is also turning to the future of the cultural sector. Artistes across disciplines are hoping for stability, institutional support and an environment where creative expression can thrive without fear or disruption.

Acclaimed actor Mosharraf Karim has returned to Bangladesh after performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia and has already resumed work on two new television dramas directed by Sagar Jahan.

Two of Bangladesh’s most respected veteran actors, Abul Hayat and Dolly Zahur, have come together for a new television drama titled “Life Is Beautiful”. Written by Shafikur Rahman Shantanu and directed by Chayanika Chowdhury, the drama has been produced by Jamal Hossain.

Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun has shared positive remarks regarding the recent election atmosphere and political civility, expressing appreciation for what he described as a shift in tone.

“I’ve always been drawn to mythical horror, perhaps even more so because people jokingly call me ‘jinn’.

His first movie part was the mysterious recluse Boo Radley in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

The programme opened with a choral rendition of Rabindranath Tagore’s “Aha Aji E Boshonte Eto Phool Phote”, invoking the abundance associated with spring. The selection anchored the event in a literary tradition that continues to shape seasonal observances in Bangladesh.

Body discovered after relative made failed attempts to reach her

Unlike traditional love stories, "Mystery In Bloom" focuses on presence and emotional resonance. The director, whose previous work, “The Road to My Father,” earned selections at 10 international film festivals, brings a blend of Swedish and Bangladeshi cultural sensibilities to this production.

West Bengal actors Jyotirmoyee Kundu and Sushmita Chatterjee are set to make their Dhallywood debuts this Eid-ul-Fitr. While Jyotirmoyee recently spoke about acting opposite Shakib Khan in “Prince”, Sushmita has now opened up about her experience working with Siam Ahmed in the upcoming action-romance “Rakkhosh”.

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor has revealed that the secret behind his seemingly boundless energy may actually be rooted in insecurity.