The pledge reflects growing cultural opposition to Israel’s actions. Rights groups and United Nations experts have repeatedly accused Israel of committing genocide since the conflict with Hamas escalated nearly two years ago. Palestinian rights advocates have urged global celebrities to use their platforms to amplify the humanitarian crisis.

The Bangladesh Federation of Film Societies (BFFS) has announced the official call for submissions of eligible Bangladeshi films for the International Feature Film category of the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars), organised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), USA.

Hilary Duff is officially making her return to music after a ten-year hiatus. Yesterday, the actress and singer revealed that she has signed with Atlantic Records and will soon release new songs — her first since the 2015 album “Breathe In. Breathe Out.” Now 37, Duff says she is ready to continue the musical journey she once paused.

Popular drama series “Bachelor Point” is bringing back one of its most loved characters. Yesterday evening, at a grand press conference held at Dhaka’s Hotel Intercontinental, director Kajal Arefin Ome officially announced that actor Tawsif Mahbub will reprise his role as Nehal in the ongoing fifth season of the series.

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will feature a reunion of the “Gilmore Girls” leads, alongside stars from “Wednesday”, “Euphoria”, and “Law & Order”. The complete list of presenters has been revealed by CBS and the Television Academy.

Acclaimed actress Jaya Ahsan, who enjoys immense popularity on both sides of Bengal, attended an award ceremony in Kolkata on Sunday (September 7). 

The rom-com project stars FS Nayeem and Sunerah Binte Kamal in the lead roles. Written by Raba Khan and produced by Alpha-i, the film will be released on September 11 on Chorki.

Acclaimed theatre director and founder of Dhaka University’s Department of Theatre and Music, Syed Jamil Ahmed, established Spardha Independent Collective with just five members in September 2018. Among them is the notable Mohsina Akhter. A direct student of Syed Jamil Ahmed, she is simultaneously a director, performer, and costume designer. This May, she made her big-screen debut with the release of “Jaya aar Sharmin”. However, she prefers not to differentiate between mediums of storytelling. As she explains, “People who know how to swim can swim in any body of water.”

The film revolves around the shocking murder of a Catholic priest, played by Josh Brolin, during Mass. As always, Johnson’s script promises a layered puzzle of suspects, secrets, and suspense. Joining Craig is a heavyweight cast featuring Glenn Close, Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Josh O’Connor, Andrew Scott, and Brolin.

Warner Bros. and New Line’s “The Conjuring: Last Rites” has blown past expectations with a staggering $194 million worldwide opening, making it the biggest global debut in horror film history—surpassing the previous record of $190 million set by 2017’s It.

“Monkey Trial” reimagines the 1925 Scopes trial — the landmark courtroom clash over the teaching of Darwinian evolution in an American classroom. The play follows an ordinary schoolteacher who, after introducing evolution in class, is prosecuted under reactionary law and thrust into a national controversy that exposed the fault lines between dogma and reason.

Sir Michael Caine is reportedly preparing to come out of retirement to reprise his role in a sequel to “The Last Witch Hunter”. The 92-year-old actor is said to be in talks to return alongside longtime friend Vin Diesel, with Lionsgate and Diesel’s One Race Films fast-tracking the project.

Pori Moni’s portrayal of the resilient Supti, navigating life’s harsh realities while enduring pregnancy in Anam Biswas’ “Rongila Kitab”, has earned her widespread acclaim. The performance secured her the Best Actress award at the fourth edition of Blender's Choice–The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2024.

The five-day programme Doc Producing South was held in New Delhi, India, from September 1 to 5, bringing together independent filmmakers for discussions on documentary budgets, distribution strategies, and script development.

Pori Moni went on to add, “This is not just an award to me; it is much more. It is a recognition that a mother can do anything and achieve anything she sets her mind to. After giving birth, I was body-shamed for gaining weight. Many people commented on how ‘fat’ I had become. But only a few truly understand what a mother goes through—unless they are mothers themselves.”

Director Tanim Noor and his team behind “Utshob” were honoured with the Cinematic Excellence Award at Blender’s Choice – The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards, yesterday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tribute this morning, called Hazarika’s music timeless, noting how his compositions “transcended borders and linguistic barriers for decades.” That universality is embodied in “Bistirna Parore” (popularly known in Bangla as “Bistirno Dupaare”), the song after which the voyage is named.

On a hot and humid evening of September 5, 2025, Gallery Chitrak inaugurated “Troyee”, a group art exhibition featuring three talented artists – Shahnaz Begum Shahin, Miratul Fatima Raka, and Shahin Sobhana Suravi. The trio, close friends and alumni of three different departments at the Institute of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka, came together to present this collective showcase.

BLACKPINK’s Rosé, teaming up with Bruno Mars, took home Song of the Year for their global smash “APT”. Ariana Grande emerged as another standout, sweeping up Video of the Year and Best Pop for “Brighter Days Ahead”. In her acceptance speech, Grande cheekily thanked “my therapists and gay people,” before declaring, “I love you.”

Adapted from Utpal Dutt’s political play “Mrityur Atit,” the new version is directed by Mithun Mostofa, who also takes on a central role. His vision renders the script both intimate and biting — a production that shifts effortlessly between cutting satire and heartfelt emotion. Technical direction by Asif Munier keeps the staging lean and dynamic, ensuring the words and performances remain front and centre.