Star-studded ‘Anandamela’ to air on BTV this Eid
19 May 2026, 13:05 PM
Entertainment
Dhaka at the Palais / Cate Blanchett’s DFF, its Bangladesh connection, and a fleeting opportunity
19 May 2026, 12:26 PM
TV & Film
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ stuns Cannes with sci-fi spectacle
19 May 2026, 11:50 AM
TV & Film
Ancestral homes of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar on the brink of collapse
18 May 2026, 17:47 PM
Entertainment
Anirban Bhattacharya expresses desire to work in Bangladeshi cinema
18 May 2026, 12:32 PM
TV & Film
‘Rongbazar’ heads for OTT release after piracy leak
18 May 2026, 12:20 PM
TV & Film
Barbra Streisand unable to attend Cannes closing ceremony after knee injury
18 May 2026, 12:14 PM
TV & Film
Kristen Stewart criticises Hollywood studio system at Cannes
18 May 2026, 11:51 AM
TV & Film
Cannes: Cate Blanchett says #MeToo ‘was shut down very quickly’ in Hollywood
18 May 2026, 11:14 AM
TV & Film
Acting is something I genuinely enjoy: Mousumi Hamid
17 May 2026, 19:33 PM
Entertainment
Asghar Farhadi’s ‘Parallel Tales’ receives standing ovation at Cannes
“Parallel Tales” is adapted from a chapter of Krzysztof Kieślowski’s celebrated Polish television series “Dekalog” (1989–1990), written by Farhadi alongside his brother Saeed.
15 May 2026, 15:33 PM
Film Fiesta Take 05 to spotlight short films and independent cinema in Dhaka
The fifth edition of Film Fiesta Take 05 is set to take place on May 15 at Alliance Française de Dhaka, bringing together filmmakers, critics, students, and cinema enthusiasts for a day centred on short films and cinematic discussions.
15 May 2026, 13:48 PM
Web film ‘Sarar Sangsar’ to stream on iScreen this Eid
A new web film titled “Sarar Sangsar”, starring Sadia Islam Mou in the lead role, is set to premiere on OTT platform iScreen during Eid-ul-Azha.
15 May 2026, 13:41 PM
‘Dhurandhar 2’ now streaming on Netflix
The film follows an Indian spy operating in Karachi and features a large ensemble cast, including Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun.
15 May 2026, 11:22 AM
Runa Laila, Baby Naznin to share screen on Eid special ‘Anandamela’
Celebrated singers Runa Laila and Baby Naznin are set to appear together for the first time on BTV’s long-running magazine programme “Anandamela”.
15 May 2026, 11:16 AM
Search for next James Bond officially begins
Amazon MGM Studios has officially confirmed that the search for the next James Bond is underway, marking the clearest sign yet that the franchise is moving forward following Daniel Craig’s departure from the role.
15 May 2026, 11:09 AM
Four Bangladeshi hopefuls fighting for their films in Cannes
These four directors aren’t here to walk the carpet; they are here to fight for the survival of their stories.
14 May 2026, 19:42 PM
Apurba and Niha reunite for Eid drama ‘Mayapakhi’
The popular on-screen duo Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Nahar Niha are set to star in the upcoming drama “Mayapakhi”.
14 May 2026, 19:39 PM
Cannes Day 2: Red carpet glamour continues on the Croisette
Cannes Day 2 unfolded in a blur of flashbulbs and high glamour as celebrities arrived in sculpted couture, crystal-studded gowns, sweeping trains, and dramatic statement accessories.
14 May 2026, 14:45 PM
Afzal Hossain returns as ‘Chotokaku’ this Eid
Veteran actor Afzal Hossain is once again stepping into the beloved role of “Chotokaku” for a new Eid special instalment of the long-running television series.
14 May 2026, 12:42 PM
Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes
"The person who was not going to let me come alone here, to represent that brotherhood, was Meadow Rain," Diesel said inside the full-capacity main cinema in Cannes.
14 May 2026, 11:44 AM
The persistent relevance of Mrinal Sen
Whenever I return to the cinema of Mrinal Sen, one image inevitably resurfaces: the night of unbearable anxiety from “Ek Din Pratidin”. The marriageable working daughter of a lower middle-class household has not returned home. As the hours pass, unease slowly settles over the ageing father, fear clouds the mother’s face, and suspicion begins to spread through the surrounding neighbourhood. Nearly five decades later, women like Minu still exist within South Asian society, and so does that same gaze of suspicion, fear, and social judgement.
14 May 2026, 11:35 AM
On the set of ‘ Zohra Begumer Icchapotro’: Cast reflects between takes
For years, countless television dramas and telefilms have been filmed inside the house. But on this particular day, the atmosphere carried a different emotional weight. The unit was shooting the Eid telefilm “Johora Begum-er Ichchapotro”, bringing together some of Bangladesh’s most celebrated performers under one roof.
14 May 2026, 11:25 AM
Film Certification Board halts release of ‘Contract Marriage’
Popular actress Moushumi plays one of the lead roles in the production, which was originally conceived as a drama before being developed into a telefilm and later a feature film.
14 May 2026, 10:55 AM
‘Domm’ gets OTT release date
After drawing audiences to theatres during Eid-ul-Fitr, “Domm” is now heading to OTT. The film will begin streaming on Chorki from May 21, the platform announced on Tuesday (May 12).
13 May 2026, 17:56 PM
Peter Jackson confirms long-awaited ‘Tintin’ sequel at Cannes
Peter Jackson has confirmed that he will direct the long-awaited sequel to “The Adventures of Tintin”, marking his return to directing a narrative feature film for the first time since 2014.
13 May 2026, 16:48 PM
Snippets straight from the Cannes red carpet
As Cannes 2026 opened on the French Riviera, the festival’s red carpet reflected this year’s renewed focus on auteur-driven cinema and international storytelling, with actors, filmmakers, and global guests gathering beneath the flash of cameras and the spectacle of the Croisette.
13 May 2026, 15:02 PM
Alia Bhatt, Ashutosh Gowariker unveil poster for 57th IFFI at Bharat Pavilion
Actors Alia Bhatt and Ashutosh Gowariker unveiled the poster and creative vision for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at the Bharat Pavilion during the Cannes Film Festival.
13 May 2026, 15:02 PM
Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes opening ceremony
After his speech, he received a long standing ovation. A surprise tribute followed, including footage from his Beatles documentary.
13 May 2026, 13:34 PM
Zayed Khan suffers burn injury during performance in Oklahoma
Bangladeshi actor Zayed Khan narrowly escaped a major accident after suffering burn injuries during a stage performance in the US state of Oklahoma.
13 May 2026, 12:38 PM