In a city where conversations around gender and representation are frequent, moments of genuine re-calibration remain rare. “The Other Voice” arrives at Bengal Shilpalay on January 28 not as a slogan-driven exhibition, but as a visual argument—one that insists women’s artistic practices in Bangladesh cannot be reduced to footnotes, themes, or exceptions.

Viewers who missed the film during its theatrical run can now stream it on Netflix.

Celebrated music organisation Jolotorongo is set to host a special musical soirée titled “Gaan Geye Porichoy”, dedicated to songs from Bangladeshi cinema. The programme will be held today (January 30) at 6:00pm at the Isfendiar Zahid Hasan Auditorium of the World Literature Centre.

“Master” has been chosen for screening in the festival’s prestigious Big Screen Competition section. Badhan plays a significant role in the film.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday announced the names of 30 films, artistes, and technicians across 28 categories through a gazette notification.

Walking through the exhibition feels like stepping into a world of bold and lively colours. Instead of canvas, many artworks are painted on steel rickshaw backs, staying true to the original form.

Springsteen links the song to the deaths of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, and Renee Good, whom he says were killed by a federal ICE agent during protests in Minneapolis. Pretti was shot on Saturday (January 24), an incident Springsteen describes as the second fatal shooting following Good’s death.

“Lutfar Pradeep” is a solo performance by veteran actor Chitralekha Guha, her first one-woman stage act in a career spanning more than four decades. Describing the work, Guha said it is “the story of a resolute woman who may break, but never bends,” adding that the play blends personal emotion with historical reflection. “I feel deeply moved to be part of such a story,” she said.

After its theatrical run during last Eid-ul-Azha, the action-romance film “Tagar” is now heading to OTT. The movie, starring Ador Azad and Puja Chery, will begin streaming on iScreen, one of Bangladesh’s leading digital platforms.

The telefilm “Jaltungi” has been made around the theme of colour-based discrimination and the fractures it creates within a family, offering what can be seen as a narrative about challenging deeply rooted prejudices.

Veteran actor Abul Hayat has returned to directing after nearly a year-long break, with shooting for his new drama “Sakhina” currently underway. The shoot began last Tuesday at a resort in Rajendrapur, Gazipur.

Standing amid a clamorous social and political landscape, the production attempts to hold up a mirror to society, the state, and the inner lives of individuals—without dialogue, spectacle, or easy resolution.

Set roughly fifteen centuries in the past, the narrative refuses the comfort of historical distance. Instead, it uses Khona’s story to interrogate questions that remain unresolved: how women’s knowledge is dismissed, how class and authority shape truth, and how power silences voices that challenge it. The play’s central argument is unambiguous—oppression often begins at home, long before it becomes institutional.

A chance meeting brought back a wave of nostalgia for fans of the iconic TV serial “Sakin Sarisuri”, as actors Mosharraf Karim and Chanchal Chowdhury unexpectedly crossed paths at the show’s original filming location.

Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan is set to lend his iconic voice to “The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky”, a spectacular fireworks show onboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, Disney Adventure. The show will debut during the vessel’s maiden voyage from Singapore on March 10.

Nancy also expressed her disappointment, noting that there is not even a designated room or seating space for artistes at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” emerged as the top contenders as the 2026 BAFTA nominations were announced on Tuesday, reinforcing the two films’ dominance across this awards season.

In a post on his private X account, Arijit shared that he will continue creating music, while also explaining the reason behind his decision to retire.

Looking ahead, her dreams remain simple but sincere. “I’m searching for opportunities to play diverse characters,” she says. “I want to act in films. I just need the right opportunities.”

Arijit Singh, who redefined contemporary Hindi film music with his emotive voice, was last heard in several recent releases, including romantic and soulful tracks across Hindi and regional cinema, continuing his consistent presence on film soundtracks until the end of 2025.