The event began at 4pm at the National Museum, with Jalal Ahmed, chairman of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, presiding over the ceremony.

Actor Rashed Mamun Apu has been keeping busy in showbiz, particularly in Dhallywood, where he has delivered a string of notable performances over the past few years, earning audience appreciation. Alongside films, he has remained active in web series and web films, steadily strengthening his career through varied roles.

This act offers new hope—a hope strong enough for a Dutch expatriate like Nur to choose staying back home. Amidst the many criticisms of the “capture” of July by different vested groups, hope is exactly what we need at this point.

“Stopping is not an option. You have to grow your business further,” she told her. It was also through her mother-in-law that Upoma first heard about Mon Janala. On the day of the event, both of them arrived together—to speak, to listen, and to share the words they had never said aloud.

Roy not only wrote the screenplay but also appeared in a major role. Long before her Booker Prize fame, she drew heavily on her own years at the School of Planning and Architecture in Delhi, turning student life into story. “In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones” was her first screenplay.

“The Human Voice”, written by French playwright Jean Cocteau and first staged in 1930, is a one-act, single-character play. It follows a woman speaking to her lover for the last time on the telephone. He is set to marry someone else the next day. Over the course of the conversation, heartbreak, fear of abandonment and emotional col

Putting an end to viewers’ long wait, the popular family game show “Family Feud Bangladesh” is set to return to television, once again hosted by musician and actor Tahsan Khan.

Bakhtiar Hossain, the lead vocalist of Bay of Bengal, has announced his exit from the band, bringing a 15-year musical journey with the group to an end. The announcement was made through an emotional post on his official Facebook account.

Sabuj Khan’s Bangladeshi film “Behula Dorodi”, starring Fazlur Rahman Babu, Reshma Ahmed and Ashraful Ashish, will have its premiere at the festival today. The festival will conclude today with the announcement of winners and an award-giving ceremony.

Two Bangladeshi short films have been selected for screening at the 9th Nepal International Film Festival, set to take place in Kathmandu from April 2 to 6. The selected films are “The Pair of White Pigeons” by Shahriar Azad and “Memories and Miseries” by Fakhrul Alam.

The six-episode horror-comedy series, titled “Aatka”, was written by Raba and directed by Arafat, and released on January 15 on Chorki.

The board also includes film editor Iqbal Ehsanul Kabir, film director Khijir Hayat Khan, film actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, and film director Tasmiah Afrin Mou as members, alongside the Vice-Chairman of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board, Dhaka.

Sharing his thoughts on acting in “Bou Pera Dey”, Mosharraf Karim said, “The drama is woven around various sweet-and-sour moments of a husband–wife relationship. Filled with humour, it also delivers a beautiful message for the audience.”

Global K-pop supergroup BTS has officially announced its highly anticipated new album, “Arirang”, set for release on March 20, 2026. The project marks the group’s first full-length album as a complete unit since “Proof”, released in 2022. The announcement was made through the fan community platform Weverse, with the album to be released under BigHit Music.

Both films are scheduled to be released during Eid al-Fitr. After completing portions of their shoots in Bangladesh, the teams moved to Sri Lanka for the next phase.

Fans may continue to imagine a new Bollywood–Kollywood power couple, but until either actor speaks publicly, the reality remains clear: it is simply a rumour, not a confirmed development.

Singer-songwriter Ahmed Hasan Sunny, who gained popularity with songs such as “Shohorer Duita Gaan”, “Manush Keno Erokom” and “Amra Hoyto”, has made his debut as a filmmaker. Yesterday (January 16), Sunny released his first feature film, “Ekhane Rajnoitik Alap Joruri” (Political discussion is necessary), in cinemas.

Despite a noticeable decline in concerts this winter due to security concerns and administrative restrictions, a special outdoor music event is set to take place in Dhaka with a humanitarian purpose.

The country’s largest film festival is showcasing works by filmmakers from Bangladesh and abroad. Jobaidur Rahman’s Bangladeshi film “Uraal (The Flying Souls)”, starring Mahfuj Munna, Sohel Towfiq and Santa Chandra Sutradhar, will have its premiere at the festival today.

In “Anjan Niye”, Dutt also sheds light on his interactions with many well-known personalities. “I had close associations with many prominent figures in Kolkata. People know about my connection with Mrinal Sen, but what they don’t know is that I also shared a rather unusual and interesting relationship with Satyajit Ray. Beyond India, I have known many famous people around the world